This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
A $10 trillion industry sprang up when we weren’t lookingDespite political headwinds and global challenges, the sector's rapidly improving economics and falling costs signal a durable foundation, ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
India’s $55 billion green energy pipeline faces climate damageIndia's ambitious renewable energy expansion faces a significant climate threat, with $55 billion in planned solar, wind, and hydropower as...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
No slowdown yet, but inflation and El Niño are risks: ITC's Sanjiv PuriITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri revealed plans for a Rs 20,000 crore investment over the medium term, including hotel expansion. He highlighted st...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
India's biggest space-tech opportunity lies downstream, not just in launchesSpaceX's massive valuation highlights the immense potential in space technology, with Starlink and AI driving value. While India's space st...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
India, Uzbekistan aim to double bilateral trade in 3 yearsIndia and Uzbekistan are set to significantly boost bilateral trade, aiming to double it within three years. Discussions at the recent Inte...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
More immediate climate mitigationAs India grapples with an unusually dry June, the looming threat of a subpar monsoon casts a shadow over the agricultural landscape. With m...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
El Nino returns to Pacific, likely to intensify through monsoon season, says IMDEl Nino has returned to the tropical Pacific. The India Meteorological Department warns it may intensify during the southwest monsoon. The ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: NasscomIndia's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors st...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST