Punjab’s ‘Donkey Flights’ to the world’s conflict zones

Widespread joblessness explains why Punjab’s migrants resort to desperate means to reach their final destinations  

Russia-Kazakhstan floods: Is climate change warming the Ural Mountains and western Siberia?

Reserach papers note that the Urals are indeed warming; as is Kazakhstan, a former Soviet Republic and among the largest countries globally by area

Why do autocrats insist on sham elections?

As Vladimir Putin wins yet another term in the Kremlin, the question remains what is the point in having an election at all?  

Simply Put: The Ukraine honeypot

For oil's sake?

Shifting seasons on Russian steppe captured by NASA

Giant ‘scratch’ marks seen across the steppe’s land surface

Hard work pays

Competition>> Labour • Russia

News Snippets

Yeti divides academics

Institute >> Yeti • Russia

Tantulum tantalises!

Tantulum, a metal that does not corrode, is sought for its incredible property

Estonia accused Russia of waging a cyber war

The dirty dozen

Special trainings, aids for Ukraine health systems preparing for harsh winter amid war

Mental health of health workers, citizens also in focus

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Nuclear plant fire raises contamination scare

Taking off together

Mir's fate sealed

Fine balance

Closure of Russian univ sparks off Internet protests

Net to aid

Twitter>> Crop diversity ÔÇó Russia

Simply Put: War fuels hunger

Russia-Ukraine crisis highlights Africa’s need to diversify its wheat sources

Crop yields are relatively low in Africa compared to major producing wheat regions

Putin’s nature love

Wildlife>> Stunts • Russia

Unknown mentor

Statue>> Protests • Russia

It’s about freedom

Museum>> Sex • Moscow

The Russian threat