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India's experience offers practical ideas rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. 

Built for 50°C summers: Here's what Indian Railways can teach Europe about keeping trains cool

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 26, 2026

Europe's recent heatwaves have revealed vulnerabilities extending well beyond air conditioners. Extreme temperatures can overheat electrical equipment, reduce the efficiency of cooling systems, cause ...

People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain near to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (Photo: Reuters)

Why Europe's trains are failing: The hidden reason ACs can't cope as temperatures cross 40°C

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 26, 2026

Europe's railways are an interconnected system, and extreme temperatures affect far more than passenger comfort. Crowded summer trains make it worse. The timing is particularly painful. The heatwave c...

When high humidity couples with the new 40°C baseline, the resulting heat index — how hot it actually feels — skyrockets to hazardous levels.

Zero-cooling crisis: How 40°C became India’s irreversible new summer normal

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 26, 2026

The realities of a permanent 40°C baseline are forcing a radical overhaul of public health and infrastructure governance. Traditional Heat Action Plans, which once focused strictly on emergency water ...

According to the latest analysis by CRISIL Ratings, the impact on operating margins will be contained at approximately 100 basis points.

Shock averted: West Asia truce just saved India Inc from a massive profit hit

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 25, 2026

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and fertilizer manufacturers are driving this rebound. OMCs are projected to post operating profits for the fiscal year despite sustaining ₹40,000-45,000 crore in net un...

The timing of multiple earthquakes occurring within hours of one another often fuels speculation about a broader global seismic event. 

Are Japan, California & Venezuela quakes connected? What the Ring of Fire has to do with it or not

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 25, 2026

Stretching from the western coasts of North and South America through Alaska, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and New Zealand, the Ring of Fire is home to roughly 75% of the world's active volcanoes...

The nutritional debate becomes more complicated when experts move beyond protein content. 

Soya or eggs? Here's the nutrition fact at the heart of West Bengal’s mid-day meal row

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 25, 2026

Unlike most vegetarian protein sources, soybeans contain all nine essential amino acids, making them a "complete protein." This puts them in the same league as eggs, dairy and meat from a protein-comp...

The country is experiencing a profound "double burden" of malnutrition that completely ignores economic class.

8 bowls of dal: Why traditional Indian plates fail to meet daily 60 gm protein targets

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 25, 2026

India's protein story: National consumption tracking shows that higher-expenditure households are rapidly increasing their intake of fats and ultra-processed foods rather than high-quality proteins.

China is widely regarded as one of the most challenging markets for foreign software companies due to stringent regulatory requirements, data localisation rules, language barriers and intense competition from domestic technology providers.

Did you know? Zoho has been operating in China for 25 years and employs 300+ people

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 22, 2026

Founded in India, Zoho has emerged as one of the country's most successful software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, offering a broad portfolio of applications across customer relationship management, f...

“Most of the damage inflicted on Iran was directed to military targets. Why would anyone want to help Iran rebuild its military capabilities?” he questioned. 

‘Who pays?’ Bill Ackman raises red flags over $300 billion Iran rebuilding package

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 21, 2026

“Money is fungible,” Ackman argued, suggesting that external financing could ultimately enable Tehran to prioritise strategic programs once basic reconstruction costs are covered by foreign assistance...

The friction began when Vance publicly reminded Israeli critics attacking a US-brokered deal with Iran that American taxpayers heavily subsidise Israel's defense.

‘RETURNS’: Former Army officer reminds US what it gets from billions sent to Israel

by Subhankar Paul |Jun 19, 2026

Under current agreements, all Foreign Military Financing provided to Israel must be spent entirely within the United States by 2028. No other major recipient of American military assistance operates u...