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Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...- Psychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always overreacting: What this preparedness behavior can revealPsychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always acting out of fear. Psyc...
- Scientists just gave remote-controlled cockroaches tiny underwater suits, and the insects kept walking for up to 3 hours because the oxygen trick could help search flooded disaster zones and maybe even extreme worlds like MarsSearch-and-rescue teams may soon deploy a new six-legged ally: a cyborg cockroach equipped with a wearable diving suit. This innovation all...
- From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
- The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
- Let sleeping bourses lie: Why the new BJP West Bengal govt shouldn't help resurrect Calcutta Stock ExchangeWest Bengal finance minister Swapan Dasgupta, while presenting the 2026 state budget, said the new BJP government plans to revive the Calcu...
- A $10 trillion industry sprang up when we weren’t lookingDespite political headwinds and global challenges, the sector's rapidly improving economics and falling costs signal a durable foundation, ...
- AI bubble won't tell you who's naked till the tide goes out. Warren Buffett explained why 25 years agoWarren Buffett said you only find out who is swimming naked only when the tide goes out. The year he wrote this in his annual letter to sha...
- Psychology says people who always carry a fresh pair of clothes may be creating an invisible safety net for their brainsWhy do some people always carry extra clothes with them? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to preparedness, anxiety management, e...
- The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?A new study suggests the San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels not seen in nearly 1,000 years. While scientists are not predicting an...
- Best proverb of the day: 'A clever person turns great troubles into...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on proactive problem-solving, strategy, foresight and emotional regulationBest proverb of the day reminds us that problems become easier to manage when they are handled early and with a calm mind. This Chinese pro...
- Sebi proposes sweeping revamp of technology rules for stock exchangesSebi has proposed a major revamp of technology and cyber security rules for stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories. The re...
- Retirement savings gap after a career break? Expert shares how to recover without taking big risksCareer breaks, common for women, can impact retirement savings. Experts advise accepting the situation and implementing a catch-up plan by ...
- Great Nicobar project: Ramesh flags non-transparency in latest letter to Environment MinisterCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has raised concerns about the Great Nicobar Island project. He has written to the Environment Minister, highl...
- Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
- $15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...
- Psychology suggests people who keep cash in the house aren’t paranoid; they’re protecting a sense of readiness because certainty feels calming when life has been unpredictable beforeHaving a little cash tucked away at home can be incredibly reassuring. It prepares individuals for life's little surprises and reduces dail...
- 'Don't know why we are being sent back': Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei upset after team asked to leave US immediately after FIFA World Cup 2026 openerIran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach...
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
- Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
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