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Monsoon Set to Slow Crop Planting in India

July 9, 2026

India’s monsoon is expected to bring less rain than usual to the western and southern parts of the country over the next two weeks, after a week of heavy showers on the west coast. This change may delay planting of key summer crops such as cotton, soybeans and corn. The monsoon supplies about 70 pe

environment

Rain Races: India’s Water Woes and Farmer Fears

June 26, 2026

India’s monsoon has come late, leaving cities thirsty and farmers in doubt. The rainy season usually starts in June, but this year it began two weeks later than usual. Because of the delay, water supplies are tight in big cities like Mumbai. Mumbai has cut off water to swimming pools and co

environment

Winter Chill in North India: What’s Really Happening with Cold Stress?

June 23, 2026

North India gets brutally cold every winter, but the kind of cold stress people feel isn’t always straightforward. Scientists track this using something called the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), which measures how cold actually affects the human body. Over the years from 1982 to 2020, the p

science

Weather Changes in Two Himalayan Districts

June 17, 2026

Climate change is a global problem that shifts how much rain falls and how hot it gets. Two districts in the Indian Himalayas – Solan in Himachal Pradesh and Tehri Garhwal in Uttarakhand – show different patterns of these shifts. Researchers used long‑term climate data from 1964 to 2023 and statisti

science

Rural Festival Nights See Sharp Air Pollution Spike

June 9, 2026

A rural station in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, recorded a dramatic rise in fine dust during Diwali. The study tracked particles over twenty days, splitting the period into before, during, and after the festival. Measurements showed that nighttime levels shot up to 632 µg/m³, more than twice the daytime

sports

A New Spin on a Rising Tennis Star

May 29, 2026

Nishesh Basavareddy grew up in the United States, but his story is rooted in family values that began long before he stepped onto a tennis court. His parents, who left Andhra Pradesh in 1999, brought with them a strong work ethic and humility that shaped Nishesh from the start. These lessons taught

sports

Dharamsala Showdown: Kings vs RCB on a Bouncy Pitch

May 17, 2026

The upcoming match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes place in the lofty hills of Dharamsala, where the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium offers a unique test for both teams. The game arrives at a crucial juncture of the IPL, with each point potentially deciding wh

celebrities

What happens when love gets tangled with religion and social media?

May 1, 2026

A tweet from a journalist has got people talking online. It mentions a cricketer from Uttar Pradesh and an anchor from the same state’s T20 league. The journalist says the cricketer is in a relationship with the anchor and has asked her to memorize Quran verses and delete some photos from her Instag

health

Why Some Men Play a Bigger Role in Family Planning Decisions

April 30, 2026

In parts of India, many husbands now help decide how many children to have and whether to use birth control. A study from Uttar Pradesh asked 1, 258 married men about this involvement. The results show that 65 percent weigh in on family size while 56 percent support their wives’ contraceptive choice

business

India’s New Maritime Bank Gears Up for Big Fundraising Push

April 18, 2026

A government-backed lender focused on India’s waterways is making major moves to grow its lending power. The company, which specializes in financing ports, shipyards, and inland water routes, plans to raise about $1 billion by 2027. Instead of relying only on traditional loans, it will tap into the