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Pitamber Kaushik

Jul 24, 2023, 6:00 AM

Let there be Life: The Ecological Impact of Lighting

In the vast tapestry of urban landscapes, a remarkable transformation occurs as the sun retreats beyond the horizon. Streets, buildings, and parks become enshrined in a radiant glow, painting the night with vibrant hues. Urban lighting has become an...

Aug 20, 2022, 11:26 PM

Agrivoltaics – A Promising Synergy for Energy Autonomy

94% of Israel’s energy comes from fossil fuels. According to the country factsheets released by the Global Solar Atlas, Israel ranks 37th among 200+ countries in terms of the Average Theoretical Solar Potential, a parameter which depends on the...

Apr 30, 2020, 8:32 AM

The Eleven Elements of Humour

Humour helps us persevere. While humour often comes naturally and spontaneously, there are means to understand and subsequently invoke it systematically. There are 11 primary means of jest, one or many of which can be compounded to yield almost...

Nov 10, 2019, 9:03 PM

A socio-cultural history of Purple

What's unique to the national flags of Dominica and Nicaragua? It might not be obvious at the first glance, but both feature the colour purple. No other national flag does so. Red and Blue have been the symbols of...

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The author is a columnist, journalist, writer and independent researcher, having previously written in over 120 newspapers and outlets in 45+ countries, across all six continents of the world.