ETMarkets Smart Talk | Defence and electrification are multi-year structural themes for India: Prateek AgrawalGeopolitical shifts and the drive for self-reliance are creating long-term investment opportunities in India's defence and electrification ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.00 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
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
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
25 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4, wound 12 others, while debris lands on Moscow airportUkraine conducted a major drone attack on Russia, resulting in casualties and damage near Moscow. Russian air defenses intercepted many dro...
17 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
The 30-second headlight check drivers skip before dark, and why cloudy lenses matter more than people thinkDrivers often overlook headlight condition until nighttime visibility suffers. Clouding and yellowing reduce light intensity, impacting saf...
12 May, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Flooding after a few hours of rain: Why Indian cities keep fixing the same problems again and againBengaluru's recent flooding highlights a recurring issue in Indian cities: infrastructure upgrades fail to prevent disruptions due to a lac...
11 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Road projects under hybrid annuity model have stable credit risk despite execution delays: CrisilIn India, a wave of road construction projects is hitting snags, primarily due to the complexities of a hybrid annuity model. While this ha...
07 May, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Why Frogs Suddenly Show Up After Rain and Where They Come FromFrogs emerge after rain due to a mix of factors. Temperature plays a key role in their activity. Rainfall supports breeding conditions and ...
05 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt impactUkrainian drones are hitting Russian oil facilities deep inside the country. These attacks aim to cut funding for the war. While the econom...
02 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Atacama’s pristine skies face light pollution risks despite cancellation of nearby energy projectChile's Atacama Desert, a prime spot for stargazing, faces ongoing threats to its clear night skies. A proposed energy project near a major...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
What is Blood Rain? How does it form, why red-coloured rain occurs in war zones, and is it dangerous?Blood rain meaning: "Blood rain," a phenomenon where rain appears red, is often misunderstood during wartime. This natural occurrence is ca...
25 Mar, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
India's cloud seeding trials 'costly spectacle'India's efforts to combat air pollution by using cloud seeding in its sprawling capital New Delhi appear to have fallen flat, with scientis...
02 Nov, 2025, 08.37 AM IST
Climate change has started showing its adverse impact on Gujarat. Other states are at risk: StudiesGujarat is experiencing severe climate change impacts. Unseasonal rains have caused significant farmer losses. Environmentalists link this ...
01 Nov, 2025, 08.39 PM IST
Delhi rain after cloud seeding fails: Experts reveal why govt’s Rs 3.2-crore experiment fell flat, what it means for pollution and weatherDelhi's ambitious cloud seeding project, costing over 3 crore rupees, has failed to produce significant rainfall. Three trials were conduct...
29 Oct, 2025, 07.48 AM IST
Himachal rains wreak havoc: 43 dead, ₹400 crore losses; Mandi district worst hit, IMD alert till July 7Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts have devastated Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, resulting in widespread destruction and claiming at leas...
04 Jul, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
Dubai Floods: Is artificial rain behind UAE's rare torrential weather?Dubai Floods: Dubai experienced rare torrential rain, causing widespread flooding and raising concerns about climate change's impact on ext...
18 Apr, 2024, 12.41 PM IST