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AI and energy consumption: How technological advancements widen the divide and COP 29’s failure to address it

AI and energy consumption: How technological advancements widen the divide and COP 29’s failure to address it

Dec 11, 2024

AI's dual role in climate action presents both opportunities and challenges. While it offers innovative solutions, its energy demands raise environmental concerns.

XXXIII Olympiad: An Eyewitness Account

XXXIII Olympiad: An Eyewitness Account

Dec 08, 2024

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.

Why citizens and military must join forces in evolving warfare

Why citizens and military must join forces in evolving warfare

Dec 02, 2024

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?

Manipur crisis: Bridging divides through robust policies

Manipur crisis: Bridging divides through robust policies

Nov 30, 2024

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 crisis: A complex conflict of identity, land, and history

Manipur crisis: A complex conflict of identity, land, and history

Nov 30, 2024

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.

Future of youth Not in Employment, Education and Training (NEET) is not neat in India

Future of youth Not in Employment, Education and Training (NEET) is not neat in India

Nov 24, 2024

ILO report highlights pandemic's impact on global labour income share, worsened by AI. In India, youth unemployment and skills mismatch remain critical issues.

Labels that Divide: Dangers of media narratives in Manipur

Labels that Divide: Dangers of media narratives in Manipur

Nov 21, 2024

“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 living with armed conflict in Manipur

Women and children living with armed conflict in Manipur

Nov 16, 2024

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.

Society is in need of value based politics

Society is in need of value based politics

Nov 15, 2024

Politics faces a decline in human values, affecting governance and community well-being. Restoring integrity is crucial for positive change.

The Elon Effect & US Election: Unpacking Trump’s “X-Factor” through the lens of business and politics

The Elon Effect & US Election: Unpacking Trump’s “X-Factor” through the lens of business and politics

Nov 10, 2024

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 speech did not violate the Indian Constitution

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma’s speech did not violate the Indian Constitution

Nov 10, 2024

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.

Trump’s victory and the message underneath for India

Trump’s victory and the message underneath for India

Nov 07, 2024

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.

The dissolution of a movie's meaning to a variety of backgrounds

The dissolution of a movie's meaning to a variety of backgrounds

Oct 29, 2024

Reception theory emphasizes that meaning is not a fixed perception embedded in the script but is activated by the audience.

Sovereignty in space situational awareness: A call of the time

Sovereignty in space situational awareness: A call of the time

Oct 19, 2024

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: The subtle art of steering better choices

Nudge Theory: The subtle art of steering better choices

Oct 16, 2024

Nudge theory basically questions the standard economic assumption that people decide by making a critical assessment of all given information.

Unplugged Realities: Coldplay, Ticket Prices, and Social Discord in India

Unplugged Realities: Coldplay, Ticket Prices, and Social Discord in India

Oct 08, 2024

Coldplay's 2025 India concert marks their return after nine years, creating a ticket frenzy. The event highlights income inequality and cultural trends.

Use of weaponised drones in a civil conflict in India

Use of weaponised drones in a civil conflict in India

Sep 28, 2024

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.

From Pixels to Prosecution: Media Literacy Imperative towards ‘CSEAM’

From Pixels to Prosecution: Media Literacy Imperative towards ‘CSEAM’

Sep 27, 2024

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.

The silent power of hope: Fuel for a better tomorrow

The silent power of hope: Fuel for a better tomorrow

Sep 26, 2024

Hope is deeply intertwined with optimism. An optimist typically believes more strongly in hope than a pessimist.

Why Rogue Drones and Online Frauds are national security concerns

Why Rogue Drones and Online Frauds are national security concerns

Sep 19, 2024

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.

Paralympic pride: Unpacking India's success and the support behind it

Paralympic pride: Unpacking India's success and the support behind it

Sep 14, 2024

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.