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In the 1910s, engineers proposed cutting a canal from the Mediterranean into Egypt's Qattara Depression to flood a below-sea-level desert basin and generate endless hydropower- Owning an ecosystem is sometimes the better approach: 21 stocks from the energy ecosystem, 9 with upside potential of over 13%
- In 1964, American engineers drew up NAWAPA, a plan to redirect the rivers of Alaska and Canada through the Rockies to water the US desert, re-plumbing an entire continent
- As Lake Chad shrank to a tenth of its size, engineers revived Transaqua: A plan to pipe water 2,400 km from the Congo River to refill it, moving a whole river across a continentLake Chad's water levels have significantly decreased, impacting over thirty million people. Engineers propose Transaqua, a massive canal t...20 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In 1928, a German architect proposed draining the Mediterranean Sea to create a Eurafrican supercontinent Atlantropa. Here's whyHerman Sörgel proposed damming the Mediterranean Sea to create new land. This ambitious Atlantropa project aimed to generate vast hydroelec...18 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW power, aims to become energy-surplus stateAssam plans a significant investment exceeding Rs 77,353 crore for power generation projects. This ambitious plan aims to boost the state's...17 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Weak monsoon may weigh on rural demand, credit growth in coming months: S&P Global RatingsA weak monsoon poses risks to India's rural economy and farm incomes. Sectors like agriculture and microfinance face significant challenges...10 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'One's salvation could only be...' Life lessons on true success, innovation, self-discipline, resilience, accountability and personal successQuote of the day by Nikola Tesla: "One's salvation could only be brought about through his own efforts" reminds people that lasting success...09 Jul, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
- Weak monsoon dries up India's hydropower as dam output records sharpest fall in over two yearsIndia's hydropower generation significantly dropped in June due to a delayed monsoon. Shrinking reservoir levels limited water availability...08 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
- El Nino threatens to fuel coal power surge in India, study saysA potential super El Niño could put more pressure on India's power grid than any other country's and slow its transition away from coal, ac...06 Jul, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsIn just a few days, the Q1 earnings season for FY27 will start. But before that will come the season of business updates. And that needs to...03 Jul, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
- For low risk-takers: 5 large-caps from different sectors with an upside potential of up to 31%Now, there is nothing wrong with being bullish, because it has always paid to be bullish. Yes, one might argue that it has not paid in the ...02 Jul, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Flood toll rises to three as another body found in Arunachal Pradesh, IMD warns of heavy rainArunachal Pradesh grapples with escalating flood crisis as Keyi Panyor toll reaches three with a body found in Papum Pare. Incessant rains ...28 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- Railways showed the way. What should India electrify next?If railway electrification was one of the defining infrastructure decisions of the twentieth century, the electrification and redesign of I...23 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
- Power Ministry to monitor hydropower outputThe ministry, through the Grid Controller of India, will continue to assess rainfall projections, including the weather office's forecast n...20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
- Japan's Chubu Electric set to buy $150 million stake in Continuum GreenJapanese power giant Chubu Electric is set to invest around $150 million in Indian renewable energy firm Continuum Green Energy. This deal ...11 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- Southwest monsoon further advances in Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Bay of Bengal: IMDThe monsoon has delayed its arrival in Kerala, missing the expected May 26 date. However, it has advanced into more parts of the Arabian Se...29 May, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsHas a peace deal been agreed on by the US and Iran? Will the fragile ceasefire hold? No one can answer these questions with any certainty. ...28 May, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Arunachal signs MoA with Greenko for 1,750 MW Demwe Lower hydropower project on Lohit RiverArunachal Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Greenko Demwe Power Limited for the 1750 MW Demwe Lower Hydroelectric Project. ...28 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Mekedatu project, writes to PM Modi after SC nod to KarnatakaTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu Reservoir Project. Vija...26 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
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