This study examines the readiness of the inhabitants of Bengaluru, a metropolitan city located in the State of Karnataka in India, to shift to electricity-based residential cooking. The study also touches upon the critical knowledge gaps regarding the energy transition from an established LPG-based ecosystem to the new electric cooking ecosystem.
This study discusses a methodological framework in conjunction with the existing probability-based risk metrics for assessing the resource adequacy of the electricity generation mix, considering the generation capacities of different sources, their average availability levels, and the possible outages that these sources may suffer from. The simulations show that the available capacity decreases with an increasing number of discrete risk events, which limits the capability of the power system to meet the demand.
This study discusses a methodological framework in conjunction with the existing probability-based risk metrics for assessing the resource adequacy of the electricity generation mix, considering the generation capacities of different sources, their average availability levels, and the possible outages that these sources may suffer from. The simulations show that the available capacity decreases with an increasing number of discrete risk events, which limits the capability of the power system to meet the demand.
This study discusses a methodological framework in conjunction with the existing probability-based risk metrics for assessing the resource adequacy of the electricity generation mix, considering the generation capacities of different sources, their average availability levels, and the possible outages that these sources may suffer from. The simulations show that the available capacity decreases with an increasing number of discrete risk events, which limits the capability of the power system to meet the demand.
The remarkable story of Kinnal toys, a unique and cherished handcrafted art form, can be traced back to the 15th century, coinciding with the glorious reign of the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India.
It’s taken for granted that every researcher, after their PhD, moves to academics. Very few are interested in moving into industry.
In school classrooms, girls often do well in science-sometimes exceptionally well. They score high, answer confidently, and speak about careers in medicine, research, or environmental science with genuine enthusiasm. Yet as the academic funnel narrows, something shifts. By the time science reaches its more demanding spaces-research laboratories, doctoral programmes, institutional leadership-many of these young women are no longer there.Women are often excluded from high-visibility assignments or leadership roles on the assumption that they may not be “available.”
Dr. Deependra Singh is the Former Chairman and Managing Director of IREL (India) Limited, a Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. With over three and a half decades of experience in mining, mineral processing, and rare earth refining, he has been a key architect in strengthening India’s rare earth value chain.
During his nearly decade-long tenure as CMD, Dr. Singh led the development of both the upstream segment — from mining to rare earth oxides — and the midstream segment, covering metals to magnet production, contributing significantly to India’s strategic mineral capabilities. Prior to becoming CMD, he served as Director (Marketing), bringing strong commercial leadership to the organisation.
An Engineering graduate with an M.Tech in Industrial Design, MBA in Marketing, and Ph.D. in Mineral Technology, Dr. Singh has been associated with projects supported by the World Bank, OPEC, and the Asian Development Bank, and is a UNIDO Fellow (Germany). He has received several prestigious recognitions, including Lifetime Achievement and multiple CEO leadership awards for his contributions to public sector management and the rare earth industry. He has multiple professional association with Industrial and Institutional bodies and have the privilege of spearheading them as Chairman.
The Bay of Bengal is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions. The Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna basin sustains nearly 700 million people, yet fragmented water governance costs the region over USD 14 billion annually in disaster losses and missed development opportunities. By reframing rivers and seas as shared commons, Sahabhagita – a framework of cooperation- highlights how regional cooperation can strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and build a more stable and prosperous Bay of Bengal future.
Twenty-five years after the Bhuj earthquake, India has strengthened its disaster systems—but seismic risk remains high. Artificial intelligence offers a decisive shift from reactive response to anticipatory risk management through real-time seismic analytics, predictive damage modelling, and smarter emergency logistics. With the India AI Mission providing national infrastructure and coordination, India can embed AI into disaster governance at scale—building cities, systems, and institutions resilient to the earthquakes of the future.