Why Europeβs wildfires are getting bigger, hotter and harder to stop π
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πAugust 2, 2026 at 06:11AM
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Why Europeβs wildfires are getting bigger, hotter and harder to stop
What are climate whiplash and fire clouds, and why are they making Europe's wildfires more dangerous?
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Why heavy rain repeatedly triggers landslides in Kerala π
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πAugust 2, 2026 at 06:57AM
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Why heavy rain repeatedly triggers landslides in Kerala
Kerala's Western Ghats are naturally prone to landslides, but heavy monsoon rain and human interventions have increased the frequency and impact of slope failures.
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Data centres emerge atop in private equity investmentsβ share: How this could impact Indiaβs realty sector π
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πAugust 2, 2026 at 05:28PM
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Data centres emerge atop in private equity investmentsβ share: How this could impact Indiaβs realty sector
PE investment in Indiaβs real estate sector rose 25% year-on-year to $2 billion in April-June, with data centres receiving 38% of it. This surpassed the traditional frontrunner segment of office-led investments, as per a report.
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As race for next UN Secretary-General begins, an Expert Explains what will determine who prevails π
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πAugust 2, 2026 at 06:39PM
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πAugust 2, 2026 at 06:39PM
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As race for next UN Secretary-General begins, an Expert Explains what will determine who prevails
Success in the end may not be with the strongest candidate in terms of multilateral and diplomatic qualifications, but one who can surmount the biggest hurdle β a certain acceptability with all of the P5.
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As Meloni, Marine Le Pen threaten Schengen pause over migration to Ceuta, what are Europeβs stakes? π
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πAugust 2, 2026 at 07:10PM
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PoK has had seats reserved for refugees for years. Why are tensions boiling over now? π
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πAugust 2, 2026 at 07:47PM
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PoK has had seats reserved for refugees for years. Why are tensions boiling over now?
A three-phase election in PoK is underway amid a bloody crackdown. Here is all that is unusual about these polls.
How India prevented major fertiliser shortages despite West Asia war, and the concerns now π
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 06:00AM
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 06:00AM
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How India prevented major fertiliser shortages despite West Asia war, and the concerns now
Contrary to fears, no significant shortages of fertilisers have been reported in the ongoing kharif season. But while the urea supply situation is comfortable, itβs not so with di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and complex fertilisers.
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When machines do math: The promise & limits of AI π
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 06:37AM
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AI is transforming mathematics. Hereβs where its limits still lie
AI will likely transform how research in the field is conducted. But it would be premature to conclude that it can solve every mathematical problem.
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Why $49 billion in foreign inflows, led by FCNR(B) deposits, havenβt lifted the rupee π
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 08:56AM
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Why $49 billion in foreign inflows, led by FCNR(B) deposits, havenβt lifted the rupee
While NRI interest in FCNR(B) deposits is sky-high, the rupeeβs trajectory is likely to be more sedate.
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Why Kerala wants some of its forest spots taken off Google Maps π
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 03:50PM
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Why Kerala wants some of its forest spots taken off Google Maps
The Kerala governmentβs Forest Department has decided to find βecologically sensitiveβ locations in the stateβs forests that have been illegally geotagged by individuals on online map platforms and remove them.
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After US-Japan intervention, how a stronger yen might affect Indian markets π
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 05:33PM
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After US-Japan intervention, how a stronger yen might affect Indian markets
The joint action might affect Indiaβs yen carry trades and FII trajectory, but the magnitude of the impact is difficult to quantify at the moment, experts say.
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Why a Bill to reform a premier Indian institute has triggered criticism π
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 05:45PM
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Why a Bill to reform a premier Indian institute has triggered criticism
The Indian Statistical Institute was set up by eminent statistician PC Mahalanobis in 1931. Here is what the Centre has proposed for changing its governance structure.
Why do millions join the Kanwar Yatra? Its origins, myths, and social drivers π
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 06:48PM
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Live-in partner now protected against domestic cruelty: What SC said π
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 07:57PM
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πAugust 3, 2026 at 07:57PM
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Live-in partner now protected against domestic cruelty: What SC said
The Supreme Court judgment, delivered on Monday, recognises that women facing cruelty in domestic settings cannot be denied the protection of criminal law merely because they have not undergone a formal marriage.
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50,000 migrants, 48 hours: How the border crisis in Ceuta reveals divides within Europe π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 06:30AM
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 06:30AM
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50,000 migrants, 48 hours: How the border crisis in Ceuta reveals divides within Europe
In the last week, over 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain through its exclave territory of Ceuta, including via sea. What drove this movement, and what does it say about frictions within Europe?
ExplainSpeaking: How RBI decides to do, or not do, anything in its monetary policy review π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 02:14PM
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Why AI companies are cutting up books to train AI models π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 02:17PM
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Why AI companies are cutting up books to train AI models
For years, frontier AI companies have relied heavily on text scraped from the public internet. With the proliferation of AI-generated content and copyright disputes, companies have begun looking elsewhere for reliable, human-written material.
Britain entered WWI on this day: How its broken promises fueled Indiaβs freedom struggle π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 05:43PM
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Britain entered WWI on this day: How its broken promises fueled Indiaβs freedom struggle
Indiaβs World War I sacrifice raised expectations of self-rule, but Britainβs limited reforms and post-war repression transformed the independence movement.
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Expert Explains | What the shrinking number of government schools means for India π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 05:50PM
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Thousands of government schools shut: The one scenario where this could be a good thing
The Congress has flagged a NITI Aayog report showing 94,000 government schools were shut over the last decade. Why, and what are the potential consequences?
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Mid-flight turbulence could get worse with climate change. Hereβs what passengers need to know π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 06:27PM
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Mid-flight turbulence could get worse with climate change. Hereβs what passengers need to know
An Air India Airbus A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe mid-flight turbulence, injuring several passengers and crew members after a sudden 300-foot drop. What is it that causes turbulence, why is clear air turbulence becoming more common andβ¦
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Will new government portal make organ transplants easier? π
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 06:33PM
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πAugust 4, 2026 at 06:33PM
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Will new government portal make organ transplants easier?
The NOTTO portal allows registered patients to get updates on their case and file any grievance. It can be used by all stakeholders, including patients, hospitals, state authorities, and coordination networks.