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May 6, 2024 3:03 PM

Voting dilemma: Caught between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, Kotia set to vote on May 13

On May 13, 2024, both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are scheduled to hold Lok Sabha elections. However, in the Kotia disputed border areas, residents face a dilemma regarding which state to vote in. The Kotia cluster comprises 21 disputed villages nestl...

May 5, 2024 2:17 PM

Reports claiming high pesticide residue on Indian herbs, spices “false and malicious”: FSSAI

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has unequivocally refuted recent media reports alleging higher pesticide residues in Indian herbs and spices, labeling such claims as "false and malicious." In a press release, the food safety ...

May 3, 2024 5:00 PM

How Healthy Soil Helps In Combating Climate Change

Dr. Rob Thompson, a scientist at the University of Reading in England, conducted an experiment shedding light on the heightened risk of flash floods following heavy rain after prolonged droughts. The experiment aimed to demonstrate the varying rates...

May 3, 2024 5:34 PM

Impact of heat stress on physical and mental health

Heat stress is more than just feeling hot on a sunny day; it can profoundly affect both our physical and mental well-being. When our bodies are exposed to high temperatures for extended periods, especially during strenuous activities, they struggle t...

May 2, 2024 5:41 PM

Beating The Heat: How To Stay Cool As Temperatures Soar Across India

India is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above the 40°C mark in several regions of eastern and southern India on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the scorching weather is likely ...

May 2, 2024 4:47 PM

Soccer star’s murder highlights South Africa’s crime problem as election nears

In the South African township where Luke Fleurs grew up, some friends joined gangs before they reached high school age, but Fleurs found another path: he was so brilliant at soccer that he rose to be a professional player at South Africa's top club. ...

May 2, 2024 1:02 PM

Greek summer wildfire threat nears, outpacing plans to contain it

When firefighters arrived at a blaze in a pine forest on the Greek island of Rhodes last July, flames were already leaping above the trees into the night sky. The volunteers needed to act fast, but dense vegetation on the forest floor blocked access....

May 2, 2024 11:21 AM

Crisis hits North Bengal tea industry due to heat wave

The tea industry in North Bengal is currently facing significant challenges due to a prolonged heat wave affecting the region. This weather anomaly has led to adverse impacts on tea production, with tea gardens experiencing a drastic reduction in lea...

May 1, 2024 8:52 PM

Extreme heat shuts schools for millions, widening learning gaps worldwide

Hena Khan, a grade nine student in Dhaka, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Bangladesh capital. "There is no real education in schools in this punishing heat,...

April 30, 2024 5:37 PM

International Labour Day: Honouring the contributions of workers

International Labour Day, observed globally on May 1 each year, commemorates the invaluable contributions of workers and the labor movement. Various activities, including meetings and programs, are organized to honor their pivotal role. In India, La...

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