Global Market: ECB seen raising rates as Iran war fuels inflation fearsThe European Central Bank is widely expected to raise interest rates to 2.50% on Thursday as soaring energy prices amid the Iran war fuel f...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.55 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
Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?Europe faces severe heat waves, impacting harvests and causing many deaths. Governments are beginning to acknowledge climate change impacts...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
GST 2.0 gives auto, economy a fresh gear; India car market seen at 6.3 million by 2031: Maruti ChairmanMaruti Suzuki Chairman RC Bhargava credits GST reforms for economic impetus and growth. The Indian car industry is projected to reach 6.3 m...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.46 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
'7–8% of world will be devastated': Did Baba Vanga foresee a disastrous 2026? The truth behind the viral predictionBaba Vanga’s alleged predictions have once again drawn attention following the recent devastation in Nepal. However, there are no verified ...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
In 1947, Project Cirrus scientists dropped 80 pounds of dry ice into a hurricane for weather manipulation. The storm suddenly turned and hit Georgia, causing $2 million lossA little-known experiment in 1947 saw scientists test an unusual idea by releasing dry ice into a hurricane over the Atlantic. The project ...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Ethanol diversion not the reason behind sugar price rise, says govtSugar prices rose from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20, but the government said the increase was not due to diversio...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'Those who plan forever build nothing. At some point the idea has to become the action...' - A lesson on how to turn dreams into reality by the French emperorNapoleon Bonaparte’s quote, “Those who plans forever builds nothing. At some point the idea has to become the action. The dream has to beco...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Gustave Flaubert: “The secret of being happy consists of knowing how to...” — a timeless life lesson on happiness, mindfulness, gratitude, psychological fulfillment and everyday joy from the French novelist known for Madame Bovary, realism and his obsessive pursuit of stylistic perfectionQuote of the Day by Gustave Flaubert: “The secret of being happy consists of knowing how to...” captures a simple idea that is surprisingly...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Something is thawing beneath Alaska — and the price tag could be $43 trillionAlaska's tundra holds immense frozen carbon stores which are thawing. This thaw releases greenhouse gases, potentially causing significant ...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Quote of the day by Mark Twain, 'Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get' teaches timeless lesson on expectations, reality, true meaning of life's unpredictabilityQuote of the day by Mark Twain carries a broader philosophical message. Human beings naturally seek certainty. We like schedules, predictio...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alertFrance's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains ...
02 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
The Danube has fallen to one of its lowest levels in decades, exposing possible mammoth remains and a coal ship that sank in 1937As Europe's Danube River hits alarming low levels, it unveils treasures from the past such as ancient mammoth bones and historical wrecks, ...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Slovenian proverb of the day: "After the hail, it is too late to ring the bell" — Inspiring life lessons on foresight, preparation, wise decision-making, and why the best opportunities are often the ones we act on before they disappear through timeless Slovenian folk wisdomSlovenian proverb of the day: Slovenian proverb, "After the hail, it is too late to ring the bell" (Po toči zvoniti je prepozno) serves as ...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Where are the wildfires in Spain and France? Areas affected, evacuation updates and latest situationWildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate their homes. These fires have scorched vast areas, exceeding prev...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Scientists affirm climate change fuels extreme weatherThe assessment comes as weather disasters dominate the headlines and as the public and private sectors pour resources into trying to unders...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.01 PM IST