Venu Naturopathy

 

N S Venkataraman

N S Venkataraman

About N S Venkataraman

The author is a Trustee, NGO Nandini Voice for the Deprived

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Is It Appropriate For India to Use Rice as Feedstock for Ethanol Production?

India should also explore other avenues to reduce crude oil imports. Ethanol production can be increased through alternate, non-food feedstock like algae. Algae can grow on wastelands or coastal areas, requires no freshwater, and thrives on sunlight and carbon dioxide. Algae species contain around 20% oil, making them ideal for biofuel.

Vizhinjam Port Project: A Turning Point in India's Communist Movement?

The commissioning of the Vizhinjam Port under a public-private model reflects a progressive shift in the Indian communist movement without compromising its core values. It demonstrates that modern communism in India can adapt pragmatically while upholding its commitment to equity.Can one then say that the Vizhinjam Port is a symbol of…

'Terrorists enjoying safe havens today can easily turn against their hosts tomorrow'

Islam is a great religion, and its followers have a responsibility to ensure that extremists do not continue to tarnish its image. While the global community must persist in its fight against terrorism, the voice of the Muslim community carries special weight in this context. It is imperative that Muslims around the world help reclaim their…

Trump’s tariff blitz: Cutting the nose to spite one's face?

When the dust settles, Trump may find that most imports continue unabated—only now, U.S. consumers are paying more. Yes, the higher tariffs could marginally boost government revenues, but the burden will ultimately fall on the American public. And there’s more: once other countries respond with reciprocal tariffs on U.S…

Shackled Indian deportees expose US hypocrisy on human rights

The Trump administration is now redefining the migrant policy and methodology of dealing with the migrant issues for the rest  of the world to observe, evaluate and practice.It is likely that those from South Asia and a few other countries would  think several times before trying to enter the USA in an illegal manner and perhaps would stop…

Climate meet COP 29: More despair than hope

Even as all countries are concerned about climate issues  and almost all of them are participating in the  global climate meets, some of the participating countries  are indulging in bloody conflicts and wars such as the ongoing Russia Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas war.  All such wars and terrorist  activities involve use of missiles,…

Is green hydrogen really the panacea for global warming?

While there are uncertainties with regard to the  possibilities and prospects of generating green hydrogen in a cost-effective manner it is surprising that green hydrogen is being hailed as the ultimate solution to overcome the emission issue and prevent climate disaster.

Who is responsible for the Wayanad disaster in southern India?

There are any number of disasters happening in India, with the sad conclusion that the elected representatives of the people are failing in their duties and remain indifferent to pressing local issues and the needs and grievances of the people.

Unruling parliamentary behaviour setting a bad example for Indian democracy

The proceedings of the recent parliamentary session create doubts as to whether our MPs are capable of setting up such standards. By their behavior as seen currently, they are setting up a very bad example for the younger generation and are doing great harm to the fiber and fabric of a resurgent India.

Canada's policy of giving a free run to South Asian separatists might boomerang on it

When the LTTE waged ethnic war in Sri Lanka with a base on Canadian soil, Sri Lanka could do nothing about it, as it was a small country facing a tough local challenge. But such would not be the case with India, a large country with considerable muscle power to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty.