India's 2026 summer was the hottest on record, with prolonged heatwaves causing significant strain on power grids and public health.

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Kavya Iyer

Kavya Iyer

Opinion & Analysis

Kavya is a senior columnist writing on Indian society, culture, and politics. Her weekly column "The Long View" is among our most read opinion pieces.

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