IMD: Above-normal temperatures, more heatwave days this summer

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast above-normal temperatures in most parts of the country this summer (April-June), including extended heatwave episodes that may last 10-11 days in central and eastern India, affecting Odisha, Jharkhand and east Uttar Pradesh in particular.-

Labour at the centre

As India moves up production value chain, it must invest in both quantity and quality of workforce

Since 2017-18, the working-age population of India has increased by about 9 crore, while formal sector jobs rose by 6 crore a deficit of 50 lakh jobs annually. 

Owning black

Kerala chief secretary's response to a disparaging comment on her skin tone is a significant moment in our public culture. Resistance to beauty politics must be focused on the youth, especially young women

Why Naini Lake is seeing record-low water levels this year

The Naini Lake, one of Nainital's key attractions, has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet - marking a five-year low.

BEDTIME SCREEN USE INCREASES INSOMNIA RISK: STUDY

Each hour of screen time after going to bed increased the odds of suffering from insomnia by 59%, and reduced the duration of sleep by 24 minutes, a new study has found. 

Foreign investors pump $6 bn into fully accessible route bonds since January

Despite their heavy selling in the Indian stock market, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a significant investment in Indian bonds, injecting over Rs 51,730 crore (approximately $6 billion) through the fully accessible route (FAR) since January this year.