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Food versus Fuel: What’s happening with Centre’s ethanol blending scheme

Food versus Fuel: What’s happening with Centre’s ethanol blending scheme

The ongoing debate between food and fuel is one with repercussions for societies across the globe, most notably those still striving to achieve self-sufficiency in food. This debate has come to the forefront recently in India, with the Centre’s ethanol blending scheme generating some controversy. Traditionally, ethanol, a biofuel, has been derived from food crops […]

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Global Cooling Pledge at COP28: How refrigerators and ACs contribute to global warming

Global Cooling Pledge at COP28: How refrigerators and ACs contribute to global warming

In a critical move towards combating global warming, the Global Cooling Pledge was initiated at the 28th annual Conference of the Parties (COP28). An emphasis of this pledge focuses on appliances that we all commonly use— refrigerators and air conditioning units (ACs). While these devices provide essential services, their role in contributing to global warming

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Mobile phones might cause lower sperm count: what new research shows

Mobile phones might cause lower sperm count: what new research shows

A recent scientific study has raised concerns about the potential link between mobile phone usage and lowered sperm counts in males, creating a public health discourse that could have significant implications for fertility rates. Published in some of the top-tier medical journals, this research delineates a correlation between prolonged and direct exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic

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What is the OCCRP, whose latest report makes fresh allegations against Adani

What is the OCCRP, whose latest report makes fresh allegations against Adani

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) is a renowned global network of investigative journalists that is committed to exploring organized crime and corruption across the world. The substantive recognition of this consortium reflects its efficacy and precision in unearthing intricate details embedded in the world of crime and corruption. Working alongside various media

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Finding ‘Nessie’: The enduring legend of the Loch Ness monster

 Finding ‘Nessie’: The enduring legend of the Loch Ness monster

For centuries, the mysterious legend of an aquatic creature, known popularly as ‘Nessie,’ residing in the depths of Scotland’s Loch Ness has captivated the global imagination. The stories surrounding the existence of the Loch Ness Monster continue to endure, intriguing scientists, engaging tourists, and captivating those drawn to the allure of cryptids – creatures whose

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