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As deep freeze grips the South, North Carolina gators chill out

By Rich McKay and Julia Harte (Reuters) - The deep freeze that gripped the U.S. South this weekend forced a band of alligators at a North Carolina wildlife park out of their comfort zone, trapping

Climate tech venture firm ArcTern raises $335 million for third fund

By Peter Henderson and Simon Jessop (Reuters) -Toronto-based ArcTern Ventures said on Monday it has raised $335 million from TD Bank and other institutions for a climate technology fund aiming to back

Storm Isha hits travels and power services across UK

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's rail network was disrupted, flights were cancelled and thousands of homes were left without power on Monday after the country was battered by Storm Isha overnight.

Storm grounds dozens of Monday flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport

THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Amsterdam's Schiphol airport has canceled dozens of flights scheduled for Monday as a preventive measure because of strong winds expected when storm Isha reaches the Netherlands,

World’s largest natural ice rink reopens in Canada

By Ismail Shakil and Kanishka Singh OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, will open for skating on Sunday morning for the first time

Deadly winter weather keeps icy grip across much of the US

By Steve Gorman (Reuters) - Winter storms and biting cold that have gripped much of the United States in recent days with deadly consequences are expected to persist through this weekend, the National

Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resources

By Natalie Maerzluft IQALUIT, Nunavut (Reuters) -Canada on Thursday formally gave the giant Arctic territory of Nunavut control over its reserves of gold, diamonds, iron, cobalt and rare earth metals,

Nigeria’s oil spills agency investigating Shell pipeline leak report

YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - A pipeline owned by Shell's subsidiary in Nigeria has spilled crude oil in the Niger Delta following a leak, the country's spills agency and an environmental group said on

Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea hit by heavy snowfall

SEOUL (Reuters) - Heavy snow interrupted some events at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea's Gangwon province on Saturday, with thousands of officials armed with snow-removal gear deployed

Armed with snow shovels, ‘Bills Mafia’ comes to NFL team’s rescue

By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - When it comes to handling extreme winter weather, the western New York city of Buffalo may be in a league of its own. With its football stadium buried under snow just two

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Maitreyi from Upanishads broke wife-mother mould in ancient India

Maitreyi chooses the knowledge that leads to immortality over her husband’s offer of money. Her philosophical ambition reveals the roots of women-led institutions in Buddhism and Jainism.

‘Welfarism not a substitute for job creation’ — TeamLease vice-chairman on India’s fiscal planning

TeamLease’s Manish Sabharwal spoke to ThePrint about how political leaders, for the sake of winning elections, make big welfare-related promises without a proper plan to fund them.

Indian Navy Chief to embark on four-day visit to Bangladesh on 1 July

Four-day visit aims to strengthen bilateral defense ties, explore naval cooperation.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.