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How heat affects informal women workers—loss of income, skin infections, domestic violence

Emerging population data have linked elevated temperatures with declines in mental health and increased violence and self-harm.

India just saw 2nd hottest June-August period since 1970, 426 million exposed to week of risky heat

Extended periods of dangerously high temperatures, exceeding 39°C, were recorded in Delhi & Kanpur, according to Climate Central. Climate change behind this extreme phenomenon.

ILO, Brazil & US launch campaign to protect workers from excessive heat stress

The ILO estimates that 2.4 billion workers out of a global workforce of 3.4 billion are likely to experience excessive heat during their work.

SubscriberWrites: Ignorance is a bliss

When a nuclear weapon detonates, it releases an immense amount of energy in the form of blast, heat, and radiation. The immediate effects are catastrophic.

How you can train your body for hot weather if you work outdoors

A rise in core temperature of only three degrees Celcius can be life-threatening, even for young healthy adults.

‘Stampede, no exit announcement’ — attendees recall horror of Maharashtra event where heatstroke killed 13

Around 7-8 lakh people came to event in which Amit Shah felicitated Appasaheb Dharmadhikari. Activist said incident was 'unfortunate', but 'should not be politicised in any way.'  

11 die of heatstroke at Maharashtra state event. CM Shinde announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families

Maharashtra Bhushan Award ceremony, attended by Amit Shah, was held in the open & lasted nearly 3 hrs. CM Eknath Shinde says govt will bear medical expenses of all those under treatment.

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Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.