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India's pollution refugees fleeing Delhi's toxic air #India

India's pollution refugees fleeing Delhi's toxic air
Pollution levels in India's capital shaped Natasha Uppal and her husband's decision on parenthood—either raise their child away from the city, or stay put and remain childless.

30 years ago #OTD I was in #India to observe a Total #SolarEclipse lasting under a minute in Neem Ka Thana, Rajasthan: my report on the whole trip to this amazing country - written originally for an English magazine - can be found at https://geocities.restorativland.org/CapeCanaveral/5599/india_95_story.html while the picture here was taken by Voyto Rušin at the same observing camp and processed by Miloslav Druckmüller: http://www.zam.fme.vutbr.cz/~druck/eclipse/Ecl1995i/0-info.htm

🤯 How India's unplanned hydropower dams and tunnels are disrupting Himalayan landscapes
https://phys.org/news/2025-09-india-unplanned-hydropower-tunnels-disrupting.html

How India's unplanned hydropower dams and tunnels are disrupting Himalayan landscapes
Uttarakhand, referred to as the land of gods, is also known as the energy state of India. It is home to several fast-flowing rivers at high altitudes that serve as the perfect backdrop for harnessing energy from water to produce hydroelectric power.

Toxic haze chokes Indian capital #India

Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

"Coal India starts accepting bids for 20 MW floating solar plant"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

Coal India starts accepting bids for 20 MW floating solar plant
Coal India Ltd. (CIL) has opened tendering for a grid-connected 20 MW floating solar photovoltaic project at Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur, including five years of operation and maintenance.

One of my early memories is hearing the #Islamic call for prayer in #Hyderabad #India and how beautiful it was, a morning symphony of beautiful singing and chanting, likely much the same as it has been for centurie…

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#NowPlaying #NuyoricanSoul #India
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"India reaches 490 MWh energy storage capacity by June 2025"
#India #Energy #Batteries

India reaches 490 MWh energy storage capacity by June 2025
Policy incentives and hybrid solar-plus-storage projects are accelerating India’s energy storage sector despite a slowdown in first-half installations.

"Massive fungus from India is newly described species"
#India #Mushroom #Fungus

Massive fungus from India is newly described species
From the forests of northeast India’s Arunachal Pradesh state, researchers have described a new-to-science species of fungus with “exceptionally large” fruiting bodies that can hold the weight of a person. The species is named Bridgeoporus kanadii in honor of Indian mycologist Kanad Das for his contributions to Indian macrofungi. The researchers led by Arvind Parihar, […]

Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine #India

How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine
India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.

"India passes 132.8 GW of installed solar capacity"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables
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India passes 132.8 GW of installed solar capacity
India’s installed solar capacity reached 132.85 GW at the end of November 2025, led by utility-scale projects in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra, according to the central government.

#throwback: Christmas *2025* scene at a hotel lobby in Vijayapura (Bijapura) #Karnataka #India.
Also when I was out sick with a serious throat and chest infection. Took me weeks to recover.
#tbt #xmas #Christmas #throwbackThursday

Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/31/miteni-factory-pfas-plant-italy-india

An #India-#Japan alliance could prove monumental for the #solar industry. The International Solar Festival at the #OsakaExpo…

I accidentally discovered the #YouTube channel of Alexander Babu who is a software engineer, #standup comedian, and a musician. Much of his shows are in #Tamil (which I know very little) but they're quite entertaining. 👍👍
#comedy #music #India #entertainment

💥 Growing popular unrest in India’s Ladakh region as New Delhi makes it a forward base for war with China and Pakistan
#india

Growing popular unrest in India’s Ladakh region as New Delhi makes it a forward base for war with China and Pakistan
On September 24, security forces opened fire on unarmed protestors opposing the Indian central government’s oppressive rule of the region, killing four and wounding more than 150.

Pretty fascinating - can a chat app with a #Tamil name really be a threat to #Whatsapp's dominance at the #chatapp in #India

"100,000 New Jobs Will Clean Up the Coastline and Protect Species from Plastic, Overdevelopment"
#India #Plastic #Plastics

100,000 New Jobs Will Clean Up the Coastline and Protect Species from Plastic, Overdevelopment
250 million people depend on coastal areas for their homes and livelihoods in sectors like fisheries, transport, and tourism.

"Like herding cats" in the English world (and may be elsewhere).
"Like weighing frogs" in Kannada (and may be other languages in India).
#saying #English #Kannada #India #impossibleThings #coordination

"India installs 45,911 solar water pumps in Maharashtra"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs 45,911 solar water pumps in Maharashtra
Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd. (MSEDCL) reports the installation of 45,911 solar water pumps in one month under the Magel Tyala Solar Pump initiative in Maharashtra, India, verified through a multi-stage audit process.

"India adds 44.2 GW solar module and 7.5 GW cell capacity in H1"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India adds 44.2 GW solar module and 7.5 GW cell capacity in H1
Mercom India says new solar manufacturing capacity is driven by a 186 GW project pipeline, 2030 targets, and demand for Approved List of Models and Manufacturers modules.

