HEAT TOLERANCE

CXOs feel the heat amid high expectations, low tolerance

Indian CXOs encountered career-threatening events at least once last year – 23% said it was due to board disputes, according to an upGrad Harappa study. Public relations issues, economic downturns, cybersecurity breaches, market changes, regulatory/compliance matters and M&A challenges were among the other issues that leaders had to deal with, that posed a risk to their careers.

Startups crank up the heat on staff amid a funding winter

The current downturn comes after the dream run of 2021 when startups saw a hiring spree with massive pay packages, lucrative stock options, and exotic perks such as lavish joining kits, outings and weekend parties, health club memberships, and mindfulness and meditation sessions to attract and keep top talent.

Rupee at record low; Indian consumers' wallet to face the heat again?

A divided central bank panel in the US, resurgent retail inflation readings and the Indian Rupee retreating to record lows against the greenback is bringing back negative sentiments in some corners of the market. Here is a look at how a weaker Rupee stands to affect Indian consumers and their lifestyles.

For emerging climate tech startups, the US heat wave could be a learning curve

A number of emerging climate tech startups are developing the next wave of technology that will keep us cool without frying the planet or overtaxing the grid.

Dangerous heat and humidity is smothering much of the South and Midwest in the US

The heat wave has contributed to at least 13 deaths in Texas and one in Louisiana. Forecasters said temperatures could rocket up to 20 degrees above average in some areas as a heat dome that has taxed the Texas power grid spread eastward. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee for Thursday and Friday.

India's workers are trapped in a vicious cycle of coal and heat

Continued reliance on the dirtiest fossil fuel means the world’s most populous nation is making its climate troubles worse.

Re-imagining rice, a crop that feeds the world

In China, a study showed that extreme rainfall had reduced rice yields over the past 20 years. India limited rice exports out of concern for having enough to feed its own people.

India's March retail inflation eases below RBI's upper tolerance level

The March consumer price index (CPI) inflation came a week after the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintained a surprise status quo on interest rates. However, Governor Shaktikanta Das said that "it is a pause, not a pivot".

Heat a concern for wheat crop: Skymet

Wheat is mainly grown in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. The crop is planted in October and November, and harvests mostly take place during April and May.

Need to completely eradicate caste system, adopt 'zero tolerance' for prejudice: Meira Kumar

The former Union minister also said one should not get into which particular regime or political party is responsible in the wake of incidents of atrocities on the basis of caste as it takes the focus away from the main question that the caste system must be abolished.

How hot is too hot? Heat and humidity are getting dangerous, will soon affect young, healthy people

Current heat waves around the globe are approaching, if not exceeding, these limits.

Brace for more heat: India & Pakistan may see more heat waves annually in future

India and Pakistan could see more than usual number of heat waves per year by 2100 if the countries continue to contribute to the greenhouse effect as they are doing currently, according to a study. Climate change is a reality and extremely high temperatures have been reported by India and Pakistan this year.

India, Pakistan may see more heat waves annually in future: Study

Heat to scorch India’s wheat supplies, adding food-shortage worries to world

The food and commerce minister predicted that India will export as much as 15 million tons of wheat this fiscal year, a record high and double what it shipped last year. The scorching heat has thrown that into doubt.

COVID-19 situation in China continues to heat up

Residents of Xinchang Town, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, escape from the containment zone to buy vegetables, reported the local media.

If emissions not cut, India could see unsurvivable heat, food and water scarcity: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

In India, projected scenarios for the 2030s indicate changes in the spatial distribution of malaria, with new foci and potential outbreaks in the Himalayan region, southern and eastern states, and an overall increase in months suitable for transmission overall, with some other areas experiencing a reduction in transmission months, the report said. Warning about the sea level rise, the report said that India is one of the most vulnerable countries globally in terms of the population that will be affected by sea-level rise.

Big fishes feel heat as PSBs begin cleansing act

Banks should not dither from taking action against their own employees in case of collusion if there is sufficient ground, the official added.

Gene map reveals how bajra survives extreme heat, drought

The discovery published in the journal Nature Biotechnology may help develop climate adaptation strategies in other important food crops.

Surging heat may limit aircraft takeoffs globally: Study

During the hottest parts of the day, 10 to 30 per cent of fully loaded planes may have to remove some fuel, cargo or passengers, or else wait for cooler hours to fly, researchers said.

World's most heat resistant material found

Researchers from Imperial College London in the UK discovered that the melting point of hafnium carbide is the highest ever recorded for a material.

Science behind heat wave: An angry sun, heat strokes & monsoon

The heat is on as most parts of India are reeling under a severe heat wave with temperatures hovering at over 45 degrees Celsius.