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Letting the wind flow freely is the secret to cooling our cities

Slower winds can affect how people experience heat. Normally, the air immediately above the ground becomes saturated with water vapour due to evaporation. When winds blow faster, the saturated air is replaced with drier air. Slower winds, however, also limit evaporation

'Not again': Arrest of US marine for murder reignites protests in Japan's Okinawa

For many locals on this island, the arrest has brought decades of frustration back to the fore.

₹ headed to 100? Why psychological red line matters

Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks

Strung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to attacks by armed groups.

India tour of NZ: Exposure for Test regulars to highlight selection meeting

With the India A series overlapping with the T20Is and ODIs, selectors face a delicate balancing act in New Zealand. Several Test regulars could feature in the A games, while Jasprit Bumrah's workload and the composition of the Test squad will be major talking points.

India tour of New Zealand: Exposure for Test regulars to highlight selection meeting

With the India A series overlapping with the T20Is and ODIs, selectors face a delicate balancing act in New Zealand. Several Test regulars could feature in the A games, while Jasprit Bumrah's workload and the composition of the Test squad will be major talking points.

Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac, Berger Paints slump up to 27% YTD. Is it time to buy paints stocks ahead of Diwali?

Asian Paints, Kansai Nerolac, and Berger Paints are experiencing downward pressure with year-to-date declines. Elara Securities anticipates signs of recovery, with 12-13% revenue growth, although demand remains subdued ahead of Q2 FY27, driven by dealer inventory and competitive dynamics.

US Market: Fed’s Hammack says jobs data gives time to assess rate path

Federal Reserve officials have signalled they have time to assess incoming economic data before making further changes to interest rates. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said September’s weak employment report was broadly consistent with recent labour-market trends. With hiring slowing but remaining stable and…

Explained | What is relative humidity and why does it matter on a hot day?

The higher the relative humidity of air, the less you can cool yourself by sweating.

TPCC chief reiterates demand for BC/OBC column in Census-2027, assures greater political share for BCs

Goolsbee says steady jobs market keeps inflation as Fed priority

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said recent jobs data indicated a steady US labour market, while persistent inflation remains the bigger policy concern. He said the Fed’s options remain open and policymakers need stronger evidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward the 2% target before deciding rates.

Jefferies initiates coverage on newly listed Dhoot Transmission; sees up to 20% upside. Here's why

Jefferies has initiated coverage on Dhoot Transmission with a Buy rating and a Rs 1,730 price target, implying 20% upside. The brokerage expects strong two-wheeler demand, premiumisation and electrification to drive growth, with newer products adding to the opportunity. It forecasts 24% revenue and 27% EPS CAGR…

How perfect storm has rained on Derby's parade

BBC Sport looks at how Turki Alalshikh's aborted takeover of Derby County has contributed to a poor start to their Championship season.

Two drown in the Krishna in separate incidents in Andhra’s Krishna district; bodies retrieved

A 70-year-old cattle rearer was washed away at Madhyalanka, and a 25-year-old drowned when the boat he was fishing from with his parents capsized; his parents swam to safety

U.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq complete

Iran, which says its ultimate aim is to force American forces to leave the entire West Asia, casts the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq as a victory for its “axis of resistance” of allied armed groups across the region

Buy, Sell Or Hold: HDFC Bank, Sun Pharma, Rallis India, Trent | Ask Profit

Market experts shared their insights on fundamentals and technical levels for key stocks.

"Slapstick Is Always Sexist": Fatima Sana Shaikh Says Comedy Often Reduces Women To Stereotypes

Fatima Sana Shaikh says female characters in comedy often lack depth and variety.

Popular Mobilisation Forces | Iraq’s militias within the military

For the Iran-backed Shia armed organisations, which opposed the U.S. occupation of Iraq and frequently clashed with U.S. forces, the September 30 withdrawal of American troops, at a time when Washington wages war on Iran, is a ‘historic victory’