Nepal in talks with China to reopen Tatopani border pointKathmandu is engaged in discussions with China to resume operations at the Tatopani border point. The border has remained closed since Augu...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
As India and China repair ties, a Tibet film tells the story of a forgotten resistanceA new Tibetan historical drama, Four Rivers Six Ranges, is bringing renewed attention to Tibet’s resistance movement and the exile communit...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Nearly 7 billion litres without a market: Ethanol glut in India fuels search for new buyersIndia’s ethanol industry is deluged with severe oversupply, with nearly 7 billion litres of capacity without a clear market. Installed capa...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for themClimate-related disasters in the Himalayas have intensified, leading to devastating impacts on communities and economies. Aid cuts have sig...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Rediscover Europe on the Ganga: The holy river has a unique tourism potential for BengalAlthough the phrase 'Europe on the Ganga' has been talked about in heritage tourism and conservation circles, its potential is yet to be ta...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Mid-tier VCs scout deeptech deals; ETSA winner Varaha’s India playHappy Monday! Sector-agnostic mid-tier venture capital investors are recaliberating focus on India's deeptech startups. This and more in to...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood markBihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flo...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
India’s GDP can hit double-digit growth if MSMEs grow by 10%: Rajiv Talreja, Founder, Quantum LeapThe collaboration seeks to redefine how Indian MSME leaders leverage business PCs, empowering them to overcome technological bottlenecks to...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate-aid systemNepal seeks climate compensation for flood damages from a new UN fund. The nation faces immense costs for recovery and rebuilding after rec...
06 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
06 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island's crises multiplyThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting its oil industry and individuals. These measures aim to further strain the i...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Government to pilot disaster communication network in OctoberField trials for India's Public Protection and Disaster Relief network will begin in October. This network aims to ensure communication con...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Nepal floods: Ex-minister flags delayed info sharing with China, says toll may rise 'unbelievably'Nepal's former minister expressed concern over delayed information exchange with China. A glacier collapse in Tibet caused catastrophic fla...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Gadchiroli girl with Maoist-hit childhood is now engineer at Lloyds; at 20, she is a symbol of hope, helping build the same region her father once fought inGadchiroli girl grows from Maoist-affected childhood to engineer: Arvinda Barsagade’s father joined the Maoists after facing local pressure...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Great power rivalry threatens to overshadow a summit of some of the world's smallest island nationsAt the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders of small island nations are gathering to navigate their geopolitical landscape amidst fierce...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet return to Nepal through alternate border crossingFollowing catastrophic flash floods that devastated the Gyirong border post, Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet are making their way back to...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Bihar eyes 4x growth, 10 million jobsBihar is scripting a development success story with an aggressive investment push. The state aims for industrial transformation and restora...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST