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Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on record- Because a hailstorm ruined his family’s 15 acres of oats, he couldn’t afford college; in less than two years, Illinois-born self-taught astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto
- How India's agricultural damage flags gap between climate warnings and adaptation finance ahead of COP31
- Super El Nino: What the potential arrival of a stronger 'little boy' means for India’s water, power, health, winter and summer?India is projected to experience a warmer and drier start to winter as a super El Niño develops. A weak monsoon has led to concerns over wa...14 Oct, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- RBI policy confronts a world with long tailsThe RBI is likely to begin raising rates in October, with another hike possible in Q4 2026, as inflation risks broaden. Higher oil prices, ...05 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- Pregnant Ciara walks Paris Fashion Week runway: How she is redefining what women can do during motherhoodCiara took the runway by storm at Paris Fashion Week, strutting her stuff for designer Junya Watanabe while expecting her fifth child. Embr...04 Oct, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- The biggest jump in global crop prices since 2022 threatens to boost inflationGlobal agricultural prices have jumped notably due to growing tensions in the Black Sea affecting supply routes, coupled with adverse weath...02 Oct, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Climate change Is making these grocery items more expensive this yearGlobal grocery prices are increasing as a result of climate change impacting food production. Recent research highlights that extreme weath...01 Oct, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
- Diesel price hits record highs ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026: Texas, California, other key political states are taking measures to offer relief for Americans. Details hereDiesel price today: White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel, a move that could allow...30 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- Kathleen Plunkett-Black found dried beans in a Wisconsin garden its owners had abandoned; decades later, she had listed more than 150 varieties for other gardenersIn the heart of Wisconsin, Kathleen Plunkett-Black's chance encounter with forsaken bean pods transformed her into a guardian of heirloom s...30 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- El Nino fears: Govt cuts foodgrain target by 2.63 MTIndia has announced a reduced foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year. The decision comes amidst con...29 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- Kharif data gives India a pleasant advance glimpse of the year's pickings; full picture a little while awayKharif cultivation this season has fallen from last year, but exceeded the five-year average despite lower rainfall. The number coming abov...28 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- What is a 'super El Nino' and how will it affect the weather?A significant El Nino in the Pacific Ocean is anticipated to lead to severe climate impacts globally. The World Meteorological Organization...24 Sep, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- India’s farmers cut back on seeds, fertilisers as rains fail, Rallis India CEO saysDue to erratic monsoon patterns, farmers in India are cutting back on their investments in pesticides, fertilizers, and seeds. The irregula...23 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shockCombined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September har...21 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
- For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hivesWild European honeybee colonies, once thought to be extinct, are now classified as endangered. These bees, living freely without managed hi...20 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1937, a Pennsylvania barber saved lettuce seeds beside his shop register; nearly 90 years later, gardeners can still buy the varietyA Pennsylvania family preserved a unique Bibb lettuce variety for ninety years. This heritage lettuce was originally grown by the Zimmerman...18 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- India rice output set for biggest drop in nearly 20 years as weak rains hit yieldsIndia's rice production faces a significant decline this year. Below-normal rainfall during maturation threatens to reduce crop yields subs...17 Sep, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama CanalEl Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also signif...17 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
- How the great gas crisis of 2030 will play outA speculative scenario set in October 2030 imagines a third global natural gas crisis in eight years, as faltering US shale output, extreme...16 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
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