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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Topic: WEF

Zero waste served Indian-style—why the future of food sustainability lies in the past

In rural India, solar drying technology is being used to preserve surplus crops. Such innovations bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary solutions.

CO2 removal will transform the carbon market. It’s a renewable revolution

Carbon dioxide removal uses pyrolysis technology, which transforms organic material into biochar, sequestering carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.

How man-made silk can disrupt the fabric industry

Instead of breeding animals for their fibres, new technologies are emerging as transformative solutions to the challenges posed by traditional animal-based materials.

AI systems can be biased against older workers during hiring. Why tackling this is crucial

As AI continues to transform industries and sectors, its integration into workplaces raises urgent questions about fairness and inclusivity.

Smartphones are causing a mental health pandemic. Anxious generation needs weekly digital detox

Academic performance has plunged since 2012 – five years after the release of the first smartphone and around the time when sales really started to accelerate.

How a regulated common currency could help West Africa reach net-zero emissions

The Ecozone was a top priority at 2023 ECOWAS summit. But the common currency, set to come into effect in 2027, faces a major challenge—lack of consensus among African countries.

How reusable sanitary pads are changing lives in rural India

Unlike disposable pads, which contribute to environmental waste and financial strain, reusable alternatives are affordable, durable, and eco-friendly.

Fancy therapies alone can’t give you a longer lifespan. Get back to basics

The benefits of a well-nourished childhood extend far beyond individual health, contributing to broader economic and social stability.

Microplastics are everywhere. What’s being done about it?

The full extent of the health impacts of microplastics is not yet known. A 2024 study points to the possibility that they can increase the likelihood of heart attack, stroke, or death.

What Japan’s inclusive school systems can teach us about resilience

Japan's Diversified Learning Schools have a structured schedule with designated start and finish times and class periods. They simply do not enforce this schedule on the students.

On Camera

Why Pinarayi Vijayan is going soft on an Ezhava leader’s anti-Muslim hate speech

Pinarayi Vijayan once called Vellappally Natesan, the general secretary of SNDP Yogam, Kerala’s Pravin Togadia. Now he is giving his hate speech a free pass.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.