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Amitabh Sinha
Amitabh Sinha is Deputy Editor at The Indian Express. He writes on Environment, Climate Change, Water, Science and Technology, Space and Nuclear affairs, and related stuff. He has worked with PTI, Reuters, and BBC before joining The Indian Express in 2007. Amitabh has a PG Diploma in Journalism from IIMC, New Delhi, and a Masters in Public Administration from National University of Singapore.
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Nandurbar, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Hatkanangle ‘most democratic’ constituencies in state: StudySubscriber Only
May 13, 2024 22:35 IST
The researchers have used indicators like voter turnout, women’s participation, both as a voter and as candidates, criminal backgrounds of candidates, and victory margins from the last three general elections to measure how strongly a constituency performs on the index.
Mon, May 13, 2024
Covid virus is still here. Why aren’t more people falling ill?Subscriber Only
May 06, 2024 07:07 IST
In the first three weeks of that month, more than 3 lakh positive cases were detected every day on average. Daily detections peaked exactly three years ago — on May 6, 2021 — when more than 4.14 lakh positive cases were reported.
Tue, May 07, 2024
Lok Sabha elections 2024: What the BJP and Congress manifestos say on climate changeSubscriber Only
April 24, 2024 14:27 IST
While BJP has promised, mainly, to expand or strengthen the policies and programmes it is already implementing, Congress, out of power for ten years, has come up with a few interesting new ideas. Here is a look at their manifestos.
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
De-bottlenecking, structural changes needed for India’s solar sector, says top solar PV manufacturerSubscriber Only
April 22, 2024 09:21 IST
Chaudhary said solar PV modules being manufactured in India were of the same quality, if not better, than those in China, but Chinese modules had a cost advantage.
Tue, Apr 23, 2024
‘High growth not possible if we don’t do our own science, produce own tech’: Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Kumar SoodSubscriber Only
April 21, 2024 04:05 IST
'Improving our science and technology output is linked to our economic growth… essential for our goal to become a developed nation by 2047'
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
In 2047, in terms of science, India should be in top 3 or 5: PSA Ajay Kumar SoodSubscriber Only
April 21, 2024 04:00 IST
Sood said a science and technology roadmap for 2047 was being worked upon, and is likely to be finalised in the coming months. Excerpts:
Sun, Apr 21, 2024
How Supreme Court’s verdict on climate change can push climate litigation in IndiaSubscriber Only
April 16, 2024 13:22 IST
Courts in India have been dealing with climate-related issues for a long time now, even though they might not have been categorised as climate litigation.
Mon, Apr 22, 2024
Physicist Peter Higgs passes away: What is the ‘God particle’, which he theorised in 1960s?Subscriber Only
April 10, 2024 16:46 IST
The 'God particle' or Higgs boson is the particle that is supposed to account for the mass of every other fundamental particle. What does that mean? Here is a look.
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
What a new 3-D map of universe hints about the nature of dark energySubscriber Only
April 09, 2024 20:06 IST
For years, scientists have known that our universe is expanding at an increasingly faster pace. They believe that 'dark energy' is causing this expansion but not much is known about it. This may change soon. Here is a look.
Wed, Apr 10, 2024
Zaporizhzhia attacked again amid Ukraine-Russia war: The nuclear risks from reckless military actionSubscriber Only
April 09, 2024 07:30 IST
Russia, which has been in control of the facility, Europe’s largest, for almost two years now, accused Ukraine of launching the attacks.
Tue, Apr 09, 2024
Climate, clean-tech among main drivers of Australia-India enhanced ties: OfficialSubscriber Only
April 06, 2024 06:23 IST
In Delhi a few days ago for consultations on climate change, Tilley said the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between the two countries, which is currently under negotiation, has very important components on clean energy technologies.
Sun, Apr 07, 2024
Climate, clean-tech key drivers of enhanced economic ties with India, says Australia’s Ambassador for Climate ChangeSubscriber Only
April 05, 2024 13:07 IST
Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change Kristin Tilley was in Delhi for consultations on climate change.
