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Soumya Sarkar
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Why is the number of heatwave days rising in India? Scientists blame climate change
Unbearably hot weather has become a public health issue, with outdoor workers forced to change work hours.
Soumya Sarkar
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Glasgow climate summit was high on words, but low on action
The diluted pact will not put the world on track to avoid catastrophic global warming, but it does represent progress.
Soumya Sarkar
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Uttarakhand floods: The state is paying the price for climate change and reckless construction
As the world warms and glaciers melt, experts recommend a review of ill-planned dams and roads to minimise the impacts of disasters.
Joydeep Gupta, Varsha Singh & Soumya Sarkar
Trending
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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India at Asian Games, September 24 schedule: Shooters and rowers in contention for medals on Sunday
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Sriram Raghavan: Remembering the dark side to Dev Anand
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Asian Games 2022: With its largest contingent, India aim for biggest medal tally in Hangzhou
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Ahead of Modi’s birthday, Gujarat dam delayed water release – despite heavy rain and official alerts
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Air pollution in winter could exacerbate the severity and spread of coronavirus in South Asia
Long-term exposure to pollutants before the pandemic may be associated with severe symptoms from Covid-19 and a greater risk of death.
Soumya Sarkar, Zofeen Ebrahim & Ramesh Bhushal
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The chemicals used to kill locusts also harm humans and the environment
Experts recommend wider use of biopesticides.
Soumya Sarkar
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Extreme rainfall events are rising in the Himalayas – and so is the likelihood of flash floods
New studies show the chance of sudden, catastrophic deluge in the western Himalayas has doubled.
Soumya Sarkar
Video
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‘It was my wife until Rafael Nadal showed up’: Roger Federer on his favourite doubles partner
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Eco India, Episode 239: Ecosystems are under threat from growing human activity. Can we fix this?
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MotoGP Bharat 2023: Rider has narrow escape as bike skids, catches fire during race in Greater Noida
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Watch: Several areas in Nagpur, Maharashtra flooded after heavy rain, rescue operations underway
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Watch: Singer Justin Timberlake and his NSYNC bandmates get together to recreate old photograph
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One of the biggest threats to the world’s forests and biodiversity is farming
The Living Planet Report, published by the World Wildlife Fund, reveals the extent of biodiversity loss around the globe.
Soumya Sarkar
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More people will die of extreme heat than of all infectious diseases combined
Rising heat-related deaths due to climate change reveal an unequal world, with poorer countries at greater risk.
Soumya Sarkar
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In Jharkhand’s villages, solar-powered irrigation has helped tribal farmers turn a profit
It has also reduced migration to other states like Punjab and Kerala.
Soumya Sarkar
The Reel
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Watch: Marathi series ‘Shantit Kranti’ gets a second season
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‘Kumari Srimathi’ trailer: In Nithya Menen-led Telugu show, a woman stakes claim to her inheritance
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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South Asian farmers are back in the fields despite high costs, labour shortage and a pandemic
With the onset of monsoons, farmers in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal have started sowing summer crops.
Soumya Sarkar, Xari Jalil, Abu Siddique & Ramesh Bhushal
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As world’s largest importer of palm oil, India has a duty to push for ethical production practices
The country’s import market is extremely price-sensitive and less concerned with environmental ethics.
Soumya Sarkar
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Kirk Smith (1947-2020): The US scholar who encouraged India to switch from dirty cookstoves to LPG
Smith died on June 15 in his California home at the age of 73.
Soumya Sarkar
The Field
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India at Asian Games, September 24 schedule: Shooters and rowers in contention for medals on Sunday
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India MotoGP: Pramac Racing’s Jorge Martin wins first-ever sprint race in Noida
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In pictures: Asian Games declared open after colourful ceremony at Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Harmanpreet Singh, Lovlina Borgohain lead Indian contingent in opening ceremony
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ICC Men’s Rankings: India achieve No 1 spot across all three formats