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India’s Heat Wave Crisis: Hidden Death Toll Exposes Data Flaws, Jeopardizing Future Climate Preparedness

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BENGALURU, India — Following the most severe heatwave India has endured in over a decade, with temperatures soaring beyond 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit), the reported death toll significantly understates the actual number of fatalities, say experts, complicating efforts to prepare for future climate-related disasters. While current government reports have chronicled a smaller number of … Read more

Nuclear Historian Discusses India’s Peaceful Nuclear Explosion and Impact in Conversation

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On May 18, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland, a conversation took place between historian Jayita Sarkar and University of Connecticut doctoral candidate Marc Reyes. They discussed India’s peaceful nuclear explosion on the fiftieth anniversary of the event. Dr. Sarkar shared insights into the historical significance of the explosion and its impact on India’s nuclear history. The … Read more

Workers in India’s Informal Sector Face Week Highlighting Need for Safety Reforms and Protections

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Hyderabad, India – A series of tragic incidents have unfolded in India’s informal sector, shedding light on the unsafe working conditions faced by migrant contractual workers across various states. From toxic gas exposure in Hyderabad to fatal accidents at construction sites in Chhattisgarh, the recent week has seen multiple lives lost due to inadequate safety … Read more

Murder Mayhem: Gruesome 2023 Killings Rock India’s National Conscious

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New Delhi, India – As 2023 comes to a close, India grapples with the aftermath of a series of chilling murders that have left a lasting impact on the nation. Each case tells a tragic and horrifying story, shedding light on the darker aspects of human nature. One of these cases involves the brutal murder … Read more