Could increasing heat cause mental disorders?
Climate change means humans are going to have to contend with increasingly hotter temperatures.While this will no doubt be a physical burden, a new study has suggested that extreme heat could also …
TikToker had her period for 1,000 days. What is this condition, how common is it?
Periods are no treat. Those who menstruate have to bear cramps, mood swings, irritability, and fatigue for two to seven days. But can you imagine if those periods never stopped?A TikTok user has sh…
Climate Action, Innovation, and Policy: The Rising Bharat Summit 2025—A Blueprint for India’s Future
The News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2025 is more than a summit, it is a platform where youth-led solutions take centre stage on our way to Viksit Bharat@2047read moreAs India races to Viksit Bharat@204…
Modi addresses India Energy Week from France, tells investors ‘goals are aligned with 2030 net zero deadline’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited investors to invest in India’s energy industry on Tuesday, claiming that the country’s renewable energy targets for the next five years present several…
10 things about sinking hills of Shimla
Scientists are warning that the sinking hills of Shimla may pose a serious challenge if left unaddressed. Geologists say that the sinking areas of Shimla city could be linked to a rising number of…
India has done what none of G20 countries could, says PM Modi about Paris Accord targets
India is the only country among G20 nations to have achieved its climate targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
Addressing the nation…
What caused Wayanad landslides? A study throws up some answers
The July 30 devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad that claimed over 350 lives was due to a “burst of rainfall” triggered by human-induced climate change, claimed a study conducted by the World…
UK Foreign Secretary meets PM Modi, discusses FTA
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday during his two-day visit to India.
“A pleasure to meet UK FS David Lammy. Appreciate the priority accorded by PM Keir…
A class question: Why some groups are more at risk from heatwaves than others
The frequency and duration of heat waves have surged with climate change, leading to more frequent hot days and nights. Data suggests that the unrelenting heatwave sweeping large parts of India has…
MEA has become people-centric ministry under PM Modi, says Jaishankar after taking charge; Ashwini Vaishnaw, Bhupender Yadav assume office too
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed portfolios to his ministers, a number of leaders including S Jaishankar and Ashwini Vaishnaw took charge of their duties on Tuesday.
Jaishankar and…
How climatic roadblocks may derail India’s plan to become fastest-growing G20 nation
Despite its geographical constraints, India has managed to support nearly a fifth of the world’s population. However, record-breaking temperatures, such as the recent 52 degrees Celsius (125.6 degrees…
23rd World Sustainable Development Summit to take place in New Delhi from Feb 7-9
Thought leaders, policymakers, and experts in the Global South will come together to discuss environmental sustainability and social equity during the 23rd World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS)…