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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.

💗 Forest expansion increases agricultural output, new study shows
#india

Forest expansion increases agricultural output, new study shows
Agriculture is the largest cause of deforestation. So, it follows that forest expansion efforts would displace agriculture—but new research from Georgia Tech's School of Economics reports that that's not necessarily the case. And not only that, forest expansion actually increased agricultural output in the study.

"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.

"What works in #India will scale better everywhere else. Naturally, the country is a battleground for #AI search."
This is fishing for data and the next #enshittification to roll ou…

"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, […]

How many passengers? 🤔 🐐
#India #Karnataka #bikes #goats #transportation

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

Amid fossil fuel shift in U.S., hope emerges for India and Japan tie-up on solar
As the Trump administration shifts back to gas and coal, solar power stakeholders in Japan and India are seeking new ways to collaborate.

I love the intense colors and the good vibes things like this carry. 🌱
Aug. 31, 2025. Tulasi (holy basil) plant in front of a home in #Udupi #Karnataka #India
#photography #amateur

Deadly Indian Himalayan flood likely caused by glacier collapse, experts say #India

Deadly Indian Himalayan flood likely caused by glacier collapse, experts say
A deadly wall of muddy water that swept away an Indian Himalayan town this week was likely caused by a rapidly melting glacier exacerbated by the rising effects of climate change, experts said on Thursday.

A few things have progressed since my studies, but #ewaste recycling im #India calls for the dexterity of informal businesses. The formal efforts keep on adding harm.
Rest of The World reports on gov pressure and producer protest

Inside India’s billion-dollar e-waste empire
The informal recycling economy is turning global e-waste into profit — at a steep human and environmental cost.

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

Is Arratai a WhatsApp wannabe or a serious contender?
Arattai, Zoho's messaging app, saw a 100x traffic surge following govt endorsements, positioning it as "India's WhatsApp." Its survival depends on building strong network effects, integrating payments and commerce, and overcoming technical issues, as India has a mixed history with homegrown digital products.

"India achieves 50% clean power capacity five years ahead of target"
#India #Renewables #Energy

India achieves 50% clean power capacity five years ahead of target
India reached 484.82 GW of total installed power capacity as of June 30, 2025, with 242.8 GW from non-fossil fuel sources, including 8.8 GW nuclear, 49.4 GW hydro, and 184.6 GW from renewable energy.

US President Donald #Trump plans to significantly increase tariffs on imports from #India due to its active trade in Russian oil
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #6MusicsRaveForever
River Ocean & India:
🎵 Love & Happiness (Yemaya Y Ochun) (Junior Boys Own Super Dub)
#RiverOcean #India
https://editlab.bandcamp.com/track/river-ocean-india-maw-love-and-happiness-editlab
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Gt0moqT9QpkNVYtRM9PvD

"Joy and relief as lotus flowers bloom again in Kashmiri lake after three decades"
#India #Flowers #Environment

One year to the day this "car-breakdown mishap that led to an adventurous bus journey" happened:
#India #travel #adventure

"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.

Aug. 18, 2025: #Sculptures and scenes from #Shravanabelagola #Karnataka #India
These are from one of my favorite spots at this site: a doorway with "gajalakshmi" over it.
More pictures as time permits 👇
#photoMonday #FotoMontag #photography #amateur #tourism

"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.

"From chalkboards to e-learning, solar boosts schooling in an Indian floodplain"
#India #SolarPower #Energy

From chalkboards to e-learning, solar boosts schooling in an Indian floodplain
On remote river islands in eastern India’s Assam state, solar power is helping children access education more reliably, reports Mongabay India’s Shailesh Shrivastava. Schools in Assam’s Brahmaputra River Valley recently introduced digital classroom infrastructure, bringing audio-visual learning to children. For some students, this shift from chalkboard-only teaching has been a game changer. “Until last year, […]

"India installs 18 GW of solar in H1 2025"
#India #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables

India installs 18 GW of solar in H1 2025
India installed 18 GW of solar in the first half of 2025, a 31% increase from a year earlier, with 11.3 GW commissioned in the second quarter alone, according to Mercom India Research.

"Trump plans to impose a Russia penalty on India in addition to a 25% tariff"
If however India were to publicly say Trump brought about the ceasefire with Pakistan and nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize...
So nakedly #transparent. 🙂‍↔️
#uspol #usa #India #trade #tariffs

"Guest post: China and India account for 87% of new coal-power capacity so far in 2025"
#China #India #FossilFuels #Climate

Guest post: China and India account for 87% of new coal-power capacity so far in 2025 - Carbon Brief
China and India accounted for 87% of the new coal-power capacity put into operation in...

"India on track to add more than 45 GW of solar in fiscal 2026"
#India #Energy #SolarPower #Renewables

India on track to add more than 45 GW of solar in fiscal 2026
India installed 18 GW of solar in the first five months of fiscal 2026 and is projected to exceed 45 GW for the year, with rooftop and open-access systems driving growth alongside tax cuts and expanding manufacturing capacity.

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

Went back for another assignment at #Osaka #worldExpo #Japan and saw no line at the mediocre #India (sorry, "Bharat&quo…

If you think you see a lot of AI slop in the west, wait until you see social-media content in India and nearby, especially countries where WhatsApp dominates. Practically every recent video and graphic circulating there is AI generated. 🤮
#social_media #AI #LLM #slop #video #India

Fortunate to see up close this "wishwaroopa darshana" alankaara of #Udupi #Krishna today (Saturday):
#India #Karnataka

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

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

"Analysis: India’s power-sector CO2 falls for only second time in half a century"
#India #Energy #Emissions #Climate

Analysis: India’s power-sector CO2 falls for only second time in half a century - Carbon Brief
India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its power sector fell by 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 and by 2% over the past 12 months

A more beautiful sculpture of Ganesha does not (and cannot possibly) exist.
(Aug. 30th, #Udupi #Karnataka #India)
#Hindu #Ganesha #clay #art #sculpture #photography #amateur

Tuesday: Jog Falls, #Karnataka #India
#WorldPhotographyDay #photography #amateur #waterfall #nature

A beautiful old water pot at Udupi Krishna Matha.
Apparently the pot generally sits at that exact spot. I have walked by it for ~year and not notice it until an hour ago. 😳
#photography #amateur #stillLife #waterPot #Udupi #Karnataka #India