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How did a tornado form in Bengal? Science behind the stormy air column that’s uncommon in India

A tornado ripped through 24-Parganas and Hooghly districts Tuesday. ThePrint explains the weather phenomenon that has been documented in Bengal since 1838.

Cyclone Yaas landfall process begins with wind speed of 130-140 kmph near Odisha’s Dhamra port

The landfall process will take three-four hours to complete and the maximum impact is expected to be felt in Odisha's Balasore and Bhadrak districts.

Cyclone Yaas likely to make landfall in Odisha’s Dhamra Port, IMD says

The cyclone is likely to intensify into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' Tuesday evening and make landfall Wednesday morning. IMD says Chandbali in Odisha might suffer maximum damage.

Antarctica is headed for a climate tipping point by 2060, with catastrophic melting

A new study shows that if emissions are not cut quickly, by about 2060, the Antarctic ice sheet will lead to a sea level rise that is not reversible on human timescales.

How whales and plankton are working together to store and reduce the world’s carbon emissions

Some of the tiniest life forms in the sea are playing a mighty role in protecting life on Earth.

Cyclone Yaas likely to cross Odisha-West Bengal coasts on 26 May

The cyclone is likely to make landfall between Paradip and Sagar Islands after intensifying into a 'very severe cyclonic storm' with wind speeds of 155-165 kmph.

Depression in Bay of Bengal to develop into cyclonic storm Yaas by Monday, says IMD

State governments as well as the Centre are preparing for cyclone Yaas that will bring winds with a speed ranging 155-165 kmph and gusting to 185 kmph.

Unsure how sustainable your clothes are? You can soon check your garment’s digital passport

The fashion industry emits more CO2 than aviation and shipping industries combined. But one of the greatest hindrances to creating a circular fashion economy has been product identification.

Maldives is building a floating city to fight the impact of climate change

Developed by the Maldives government and a Dutch company, the first-of-its kind 'island city' will be based in a warm-water lagoon just 10 minutes by boat from the capital city of Male.

‘Guard of Himalayas’, ‘gentle warrior’ — Sunderlal Bahuguna dies of Covid at 94

Bahuguna was admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh on 8 May after he tested positive for Covid. The environmentalist was best known as the leader of the Chipko Movement.

On Camera

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Indian envoy in Oman dons Army combat print for photo ops, sparks controversy

Ambassador Amit Narang wore combat uniform at closing ceremony of India-Oman joint military exercise. Only serving personnel can wear service uniforms, say veterans.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?