Biofuels and ethanol production – time to move on from food crops as feedstock
N.S. Venkataraman lists the advantages of popularising cultivation of algae, sugar beet and bamboo as sources of biofuels and ethanol, to benefit farmers and...
Himalayan villages teeter on the edge of disaster thanks to indiscriminate construction and mining activity
The scenic beauty of the Himalayan Region is deceptive, feels Bharat Dogra, who warns that indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources and ill-considered policies are...
Mountain Man Dashrath Manjhi’s native village in Bihar’s Gaya District blooms under developmental initiatives
The Sammaan Programme of the SBI Foundation, the corporate social responsibility subsidiary of the State Bank of India, has had a significant impact in...
Fruit orchards point the way to a healthy future in villages in MP’s Shivpuri District
Bharat Dogra talks to women who have been growing fruit trees using natural farming methods on their small landholdings, boosting their family’s health and...
Using AI chatbot to boost user experience at Maha Kumbh
Amar Ujala’s AI chatbot Sarathi, launched during the Maha Kumbh (a major Hindu pilgrimage in India) to assist pilgrims, shows how AI experiments can...
AI’s impact on journalism: challenges and the road map
Executives from Mathrubhumi, Manorama Online and Dailyhunt explored how AI can enhance newsrooms without compromising journalistic integrity. While AI-powered tools can streamline workflows and...
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Water conservation a low priority for Indians today, but once we were leaders in harvesting water
A large majority of people have not understood what rainwater harvesting is, said Sekhar Raghavan, director, Rain Centre. “India was one of the leaders...
Unheard stories – understanding the world of a special child’s mother
There is a lot of difference between a normal child and a special child – a lot of planning is required for a special...
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