India-Germany climate talk highlights green industrial partnership as key driver of future growthHeld at the German Embassy in New Delhi, the discussion focused on the strategic importance of industrial transformation at a time when cou...
28 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Quote of the day by famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: ‘When entering marriage, one should ask - do you think you will be able to have good conversations with this woman into…’; German writer on a lasting marriageFriedrich Nietzsche, a renowned German philosopher, believed marriage thrives on continuous, meaningful conversation. His insights, drawn f...
22 May, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
I-Beauty! After J, K and C, now it's India's turn in the big beautiful marketIndia's beauty industry is emerging as a global force, blending Ayurvedic heritage with modern science to create "I-beauty." With rising ex...
14 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Atacama’s pristine skies face light pollution risks despite cancellation of nearby energy projectChile's Atacama Desert, a prime spot for stargazing, faces ongoing threats to its clear night skies. A proposed energy project near a major...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions...' ; what we can learn about important of learning from mistakes from American authorEmbracing life as a continuous experiment, Ralph Waldo Emerson advocated for bold action and learning from every attempt. His philosophy em...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Beyond sneakers: Bachi Pullela’s ‘State of Joy’ bet in the footwear spaceBachi Pullela, Founder of State of Joy, discusses his transition from global manufacturing to building a consumer-facing brand rooted in In...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Greta Thunberg: Net worth, philanthropy & lifestyle of 22-year-old climate activist at center of Gaza Flotilla rowGreta Thunberg, the renowned climate activist, joined the Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, Madleen, which was recently intercepted by Isra...
09 Jun, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Trump 2.0 will alter global climate fighting efforts. Will others step up?Experts are concerned about the future of global climate action following Trump's re-election. They believe a second Trump term could signi...
08 Nov, 2024, 06.04 PM IST
Europeans want governments to focus more on curbing migration than climate change, a study saysIn a global study, Europeans prioritize immigration reduction over climate change. Germany leads with 44% supporting it. Only 14% globally ...
08 May, 2024, 04.38 PM IST
Climate funder Sequoia Foundation on Home Ministry watch listIn the past two years several international donors found themselves in the government’s ‘prior reference list’ (PRC) of the Foreign Contrib...
16 May, 2023, 11.59 PM IST
No way to run a COP: Climate summit host Egypt gets bad marksAs the negotiations drew to a close nearly two days late with a historic win for vulnerable countries on funding for climate "loss and dama...
20 Nov, 2022, 09.07 PM IST
IEA sees global energy emissions peaking in 2025Only last year the IEA said there was "no clear peak in sight" in energy emissions, but the new higher investment in wind and solar is sett...
27 Oct, 2022, 05.45 PM IST
Europe plans aggressive new laws to phase out fossil fuelsThe legislation is expected to be in sharp contrast to vague aspirations by various other countries to neutralize their emissions by midcen...
14 Jul, 2021, 07.59 AM IST
Anant National University launches fellowship for climate action“It shifts the focus from the unprecedented level of climate anxiety we see around us today to offering individuals ways to be part of the ...
17 Jan, 2020, 07.44 PM IST
BASIC nations play hardball, EU comes up with new ‘Green Deal’It is learnt that the BASIC joint statement, saying "the progress on the pre-2020 agenda will be the benchmark of success for this COP", so...
12 Dec, 2019, 03.51 AM IST
Experts criticise weak outcome of Poland climate meet: 'Rulebook dilutes Paris deal'Experts who participated at UN climate conference (COP24), termed the Katowice package “weak on ambition” and completely insufficient to dr...
17 Dec, 2018, 08.10 AM IST