2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers,......

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

Nothing is more promising than countries putting aside hubris and ideological differences to invest in our shared future, observes Durga Sreenivasan, a delegate at COP28. IMAGE: The United Nations......

COP28 clinches deal on transition away from fossil fuels

Nearly 200 countries clinched a landmark climate deal that called for a transition away from fossil fuels, the primary reason for the climate crisis, in a "just and equitable" manner at the final......

'India should not wait for the clock to act'

'Keeping the global temperature below not just 1.5 degree Celsius, even 2 degree Celsius is beyond our reach now. Both are impossible.' IMAGE: A woman uses her bag to protect herself from the sun......

ESG metrics of IT cos turn crucial in winning deals

For IT services companies, ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) metrics are becoming a crucial component in winning deals as clients are considering sustainability a top priority......

India 8th out of 63 on climate combat list

India rose two spots to rank eighth out of 63 countries in the Climate Change Performance Index 2023 (CCPI). Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters In the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy Use......

Why Has RBI Scrapped Polymer Currency Notes Idea?

The RBI has shelved its plan for polymer notes more than a decade after it invited interest from global manufacturers for one billion pieces of Rs 10 denomination polymer banknotes, reveals Tamal......

BPCL privatisation: How long will govt wait for the right suitor?

The sale will remain a business of hope unless New Delhi stops meddling in fuel pricing and considers out-of-the-box solutions such as offering an unconditional deal or splitting up BPCL’s......

10 Films You Must Watch

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 movies that amazed him at the international film festival in El Gouna, Egypt. Last month as film people from around the world traveled to El Gouna, an Egyptian resort by the......

OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Another week and a spate of OTT shows and movies to watch. Here’s what Sukanya Verma recommends.   Emily in ParisWhere to watch: Netflix Language: English A marketing professional from......

Unveiling Paris Olympics' most stylish looks

Designer Berluti reveals opening ceremony tuxedo for French athletes IMAGE: The suit jackets that will be worn by the French team athletes for the opening ceremony by LVMH's upscale menswear label......

Tennis: Gauff says she was ready to perform CPR on ill fan

IMAGE: Coco Gauff celebrates her high school graduation near the Eiffel Tower in Paris in June 2022. Photograph: Coco Gauff/Twitter American Coco Gauff urged fans at the Washington Open to take......

Mbappe, PSG coach face backlash over private jet controversy

IMAGE: Paris St Germain striker Kylian Mbappe is in the middle of a controversy over playing down a question about PSG's trip to Nantes by a private jet. Photograph: Kylian Mbappe/Twitter Paris St......

IN PICTURES: The French Open 2022

Rafael Nadal, 36, gave Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy alumnus Casper Ruud, 23, several tennis lessons before he won the French Open title for an incredible 14th time at Roland-Garros in Paris on......

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Mark your calendars! Here’s all the lowdown of all the major sporting events coming up in 2022... IMAGE: Riyad Mahrez lifts the trophy as Algeria's players celebrate winning the Africa Cup......