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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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Is the Manusmriti misinterpreted? Two contemporary books argue

Ashoka’s efforts to reshape Vedic society into a Buddhist one brought lasting harm to Indian society, polity, and economy. Manu’s response focused on rebuilding and reclaiming what was lost.

Telangana’s Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget bets on rural push, welfare and infra ahead of GHMC polls

With eye on rural votebank, Telangana budget raises allocations for farmers, power & welfare schemes, while introducing new initiatives and relying on borrowings to fund growth.

Tracked: How a sailor’s 35-minute workout on deck gave away exact location of French aircraft carrier

A fitness run logged on a Strava‑linked watch by a French sailor has revealed the movement of nuclear‑powered Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.