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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.

Baby thrown with the bathwater?

In May 2026, the Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognizance of bail orders passed by the Orissa High Court and trial court.

Dealing with digital poison

The Supreme Court’s direction to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to frame a mechanism for screening user-generated content before it is uploaded has reopened a debate India has never quite resolved: how to curb digital poison without handing the State a permanent switch over speech.

Pathogenicity and virulence of pathogenic microorganisms

Pathogenicity is characterised by a complex of pathogenic properties in the microbe formed in the process of the historical development of the struggle for existence and adaptation to parasitic life in plant, animal and human organisms.

Building self-esteem through communication and grooming

Self-esteem plays a crucial role in a student's overall development, impacting academic performance, social interactions, and confidence in navigating life. Low self-esteem often manifests itself through anxiety attacks or withdrawal from activities. Two powerful strategies that can significantly affect one's self-esteem are communication and grooming.

“Trust, honesty and friendship are the essential elements”

This week The Statesman comes with the marriage story of the Roys, who, because of their adjustment, compromise and non-materialistic outlook on life, have allowed them to stand together side by side for 22 years and are hoping to continue the same in the future. 

Laxmi Panda: An unsung hero rediscovered

The Statesman interviewed Savie Karnel, who skillfully wove a fictionalised account of Laxmi’s adventures as a child spy alongside reading up on documented incidents and facts, in her book, Laxmi Panda.