Nearly 2,000 irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu going beyond 75% storage

Nearly 2,000 irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu going beyond 75% storage

In the last 10 days, the highest rise in the number of such tanks was recorded by Villupuram at 131. | Photo Credit: N. RAJESH The State has begun experiencing the beneficial impact of the Northeast monsoon, which set in on October 16. In the last 10 days, nearly 2,000 irrigation tanks in the State saw their storage going … Read more

Companies look to localise data storage, telecom tech

Companies look to localise data storage, telecom tech

Indian tech firms capitalise on policy changes to localize hardware and software, with CloudPhotonix and DigiBoxx leading the charge. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu From data centres to telecom equipment, Indian firms are capitalising on key policy developments to indigenise the Indian tech stack, from both a hardware and software point of view. The … Read more

Tackling Bengaluru’s flash floods with Sponge City systems, underground storage tanks

Tackling Bengaluru’s flash floods with Sponge City systems, underground storage tanks

Year after year, flash floods have played havoc with Bengalureans, particularly those in and around low-lying pockets. Erratic rains fuelled by climate change concerns give them no time to prepare, as a month’s rainfall pours down in a few hours. The frequency of these high-intensity events has increased dramatically, demanding urgent but smart solutions. So … Read more

‘No reason’ for egg freezing 10-year storage limit

‘No reason’ for egg freezing 10-year storage limit

Image copyright Getty Images The 10-year limit for storing eggs frozen for social reasons could be scrapped to give people concerned about declining fertility more time and options, says a UK ethics body. Nuffield Council on Bioethics says consumers also need more data on costs and success rates to inform choices. It criticises methods used … Read more