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A deadly fungus is killing frogs and the human toll of this massacre will be heavy

Nearly 41% of known amphibian species face extinction due to factors like habitat destruction and climate change. The frog-killer fungus is making it worse.

Saving the planet with electric cars means strangling this desert

In this remote part of the Andes, the hopeful mission of saving the planet through electric cars is destroying a fragile ecosystem and depleting stores of drinking water.

Highest global carbon emissions in 7 years indicate failed efforts to control climate change

China, India and the U.S. were responsible for two thirds of the 2.9% increase in consumption, said BP's annual review of world energy.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.