Climate and Agriculture: How India Can 'Make it Rain'
With the rising temperatures contributing to the ongoing drought, India’s climate is far from pleasant. Rainfall has already been 44% below the average thus far into the monsoon season, and as El Nino approaches, weather forecasts have started indicating that a 7% rain deficit is a likely scenario; India will have a …
India's Nuclear Policy: Not New, Not Clear
‘Smiling Buddha’–India’s first nuclear weapon explosion–marked a watershed moment in Indian history, serving as a promising start for further investment in a highly advanced technological field. Since its first nuclear test in 1974, India has both maintained and advanced its nuclear capabilities. It has recently built several new plants and developed more …
Drought in India; Water We Gonna Do?
If I were to make a joke about the status of India’s weather, it would probably get classified as an example of ‘dry’ humor. Although it is known for having an arid climate, India can usually look forward to heavy rains and flooding during monsoon season to hydrate its lands and produce …
The Road to Safer Roads: India's Traffic-Jam
India is a country whose vigorous nature can be seen in all parts of its society; from the burning heat of its hot weather, the ardent flavors of its spicy foods, and even the energy in its exciting Bollywood dances, India displays an energetic, ‘hustle-bustle’ atmosphere. Unfortunately, getting caught up …
Creating a Brighter Future: India's Electricity Problem
Relations between India and Pakistan have never been ideal: as the two nations’ respective social and political differences polarize more and more with each coming decade of conflict, tensions have proportionately escalated. But just yesterday, interactions took an interestingly positive turn as India finalized a trade with Pakistan, agreeing to …
