Is India becoming too hot to live in?

The concept of the national museum which developed during the 18th and 19th Centuries coincided with the age of exploration, emerging science and empire building. The grand stone structures of these museums reflected a sense of national pride. They were places where members of th ...  Show more

In January 2027, a new secretary-general will take the helm of the United Nations, an organisation founded on the principle of international cooperation. The role will involve navigating tensions between its most powerful members, while ensuring the UN can respond to global crise ...  Show more

India and other parts of Asia are experiencing one of the worst April heatwaves in the continent’s history. We hear from Pranami Garg, who lives in the Indian state of Maharashtra and recently suffered from heat exhaustion; and Ronita Bardhan, co-author of a new study that sugges ...  Show more

Heat is scorching India, with temperatures in northern regions reaching unprecedented levels of 50 degrees Celsius. Delhi has seen highs of 52.9 degrees, while early monsoon drizzles in Bombay bring uncomfortable humidity. This escalating crisis threatens India's economy, with ...

Deadly heat has been building over the Indian sub-continent for weeks and this week reached crisis levels. India experienced its hottest March on record and temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius (and in some places approaching 50 degrees) are making it almost impossible for 1.4 bi ...  Show more