India’s Ganga River drying at unprecedented levels #India

India’s Ganga River drying at unprecedented levels
The Ganga River, which sustains the lives of at least 600 million people, is facing its worst dry spell and lowest streamflow in 1,300 years, according to a recent study, reports Mongabay India’s Simrin Sirur. Researchers extrapolated the Ganga’s water levels going back to the year 700 C.E. using a combination of paleoclimatic and historical […]

I've high confidence this parlor does *not* misspell tattoos. 😉
(Aug. 17, #Mysore #India)
#signs #travel #tattoos #spelling #business

"India posts record 4.9 GW of rooftop solar additions in first nine months of 2025"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India posts record 4.9 GW of rooftop solar additions in first nine months of 2025
India installed 4.9 GW of rooftop solar capacity in the first nine months of 2025, including 2.1 GW in the third quarter, with cumulative capacity reaching 18.6 GW, according to Mercom India.

"'India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets"
#India #Energy #Renewables #FossilFuels

India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets
If India meets its 500 GW non-fossil capacity goal, its coal power generation could reach peak levels by 2030, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Spending time in #Udupi #India, I've to be extra disciplined to eat healthy because #food is plenty and plenty of food is #unhealthy (but tasty). My success requires the understanding of both hosts and the serving personnel, and most days they take very good care of me.
Today was especially moving because I was at a place and people new to me, but they heard understood my needs, gave me a prime spot where they could monitor what was being served to me, and they made sure I got plenty of whatever I wanted; and nothing I didn't.
It's amazing how many people it takes for just one person to live well, and how generous, tolerant, and welcoming Udupi people are. 🙇‍♂️
Anyway, you should come visit: https://hachyderm.io/@smurthys/115546234528151408

"India forecast to add 41.5 GW of new solar capacity in fiscal 2026"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India forecast to add 41.5 GW of new solar capacity in fiscal 2026
JMK Research expects India to install 41.5 GW of solar capacity in fiscal 2026, including 32 GW from utility-scale projects, 8 GW from rooftop systems and 1.5 GW from off-grid installations.

Wow. #India #women successfully chase down Australia's monster 338 runs in ODI Word Cup #Cricekt semis. 🏏 👩
Seeing the target and hearing of two India wickets falling at ~80, I was fairly certain India would lose this but boy did they show how to chase. 👏
#sports

"All potholes in Bengaluru to be filled by November 10"
- Greater Bengaluru Authority
They said *all potholes*. 🤣
#Bangalore #Bengaluru #India #expectations #management #sincerity #rofl

A temple tower seen from another temple on a hill.
(Aug. 14th, #Bengaluru #India)
#WindowFriday #FensterFreitag #photography #amateur #temple #ISKCON

My "office" for the next weeks. Grateful to have people who care enough to get me the space and make sure I'm comfortable there. 🙏🏽
#Udupi #India #office #workspace

If you're interested in experiencing #Udupi #India culture, tradition, food,…
I offer to make your visit at least a bit better than it'd be on your own. I ask nothing in return except be of #service to those with *genuine interest and respectful conduct*. 🙏
Public Qs welcome. DM personal deets.
Boosts appreciated. 🔄
#travel #tourism #Krishna

Awesome. #India women comfortably beat South Africa to win the ODI #Cricket World Cup. 🏆🏏
#sports #women

"kashaaya" (#Kannada ಕಷಾಯ #Sanskrit **कषाय**) means "medicinal decoction", with many #Ayurvedic and other #recipes around for literally thousands of years.
Pic: kashaaya powder at a store in #Udupi #India. Add a teaspoon to warm milk/water.
PS: Consult someone qualified for a recipe right for your #health.

If regular Ayurveda does not work for you: 🌿🧼
#Ayurveda #soap #India #silly #marketing

Bummed I could not see this wonderful sight in person today (reasons) though I was nearby all day. Perhaps a solace that I happened to work on this Bhagavad Gita verse (11.11) today:
दिव्यमालयांबरधरं दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनम् ।
सर्वाश्चर्यमयं देवं अनन्तं विश्वतोमुखम् ॥
Wearing divine garlands and clothes, anointed with divine scents;
Lord, filled with all wonders, the unending, facing all universe [all seeing].
#Udupi #Krishna #India #travel #art #gold #solace #gita #Sanskrit

Something I received yesterday.
#photography #amateur #stillLife #leaves #coins #Udupi #India

Banana(s) on the run. 🍌 💨
(Sep. 13 at a produce store in #Bengaluru #India)
#photography #amateur #bananas #imagery

Such lovely colors. 🎨
BTW this saree once adorned the idol of Sri Durgaa at Kamalashile. Awesome that someone gets to wear it.
#photography #amateur #fotoMontag #photoMonday #India #saree #clothing

A multilingual website I've been building for a while went live a few days ago. It's a pretty simple site from user perspective but somewhat challenging to build, esp. due to data org to ease site gen, and me learning some of the tech as I build the site.
Many fixes and features are pending, but I'm happy with the outcome and the initial reception. I'm also humbled by the opportunity to work with and learn from a great scholar in the subject matter, and pleased to be able to use my time and knowledge for a worthy cause. 🙇‍♂️
#webdev #achievement #learning #gita #India #service #Kannada #Sanskrit #Hindi #Tamil #Telugu