Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions. These gases include carbon dioxide and methane. With climate change triggering calamities, it is essential that global companies curb their carbon footprints. How are they confronting the challenging intersection of home offices and climate change?

How companies account for remote work in their carbon footprints

India is currently undergoing a severe heat wave. With our limited resources, most of us try to prevent rising temperatures. However, even if the heat wave does not affect you, the economic consequences will. Summers with more heat mean more electricity demand. When we run out of coal, you'll notice more frequent power outages. There are other economic impacts of heatwave in India.

Watch | Economic impact of heatwave in India

When the global prices for fuel are rising, motorcyclists in the Philippines are buying domestic fuel for cheaper rates. People here are still buying fuel at older prices, but how?

People in this country are buying fuel at cheaper prices, but how?

We, humans, are a curious species, always trying to find something more. More than what we know, what we can see, and what we have. Our search for more is endless and it has expanded beyond our planet. In this quest, humanity has tried to contact aliens several times. The quest to talk to the 'green little men' actually started more than a century ago.

All the times humanity tried to communicate with aliens

A thick cloud of dust storm has hit large part of the country. Several flights have been grounded due to poor visibility. Dust storms are common in the Middle East. Iraq was hit by a series of dust storms in April. Dozens were hospitalised due to respiratory problems.

Watch: Skies in Iraq turn orange after dust storm

Lead pair of Prime Video's latest series 'Guilty Minds'- Shriya Pilagonkar and Varun Mitra opened up about their experience on working in a court room drama. The two actors play lawyers in the show which has an ensemble cast consisting of actors like Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Sugandha Garg, Benjamin Gilani and others. The two actors open up about working with veteran, their personal favourite cases on the show and more.

Shriya Pilgaonkar and Varun Mitra pick their favourite case in 'Guilty Minds'

The first multistate contest of the US 2022 midterm election season unfolds on Tuesday. Ohio voters are to pick nominees for governor and the US Senate. The Ohio race will reveal if former President Donald Trump still has sway over Republicans. He has been especially involved in Ohio’s Senate primary. US President Joe Biden is gearing up for intense midterm campaigning. He will try to save Democrats in the House and Senate as a reelection campaign is expected to be announced by next spring.

US mid-term elections process kicks off. Will it spell doom for Biden?

More and more countries have promised aid to Ukraine amid the Russian invasion. World leaders, politicians have been visiting Ukraine to show support. Meanwhile, the US, the UK, World Bank and others have promised financial, military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Here’s a look at what’s promised to Ukraine and what’s it getting.

Support for Ukraine: What the world has promised & what’s Kyiv getting | Russian invasion

If not the Big Bang Theory, then what? How was the universe, and consequently us humans, created? Was it really a singular cosmic event or was it an omnipotent God that shaped us out of clay?

How was the Universe created? Which is your favourite theory?

The Indian Premier League is the perfect place for youngsters to prove their mettle on a global stage and this year has not been any different. Here’s a look at five young talents who have impressed in IPL 2022 till now.

Top 5 promising youngsters who have impressed in IPL 2022

As China is reeling under the Covid-19 wave, with its cities facing strict restrictions, this couple’s plan was put on hold due to Covid. The couple in Shanghai went ahead with what they had in mind with a different approach.

Love during Covid: What this Shanghai coupled did during lockdown

Pakistan was rocked by suicide bombing that killed four, including three Chinese teachers. The blast at Karachi University was carried out by a woman suicide bomber. Bombing has sent shockwaves as this was first suicide bombing by woman for BLA. But who is Shari Baloch, the woman who carried out suicide attack at Karachi University?

Who is Shari Baloch? The woman suicide bomber in Pak

India successfully test-fired its Brahmos missile from an Indian Air Force fighter jet. The air-launched missile is the most powerful weapon in IAF's arsenal. It gives India strategic depth in the Indian Ocean Region while keeping an eye on China and Pakistan.

Why BrahMos missile on Indian Air Force jets is a game changer in Indo-Pacific

Singapore executed an intellectually disabled man. Malaysian man’s death triggered international outcry. The Indian-origin man was on death row for a decade. Nagaenthran Dharmalingam was accused of trafficking drugs. He reportedly trafficked 44 gms of heroin into Singapore. Activists, lawyers argued that his IQ was at 69. Malaysia had urged to reduce his death sentence.

Disabled Malaysian man executed in Singapore over drug charges, triggers outcry

As the Russian invasion continued in Ukraine with several reported killed and thousands displaced, Kyiv took down a monument which stood as a symbol of Ukraine-Russia friendship. The monument in Kyiv was dismantled as Ukrainians watched and cheered.

After Russian invasion, Ukraine takes down this historic monument in Kyiv

India's electricity crisis is expected to worsen in the coming weeks, as coal-fired power reactors run out of fuel. Coal is used to generate around 75% of the country's electricity. As economies opened up after Covid lockdowns, there was a surge in demand for electricity.

India's coal reserves fall. What does it mean?

Some marquee and young players were retained by their respective franchises ahead of IPL 2022. Here's how some of them have fared so far in the ongoing season.

From Jos Buttler to Ravindra Jadeja: How retained players have fared in IPL 2022

Elon Musk, world's richest man, is set to buy Twitter for $44 billion. The deal is likely to cause major changes in tech universe. But is this the biggest-ever acquisition? Not really. Here's a look at biggest-ever tech acquisitions so far.

Elon Musk buys Twitter, is this biggest-ever tech acquisition?

April 26 is marked as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. It was established by the UN in memory of Chernobyl disaster of April 1986.Chernobyl was the world’s worst nuclear disaster, caused by human error. The accident killed 31 people instantly and forced tens of thousands to flee. Up to 115,000 people are thought to have died of radiation-related illnesses such as cancer, though estimates vary.

Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day: What happened in 1986?

After Shanghai, now Beijing may implement strict restrictions due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Residents in the Chinese capital were seen panic buying as long queues were seen outside grocery shops. People also lined up for mass tested. Reportedly, around 20 million people will be screened for Covid-19 in Beijing.

After Shanghai, Beijing to close? Residents start panic buying as 20 mn to be tested for Covid

First all-private astronaut team returned to Earth from Space. The team returned from ISS and touched down in the Atlantic. The crew capsule carrying four men was in space for two weeks. It took nearly 16 hours for the crew capsule to descent from orbit.

What’s special about these astronauts returning to earth from space?

Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife Amber Heard for $50 million. Here are some shocking accusations made during the case. The case is currently ongoing in the US.

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard case: Shocking accusations about actors

No Pakistani Prime Minister has completed a five-year term since Independence in 1947. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is the latest Pakistan Prime Minister to suffer the jinx of not completing a full term. While three PMs have completed four years in office, five more - including Imran Khan - have occupied the office for at least three years.

The troubled history of Pakistan's Prime Ministers

Netflix lost subscribers for the first time in 10 years. Its shares tanked by more than 30 per cent! Billionaire Elon Musk thinks he knows the reason behind this. "The woke mind virus is making Netflix unwatchable," Musk tweeted. Ok, so wokeness may be one cause for Netflix fall. But what are the other factors?

Musk blames wokeness for Netflix slide, but what are the other factors?

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