Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Bengaluru man shares the truth about the city after staying there for 10 years: ‘I never complained because…’A heartfelt post by a former Bangalorean, Dibakar Dutta, reflecting on his decade-long journey in the city, has resonated widely online. Du...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
UAE says false public warning caused by technical malfunctionResidents in the UAE received erroneous missile threat alerts due to a technical glitch in the early warning system. The National Emergency...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Psychology says people who drink from oversized reusable water bottles all day aren't just staying hydrated: What this daily habit may revealPsychology says people who drink from oversized reusable water bottles all day aren't simply following a hydration trend. This daily habit ...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
India's growth story runs through waterIndia's ambitious industrial expansion faces a critical hurdle: water scarcity. As manufacturing's GDP contribution targets 25%, companies ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunchIndia's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Karnataka records 42% rainfall deficit, 826 villages face water shortageKarnataka faces a severe 42% rainfall deficit this year, leading to a significant drop in groundwater levels. As a result, 826 villages are...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
A 650-foot mega tsunami struck Greenland, and scientists detected something even stranger afterwardIn September 2023, a massive Greenland mega-tsunami sent mysterious vibrations through Earth for nine days. Scientists have now uncovered h...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon faltersIndia is implementing contingency plans for over 300 vulnerable districts facing a potentially weak monsoon. With rains currently 43% below...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Don't leave Mumbai high and dryMumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
'Part of our national security': Pakistan threatens war against India over Indus Water TreatyPakistan's Defence Minister has issued a stark warning to India, threatening war if its water security is jeopardized. This comes as Pakist...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisAcross the globe, our precious rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are diminishing at an alarming rate. Cutting-edge satellite imagery underscore...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Delhi Water Shortage: Week's wait for a single tanker; Residents say crisis is affecting their jobsDelhi water shortage: Residents in several Patel Nagar neighborhoods are facing a severe water crisis, enduring long queues for water tanke...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Mumbai rations water supply as June rainfall hits 12-year lowMumbai faces its driest June in over a decade. Water supply to construction sites is cut. Industrial usage is reduced by 20%. Reservoir lev...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Finmin to engage with states over looming El Nino falloutThe Finance Ministry will soon meet with states and central ministries to assess the economic and fiscal impact of El Nino. This review wil...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST