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Why nuclear power is not the dream that failed

The rising prices of fossil fuels and the unreliability of alternative sources like solar and wind power means that the charms of nuclear power may still return, thanks to improvements in safety......

'Nuclear power plants pose unmanageable risks'

When dealing with risky technology, it is most important to take people into confidence and tell them what the real risks are, says activist Nityanand Jayaraman. Nityanand Jayaraman, an......

How secure are OUR nuclear power plants?

We can no longer be complacent in the belief that everything that needs to be done to assure nuclear safety has been done and there is nothing to worry about, says B Raman Our hearts go out to the......

Explained: The Fukushima crisis and lessons for India

The reactors that exploded at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami are similar to those at Maharashtra's Tarapur atomic power plant. But does India need to......

Interview/Nuclear expert G R Srinivasan

Ten years ago, recalls nuclear scientist Dr G R Srinivasan, the people of Kudankalam had accepted the nuclear plant and those associated with it. "Kudankulam has got a special design to tackle......

How much nuclear power fuels India's energy needs? Find out...

Although there has been a real push back against nuclear power, primarily spurred by an accident at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, there are still many countries that depend on nuclear power for......

India needs to end reliance on China for critical minerals: Survey

India needs to recognise and address challenges posed by its dependence on China for critical minerals and examine the implications of phasing down coal on bank balance sheets as it accelerates its......

India looks to sway Americans with nuclear power insurance plan

Under a 2010 nuclear liability law, nuclear equipment suppliers are liable for damages from an accident, which companies say is a sharp deviation from international norms India is offering to set......

7 coolest futuristic gadgets from Japan's biggest tech show

Two and half years ago Japan was hit by a massive earthquake, the tsunami and even now there are reports of radioactive water leakage from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, located about......

French President's visit likely to spur investment

The upcoming visit by French President Francois Hollande is expected to spur investment from France into India across sectors, ranging from infrastructure to education. While no big-bang......

PIX: All roads lead to Hangzhou for Asian Games Opening Ceremony

Organisers hope a high-tech opening ceremony on Saturday will help drum up excitement for the Games. The Asian Games Opening Ceremony kicks off at 1600 IST. IMAGE: India's flag bearers Lovlina......

PIX: China goes all out for Asian Games

IMAGE: A general view inside the stadium as people perform during the Opening Ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games......

How Tokyo is preparing for 2020 Olympics

Tokyo 2020 organisers hold earthquake drill at Olympics venue IMAGE: A disaster drill is held at Ariake Gymnastics Centre, a venue of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, in......

South Korea asks IOC to ban Japan's use of 'Rising Sun' flag at Olympics

IMAGE: Fan of Sunwaves waves Japan's Rising Sun flag. Photograph: Koki Nagahama/Getty Images South Korea has asked the International Olympic Committee to bar Japan from using the......

Japan world race shelved amid nuclear fears

Japan's nuclear reactor crisis has forced the postponement of a world championship triathlon race in Yokohama next month because of radiation fears, the International Triathlon Union (ITU) said on......

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