Grist
India is doing something unprecedented: industrializing primarily with solar energy, proving that you don't need coal to power a booming economy - just 60 million panels and some very dry salt flats.
The Guardian Europe
India's new digital exam grading system, designed to eliminate human error, instead gave 400,000+ students missing pages, wrong answer sheets, and a collective anxiety attack.
BBC Business
A drought-proof fruit that tastes like dessert is quietly revolutionizing Indian farming, one knobbly custard apple at a time.
The Guardian Europe
Heatwaves turn Asia's cities into ovens that don't cool down at night, leaving gig and informal workers exhausted before their shifts even start.
BBC World
India tells citizens to avoid 45C heat; citizens decide survival is optional when rent is due. Also: North Korean football diplomacy, robot half-marathons, and BTS returns to remind us all that we peaked in 2022.
TechCrunch
SolarSquare is about to get $60M richer because India has a lot of sun and VCs have a lot of money. Who knew the two would get along so well?
BBC World
Rubio's in India to hawk US energy while Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, because nothing says 'solution' like a longer, pricier shipping route.
The Guardian Europe
Karachi discovers that 'unseasonably warm' now means 'welcome to hell' as a brutal heatwave turns daily life into a survivalist experience.
BBC Business
Modi asks Indians to skip gold, foreign holidays, and unnecessary fuel use to save dollars, as the Iran war and oil shock squeeze the economy.
Inside Climate News
India's 50 hottest cities hit 112°F as a heat wave strains health, labor, and energy - and AC just makes it worse.
BBC Business
FIFA and broadcasters in China and India are still haggling over World Cup TV rights, leaving a third of the world's population wondering if they'll see any goals.
The Atlantic
India's Diet Coke shortage isn't just a fizzle-out - it's a crystal-clear warning that geopolitical chaos can mess with your soda fix, your solar panels, and your MacBook.
TechCrunch
Lachy Groom invests $20M in Indian startup Pronto after a 20-minute pitch, because who needs due diligence when you have vibes?
BBC World
India's booming micro-drama market sees millions hooked on 2-minute episodes about rich guys pretending to be poor, while Bollywood bigwigs race to cash in.
The Good Times
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