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Sahana Ghosh
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Studying the history of the Indian Ocean could help understand its future in a warming world
The Indian Ocean plays a key role in influencing the Indian monsoon, which forms the lifeline for millions of people’s water availability and agriculture.
Sahana Ghosh
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How the Arctic has wielded influence on India’s monsoon for at least 1,000 years
A climate reconstruction study has found links between warm or cold conditions in the Arctic and rainfall over the Indian subcontinent.
Sahana Ghosh
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Road and rail expansion has carried alien invasive species high into the Himalayas in Kashmir
Scientists want continued monitoring to detect and manage potentially problematic species at an early stage.
Sahana Ghosh
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘A full picture of what’s going on’: Methane-monitoring satellites reveal emission hotspots in India
A closer look shows urban landfills are among the top contributors.
Sahana Ghosh
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How can India reduce anaemia among women? By cleaning up the air, says a study
Anaemia prevalence among women of reproductive age will fall from 53% to 39.5% if the country is able to meet its clean air targets.
Sahana Ghosh
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Without mitigating measures, the health effects of heat stress will worsen considerably in India
Experts warn of a public health challenge with climate change making summer heat more extreme.
Sahana Ghosh
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Using old tea garden records, scientists are piecing together the picture of climate change
The data reveals increasing frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall in North East India over the past century.
Sahana Ghosh
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In 20 years, only 0.3% of questions raised in Parliament were about climate change: Study
Experts say that politicians in India need to talk more about the looming crisis.
Sahana Ghosh
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How black carbon emissions are affecting rainfall in the North East
A study shows that growing pollution is leading to a drop in low-intensity rainfall in the pre-monsoon season and a rise in severe rains.
Sahana Ghosh
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Indian scientists are digging into fish ears to mine climate data
High-resolution data from fish ear bones (otoliths), such as sea surface temperature over a period of time, can strengthen climate models.
Sahana Ghosh
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A map of rainfall-driven soil erosion in India may help in conservation and restoration
An IIT study has developed a pan-India assessment of rainfall erosivity, using gridded precipitation datasets.
Sahana Ghosh
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In a rare case in Assam, poachers saw off the horn of a rhino but leave it alive
The forest department suspects that the rhino was tranquilised before its horn was cut off.
Nabarun Guha & Sahana Ghosh
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing