Technology

The Internet, social media and all of the related technology are here to stay. This new technological landscape does add a sparkle to our lives. But, this impact has a dark side, observes Rohit Kumar The power of social media that springs to life with a click of the mouse. And, lo and behold, you are connected with the world at large. This obviously, is the amazing part. In the last decade, it can be observed that the popularity of social networking sites has spread like wild fire. It spelt sheer magic. The youth brigade – students, teenagers indeed, got ...

Solar power used in conjunction with existing power plants and the proposed river linking network can lead to an energy revolution that can double India’s energy production Background A quarter of the people in India lack access to electricity (International Energy Agency’s 2011 World Energy Outlook report). Even those who are connected to the national grid experience frequent blackouts. To cope, many homes and factories install diesel generators. But this is possible only for those who can afford it like residents of luxury apartments; but for those who lack the resources, there is little hope. Solar power offers a way ...