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This photograph taken on September 9, 2026 shows a man segregating seagrass shoots for restoration work to protect Kariyachalli Island, off the coast of Thoothukudi in India’s Tamil Nadu state. Restoration work on Kariyachalli island hopes to rebuild its natural defences with artificial reefs, transplanted corals and seagrass meadows, in a bid to slow erosion and protect the mainland from surging seas. Kariyachalli, which is part of a chain of 21 islands, has lost more than 80 per cent of its landmass over the past half century and could disappear entirely by 2036 if erosion is left unchecked.
CLIMATE ACTION

India turns to corals and seagrass to shield against rising seas

Restoration work on Kariyachalli island hopes to rebuild its natural defences with artificial reefs, transplanted corals and seagrass meadows, in a bid to slow erosion and…

  • AFP
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India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna expects the conditions in South Africa to favour pace bowlers at the 2027 World Cup. | IANS
CRICKET WORLD CUP

India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna relishing fast-bowling challenge at 2027 World Cup in South Africa

India pacer Prasidh Krishna looks ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, calling the 50-over format the toughest for modern bowlers.

  • IANS
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Musicians Kerolin Govender and Lynn Daphne Rudolph will represent South Africa at the BRICS Summit Symphony in New Delhi, India, on Saturday.
BRICS 2026

South African musicians to perform at BRICS Symphony in New Delhi

Durban-born musician Kerolin Govender and Johannesburg-based violist Lynn Daphne Rudolph will perform with an international ensemble at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

  • Taschica Pillay
4 min read
Sanlam Group reported growth across its African and Indian markets, supported by strong asset-management and retail flows in the six months to June 30, 2026.
SAN

Sanlam reports strong growth as GoTyme banking rollout advances

Sanlam’s new business rose 22% to R224bn in the six months to June, while regulatory approval cleared the way for a phased GoTyme banking rollout from 2027

  • Edward West
3 min read
Developing countries will gather in New Delhi in September for the 18th BRICS Summit, with tackling climate change, high on the agenda. In 2023, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted that the climate crisis had already started.
INDIA AFRICA

India’s BRICS Summit: Tackling climate change by building resilience in developing countries

Developing countries will convene in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, focusing on climate resilience and cooperative strategies to combat climate change challenges faced by…

  • Nereshnee Govender
5 min read
Under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s and India’s leadership in 2012, 2016 and 2021, BRICS made significant progress in promoting cooperation in key sectors such as agriculture and industry, trade and investment, technology and innovation.
BRICS

India's role in the 17th BRICS Summit: A focus on cooperation and sustainability

India is set to host the 17th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, focusing on cooperation, sustainability, and its SAGAR policy aimed at enhancing maritime security and development in the…

  • Nereshnee Govender
5 min read
Schoolgirls dance during the full dress rehearsal for India's Independence Day celebrations, in Amritsar this week.
INDIA

India's Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training

Modi reiterated his government's vow to help India achieve the status of a developed country in the next 20 years, announcing a seven-point growth and reform framework.

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