Snehal Fernandes is senior assistant editor at Hindustan Times, Mumbai. She writes on science and technology, environment, sustainable development, climate change, and nuclear energy. In 2012, she was awarded ‘The Press Club Award for Excellence in Journalism’ (Political category) for reports on Goa mining scam. Prior to HT, she wrote on education and transport at the Indian Express.
Articles by Snehal Fernandes
Three ministries to form consortium for climate-related policies
In a first, three ministries - earth sciences (MoES), science and technology, and environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC), are set to form a consortium for climate science, mitigation
Published on May 02, 2022 08:08 PM IST
Earning her stripes: How Dhriti Banerjee worked her way to head of the ZSI
There are three essential components to a pioneering woman’s success, says the first woman to head the Zoological Survey of India: confidence in yourself, confidence from others, and a well-planned effort not just to be the best candidate, but to make it clear that you are.
Updated on Sep 10, 2021 04:56 PM IST
In her element: Talking to theoretical physicist Rohini M Godbole
Godbole, who recently received the Order of Merit from France, has dedicated her life to the pure sciences, and to bringing more women into the field. Why is that so crucial? Because what you study is partly defined by who you are, she says.
Published on Jan 22, 2021 03:04 PM IST
Four critical patients respond well to new drug; need to verify, say experts
Published on Aug 24, 2020 12:06 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Urbanisation, agriculture, and climate crisis likely to take a heavier larger toll on some butterfly species
Some butterfly species are more prepared to survive displacement from their habitats than others, shows new study
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 03:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Snehal Fernandes
Air pollution killing giant Asian honey bees: Study
A first-of-its-kind quantitative analysis on the impacts of air pollution on insects by the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru indicates a decline in India’s insect population, including giant Asian honey bee.
Updated on Aug 11, 2020 01:11 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Spice-based formula can target the Sars-Cov-2 virus in 60 minutes, claims IIT-B
Published on Aug 06, 2020 12:00 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Researchers identify 33 molecules that can target 1 Covid-19 protein
Published on Jul 03, 2020 01:03 AM IST
‘State and Centre trying hard, but didn’t spread awareness about community risk’
As the state hit the one lakh mark for Covid-19 cases on Friday, Dr Satyajit Rath, retired scientist from Delhi-based National Institute of Immunology, and currently adjunct professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, spoke on factors behind the rise in Covid-19 cases, state’s handling of the outbreak and public health care system.
Updated on Jun 13, 2020 01:01 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Researchers in India find evidence of Covid-19 genes in sewage
In April, IIT-Gn joined a global consortium of 51 premier universities and research institutes to undertake surveillance of sewage water to help determine and quantify excretion of the Sars-Cov-2 virus, in an effort to build an early warning system for Covid-19.
Updated on Jun 09, 2020 03:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Snehal Fernandes
Cyclone Nisarga effect: Mumbai sees heavy rain, thunderstorms
Published on Jun 05, 2020 02:02 AM IST
After heatwave, Nisarga to give rain relief to Vidarbha
Published on Jun 05, 2020 01:14 AM IST
Badri Chatterjee and Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Damage to antennae stalls reopening of giant telescope
Published on Jun 05, 2020 01:12 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
SoBo sees heavy rain, suburbs moderate; IMD may lift alert
Published on Jun 04, 2020 12:21 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Cyclone shuts global facility to study cosmos
Built and operated since 2002 by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, the GMRT facility studies a wide range of subjects in modern astronomy including the origin and evolution of the universe, pulsars, quasars, radio galaxies.
Updated on Jun 04, 2020 01:23 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Snehal Fernandes
How Mumbai steered clear of cyclones
Published on Jun 03, 2020 01:12 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Bengaluru-based firm produces two key enzymes for Covid-19 testing
Published on Jun 01, 2020 12:26 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Lockdown saved lives of 8K to 32K people: Report
Published on May 28, 2020 11:55 PM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
IISc experts to collect sound samples of Covid patients’ cough, breath
Published on May 26, 2020 12:25 AM IST
IISc develops technology for masks with potential to destroy or inactivate virus
In the absence of a vaccine, rapid manufacture of cost-effective multi-layered masks loaded with antiviral and antibacterial properties is vital because currently available masks are both expensive and inefficient in reducing viral transmission thereby putting the lives of high-risk groups such as health care workers in danger.
Updated on May 22, 2020 08:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Snehal Fernandes
Covid-19 crisis: Is worst yet to come for Maharashtra? Experts weigh in
On Monday night, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray addressed the state on social media – a much-anticipated speech on the possible easing of lockdown restrictions in the state.
Updated on May 20, 2020 04:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Sachin Kalbag and Snehal Fernandes
IIT-Bombay develops wash-resistant antiviral coating for masks
Published on May 17, 2020 01:37 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Researchers at IISER develop low-cost ventilator
Published on May 14, 2020 11:50 PM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Work from office for a week and from home for two weeks: Scientists suggest post lockdown plan
Updated on May 12, 2020 11:43 PM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Sealing areas with higher Covid-19 cases or 2-day work week with lockdown can contain virus, shorten epidemic duration: Analysis
Published on May 12, 2020 12:52 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Mathematical model by IISER predicts dip in nationwide Covid cases by mid-May
Published on May 09, 2020 12:48 AM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
IIT-B develops way to detect asymptomatic Covid patients
Updated on May 07, 2020 01:04 PM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Analysis by TIFR shows dip in infection rate since April 11
Published on May 06, 2020 11:54 PM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Researchers from three institutes develop algorithm for better contact-tracing
Published on May 02, 2020 11:42 PM IST
Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Scientists bust myths about ‘immunity-boosting’ substances in fighting Covid-19
Any substance is considered effective only after rigorous testing through randomised clinical trials with Covid-19 patients, and additional laboratory analyses, the scientists said.
Updated on May 01, 2020 05:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
