Climate change, global warming threat looms as Switzerland's largest glacier suffers biggest-ever melt in 2026 after record heatwave. What does this mean?Global Warming, Climate Change: A combination of a winter with too little snow and record temperatures in the summer led to what experts ca...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.04 AM IST
How the great gas crisis of 2030 will play outA speculative scenario set in October 2030 imagines a third global natural gas crisis in eight years, as faltering US shale output, extreme...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadWith the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan set to make pivotal interest rate decisions against a backdrop of escalating energy prices, ...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Storm in a wine glass: As climate change and young consumers reshape the wine world, can India take advantage?Global wine regions face climate challenges and declining demand. India's wine tourism is experiencing significant growth and expansion. Yo...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
The world is burning less. Why does it feel like it’s burning more?Global burned areas are significantly below average, contradicting climate change narratives. Satellite data shows a quiet fire season worl...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Climate damage: The next hit to Europe's public financesEurope's public finances face growing strain from uninsured climate damage, with recent extreme weather events having caused significant ec...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
A massive jellyfish swarm clogged cooling-water filters at France’s Gravelines nuclear plant, forcing three reactors offline and cutting output at a fourthA French nuclear facility faced major shutdowns as massive jellyfish invaded its cooling systems, resembling an incident from last year. Th...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Solar eclipse 2026: The Sun will disappear on August 12 and birds may go silent, dogs could act strangely and temperatures may plunge.Solar eclipse 2026 will bring a rare celestial spectacle on August 12, with the event expected to create noticeable changes on Earth. As da...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
In 190 years, England witnesses driest month, now Britain usually known for its unpredictable wet weather faces third drought in five yearsBritain is now experiencing a flash drought caused by a combination of very low rainfall and higher temperatures. Rivers, reservoirs, and...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.12 AM IST
Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summerThe intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hamp...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Will heatwaves in Europe push holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of c...
26 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
School Holiday Tomorrow: Heatwave forces classes to shut in several states. Check if your school is closed, open or if summer vacation has been extendedSeveral Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, have extended summer school holidays for 2026 amid intensifying heatwa...
19 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
May 2026 School Holidays: Full list, summer vacations, heatwave alerts & state-wise closure dates in IndiaIndia is experiencing an intense heatwave, forcing many states to declare early summer vacations. Temperatures are soaring, making daily co...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Bengaluru Weather forecast: Brace for a hotter summer as IMD issues above-normal temperatures from MarchBengaluru and Karnataka are set for a hotter than usual summer. The India Meteorological Department forecasts above-normal temperatures and...
26 Feb, 2026, 04.11 PM IST