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Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Topic: WEF

Water demand is rising fast. Few realise how it impacts the climate crisis

While the world is not there yet on climate change mitigation, there is growing engagement with decarbonisation. This can be capitalised on to respond on the water issue.

Digital gender divide in South Asia is more than just a social issue – it’s an economic one

Without internet connectivity, women miss out on employment opportunities and job training, unable to access government programmes, and excluded from critical health and financial services.

How space technology affects our daily lives in much more ways than we think

Space technologies will increasingly permeate everyday life, continuing to enable innovations like smart watches, advanced pharmaceuticals, and extreme weather alerts.

Nigerian startup is using microgrids to produce reliable electricity

With no upfront costs for customers, ICE Commercial Power’s rooftop solar energy systems allow local businesses to connect to clean energy on a pay-as-they-go basis.

Three ways for countries to escape the ‘middle-income trap’

The World Bank says that growth prospects for middle-income countries depend on their ability to increase production through innovation, which is a difficult feat for many economies to achieve at scale.

Rapid growth of data centres raises sustainability concerns

US data centres used more than 75 billion gallons of water in 2023. As the race to develop AI intensifies, experts warn about the environmental impact.

Security, cost, sustainability—there’s a trilemma for policies on mineral strategies

The transition to renewable energy, digitalisation of the economy and pressure to keep up with developments in technology all hinge on a few minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, graphite, nickel and rare earths.

These 8 lifestyle habits can cut chances of dementia even for those with genetic risk

Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases worldwide and is responsible for millions of older people enduring disability and dependency.

How AI can aid safer births in resource-limited environments

A global shortage of nearly 1 million skilled midwives necessitates innovative solutions, as most maternal and newborn deaths are preventable with proper care.

There’s a silent problem hurting growth in emerging economies—access to credit

Access to credit enables entrepreneurs and small businesses to invest in growth opportunities, expand operations and innovate.

On Camera

Satyajit Ray to Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — how Martin Scorsese plays patron saint at Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.