One of the main initiatives championed by Brazil during its G20 presidency in 2024, the initiative will serve as a platform for connecting countries in need of assistance with public policies targeted towards eradicating hunger and poverty, with partners…

India has been inextricably weaved into the work of Icelandic musician Björk — one of the world’s first ‘experimental’ electronic artists. She met Sridevi on the sets of Bollywood film ‘Judaai’ and one of her songs samples a Satyajit Ray film's soundtrack

The US Department of Justice, while referencing a recent court verdict which called Google a “monopolist”, suggested measures to remove the tech giant from its dominant market position

As the world begins a shift to renewables, will the end of oil production come sooner than we think?

The artwork is just a fresh banana affixed to a wall with duct tape. Its purchaser receives a roll of duct tape, instructions on how to 'install' the banana and a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing it is an original work

The war in Ukraine has seen its share of escalations by both sides. But Russia firing an intermediate-range ballistic missile might be the biggest one yet. Here is why

In its recent order, Madras High Court called for respecting the legendary singer’s wishes. The legal battle spotlighted the fault lines in the Carnatic music establishment, and the questions raised by Krishna, its famous insider

Both countries are moving to repair ties. For Beijing, Modi-Xi meeting last month signalled a ‘restart’ of the relationship damaged by the border standoff. India is more cautious — de-escalation will be a key next step

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 111,802 overdose deaths were reported in the 12 months ending August 2023. This number fell to 93,087 in June 2024 (the last month for which data are available) — a 16.4% drop in a 10-month…

The Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla is the fourth tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh after Achanakmar, Indravati, and Udanti Sitanadi

Farmers in India light fires, in violation of laws that bar the practice, to quickly clear crop waste or stubble left behind after paddy is harvested so that they can plant wheat

Bessent, a Yale graduate, is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of New York-based hedge fund Key Square Capital Management

Owing to its adaptable properties and versatile use, plastic has become almost indispensable for humans. As a result, plastic production has skyrocketed across the world in recent decades

Keeping weight off can be hard. Often it feels like you're fighting with your body to keep the weight off after months of successful dieting and exercise. A new study has discovered why

Sambhal Masjid Survey Dispute: The Jama Masjid is a centrally protected monument in the Chandausi town. Here's why some have moved court against it.

Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb in 1675. At the site of his execution stands Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi.

At least 64 people have been killed in three days of clashes between Shia and Sunni tribal groups since November 21. Three almost-simultaneous developments during the Cold War played a role in shaping today’s tensions in Kurram.

While pollution from burnt-up satellites high up in the atmosphere is seemingly a distant concern for humans, it might lead to ripple effects that will change the chemistry of the atmosphere. This is not good news.

The discovery of Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old skeleton, changed our theory of human evolution forever.

Balloons have been in frequent use for several decades now, though the first uses go back at least 200 years. They are used mainly for scientific purposes but increasingly for tourism and joy rides, surveillance, and disaster relief and rescue