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The new normal: 2025 data reveals a fundamental shift in global drought

India, April 22 -- By the end of 2025, roughly 30 per cent of the global land surface was gripped by drought - a near-tripling from the 10 per cent recorded in the 1990s, a new analysis published this... Read More


Microsoft Slashes Xbox Game Pass Price in India, Hidden Trade-Off Revealed

India, April 22 -- Xbox CEO Asha Sharma recently announced a reduction in the price of Game Pass Ultimate by over 21%, from Rs. 1389/month to Rs. 1089/month. Price of PC Game Pass has also been reduce... Read More


A fuel crisis unfolds: Migrants leave Surat as rising costs and gas shortages disrupt daily life, with Ujjwala 2.0 falling short

India, April 22 -- LPG shortages linked to global conflict are forcing migrant workers to leave Surat Many families unable to cook as cylinder supply collapses and prices surge Workers report eating... Read More


Jhalmuri politics: When optics overtake the electoral soul

India, April 22 -- The ongoing West Bengal Assembly election campaign has taken a curious and somewhat disturbing turn, where a simple act involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoying jhalmuri has ... Read More


Women's participation in sub-Saharan Africa's agrifood systems presents a $53 billion economic opportunity: FAO

India, April 22 -- Women play a central role in agrifood systems across sub-Saharan Africa, and their contributions present a major economic opportunity. According to a recent report by the Food and A... Read More


iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Dark cherry or orange colour & camera upgrades

India, April 22 -- The iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max comparison is already trending, with leaks revealing new colours, camera upgrades, and design refinements. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is not ev... Read More


When ritual meets risk: Fire, heat and the unlearned lessons of Thrissur Pooram

India, April 22 -- On April 21, 2026, as preparations gathered pace for Thrissur Pooram, a fireworks unit at Mundathikode in Thrissur district exploded into a series of devastating blasts that killed ... Read More


Global loss and damage fund may dry up by 2027 unless developed nations start immediate contributions, warn 200 organisations

India, April 22 -- More than 200 organisations from across the world recently wrote an open letter to the board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), warning that without more contribu... Read More


HCLTech Q4: AI surge meets growth reality amid structural slowdown

India, April 22 -- HCLTech lately announced its Q4 FY26 results, which present a common contradiction in today's IT services landscape: steady topline growth, stable profitability, and yet, a visible ... Read More


Programmable logic redefined for simpler, smarter, fully integrated designs

India, April 22 -- Engineers designing timing‑critical systems for motor control, industrial automation and automotive safety applications often face challenges with latency and unpredictable so... Read More