Ex-C-suite executive shares how a HR mistake gave her a Rs 50 lakh pay hike and all-paid MBAFormer C-suite executive Julie Fedele has recalled unusual experiences from her 20-year corporate career, including being told to hire anot...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birdsBirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also reple...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Nepal’s request for flood payout tests new climate-aid systemNepal seeks climate compensation for flood damages from a new UN fund. The nation faces immense costs for recovery and rebuilding after rec...
06 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
India says developed countries "must take lead in reducing emissions," affirms solidarity with Nepal"Developed countries who historically are responsible for the emissions and have contributed overwhelmingly to the civil crisis, must take ...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
Nepal has not asked for any compensation from India, says Nepal Foreign MinisterNepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal clarified that Kathmandu has not sought climate compensation from India or other countries following d...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Nasa scientists grew corn seeds in space and found something strange: How microgravity confused roots & shoots that normally know exactly which way to growNasa scientists grew corn seeds in space: NASA conducted an intriguing experiment on corn seeds grown in the absence of gravity’s guiding f...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
In 2015, Cullinan Ranch crews breached levees, bringing tidal flows back to 1,200 acres. 11 years later, migratory birds and fish now use the restored Napa River habitat in CaliforniaTidal marshes are valuable coastal wetlands that support wildlife, protect shorelines, filter polluted water and provide other ecosystem se...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
1,500 residents were displaced from Hanford in 1943; 83 years later, the Washington site holds about 56 million gallons of radioactive and hazardous wasteIn 1943, residents were uprooted from their homes to create the Hanford nuclear site, which played a crucial role in generating plutonium f...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Russia is one of the world's top oil producers, so why is it still importing petrol from IndiaRussia is rationing petrol domestically as Ukrainian drone strikes damage its oil refineries. The nation continues crude oil production whi...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
'Dropping Parandur Airport is not change; it's an irreversible setback': MK Stalin, Annamalai question TVK govt over project cancellationIn a significant decision, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has called off the Parandur airport project, igniting a wave of reactions. While opp...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
ET Evoke: OECD nations should pay the Global South for climate damages they've caused - if the latter adopt carbon pricing, says Economics Professor Michael GreenstoneGreenstone, Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, says air pollution is shortening liv...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Rs 30 carry bag charge costs shop Rs 26,000: Gurgaon Consumer Commission orders compensation to customerConsumer commission acts big on charging money for carry bags, tells shop to pay Rs 15,000 for mental harassment, pain and agony and Rs 11,...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
SC sets aside Rs 5 crore fine on Art of Living over 2016 Yamuna event; says no direct link to floodplain damageThe Supreme Court has overturned a Rs 5 crore environmental fine imposed on Vyakti Vikas Kendra. This organization is associated with the A...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Wrapping cash in aluminium foil: Why are people putting their banknotes in kitchen foil to protect them?Wrapping cash in aluminium foil: Aluminium foil can provide an additional layer of protection for banknotes by reducing their exposure to d...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
When the cloud gets thirsty: Should India make AI pay back its water debt?India's AI sector is poised to face a substantial challenge due to its increasing water demands for infrastructure, particularly as data ce...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST