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Research confirms that the Indian Ocean helps generate over 200 lakh crore buckets of water every monsoon
Raghumurtugudde • 7 years agoThe Ganga basin is dominant in the 10-20 day lifecycle of active/break events and is a critical moisture source for the monsoon during dry monsoon years.
Delhi air quality remains very poor; stubble burning in Uttar Pradesh recorded for first time this season
• 6 years agoThe overall Air Quality Index of Delhi was recorded at 370, which falls in the "very poor" category, according to data by the CPCB.
IIT Madras develop India's first microprocessor which could be used in smartphones
Ians • 6 years agoAccording to IITM, the Shakti microprocessor can be used in low-power wireless and networking systems.
Delhi's air turns more toxic; season’s worst pollution recorded today as stubble burning rises in neighbouring states
• 6 years agoThe air quality of Delhi was recorded at 397, just three points below the severe level and highest of this season.
SAFAR advises Delhi-NCR residents to wear masks outdoors; reports predict 'very poor' air quality for next two days
• 6 years agoDelhi's air quality continues to remain 'very poor' for the fourth consecutive day Saturday, prompting the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research to issue separate advisories for people.
Scientists at IIT Madras develop new biodegradable and super-absorbent diapers
Sanghamitra • 7 years agoThe diapers have been made out of a biodegradable polymer using chitosan, citric acid and urea.
Extensive exercise underway by scientists and students to map various air pollution sources in Delhi
Dinesh C Sharma • 7 years agoGround level data about emissions from as many as 26 different sources of pollution is being collected throughout the city.
IMD says India as a whole likely to receive normal monsoon, barring east and northeast; first rains hit Kerala
Fp Staff • 7 years agoIndia is likely to receive a strong monsoon in July and dip only slightly below normal in August, IMD forecasted, calming concerns of a mid-season downturn.
Arctic weather conditions could impact this year's monsoon, adversely affect Indian farmers
Indiaspend • 7 years agoUnfolding weather conditions at the Arctic Circle have the potential to help forecast and possibly impact this year’s monsoon and Indian farmers.
New study says odd-even scheme in Delhi led to an increase in number of vehicles and hence, emissions
Sunderarajan Padmanabhan • 7 years agoA large number of personal vehicle owners seemed to have opted to commute earlier in the morning and later in the evening, before and after the odd –even rule.