What are cloudbursts and is climate change making them more frequent in India?
Flash floods caused by cloudbursts have caused significant damage to villages and cities in the Himalayan regions of Kashmir and Ladakh in India. Cloudbursts happen when enormous water-filled clouds empty their contents due to cold air pushing down the water, causing intense flooding and landslides. Experts attribute the increasing frequency of cloudbursts to global warming, which is resulting in more evaporation of water. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia says it intercepted 35 Ukrainian drones
Air defences downed 33 drones overnight in Russia's Lipetsk, Rostov and Volgograd regions, the Defence Ministry in Moscow said on its Telegram channel. It later reported that two drones had been destroyed in the Volgograd region on Sunday morning. Russian news services cited governors of the Lipetsk and Volgograd regions as saying there were no casualties or damage. Key Points
Economic TimesArtificial Intelligence helps predict how agricultural land suitability may change by 2050
Study focuses on the regions of Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Scientists have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyse how agricultural land suitability... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaDiscrepancies between brain regions could help predict risk of psychosis, study finds
Gene deletion is known to lead to heart defects and immune malfunction in their carriers. Discrepancies between brain regions linked to a common gene deletion... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaMadame aims for 27% revenue jump in FY24 to reach Rs 470 crore, says Akhil Jain
In order to fuel its future growth plans, Madame is focusing on expanding its retail presence in the South and West regions of the country. In the fiscal year 2023-24, it plans to add approximately 12 stores across eight cities in these regions. Key Points
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Enjoy Your Favorite Wine Before Climate Change Destroys It
Extreme heat and droughts are making it harder to grow grapes in many traditional regions. Here’s how scientists are helping the industry adapt. Key Points
WIREDBJP’s Sangamam politics: What is driving Modi govt projects highlighting north-south links
Youth exchange programmes are part of the Union government’s sustained effort to connect disparate regions such as Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh and Varanasi based on historical links. It is seen as an attempt to deepen the BJP's southern base. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWorld Bank notes jobless development in South Asia, calls for more reforms to increase employment ratios
The share of the employed working-age population has been declining since 2000 and is low, it said. In 2023, the employment ratio for South Asia was 59%, compared to 70% in other emerging market and developing economy regions. Key Points
Business TodayWarner Bros. Discovery reveals new international leadership after flurry of exits
Following the recent departure of France division head Pierre Branco, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has appointed Clément Schwebig to oversee multiple regions, including France, Benelux, Afrique, Allemagne, Autriche, and Suisse. Meanwhile, James Gibbons will now take charge of the Asia and Western Pacific regions, which will be consolidated into a single APAC region. This reorganization effectively expands the responsibilities of both Schwebig and Gibbons to encompass additional territories. Key Points
Economic TimesRussia crude in tank, India steps up petroleum product exports to EU as region shuns Moscow
India’s petroleum product exports to EU countries rose 20.4 per cent year-on-year in April-January to 11.6 million tonnes, with the region climbing two spots from the corresponding period of the previous fiscal to top the table of 20 regions importing refined products from India. Key Points
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Mesmerising visuals of snowfall from different regions of India wow people
Netizens took to X to share incredible visuals of snowfall from different parts of India. The videos and images will leave you stunned. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesOnion export ban may be lifted as prices drop, supplies rise
India plans to lift the ban on onion exports due to a significant drop in vegetable prices in the main producing regions. The ban was imposed on December 8, following domestic prices doubling in three months due to production decline. Prices have dropped by 20% to Rs 1,500 per quintal, with fresh kharif onions increasing to 15,000 quintals daily. Key Points
Economic TimesStudy discover emotion-focused therapy for bipolar disorder
A therapeutic tool focused on emotional awareness that increased activation and connectivity of an emotion-regulating centre in the brain has been discovered by researchers. The therapy may be useful in the long-term treatment and prevention of relapse in bipolar disorder (BD). Key Points
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