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Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
Bars, cafes step up to the crease with offers on IPL final nightDespite rising costs, restaurants and bars saw a surge in business during the IPL final. Bengaluru outlets reported full bookings, with som...
Udaan’s pre-IPO top-up; Tata’s Assam chip hub test runHappy Monday! Udaan is in talks to raise fresh funds amid IPO talks. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Delivery platforms deploy cooling cover as orders heat upPeople confined to indoors are increasingly turning to online platforms for purchases spanning daily essentials to cooling products and con...
Indian IT pack falls; MeitY’s e-gaming rulebookIndian IT stocks suffered on Wednesday after HCLTech’s weak Q4 numbers. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
‘It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity’: Bengaluru woman as she books hotel room for AC to survive the ongoing heatwaveFacing sold-out AC stocks and a relentless heatwave, a Bengaluru woman, Priya Pal, took the unusual step of booking a local hotel room just...
Bengaluru Weather: What happened to the city that never needed ACs? Bangaloreans askBengaluru Temperature: Bengaluru is experiencing a summer unlike any before. Temperatures are soaring, pushing residents to find innovative...
Layoffs hit tech, GCCs; Startups rewrite summer rulesHappy Wednesday! Tech and GCC talent are facing more layoffs as they move up the value chain and integrate into global operations. This and...
Indian cities most vulnerable to heat waves focus on short-term fixes: ReportIndian cities prone to future heat waves are concentrating on short-term responses while neglecting long-term measures, reveals a study by ...
Intense heat leads to rise in tomato pricesTomato prices have doubled in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala due to intense heat waves, reaching ₹40-50 per...
Bengaluru hit with unusual weather; records its 4th hottest day in AprilBengaluru is experiencing an unusually hot summer, with temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius, the fourth hottest April day on record. T...
Voters cite heat, harvest, holiday for low turnoutET reporters from various states wrap up on the factors affecting voter turnout in the 18th LS election. The big turnout drop across 19 of ...
Orange alert: Karnataka State Disaster Management cell issues animated advisoryThe Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has released a series of animated shorts in Kannada to educate people on sa...
IMD forecasts ample rainfall in Bengaluru post UgadiResidents of Bengaluru, who have been enduring intense heat day and night for the past month, may soon experience relief as the India Meteo...
Bengaluru water crisis: Expect some relief from next week. Here is IMD's latest predictionBengaluru anticipates relief from scorching heat as IMD predicts 'light to moderate' rainfall after Ugadi. Contrary to earlier forecasts, n...
Bengaluru ain't seen nothing yet: Will it turn into a dystopia?Bengaluru experienced its highest maximum temperature for March in the past five years, reaching 36.4 degrees Celsius on March 29. This tem...
IMD raises alert for extreme heat wave weather: Know how to protect yourself and what food to eat. Complete guideIndia braces for increased heatwave days from April to June as per IMD forecasts, urging proactive measures. Heat waves pose health risks f...
Amid water crisis in Bengaluru, temperature crosses 40 degree across Karnataka. IMD issues heat alert for next 3 daysKarnataka experiences temperatures surpassing 40°C in Kalaburagi and Bagalkot districts. IMD issues heatwave alert for six districts. Early...
Indian scientists develop new technology that can potentially detect and kill cancer cells!Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed hybrid nanoparticles made of gold and copper sulphide that can potentia...
How heat waves could scorch different sectors and melt India's economic growthIndia's economic growth is at risk as heat waves become more frequent and extreme. Climate change-induced weather patterns are already caus...