Fri, Apr 05, 2024
New map of universe may open a window to dark energySubscriber Only
April 04, 2024 20:31 IST
The researchers include an Indian team led by Shadab Alam at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in Mumbai.
Sun, Apr 07, 2024
Explained: The push for nuclear energy as climate solutionSubscriber Only
March 28, 2024 14:13 IST
Global nuclear advocates have of late highlighted its energy potential. It is also being projected as a solution for clean energy transition that the world so desperately needs to achieve its climate change goals. But challenges to its uptake remain significant.
Mon, Apr 01, 2024
How much should developed countries pay for climate action?Subscriber Only
March 26, 2024 14:46 IST
In 2009, developed countries committed to paying $100 bn every year. They have not done so — and with the climate bomb ticking, negotiators are working on a new global climate finance budget ahead of COP29 in Baku this November.
Thu, Mar 28, 2024
‘Most polluted’ Begusarai: a striking finding, based on inadequate dataSubscriber Only
March 21, 2024 07:55 IST
Begusarai is not the only city from Bihar on the list of worst polluted. Siwan, Saharsa, Katihar, Bettiah, Samastipur, and Arrah (Ara) figure in the top 15 worst polluted cities in Central and South Asia.
Fri, Mar 22, 2024
What has caused the water crisis in Bengaluru, neighbouring areasSubscriber Only
March 19, 2024 19:33 IST
While Bengaluru is getting most of the attention, much of Karnataka and its neighbours are witnessing water scarcity. Reasons have to do with the last monsoon and nature of aquifers here
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
Ram temple fillip: Bihar acquires 50 acres in Sitamarhi for Sita templeSubscriber Only
March 19, 2024 07:07 IST
Potential to develop like Tirupati: Principal Secretary to CM
Tue, Mar 19, 2024
What the success of Gaganyaan could mean for Indian scienceSubscriber Only
March 16, 2024 06:30 IST
A successful mission would be ISRO’s ultimate demonstration of capability. It also has spillover benefits in terms of Indian science getting a boost and a reduction of dependence on foreign technology.
Sun, Mar 17, 2024
El Nino likely to end by May, Indian monsoon may be sparedSubscriber Only
March 15, 2024 14:24 IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently said that both the maximum as well as minimum temperatures are expected to remain above normal in most parts of the country till May.
Fri, Mar 15, 2024
We need our own GPS and space station to become a major player in the aerospace industry: Dr Somak RaychaudhurySubscriber Only
March 13, 2024 04:25 IST
India’s leading astrophysicist and VC of Ashoka University Dr Somak Raychaudhury on opening up space missions to the private sector, encouraging research and attracting youth to STEM. The session was moderated by Science Editor Amitabh Sinha
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
One missile, many weapons: What makes the latest Agni-5 specialSubscriber Only
March 12, 2024 07:35 IST
India has successfully tested an Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology, joining a small group of countries with this capability. Apart from inflicting crippling damage on the enemy, these missiles can dodge most defence systems.
Wed, Mar 13, 2024
Mission Divyastra: PM Modi hails first test of Agni-5 with multiple warhead technologySubscriber Only
March 11, 2024 18:53 IST
Agni is a long-range missile developed indigenously by the DRDO. The family of Agni missiles have been in the arsenal of the Indian armed forces since the early 1990s.
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
PM Modi announces Mission Divyastra success: What is the Agni-5 missile with MIRV technologySubscriber Only
March 11, 2024 18:42 IST
Agni missiles have been in the arsenal of the Indian armed forces since the early 1990s. This latest variant of the Agni missile is equipped with MIRV technology. Here's what this means, and why it is significant.
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
First moon-landing by private company: What it means for lunar explorationSubscriber Only
February 23, 2024 13:32 IST
The lander module of Odysseus, called Nova-C, has become the second one, after Chandrayaan-3 last year, to land in the Moon’s south pole region.
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