Presently, India, with a population of over 1.4 billion people, is the world’s fifth-largest economy. To meet the needs of society and industry, the country faces a growing energy crisis. The enormous demand for energy production must be balanced with environmental sustainability. The current energy mix includes coal, natural gas, hydro, nuclear power, and increasing contributions from renewable sources such as wind and solar energy. Policymakers must ensure that this energy mix remains both...

Why discussions about nuclear power, deterrence, and security matter today... In recent months, global discussions have increasingly focused on rising geopolitical tensions and military escalations between several nations. Many nations are involved at the moment in these escalations. There are discussions on the issues, with colleagues and friends. There are debates on news channels, there are discussions, as well. The public conversations have once again raised an important and sensitive...

Today, we will explore the life and scientific legacy of Ernest Rutherford, one of the pioneering scientists who laid the foundation of nuclear physics. Ernest Rutherford, often referred to as the " father of nuclear physics " made some of the most groundbreaking contributions in the fields of physics and chemistry. His experiments not only changed our understanding of the atom but also laid the foundation for nuclear science and quantum mechanics. Rutherford’s discoveries, such as the...