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The Science That Could Save India's Harvest
Editorial / March 27, 2026
The Science That Could Save India's Harvest

In India, wheat is more than a crop—it is a lifeline. It feeds hundreds of millions, anchors the public distribution system, and steadies food...

Cracking the Caisson Puzzle for mega structures
Editorial / March 27, 2026
Cracking the Caisson Puzzle for mega structures

What could possibly connect the haunting calm of Silent Night, the stirring cadence of The Army Goes Rolling Along, the official song of the US...

Barbers, Belief and the Battle for Dignity
Editorial / March 23, 2026
Barbers, Belief and the Battle for Dignity

In an intellectual climate where discussions on Indian Muslims are often flattened into binaries, Dr. P. C. Saidalavi’s book, ‘Seeking...

Light Solution For A Deadly Problem
Editorial / March 18, 2026
Light Solution For A Deadly Problem

A flash of blue light may help solve one of the most persistent water pollution problems. For years, scientists have been grappling with a chemical...

Guiding Restless Molecules into Meaningful Materials
Editorial / March 10, 2026
Guiding Restless Molecules into Meaningful Materials

In the Radical Chemistry and Catalysis Laboratory at Shiv Nadar University, led by Dr Ajoy Kapat, chemistry is approached as a pathway to solving...

The breathing walls of Golconda Fort
Editorial / February 23, 2026
The breathing walls of Golconda Fort

Tourists at Golconda Fort encounter two kinds of guides. The first carries official credentials, facts, and a script. The second "unofficial...