Green Energy
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Rapid proliferation may mean solar energy could have passed ‘tipping point’, say researchers
The renewable power source may see widespread adoption even without additional policies supporting renewable energy, according to the study.
Simrin Sirur
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Solar panels shine ray of light in Meghalaya’s healthcare facilities struggling without electricity
Unreliable power supply in the northeastern state had hampered medical work. The new energy source has improved things but comes with its own challenges.
Vandana K
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Russia still profits from oil despite sanctions but green energy shift could have a negative effect
Oil exports have declined but revenues have increased, providing the country with significant funds to continue the war in Ukraine.
Carole Nakhle, The Conversation
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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India’s green energy transition could cost trillions of dollars – where will the funds come from?
To unlock larger amounts of money faster, experts say the country should provide a clear definition of the economic activities it considers to be green.
Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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India’s humble ceiling fan is a hidden catalyst in the country’s energy transition
Ceiling fans are a staple across households and improving their energy efficiency will hold the key.
Simrin Sirur
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Solar-powered dryers help jasmine, rose flower tea business bloom
The covered solar dryer has halved the traditional open-air drying time, doubling production of petals sold to make blue tea and other floral teas.
Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
Video
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Watch: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Too much heat is bad news for solar panels and can hurt energy generation
With heat waves becoming a frequent feature of Indian summers, the sector must work on long-lasting solutions to the decline in solar power efficiency.
Arathi Menon
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India’s green energy ambitions will cost crores. To get funds, it must expand its finance market
The country will require cumulative investments of $10 trillion to achieve its net zero target by 2070.
Kundan Pandey
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India’s green energy paradox: With ambitious goals, why is the country still holding on to coal?
With the rapidly falling cost of renewable energy technology, it no longer makes financial or environmental sense to invest in polluting sources.
Sugandha Srivastav
The Reel
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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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How coal hangs over India’s ambitious energy transition
The sector supports nearly three lakh direct jobs and millions more indirectly, especially in the country’s poorer states.
Omair Ahmad
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Where things stand one year after China promised to stop building coal-powered projects overseas
Beijing’s push for renewable energy in other developing countries requires changes in its investment and financing models.
Han Chen & Shen Wei
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As the green energy sector grows, so could job opportunities in rural India
Decentralised renewable energy can offer job possibilities and even help in reverse migration.
Manish Kumar
The Field
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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May