Balanced
India must heed nature before history repeats
India's severe heat, partially El Niño-attributed, highlights cities are globally among the hottest, causing deaths and migration. The author critiques humanity's defiance of nature, drawing historical parallels. Warnings include fatal "wet bulb temperatures" and mass climate-induced migrations by 2040. Advocating balance, the article urges embracing traditional wisdom and global examples for environmental harmony. It stresses urgent action, recalling the forgotten principle of seeking nature's grace, not conquest, vital to avert ecological disaster.
LiveMint · Shashi Shekhar · Jun 1, 2026 at 12:10 AM