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Heatwave claims over 17,000 lives in 50 yrs in India

A study shows that the country has experienced 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019. IMAGE: In 2019, there were 26 incidents of heatwave in Maharashtra (15), Kerala (6), Bihar (4), Rajasthan (1).......

Extreme weather events killed over 1.4 lakh people in last 50 yrs

Extreme weather events claimed the lives of more than 1.4 lakh people in the last 50 years, with deaths due to occurrences like heat waves and lightning witnessing a rise, according to a paper by......

Jindal tops in Louisiana primaries

Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal has pulled off a win for the books. In the primaries for the Louisiana governor's post, Jindal, on a Republican ticket, topped a field of 18 candidates that included as many......

Jindal, Blanco will face off on Nov 15

In the primaries for the gubernatorial post in Louisiana Jindal, on a Republican ticket, topped a field of 18 candidates that included as many as nine Democrats. The contest for the second slot......

Jindal jumps to early lead in Louisiana

Bobby Jindal took an early lead, when counting for the Louisiana gubernatorial primaries began at 9 pm EDT. Jindal, who was the front-runner according to all opinion and exit polls, pulled ahead......

Climate change poses challenges for monetary policy: RBI

Frequent weather shocks caused by climate change pose challenges for the monetary policy as well as downside risks to economic growth, a Reserve Bank report said. Photograph: Anushree......

100,000 pros may return to India from US

As economic downturn continues to grip the United States, as many as 100,000 highly skilled Indians -- and as many Chinese -- may return home over next three to five years, which will boost the......

Rebuilding America's job machine

As staff at the College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering wait patiently in a conference room, a loud rumble shatters the silence. "Must be him," someone says. Alain E. Kaloyeros has just pulled......

Financial crisis: How to stop the panic

The world's governments are shocked and dismayed by their inability to stop the increasingly grave financial crisis. Nothing they have attempted has gotten lending flowing normally. Profitable......

Pashmina shawl trade to be badly hit

Kashmir's hand-woven Pashmina shawls, which are made of the warmest and the softest wool in the world, may soon become a rarity following the mass deaths of Ladakh's Changthangi goats caused by the......

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films.Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones. It has been the strangest year of our lives, but films have been important in keeping us sane. And......

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

IMAGE: India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was among the five nominees for the men's Player of the Year honour. Photograph: Hockey India India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on......

Olympics: Goalies feel heat of Tokyo's sizzling summer

'I'm probably drinking five litres of water in a game and it's still not replacing it. It's pretty big.' IMAGE: Australian hockey goalie Andrew Charter keeps a wet towel and ice water near......

Knicks great Ewing out of hospital after positive COVID-19 test

IMAGE: NBA great Patrick Ewing. Photograph: Adrees Latif/Files/Reuters New York Knicks great Patrick Ewing was released from hospital on Monday and sent home to recover after he tested positive......

Buzz: ICC urges people to donate in Aus bushfire relief fund

IMAGE: Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services volunteer and carer Tracy Dodd holds a kangaroo with burnt feet pads after being rescued from bushfires in Australia's Blue Mountains......

Hamilton and Mercedes' heart-warming gesture

Mercedes team flies F1 car to terminally ill boy's home in UK IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton described Harry as his "spirit angel" as he dedicated his Spanish Grand Prix victory to him. Photograph: Lewis......

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