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Melvin Mathew’s Biography

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Currently working as a reporter for Bangalore Mirror.

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Lady Of The Lake

Lady Of The Lake

By Melvin Mathew Schoolchildren are now spearheading lake conservation. A case in point is of a class XI stud…

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Congress to employ Social Media Warriors to fight online communalism

Congress to employ Social Media Warriors to fight online communalism

To counter communalism and hate-mongering on online platforms, Congress is inviting people across the country…

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EFLU students are facing bigger problems than Covid-19

EFLU students are facing bigger problems than Covid-19

Hyderabad: Amidst the pandemic, some English and Foreign Language University (EFLU) students staged a protest…

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How Disha Ravi came to join Greta Thunberg's climate justice cause

How Disha Ravi came to join Greta Thunberg's climate justice cause

Activist Disha Ravi, 21,has been charged by the Delhi police as a "conspirator" in the creation and dissemina…

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Books to cinema and culture, a Bengaluru community library is changing kids' lives

Books to cinema and culture, a Bengaluru community library is changing kids' lives

As the city grew over time and apartment buildings began to pop up in Roopena Agrahara, a small fringe neighb…

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No stereotypes, but a new prototype of bodybuilders in the Body Sculpt 2021 calendar!

No stereotypes, but a new prototype of bodybuilders in the Body Sculpt 2021 calendar!

Nikos Narkissos Photography has broken popular stereotypes about bodybuilders with his dazzling 2021 calendar…

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MENA Weekly Round-Up: UAE Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 8.2 GW in Decade

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By Melvin Mathew Verified
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Here are some noteworthy cleantech news and announcements from around the Middle East and North Africa region this week Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insights The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) renewable energy capacity increased more than 63-fold over the past decade, rising from 129 MW in 2015 to over 8.2 GW in 2025. Clean energy accounted for 32.4% of the country’s electricity generation in 2025, with the UAE targeting a 35% share by 2031.
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Waaree Transpower to Invest ₹1.92 Billion in Transformer Facility

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By Melvin Mathew Verified
| Mercom India Verified
Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insights Waaree Transpower, a manufacturer of power and distribution transformers and a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, will invest ₹1.92 billion (~$20.15 million) in a 500 MVA, 400 kV transformer manufacturing facility. Waaree Transpower manufactures power and distribution transformers, including inverter duty transformers used in renewable energy applications.
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Solar Encapsulant Demand Rises as Glass-Glass Modules Squeeze Backsheets

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| Mercom India Verified
Domestic encapsulant and backsheet manufacturing depends on raw material imports Follow Mercom India on WhatsApp for exclusive updates on clean energy news and insights The demand for solar encapsulants is rising alongside the temporary surge in module demand, following the extension of the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM-II) mandate for solar cells. Already have an account?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Special Correspondent

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I would love to own one.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

For me, it means to be able to document narratives and personal histories.