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Not just El Nino: What else is holding back India's monsoon?India's monsoon has slowed significantly. A weak surge from the Arabian Sea and missing weather systems are causing a rainfall deficit. Thi...19 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST- IndAI sovereignty, a fable: Frontier AI is now a geopolitical tool — India must leverage its market accessibilityIndia faces a critical juncture as powerful AI models are restricted by the US. This move impacts the security of India's digital infrastru...18 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
- Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...18 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- Extended summer may lift AC sales, but growth likely to fall short of expectations: Praveen SahayIndia's room air conditioner market anticipates a boost from an extended summer and El Niño, though growth is tempered by conservative deal...18 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Fuel prices in India won't fall immediately despite global crude slump, MoS Suresh Gopi reveals whyUnion Minister Suresh Gopi explained that immediate fuel price reductions aren't possible despite global crude cost drops due to transit ti...18 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
- Govt readies farm safety net with banks, insurers as El Nino loomsThe government is enhancing financial safety nets for rural families. This initiative aims to cushion the impact of El Nino on farming. Eff...18 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Psychology says adults who apologize before asking a question aren’t difficult: They’ve learned to soften the request before it arrives, because speaking up can feel risky when taking up space once carried a social costIn various social settings, it’s common for adults to lead with an apology when posing straightforward questions. This tendency often refle...17 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economyBritain's economy shows weak growth since leaving the European Union. Various researchers estimate significant losses in GDP, productivity,...17 Jun, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- 'Don't feel like a developer anymore after AI': Techie says coding isn't fun now, Reddit users share fears of becoming 'lazy'A software developer's candid post sparked a debate on Reddit about AI's impact on programming jobs. Developers express concerns about losi...17 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
- P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...16 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- El Nino to hit 9-10 states severely; Chouhan calls for district-level contingency plans for KharifAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed coordinated meetings with district officials and agricultural agencies in 9-10 stat...16 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
- When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- In 1954, engineers shrank a transistor radio into something people could carry, and music stopped staying at homeIn the past, radio was a static experience, limited to the confines of our living rooms. However, the launch of portable transistor radios ...15 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Adequate fertiliser stocks available, Govt ready to tackle El Nino impact: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed ample fertilizer stocks for farmers. He assured continued availability of urea a...15 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- FIFA 2026 is so much more than footballThe 2026 Football World Cup is a significant economic event, contributing billions to global GDP. For India, this translates into measurabl...12 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
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