Month: September 2026

Popularity was never my goal; what matters is public health: Tukaram Mundhe

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Popularity was never my goal; what matters is public health: Tukaram Mundhe

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, in the limelight for his sweeping food-safety crackdown across the State, has said that public health, and not personal popularity, is what matters most to him. Asked if his celebrity-like status following the aggressive food safety crackdown across the state is a distraction, Mr. Mundhe said,…

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ISRO staff bodies seek clarification on the trajectory of privatisation

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ISRO staff bodies seek clarification on the trajectory of privatisation

Nine employee associations at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have written to the space agency’s Chairperson, V. Narayanan, seeking official clarification on the proposed transfer of its manufacturing and operational functions to private entities. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Nine employee associations at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have written to the space…

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Science

Google, TCS, and the physics of air-cooling a large data centre | Explained

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Google, TCS, and the physics of air-cooling a large data centre | Explained

The story so far: Following sustained local protests and pressure from civil society groups, Google has reportedly said its planned 1-GW data centre in Visakhapatnam district will use air-cooling technology to cool its servers. While air-cooling requires less water, it comes with its own trade-offs. Why does a large data centre generate heat? A large…

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Google, TCS, and the physics of air-cooling a large data centre | Explained

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Google, TCS, and the physics of air-cooling a large data centre | Explained

The story so far: Following sustained local protests and pressure from civil society groups, Google has reportedly said its planned 1-GW data centre in Visakhapatnam district will use air-cooling technology to cool its servers. While air-cooling requires less water, it comes with its own trade-offs. Why does a large data centre generate heat? A large…

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How a mountain collapse triggered Nepal’s deadly flood in just 7 minutes | The Climate Economy

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How a mountain collapse triggered Nepal’s deadly flood in just 7 minutes | The Climate Economy

How did a mountain collapse trigger one of Nepal’s deadliest flood disasters? In this explainer, we break down the strange warning signs, the shrinking river, the seismic signal initially mistaken for an earthquake, and the chain reaction that turned rock, ice and water into a catastrophic flood. Here’s what scientists know so far about the…

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World

Zheng Qinwen stages U.S. Open comeback as Naomi Osaka reaches fourth round

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Zheng Qinwen stages U.S. Open comeback as Naomi Osaka reaches fourth round

Zheng Qinwen was on her back with her arms in the air, celebrating a U.S. Open victory maybe only she believed was possible. Madison Keys fought off tears as she tried to explain how Zheng, way down and all but out, somehow got the win. Zheng, the Olympic gold medalist, extended her return to the…

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Sports

India co-sponsors UNGA resolution to declare November 27 day against child marriage

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India co-sponsors UNGA resolution to declare November 27 day against child marriage

India has co-sponsored a resolution in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) proclaiming November 27 every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The 193-member UNGA on Friday (September 4, 2026) adopted by consensus the resolution titled ‘International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage’ led…

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Mayawati flags political ‘hijacking’ of Gen-Z movement

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Mayawati flags political ‘hijacking’ of Gen-Z movement

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati addresses senior party office-bearers and state-level leaders during a review meeting at the party’s state headquarters in Lucknow. File | Photo Credit: PTI BSP president Mayawati on Sunday (September 6, 2026) expressed concern that movements centred on the problems of Gen-Z youth and unemployed people were being “hijacked” by…

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Nation

FPIs resume selling; pull out ₹7,443 crore from equities in first week of September

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FPIs resume selling; pull out ₹7,443 crore from equities in first week of September

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto After investing in Indian equities for two consecutive months, foreign investors turned net sellers in the first week of September, pulling out ₹7,443 crore as a rebound in crude oil prices, rising U.S. bond yields, and a firm dollar dented risk appetite. The outflow…

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