Lights Off: Spain and Portugal Plunge into Darkness

Spain and Portugal suffered a major power outage on Monday, affecting millions and disrupting airports, metros, and telecom services. Parts of France, Andorra, and possibly Belgium were also......

What Is Pope Francis Suffering From?

'Assuming he has a sensitive bug, which is responsive to antibiotics, it may not necessarily be the worst-case scenario.' IMAGE: Pope Francis at the Vatican, February 12, 2025, days before he was......

AQI Spike Triggers Health Crisis

'Many of these patients arrive at emergency departments in distress, struggling to breathe and requiring immediate medical intervention.' IMAGE: Women walk on a road near India Gate as the sky is......

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Tuesday after 24 days, with many areas witnessing a significant spike in pollution despite the strictest measures, including a ban on......

Insurance for all should become a reality

The Insurance penetration in India is very low at 3.9 per cent as against the world average of 6.3 per cent, notes Nupur Pavan Bang.   More than a decade ago, just after......