IIT Kanpur
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Advises Students: "Do Your Karma, Dots Will Connect"
Nov 21, 2025 12:14 pm CST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra shares wisdom with students at Delhi School of Economics, referencing Steve Jobs' philosophy that dots connect in hindsight while emphasizing the importance of passion, hard work, and focusing on the process rather than results in one's career journey.
Election Commission Enforces Zero Tolerance Policy After Murder Case Rocks Bihar Elections
Nov 02, 2025 04:11 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reaffirms the Election Commission's zero tolerance stance on violence following a political murder in Bihar's Mokama constituency that led to JDU candidate Anant Singh's arrest. Kumar reassured voters of comprehensive security measures for the upcoming two-phase elections, emphasizing the Commission's commitment to neutrality and transparency while encouraging maximum voter participation in what he expects to be exemplary elections by global standards.
Delhi Cloud Seeding: Rs 25 Crore Winter Solution Could Reduce Air Pollution by 10%
Oct 29, 2025 07:17 pm CST
IIT Kanpur's cloud seeding operations in Delhi show potential to reduce PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants by 6-10%. While yesterday's attempts didn't produce rain due to low moisture content, Director Manindra Agrawal explains that implementing this technology throughout winter would cost approximately Rs 25 crore - a fraction of Delhi's pollution control budget. Though not a permanent solution, cloud seeding offers a strategic intervention until long-term pollution control measures take effect.
Delhi Cloud Seeding Trials Halted Due to Insufficient Moisture: IIT Kanpur Reports Modest Pollution Reduction Despite No Rain
Oct 29, 2025 05:18 pm CST
IIT Kanpur has temporarily suspended cloud seeding trials in Delhi due to inadequate moisture levels in clouds. Despite no rainfall being triggered during yesterday's two attempts, monitoring stations recorded a 6-10% reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations. Experts clarify that while cloud seeding can serve as an emergency measure during pollution crises, it cannot replace long-term solutions addressing pollution sources.
Cloud Seeding Success Stories and Failures: Global Experiences in Weather Modification
Oct 29, 2025 04:43 pm CST
This article examines global cloud seeding initiatives, highlighting successful implementations in the UAE and China alongside Delhi's recent unsuccessful attempt to combat severe air pollution. Learn how this weather modification technique works, where it has succeeded in increasing rainfall by up to 30%, and why some nations have abandoned their programs after decades of experimentation.
Delhi's Cloud Seeding Trials Show Limited Success in Combating Air Pollution Crisis
Oct 29, 2025 02:18 am CST
IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agarwal reports that Delhi's initial cloud seeding efforts were "not completely successful" due to low moisture content in clouds. While not a permanent solution to the city's pollution crisis, these trials showed some reduction in PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels in targeted areas. Additional flights are scheduled as authorities continue seeking emergency measures to improve Delhi's air quality.
Delhi Implements Cloud Seeding Trials to Combat Record Air Pollution Levels
Oct 28, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Delhi has conducted two cloud seeding trials to stimulate rainfall and reduce severe air pollution, as the city's AQI continues to exceed 300 in multiple areas. Despite a 77.5% reduction in farm fires, PM2.5 levels have reached 488 micrograms per cubic meter after Diwali—nearly 100 times WHO recommendations. The government has partnered with IIT Kanpur for five trials costing Rs 3.21 crore, though low cloud moisture content may limit effectiveness.
Delhi's First Cloud Seeding Trial: Combating Air Pollution Through Artificial Rainfall Technology
Oct 28, 2025 02:53 am CST
Delhi government prepares for its first cloud seeding trial to combat winter air pollution, pending favorable weather conditions. The IIT Kanpur-led project, costing Rs 3.21 crore, aims to induce artificial rainfall through silver iodide and sodium chloride compounds, with multiple government agencies providing necessary clearances for implementation.
Artificial Rain In Delhi Soon? Aviation Body Okays Cloud Seeding Trials
Sep 25, 2025 01:13 am CST
Delhi may soon witness artificial rain for the first time, as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cleared cloud seeding trials over the city between October 1 and November 30 this year.