China has paid a high price for its dominance in rare earthsChina's dominance in rare earth metals has come at a steep environmental price, particularly in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, where toxic sludge ...
05 Jul, 2025, 10.16 AM IST
Father’s Day weather forecast 2025: Rain, heat, and cool downs —What to expect and how to plan your celebrationAs Americans prepare to honor fathers this weekend, weather variability will play a decisive role in shaping how celebrations unfold. Wheth...
15 Jun, 2025, 11.22 AM IST
Jammu & Kashmir: Heavy rainfall, hailstorm hit Ramban; Srinagar lashed by showersHeavy rainfall and hailstorms disrupted daily life in Jammu & Kashmir's Ramban district, while Srinagar experienced moderate to heavy rain,...
31 May, 2025, 09.55 AM IST
To save the Panama Canal from drought, a disruptive fixA proposed dam on the Río Indio aims to create a new reservoir to support the canal during droughts. The project faces challenges, includin...
05 Sep, 2024, 09.59 AM IST
Panama Canal drought could threaten supply chain, S&P saysThe canal has imposed several restrictions since 2023, though last month the Panama Canal Authority bumped up daily crossings to 27, from 2...
04 Apr, 2024, 10.28 AM IST
Saving the Panama Canal will take years and cost billions, if it’s even possibleThe canal’s travails reflect how climate change is altering global trade flows. Drought created chokepoints last year on the Mississippi Ri...
03 Jan, 2024, 09.41 AM IST
Panama Canal water levels at historic lows, restrictions to remainThe bottleneck at the Panama canal which connects the two oceans- Atlantic and Pacific Oceans is known to have eased by nearly 20% since la...
06 Sep, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
Chinese cities brace for floods as heat scorches inland regionsBeijing and other cities braced for severe flooding on Friday as summer storms rolled across many parts of China, while inland regions bake...
21 Jul, 2023, 12.40 PM IST
Mumbai monsoon is such a public servant, doing its job about once in ten days, that too in a ‘meh’ wayThis single cloud empties itself in the pointed manner of a public servant displaying the doing of a duty. But just like a public servant, ...
04 Sep, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
BBMP's permission to cover SWD might flood parts of BengaluruBBMP granting permission to cover up the primary stormwater drain that connects Ulsoor to Bellandur lake might cause flood in some parts of...
13 Jun, 2018, 12.27 PM IST
At Infosys, per capita water use down by 41 per centIn a place like Bengaluru with annual rainfall of about 900 mm, it is possible to meet the entire water requirement for a four-member famil...
31 Jul, 2016, 01.24 PM IST
Days before deluge, MBA student Sai Prahlad flagged Chennai’s drainage as a worryShortly before the skies descended on Chennai, Prahlad posted an uncannily prescient note on the Union government’s citizen engagement webs...
05 Dec, 2015, 06.13 AM IST
- Sarus Cranes chirp their way to Indore's Yeshwant Sagar Lake
Bird watchers in city have a reason to rejoice as large flocks of Sarus Cranes are winging their way to Yeshwant Sagar Lake, recognized as ...
18 Jun, 2015, 03.49 PM IST
Nainital or Jog Falls: Plan your next long weekend getawayFrom Mumbai in west to Nainital up North, a trip at places to make most of your short leaves.
11 Sep, 2014, 02.14 PM IST
Sunday ET: Addis Ababa: Capital of modern Ethopia a traveller's delightWith great weather — 18 to 20 degree Celsius round the year, sunny days, rainy evenings — and a heady mossy scent in the air, the city is i...
10 Feb, 2013, 05.14 AM IST
- Saputara offering a glimpse into the world of tribals
Along with a perfect natural retreat, Saputara offers a glimpse into the world of the tribals.
19 Oct, 2009, 01.50 AM IST
- Sectacular Finland
Prakash Dubey was drawn once again to the spectacular autumn colours spreading like a delicate russet blush across Finland.
04 Dec, 2008, 12.02 AM IST