Marie Serena McConnell examines how rising heat, excessive air-conditioner use and urbanisation are creating a dangerous cycle, and calls for smarter cooling and climate-conscious city planning.
Prof Nirmal Selvamony’s new book explores Tinai, an ancient Tamil philosophy of harmonious coexistence, and its potential to help humanity address climate change and move beyond the Anthropocene.
Betty D’Couto recalls how MCC students stranded by a railway glitch hitch a lorry to a Shakespeare exam, discovering kindness, camaraderie and values that shaped her life.
A reflection on a life lived fully loving without measure, surviving without regret, accepting one unfinished love, and discovering that true strength sometimes means surrendering what remains to God.
Chennai’s Madras Day celebrations took bikers on a heritage ride through 387 years of history, exploring Fort St George, Madras Boat Club and colonial-era landmarks on roaring Royal Enfields.
In Coimbatore’s Madukkarai forests, AI-powered thermal cameras and drones are tracking elephants near railway tracks and helping prevent them from being hit by trains since 2024.
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