AI's data centre boom is becoming a political problem across the globeAs governments race to attract AI investments, data centres are facing mounting opposition worldwide over their massive land, power and wat...
18 Jul, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers foundAttic heat gain significantly impacts home cooling costs during summer months. A thin layer of reflective aluminum foil can reduce this hea...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Opposition to data centres grows in cramped urban JapanThe more Yoriko Kitagawa learns of a massive data centre to be built near her home in Hino on the outskirts of Tokyo, the more she worries....
17 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Can America lag China in the AI race? A new threat is cropping upThe pause on data center construction in New York reveals a significant conflict between the accelerating demand for AI and the limitations...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Rare earth minerals explained: Why are they the world's most strategic resources?Rare earth minerals explained: Rare earths are vital for modern technology and defense applications. China dominates global processing, cre...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Rajasthan maternal death mystery: Why 18 mothers have died since May, what probe teams have found, and what grieving families sayRajasthan maternal death mystery: Rajasthan government hospitals recorded nine maternal deaths in six days. Investigations are underway int...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Lindsey Graham may be dead, but his ‘bunker-buster’ looms over IndiaSenator Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill remains a significant concern for India's energy security. This legislation targets countries purcha...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Pharma body renews push for data protectionLeading pharmaceutical companies seek Regulatory Data Protection to boost research investments. Public health groups and local makers oppos...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Monsoon activity subdued in large parts of India, Uttarakhand on red alertSouthwest monsoon activity remained subdued across most of India on Sunday. Heavy rainfall was confined to Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and no...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Global Markets: Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein finally wins approval for Hong Kong IPOFast-fashion titan Shein has gained approval for its Hong Kong IPO after previous attempts were blocked. Although the company has faced str...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Are data centres uncool? Questions over AI's ecological trade-off are growing louder but solutions may be emergingAI's environmental strain from data centers and resource exploitation is causing growing public concern. Communities face water shortages a...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
AI chip challenger Cerebras sets sights on EuropeCerebras plans significant European computing capacity expansion to challenge Nvidia. The AI chip startup is responding to extraordinary de...
09 Jul, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Big Tech joins Calgary Stampede oil bash, as Canada courts data centersBig Tech companies are increasing their presence at the Calgary Stampede. Alberta is actively seeking data center investment, offering affo...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Super El Niño 2026 could be even stronger than expected: California could face flooding while the US braces for a harsh winterA powerful Super El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict this climate phenomenon will intensify rapidly in coming m...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Samsung flags 19-fold jump in profit, but shares slump on jitters AI boom may stallSamsung reported a significant profit jump, driven by strong AI chip demand. However, its stock declined amid concerns about the AI boom's ...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
‘Nobody should be left alone with a strong drug and a printout’: After Ketto, Kunal Kapoor’s next healthcare betAfter helping families finance critical treatments through Ketto, Kunal Kapoor is now focused on preventing those medical emergencies befor...
06 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
US Stocks: Micron, Intel and other chip stocks fall up to 11% after record-breaking rallyChip stocks experienced a significant downturn, with major AI rally leaders seeing sharp profit-taking after a record quarter. The VanEck S...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.26 PM IST