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Friday, September 26, 2025
TopicNatural disasters

Topic: Natural disasters

Landslide-prone Sikkim gets its own early warning system

Scientists from Amrita university set up system in Gangtok, the second such model after successful installation of one in Kerala’s Munnar.

Sharing WhatsApp photo to ferrying people and food: How ‘God’s own army’ saved Kerala

The 700-odd boats manned by Kerala's fishermen are estimated to have rescued around 35 per cent of the flood-affected people in the state.

Navy rescue pilots in Kerala are flying aged helicopters that don’t meet today’s standards

At least two efforts by the Indian Navy to modernise its helicopter fleet are stuck in red tape, with many of its choppers first inducted in 1987.

Using new AI algorithm, IIT-Bombay to reduce damage caused by natural disasters in India

Meanwhile, an innovation from students at IIT-Mandi can predict landslides and help effect quick evacuations.

Too bad you are dead, cheque is in the mail

The storyline with most natural disasters remains similar — lack of preparation, mostly avoidable deaths & then the first response — announcement of relief to victims' families.

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.