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Explained: Why India's Monsoons Are Now Deadlier And More Unpredictable
Monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic, with intense downpours followed by dry spells. This variability affects agriculture, water systems, and disaster preparedness.
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Cities Are Heating Up The Planet, How They Can Tackle Climate Change
Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67-72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet.
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Abhishek Banerjee’s Stolen OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Stolen is a story of two brothers who witness a woman stealing a baby at a railway station. That one evening changes everything for them, too. One entirely led by my moral duty convinces his brother to help the mother find her child; what follows next is an eye opener for the viewers as it shows the societal norms and flaws in the institutional law...
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Opinion | How Nature Is Returning To Indian Cities
Policy reforms, matching budgets and new funding mechanisms are needed to back the biodiversity agenda for urban centres
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Arabia Had Five Times More Rainfall 400 Years Ago, Study Finds
Research reveals Arabia's climate was drastically wetter 400 years ago, resembling a savannah with thriving wildlife. Sediment cores from the Gulf of Aqaba confirm fluctuating rainfall patterns over centuries. Experts highlight the importance of climate resilience as urbanisation progresses. The study emphasises the need for better flood and drough...
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Are Turning Nocturnal Due to Humans Encroaching Their Habitat, Study Finds
Mountain lions in Los Angeles are adapting to human recreational activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling by becoming more nocturnal, a recent study in Biological Conservation has revealed. Researchers tracked 22 GPS-collared mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018 and found that the animals shifted their activity ...
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Opinion | Why Does BJP Want A Change In Polling Date In Haryana?
The BJP's concern is that some voters may use the extended weekends for vacations, which could impact turnout. This situation highlights the growing inequality between urban and rural India.
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How Digital Payments Changed Consumer Behaviour, Revealed In Kearney Report
The surge in digital payments for online purchases has led to a permanent shift in the behaviour of consumers, a report by Kearney observed in its report titled, " How Urban India Pays" adding that even it is influencing offline transactions as well.
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17 Indian Cities Identified As Emerging Hot Spots For Real Estate: Report
Colliers says factors such as infrastructure development, digitization, tourism and changes in the office landscape will drive the next wave of urban growth, in its latest report
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What Is The Urban Heat Island Effect That's Making Metro Cities Hotter?
With the arrival of May, mercury is soaring in India's metropolitan cities. While the national capital, Delhi, recorded 33 degree Celsius followed by Mumbai at 34 degrees Celsius, both Chennai and Bengaluru stood at 37 degree Celsius each.
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Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study
The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.
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This Silent Hazard Is Lurking Underneath Major Global Cities
A new research from Northwestern University has connected underground climate change to the shifting earth underneath urban areas.
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"Urban Population To Double By 2047, Civic Bodies Should Adapt": Official
The country's urban population is likely to double by 2047 and existing structures of administration, planning and financing of urban bodies will have to adapt to changing times, the Centre's Smart City Project Mission Director Kunal Kumar said.
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Weight Loss Vs Fat Loss: What Is The Difference? Which One Is More Effective?
Is just losing weight enough or do we need to lose fat as well? Does losing fat translate into weight loss? Let's find the answer.
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Explained: Why India's Monsoons Are Now Deadlier And More Unpredictable
Monsoon rainfall is becoming more erratic, with intense downpours followed by dry spells. This variability affects agriculture, water systems, and disaster preparedness.
-
Cities Are Heating Up The Planet, How They Can Tackle Climate Change
Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67-72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet.
-
Abhishek Banerjee’s Stolen OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
Stolen is a story of two brothers who witness a woman stealing a baby at a railway station. That one evening changes everything for them, too. One entirely led by my moral duty convinces his brother to help the mother find her child; what follows next is an eye opener for the viewers as it shows the societal norms and flaws in the institutional law...
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Opinion | How Nature Is Returning To Indian Cities
Policy reforms, matching budgets and new funding mechanisms are needed to back the biodiversity agenda for urban centres
-
Arabia Had Five Times More Rainfall 400 Years Ago, Study Finds
Research reveals Arabia's climate was drastically wetter 400 years ago, resembling a savannah with thriving wildlife. Sediment cores from the Gulf of Aqaba confirm fluctuating rainfall patterns over centuries. Experts highlight the importance of climate resilience as urbanisation progresses. The study emphasises the need for better flood and drough...
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Are Turning Nocturnal Due to Humans Encroaching Their Habitat, Study Finds
Mountain lions in Los Angeles are adapting to human recreational activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling by becoming more nocturnal, a recent study in Biological Conservation has revealed. Researchers tracked 22 GPS-collared mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018 and found that the animals shifted their activity ...
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Opinion | Why Does BJP Want A Change In Polling Date In Haryana?
The BJP's concern is that some voters may use the extended weekends for vacations, which could impact turnout. This situation highlights the growing inequality between urban and rural India.
-
How Digital Payments Changed Consumer Behaviour, Revealed In Kearney Report
The surge in digital payments for online purchases has led to a permanent shift in the behaviour of consumers, a report by Kearney observed in its report titled, " How Urban India Pays" adding that even it is influencing offline transactions as well.
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17 Indian Cities Identified As Emerging Hot Spots For Real Estate: Report
Colliers says factors such as infrastructure development, digitization, tourism and changes in the office landscape will drive the next wave of urban growth, in its latest report
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What Is The Urban Heat Island Effect That's Making Metro Cities Hotter?
With the arrival of May, mercury is soaring in India's metropolitan cities. While the national capital, Delhi, recorded 33 degree Celsius followed by Mumbai at 34 degrees Celsius, both Chennai and Bengaluru stood at 37 degree Celsius each.
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Many Cities In US To Turn Ghost Town By 2100, Says Study
The study's authors noted that the significant decrease in population could pose unprecedented challenges, potentially resulting in disruptions to essential services such as transportation, clean water, electricity, and internet access.
-
This Silent Hazard Is Lurking Underneath Major Global Cities
A new research from Northwestern University has connected underground climate change to the shifting earth underneath urban areas.
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"Urban Population To Double By 2047, Civic Bodies Should Adapt": Official
The country's urban population is likely to double by 2047 and existing structures of administration, planning and financing of urban bodies will have to adapt to changing times, the Centre's Smart City Project Mission Director Kunal Kumar said.
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Weight Loss Vs Fat Loss: What Is The Difference? Which One Is More Effective?
Is just losing weight enough or do we need to lose fat as well? Does losing fat translate into weight loss? Let's find the answer.
