AI's dual role in climate action presents both opportunities and challenges. While it offers innovative solutions, its energy demands raise environmental concerns.
India clinched six medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, held from July 26 to August 11. The event saw global participation, with the US leading the medal tally.
The future of warfare transcends traditional battlefields, demanding unprecedented coordination between civilians and military. Can India’s fragmented systems evolve into a unified force to safeguard national security?
The ongoing conflict in Manipur is rooted in deep ethnic divides, has turned once-thriving communities into enclaves of despair. The causes are complex, ranging from historical grievances to modern-day political and social triggers.
Manipur, with its 23,356 square kilometers of land and 3.2 million residents, is home to three dominant communities—the Meiteis, Nagas, and Kukis—who coexist within a complex socio-political mosaic. The Meiteis, the largest group, primarily inhabit the fertile Imphal Valley, constituting 53 per cent of the population. The Nagas (22 per cent) occupy the higher reaches of the surrounding hills, while the Kukis (16 per cent) inhabit the lower ridges.
ILO report highlights pandemic's impact on global labour income share, worsened by AI. In India, youth unemployment and skills mismatch remain critical issues.
“Subliminals are things we can’t see or hear; they fly below the threshold of conscious awareness…..The idea is that, while we don’t consciously notice these messages, they are taken on board and acted upon by our subconscious.” Mathew Philip Syed, journalist.
Women and children have become the new target of fresh violence. The most recent victims are three women and three children, reportedly abducted by Kuki militants. The three children are aged between eight months and eighth years old. These civilians are forcibly internally displaced people (IDP) living in relief camps in Jiribam district. They are held hostages and their whereabouts is unknown.
Politics faces a decline in human values, affecting governance and community well-being. Restoring integrity is crucial for positive change.
Elon Musk played a pivotal role in Donald Trump's surprising 2024 election victory, defying all predictions. His financial support and vocal backing swayed key battleground states, marking a significant shift in political dynamics.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma's USA speech, initially accused of being anti-national, is constitutionally compliant. The speech focused on Mizo unity within India, urging preservation of cultural ties.
The election of a US president has always been a major issue of concern for states worldwide, given that the United States continues to exercise decisive power in world affairs. India could benefit from Trump’s second term, but might face risks on visas, trade, and policy alignment.
Reception theory emphasizes that meaning is not a fixed perception embedded in the script but is activated by the audience.
India's space odyssey, from bicycle-carried rockets to top-five global ranking, underscores its ambition. Achieving sovereignty in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is crucial amid increasing global threats, as experts call for heightened space monitoring.
Nudge theory basically questions the standard economic assumption that people decide by making a critical assessment of all given information.
Coldplay's 2025 India concert marks their return after nine years, creating a ticket frenzy. The event highlights income inequality and cultural trends.
The Meitei-Kuki civil war-like conflict is the strangest phenomenon in post-colonial India in terms of the intensity and sustained nature of the constitutional crisis, extreme militarisation disproportionate to a civil conflict and absolute state failure at both the Union and the State levels.
The Supreme Court of India has declared that viewing and sharing child pornography is a criminal offence. The court has urged for amendments in the POCSO Act to better address the issue.
Hope is deeply intertwined with optimism. An optimist typically believes more strongly in hope than a pessimist.
The National Security Strategies Conference (NSSC) 2024, held last week in New Delhi, brought together over 750 senior police leaders, young officers, and domain experts to discuss both long-standing and emerging national security issues.
Indian Paralympians have redefined possibilities at the Paris Paralympics, winning a record 29 medals. This marks India's best performance ever, significantly improving from previous editions.
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