Climate Talks
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UN climate talks in Egypt failed to deliver, except on one significant issue
The only solace is the start of a fund to pay poor nations for the loss and damage they are suffering due to climate change.
Joydeep Gupta
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COP27: European Union proposes to set up loss and damage fund for poor countries
The EU told the summit that the 27-nation bloc will not be financing the loss and damage fund alone and would seek a broad donor base.
Scroll Staff
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Pakistan’s plan to restore the Indus ignores one important thing: Big projects along the river
The real causes of the river’s degradation are the huge structures built across the basin to dam and divert water. Dismantling them is a difficult choice.
Zofeen Ebrahim
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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COP27: Brazil, South Africa, India and China oppose carbon border tax proposed by European Union
Under the tax system, tariffs will be imposed on imports of carbon-intensive products, which are materials that produce a large amount of carbon dioxide gas.
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India says it did not introduce ‘phase down’ of coal use phrase in Glasgow climate pact: Reports
An official said the ‘term was already there, we simply accepted it’.
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COP26: China defends its decision of joining India on phasing down instead of eliminating coal
Beijing said that developed nations must lead in stopping the use of coal before asking developing countries to do so.
Scroll Staff
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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India, China need to explain move to water down text of climate deal on coal, says COP26 chief
Both countries pushed to change the language on usage of coal from ‘phase out’ to ‘phase down’ in the deal agreed in Glasgow.
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COP26: On India’s intervention, climate pact pledges to ‘phase down’ instead of ‘phase out’ coal
Several countries said they were disappointed by the change of language in the pact suggested by India.
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Developed countries must provide finance to help combat climate change: India at COP26 summit
India recorded its ‘deep disappointment’ with the discussions at the United Nations conference till now.
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The Reel
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg calls COP26 summit in Glasgow a failure
Thunberg joined thousands of people, including striking school students, for a march through Glasgow on Friday.
Scroll Staff
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Why Katowice Climate Change Conference’s rulebook to implement Paris Agreement is disappointing
It makes little effort to ensure protection of those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Elkanah Babatunde
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Bonn climate talks: 18 countries join global alliance to phase out the use of coal by 2030
The United States, Germany and Australia refused to make the pledge.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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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
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final