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Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
How economic diplomacy is becoming as important as traditional diplomacyEconomic diplomacy is now paramount, eclipsing traditional political alliances as nations prioritize trade, investment, and supply chain se...
Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch corporate jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg. Here's how they did itTwo MBA graduates from Punjab's Ludhiana are making headlines for achieving a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors...
Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
Up to 40% NCR buyers prefer homes with dedicated workspaces as WFH reshapes buying behaviour: ExpertsNarendra Modi has urged citizens to conserve fuel, avoid non-essential spending, and work from home where possible amid rising geopolitical...
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
Oil market enters tight supply phase after years of underinvestment: Nikhil BhandariGlobal energy markets are entering a structurally tighter phase due to years of underinvestment in crude oil and refining. While renewables...
Quote of the day by Naomi Klein, writer of The Shock Doctrine, on how governments deal with crises and what you can learn from it in your own lifeQuote of the day Motivational by Naomi Klein: Naomi Klein's "The Shock Doctrine" argues that crises are catalysts for real change, with pre...
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
Jaishankar highlights India's response to 'world in transition', stresses Global South unity, reformed multilateralism, multipolaritySpeaking at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, on Tuesday, as part of his three-nation official visit to the Caribbean, on the ...
UNGA president takes potshot at Trump's Board of PeaceUN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged a renewed commitment to the UN Charter amidst rising global tensions. She criticized ...
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industryKaktovik, Alaska, a village near the Arctic Circle, is planning to restart polar bear tourism. The village, which hosted thousands of touri...
Welcome to the age of energy shocks: The unsettling future view that Iran's Hormuz playbook showsIran war: In today’s rapidly evolving energy scene, crises have become the new norm, frequently disrupting oil and gas supply chains. The g...
Trump's Fed nominee Kevin Warsh calls for 'regime change' at Fed, new inflation approachThe hearing quickly turned contentious, and the pace of Warsh's confirmation process through the Senate remained in doubt.
Children vulnerable to infectious diseases mainly due to climate change, says studyMaximum temperature and humidity (absolute/relative) are important climate drivers.
‘Business needs a noble purpose and a human-centric approach — these core principles revived Best Buy’In 2012, Best Buy’s share price was 11 dollars. Today, this is 123 dollars. This 11-time share price rise has been driven by the human magi...
UN climate summit: Top five issues to be tackledTransparency is a key element of the talks, because the voluntary nature of the Paris accord means countries closely watch what how much pr...
India asks international community to unite against terrorism as seriously as it does on issues like climate change and pandemicsAddressing the 6th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Conference of Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Exter...
World leaders return to UN with focus on pandemic, climateAs the coronavirus still rages amid an inequitable vaccine rollout, about a third of the 193 U.N. states are planning to again send videos,...