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
China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AIIn China's hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, per...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.15 AM 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
E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Treat, not trick, data centre waterIndia faces a significant potable water shortfall while treating only a fraction of its sewage. Treated sewage, currently discharged into w...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: The Fold Finally Feels Like a Complete ProductThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 addresses some of the biggest complaints about Samsung’s foldable line-up with a lighter 201-gram design, a wide...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Massachusetts put 832 solar panels on 10-foot stilts above cropland; then farmers planted broccoli beneath themAgrivoltaics represents a groundbreaking synergy of solar energy production and agricultural practices, enabling land to yield both crops a...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Xiaomi Launches REDMI Note 17 5G in India, starting at Rs 24,999 with an 8,000mAh batteryThe latest addition to Xiaomi's lineup, the REDMI Note 17 5G smartphone, has been launched in India. It comes equipped with an impressive 8...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
India's data centre capacity rises over four-fold to 1,575 MW as AI demand accelerates: GovtSince 2020, India's data centre capacity has surged fourfold to around 1,575 MW. This impressive growth stems largely from rising needs in ...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Why upgrading to a Samsung Bespoke AI washer dryer is a smart choice for your homeSamsung's Bespoke AI washing machine range, spanning front load and washer dryer combo segments, redefines home laundry through graduated A...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Ships, Steel, Submarines and now, Servers: How Visakhapatnam is becoming India's new AI gold rushVisakhapatnam is building over 6GW of AI data centre capacity by 2030. Major companies like Google and Reliance are investing significantly...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risksThe move pushes the state into a raging debate over how to regulate the AI industry, as concerns over rising electric bills and environment...
15 Jul, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heatAs Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
AI's hidden thirst: Why India must align AI and renewable energy policyIndia's AI ambitions face a critical water challenge, with data centre expansion demanding significant resources. While on-site cooling has...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Food sector seeks water audits in university curriculum amid heightened water scarcity concernsIndia's food processing industry has urged the government to incorporate water auditing into university curriculum. They propose this to in...
30 Oct, 2023, 09.57 AM IST
Centre to push for Maharashtra-like water regulator for statesThe recently created Jal Shakti ministry has found a part of the answer in Maharashtra’s water regulatory model.
05 Aug, 2019, 08.46 AM IST