Every monsoon season, a high-stakes mathematical puzzle plays out in the control rooms overlooking the Khadakwasla Dam, situated just outside Pune in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Stationed against the backdrop of cascading Western Ghats hills, municipal engineers face a grueling series of calculations: When exactly should the reservoir gates be hoisted? How much […]
Monsoon Volatility and Food Inflation: Assessing India’s Agricultural Resilience in 2026
By IANS Published: July 23, 2026 | Updated: July 23, 2026 As India enters the critical mid-point of the 2026 southwest monsoon season, the agricultural landscape presents a study in contrasts. While large swathes of the country have received bountiful rainfall, significant pockets—particularly in the key grain-producing belts—are grappling with erratic and uneven precipitation patterns. […]