Lessons On How To Fight For Peace In Middle East From MLK Jr.
Since the onset of Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza and the West Bank after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack,...
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A Heatwave In Antarctica? You Read That Right!
Climate scientists don’t like surprises. It means our deep understanding of how the climate works isn’t quite as complete as...
How Climate Change Affects Mental Health
It’s unlikely any region of the world will escape the effects of climate change. These include increasing temperatures, more frequent and...
Tamil Nadu Received Record-Breaking Monsoon Rain: Here’s Why
During the northeast monsoon of 2023, Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts witnessed record-breaking rainfall. Experts point to the erratic...
With Over 1,000 Child Amputees, Gaza Looking At Grisly Record
Eleven-year-old Noor is among hundreds of kids who have had their legs amputated in Gaza since the start of the...
Why Israel And Hezbollah Are Eager To Avoid A Full-Blown War
The killing of a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon on Jan. 8, 2024, has raised concern that the conflict between Israel and...
Israel Genocide Charge: What Power Does ICJ Really Have?
South Africa says that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and has asked the International Court of Justice...
Lurking Behind Lantana, A ‘Devil’ Is Spreading In The Mountains
Labelled a ‘High Concern Invasive Species’, invading moist grasslands and evergreen forests, the Crofton weed is rapidly establishing itself in...
How Useful Is The Air Quality Index?
Imagine you’re walking through polluted city streets. Despite wearing a N95 mask, you can still smell the smoky, sulphuric, gassy,...
How 2023’s Record Heat Worsened Droughts, Floods Around The World
2023 was a year of record-breaking heat, devastating storms and floods, deepening droughts and raging wildfires. These events showed how...
Has Solar Energy Been Deployed To The Point Of No Return?
Solar energy may see widespread adoption even without additional policies supporting renewable energy, says a recent study. India and China...
Why Can’t We Treat Our Women Better?
A case involving fratricide has again shone the spotlight on deep-seated misogyny in India. The incident involves a woman CEO...
An Invisible Killer Hangs In The Air Of Cities In Asia
Millions of people in cities in South and Southeast Asia face the threat of dying prematurely due to air pollution....
“The Convicts Should Be Hanged Or Kept In Jail For Life”
According to the only eyewitness in the Bilkis Bano case, the individuals convicted for the gruesome crime must be hanged...
What’s Inside Northern India’s Winter Smog?
Every January, millions of people across India’s Ganges plain find themselves caught in fog — cloud at ground level. This...
Controlling Population Of Animals In Conflict
A new report by the Wildlife Institute of India suggests population control of four species that are most in conflict...
Why Is The Universe Ripping Itself Apart?
What is the universe made of? This question has driven astronomers for hundreds of years. For the past quarter of...
Central Agencies Scripting Dramas To Raid TMC Leaders’ Houses: Mamata
On Tuesday, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee alleged that central probe agencies were scripting dramas...
Rising Air Pollution Impacts India’s Crop Yields And Food Security
A recent study has highlighted how air pollution impacts crop yields and increases associated economic burdens. The study found that...
India’s Emissions Will Rebound Post-2030: IMF
India’s current policies may help achieve 2030 emission targets, but there may be a rebound in greenhouse gas emissions post-2030,...
What Happens To The Ocean If We Take Out All The Fish?
The ocean is massive and covers most of the surface of our planet. In addition to its size, it’s packed...
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‘This Is What Justice Feels Like’: Bilkis Bano
On Monday, in a major ruling, the Supreme Court quashed an order by the Gujarat government, granting remission to 11...
Israel-Hamas War: Three Months Of Devastation Later, Is Anyone ‘Winning’?
The 19th century German war strategist and field marshal Helmuth von Moltke famously coined the aphorism “No battle plan survives...
Comment: The Future Of Delhi’s Green Spaces
In recent years, cities all over the world have recognised the importance of urban green spaces and have begun incorporating...
Thousands Of Rohingya Refugees Homeless After Fire At Camp
Thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh were left without shelter on Sunday, 7 January after a fire tore through their...
