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The clove bean is fondly known as mookuthi avarai in Tamil, an ode to its nose-pin-like appearance. Clove bean belongs to the same family as the morning glory, perennial fast-growing vines that are known for their brightly coloured flowers, and is not a true bean species. Once a common vegetable in south Indian kitchens, clove

Climate impacts in India are becoming increasingly visible. As parts of the country, including Assam and Bihar, faced floods, drought was declared in Maharashtra, while others like Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are facing drought-like situations. Even India’s cities have not been spared by these climate impacts. The Reserve Bank of India has

Extreme heat is already increasing health risks for pregnant women and new-borns, with nearly three-quarters of maternal healthcare professionals across five countries reporting a rise in heat-related cases and complications over the past five years, according to a new international survey. The survey, commissioned by global health foundation Wellcome, covered 1,000 healthcare professionals in India,

Around 25 kilometres south of Srinagar, in the Kakapora area of Pulwama district, farmers are cutting paddy with a sense of relief they have not felt for a long time. After years of floods, dry spells and uneven weather, this season has brought the temperature, sunshine and rainfall that rice needs to grow well. Harvesting

Summary Monsoon retreat: North India braces for thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain, while southern states face heavy showers and weather warnings. Heavy rain alert: Kerala, Tamil Nadu and South Interior Karnataka may receive heavy rainfall as active weather systems influence southern India. Delhi weather: Delhi-NCR could witness sudden thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and light rain,

A laboratory worker in Siberia has died after developing severe pneumonia symptoms, prompting authorities to place nearly 200 people under medical observation over possible exposure to pneumonic plague. The 28-year-old worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute reportedly said she had accidentally broken a test tube containing live bacteria while collecting samples. However, Russian health

Protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh have turned violent after more than a year of peaceful demonstrations. On 4 October, protesters resisting the project  were allegedly lathi charged by police and paramilitary forces in Uggeng village. The police action comes days after protesters attacked an MLA’s house and allegedly set