In 1890, a pharmacist released 80 birds in New York’s Central Park to honour Shakespeare; 136 years later, their descendants number about 93 million across North AmericaIn 1890, eighty European Starlings were introduced to Central Park, leading to a population explosion across North America. Over the span o...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
India warns that Washington's Russia sanctions bill holds implications for bilateral ties, energy marketIndia has warned that a US sanctions bill on Russia carries potential implications for its ties with Washington. The proposed legislation c...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Govt should roll-back population control rules, incentives: EAC-PM Working PaperThe paper, titled ‘the Ghost of Population Past’and co-authored by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, Aakan...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Global Market: Fed rate hike signals tougher road ahead for stocks, bondsThe Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, prompting investors to reassess the outlook for further tighteni...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
In 2021, researchers found 52% fewer moth caterpillars beneath LED; lit hedgerows than nearby unlit ones, an overlooked cost of brighter nightsNew research indicates whiter LED streetlights significantly reduce insect populations. These lights are more detrimental to moth caterpill...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
AI could disrupt traditional entertainment studio model as production costs fallArtificial intelligence is revolutionising the landscape of entertainment production, offering creators remarkable cost savings. Smaller pr...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Customs duty hike impact: Gold imports contract to USD 2.3 billion in AugustIndia’s gold imports declined significantly in August following an increase in customs duty, while silver imports rose sharply during the m...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
UK faces a question Ireland confronted 104 years ago, but with a modern twistA breakup of the UK would raise a problem Ireland’s independence never faced at today’s scale: what happens to millions of immigrants whose...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Global Market: Morgan Stanley turns hawkish, sees two Fed rate hikes in 2026Morgan Stanley expects the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank to raise interest rates further as persistent inflation and elevate...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
PNC Infratech shares tank 20%. What’s triggering the steep plunge on Tuesday?PNC Infratech shares plunged after NHAI extended the debarment of Awadh Expressway to the company for three years, restricting its particip...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake, report findsHimalayan glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, posing a significant threat to regional water security. This alarming trend indicate...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
The moon has water, but can it support a city? Scientists warn lunar settlements could run dry despite billions of tonnes of iceLunar exploration is transforming with plans for permanent settlements and industries. Solar power offers a strong foundation for a lunar e...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them surviveOrangutans face rapid decline with fewer than 11,900 individuals remaining. Females reproduce slowly, averaging over seven years between bi...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
ET Graphics: BRICS' expanding economic clout and the China-India tilt behind itBRICS economies contribute nearly half of global GDP growth over the last decade. China and India significantly drive this economic expansi...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks edge higher as agriculture, energy and gold shares offset tech weaknessChina’s stock markets edged higher on Tuesday, led by agriculture, energy and gold-related shares, while technology stocks declined. The CS...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the worldClimate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instabil...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Global Market: China stocks range-bound as tech gains offset bank, insurance sector lossesChinese stocks were largely range-bound on Monday as gains in technology shares offset losses in banks and insurers following Beijing’s $54...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST