The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 offers a comprehensive view of the higher education landscape across Asia, revealing the rise of various nations in terms of academic excellence, research, and innovation. India, with its rapidly growing educational sector, shows significant progress in the rankings. However, countries like China, Singapore, and Hong Kong continue to…
In the latest QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, India has solidified its position as a key player in higher education in Asia, with seven Indian institutions making it to the top 100. This is a testament to the country’s growing academic prowess and its commitment to advancing global educational standards. As Asian universities become…
The World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action was released by UN-Habitat on November 7, 2024, highlighting the complex relationship between cities and climate change. The report emphasizes how cities are both significant contributors to climate change and disproportionately affected by its impacts. Key Findings: Exposed to Climate Change: Climate Change is becoming increasingly…
According to a groundbreaking report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global market for clean energy technologies is set to soar from $700 billion in 2023 to more than $2 trillion by 2035. This rapid growth mirrors the scale of the world’s crude oil market in recent years, signaling a major shift towards renewable…
The Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report 2024, published by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlights significant progress in the global fight against tuberculosis, with India achieving remarkable strides in closing the gap of missed TB cases since 2015. About the Global TB Report: The Global TB Report is an annual WHO publication that offers an in-depth…
In a comprehensive new report published by The Lancet Public Health Commission, global experts are sounding the alarm on the escalating public health crisis posed by gambling, especially among adolescents. With the rise of online casinos and sports betting platforms in the digital age, an estimated 80 million people worldwide now suffer from gambling disorders,…
The transition away from coal in India presents a complex and costly challenge, as revealed by a recent study from iForest. Over the next 30 years, India will require more than $1 trillion (Rs 84 lakh crore) to phase out coal while ensuring socio-economic stability for coal-dependent regions. Coal Resource in India India’s estimated coal…
Poverty is a pervasive issue affecting millions worldwide, but it is crucial to recognize that its impact is not gender-neutral. A recent report from UN Women reveals alarming statistics regarding the plight of women in poverty, highlighting that approximately 2 billion women and girls lack access to essential social protection. This significant gap in support…
India has witnessed a worrying rise in oral cancer cases, becoming the leading nation in South Asia for this life-threatening disease. Recent findings published in The Lancet Oncology have revealed that India, particularly due to its high consumption of smokeless tobacco products, has seen an unprecedented surge in oral cancer cases. According to the study,…
The 2024 Global Hunger Index (GHI) has been released, revealing alarming statistics that place India in the 105th position out of 127 countries. This ranking continues to fuel debates surrounding India’s food security and nutritional challenges, especially when compared to neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, which have performed better despite their struggling…
