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Rising Temperatures Threaten India’s Wheat Belt: Report

Punjab and Haryana warming at half a degree per decade during the wheat season, with minimum temperatures rising nearly three times faster in Gujarat 1 June 2026, New Delhi: India produces over 107 million tonnes of wheat annually, making it the second-largest wheat producer in the world and accounting for roughly 14% of global output.

Bridging the trust gap: How to speak to vaccine sceptics

Vaccine hesitancy—a reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of the vaccine—continues to be a growing global concern, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and fuelled by misinformation and distrust.

Saving sight, saving lives

When a child is born, a family is filled with happiness, love and hope. As the child grows, the glowing eyes, filled with innocence, hold the promise of a brighter tomorrow. But for some, that gentle gleam is overshadowed too soon - dimmed by a silent threat called retinoblastoma.