“In the year 2050, there is a demographic phenomenon poised to happen, something which has never happened before in recorded history,” says Arvind Kasthuri, Head of the Geriatric Unit at St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru. What Kasthuri is referring to is the time when the elderly population, for the first time, will exceed the population … Read more
What will really resolve itself into a race between lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air machines is forthcoming in the attempt to reach the North Pole in an expedition led by the twenty-four-year-old explorer, Grettir Algarsson. The members of the expedition arrived at Liverpool in the brigantine “Island,” which is the smallest vessel which has ever been fitted … Read more
Using solar energy may be better for the environment than burning through fossil fuels, but the process still isn’t exactly perfect. Making silicon-based solar panels is energetically expensive and we still don’t know what to do with the silicon once the panels are done being used. There is a cheaper way to make solar panels, … Read more
Sriharikota space centre, April 20: “The equipment carried by the first Indian satellite Aryabhata, is in perfect condition and transmitting regularly the results of experiments. The reception here is very good,” said a beaming Dr. Y. Janardhana Rao, Project Engineer of the Sriharikota Rocket Launching Station (SHAR) in an interview to-day. The only tracking and … Read more
Parents say they get a tour of the facility before enrolling their children at the camps. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM As exams have come to an end, parents are now looking for a slew of activities to engage their children during the summer vacation. From summer camps to cool camps and photo walks, … Read more
A place to ponder: The Kamaraj Memorial House at T. Nagar. It is where major decisions were taken by Kamaraj when he was the Chief Minister and the president of the Indian National Congress. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran In a city like Chennai that is dotted with memorials of political leaders, it is hard to miss the iconic … Read more
Spotlight on the coast: The stretch lies within 500 metres of the sea, but CMDA officials say the Coastal Regulation Zone clearance is not required because the project does not involve permanent structures. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “From Santhome to Fort St. George runs the Marina, a broad road along the sea-front some two miles in length,” wrote Charles … Read more
Remarks about judiciary The framers of the Constitution have ensured a balance of power among the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. When a person holding a high constitutional post joined by some members of the ruling party make impractical, baseless and arbitrary remarks against the Supreme Court of India, how can an ordinary citizen … Read more
Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is responsible for providing water connections in Chennai. The file photo shows pipe-laying work in progress. | Photo Credit: M. KARUNAKARAN Whom to approach? The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is responsible for providing water and sewer services in Chennai. Who can apply for a water … Read more
On March 15, some States and cities in India experienced the first of severe heatwaves for the year 2025. This was 20 days earlier than the first severe heatwave in 2024. In the last decade, the number of severe heat days and the severity/intensity of heatwaves have been rising. The year 2024 was the warmest … Read more