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In 2020, India was hit by two of the world’s 10 most costly climate disasters
Super cyclone Amphan ranked fourth in the year’s global list of climate disasters that resulted in widespread financial damages.
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In a year marked by extreme weather events, India diluted environmental norms and pushed coal
The guard rails are being dismantled.
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Coronavirus pandemic has shown how health systems can fall short to handle climate change
A new report highlights that global warming can cause productivity losses equivalent to billions of working hours, intense wildfires, droughts and diseases.
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Trending
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How West Bengal’s changing political dynamics could hurt the Trinamool Congress
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Watch: Smooth mashup of Grammy winner ‘Unholy’ with hit Hindi songs ‘Ram Chahe Leela’, ‘Ramta Jogi’
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Watch: British policeman dances with Indians outside Indian High Commission in London
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Calls for an environment-friendly Ramadan revive Islam’s long tradition of caring for the planet
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Reduced to mere advisory bodies, India’s pollution boards are unable to regulate air quality
A recent study by Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Chronic Disease Control finds gaps in India’s pollution control machinery.
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Chronic exposure to air pollution kills 1.67 million Indians every year, finds new study
A newborn died every five minutes in 2019 because of India’s noxious air.
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In Jharkhand, rich households are getting away with higher power subsidies
A study by two think tanks recommends doing away with the subsidy for households consuming more than 300 units of electricity per month.
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Video
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Watch: British policeman dances with Indians outside Indian High Commission in London
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Watch: Musician Yashraj Mukhate hilariously reimagines ‘Breakup Song’ in 1990s’ Hindi music style
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Watch: Scenes from Gudi Padwa festivities across Maharashtra, from lezim dances to motorbike rallies
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Watch: Singer Taylor Swift dives into a pit and appears to swim beneath the stage during a concert
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Watch: Carnival ride with people on it crashes to the ground in Ajmer, Rajasthan, several injured
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Indian government wants manufacturers to manage plastic waste – but its proposed rules are rubbish
Industry experts say the draft rules do not hold producers responsible, instead offering them ways to evade responsibility.
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By shutting down old coal plants, India can clean up its air – and save Rs 53,000 crore
Instead of pushing old plants to comply with pollution norms, power firms should replace them with renewable options, says a study.
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Coronavirus: While Indians were rejoicing over clear blue skies, indoor pollution was rising
The lockdown saw an increase in the number of people cooking and using solid fuels.
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The Reel
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How OP Nayyar was one of the original disruptors of Hindi film music
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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Why tree-plantation drives to fight climate risk may be counterproductive
According to a new study, single-tree plantations end up releasing more carbon than natural forests.
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India’s Covid-19 bailout package may fail to reform the power sector
The measures must be supplemented by better coordination with states and and redress of long-standing issues.
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The end of Covid-19 lockdown could be India’s chance to forge a cleaner energy policy
Experts recommend the most sustainable path to economic recovery.
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The Field
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Watch, India vs Australia: Kuldeep Yadav dimisses Alex Carey with a superb delivery in Chennai ODI
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ISSF World Cup Bhopal: Sarabjot Singh wins men’s 10m air pistol gold, Vinod Tomar earns bronze
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Nitu, Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety assure medals for India
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IND vs AUS, third ODI: Indian batting crumbles as Zampa, Agar spin Australia to series-clinching win
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Sports world daily: Mesut Ozil retires from football, Carlos Alcaraz looks to defend Miami title