India should be realistic about AI sovereignty. Given where it is, 50% of the job done will be creditable The year opened with Trump capturing Maduro, underscoring the extent to which even a major state’s sovereignty can be constrained by US military reach. When it comes to AI, however, almost every nation except US is…
You might find yourself attracted to prayers, a temple trip or reading a book in silence or sitting in a quiet place for ten minutes prior to when the home wakes up. That pull is real. The Moon softens your mood today, and Jupiter strengthens faith, so your mind seeks meaning instead of noise.There’s a…
Just like changing seasons, we follow discussions and news cycles that run along the ongoing seasons. So, summer-time topic of excessive temperatures and heat stress will give way to air pollution in a few months’ time in Delhi-NCR. Presently it is the time to dwell upon cities’ heat action plans and the associated remedial measures,…
Garba music blasting on portable speakers at the Burj Khalifa. Children screaming on flights and kicking the seat ahead of them, with their parents blissfully unaware. Food crumbs littered all over plane floors and restaurant tables. Large groups of belligerent, pot-bellied people arguing over prices and services at establishments that don’t offer discounts. This is…
When life kept taking away the people who held her up, Kalpana Prajapati kept moving anyway. Born in 2003 in a small village near Rewa, she grew up with loss as an early companion and struggle as a daily reality. But instead of letting hardship define her, the 23-year-old built her future brick by brick,…
In a story that feels like a modern‑day fairy tale turned real‑life drama, Japan’s Princess Mako chose love over a lifetime of luxuries as a royal. Now living a quiet life in a Connecticut suburb, the former royal—once known for her sparkling smile and grace—has traded palace routine for a simpler life of Target runs,…
By The XIV Dalai Lama Compassion lies at the heart of the spiritual path. It is not a luxury, or something reserved for saints – it is the very essence of our humanity. Without compassion, peace within remains out of reach, and without inner peace, peace in the world cannot take root. Compassion is not…
Oman captain Jatinder Singh exuded confidence ahead of his side’s final group-stage clash against Australia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Speaking to ICC, Singh said, “It is the best time to crush” the struggling Australian side. The 2021 T20 World Cup champions, Australia, had…