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Clean tech

India’s Coal Imports for Blending Declines Amid Growth in Production

India still faces a shortfall in coking coal and high-grade thermal coal, both critical for industries like steel production.

OWSA Staff - 14 November 2024

Education for all

Why Must Ministry of Education Treat Me Like a Guinea Pig?

I am left with so much uncertainty and confusion about my academic as well as career path. Even teachers are unaware and uninformed about the structure and the entry-exit system provided by NEP.

OWSA Contributor - 11 November 2024

Clean tech

India, ADB Sign $200 Million Loan to Upgrade Water Supply, Sanitation, Urban Mobility in Uttarakhand

Given women’s role in monitoring water supply systems, the project will build the capacity of women, including those from vulnerable households, in operating and...

OWSA Staff - 7 November 2024

Bio-diversity

Study Reveals How Climate Shaped Indian History Through Vegetation Changes

During periods of warmer temperatures, such as the Roman Warm Period and the Medieval Warm Period, vegetation patterns suggest increased agricultural productivity, which may...

OWSA Contributor - 6 November 2024

Disaster Management

Indigenous Transponders Become Lifeline for Fishermen During Cyclone DANA

The implementation of the Vessel Communication and Support System, particularly the Nabhmitra Application, enhanced safety during the crisis. This application enabled real-time tracking of...

OWSA Staff - 30 October 2024

Civil society

India Slips to 79th in World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2023: A Call for Reform

Experts have pointed out that these challenges are not new but have been exacerbated in recent years due to various factors, including political pressures...

OWSA Staff - 29 October 2024

Clean tech

Indian High Commission in Colombo Facilitates Solar Rooftop Systems at Religious Sites

The project reflects a broader commitment from the Indian government to assist Sri Lanka in its development goals. Over the years, India has engaged...

OWSA Contributor - 28 October 2024

Asia Pacific

Climate Scientists Sound Alarm over Asia’s Rising Seas

Sea levels in the Pacific Ocean rising faster than global average and the Indian Ocean warming is already causing storms, erratic rainfall and droughts....

SciDevNet - 25 October 2024

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