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The Hindu
04-05-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Revisiting Passive Cooling
As Indian cities battle intensifying heatwaves, can we cool our homes and buildings without ramping up electricity use? In this episode of The Climate Economy from The Hindu, host Kunal Shankar explores the science and solutions behind passive cooling—an age-old yet futuristic way to keep spaces comfortable using design, materials, and nature itself. From the Urban Heat Island Effect to innovative architectural solutions like double-skin facades, desiccant cooling, PDRC, and thermal mass materials, we look at how buildings can be part of the climate solution rather than the problem. Featuring global and Indian case studies—from Zimbabwe's termite-inspired EastGate Centre to Delhi's CoolAnt Beehive and Milan's Bosco Verticale—this episode showcases the power of climate-adaptive architecture. Presentation: Kunal Shankar Editing: Aniket Singh Chauhan Script: P Jaisakthi Jothi Video: Johan Sathya Das
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, what now?
On April 23, 2025, India suspended the 63-year-old Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 civilians. This unprecedented move marks a significant shift in India's diplomatic strategy, as the treaty—signed in 1960 and brokered by the World Bank—had withstood wars and tensions for decades. The government announced that the suspension would continue until Pakistan takes verifiable action against cross-border terrorism. But what does this actually mean for the future of water-sharing, and why is this treaty so important? This video unpacks the Indus Waters Treaty, India's legal and strategic options, and how this decision could reshape regional geopolitics. From India's rights over the western rivers to long-standing disputes over hydropower projects like Kishenganga and Ratle, we explore how water has become a key point of leverage. Could this suspension lead to long-term consequences for Pakistan's agriculture and flood management? Or is it a calculated warning in a larger diplomatic game? Watch the full story to understand the stakes. Narration, script and editing: Aniket Singh Chauhan Background score: Arihant Singh Chauhan
