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‘Kumbh has awakened Hindus’

Mahakumbh 2025 is the world's largest gathering, with an estimated 400 to 450 million visitors. It is scheduled from January 13 to February 26 at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

AI Diplomacy

The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris showcased the growing divide in global AI governance. While 61 countries, including India, backed a collective statement on AI ethics, sustainability, and cooperation, two major players ~ the United States and the United Kingdom ~ chose not to sign it.

Drawing new lines

In November 2017, after a lengthy meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, Donald Trump boasted that he and Xi can solve “probably all” the world’s problems. Today, he believes he alone can solve all the world’s problems.

Celebrating the human voice

Radio is not just a medium; it is a lifeline that transcends borders, connects people, and amplifies voices. On World Radio Day, as the world celebrates the power of this enduring platform, India stands at the forefront of a remarkable communication revolution.

Cooling Inflation

India’s retail inflation easing to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent in January presents a significant moment for economic policy.

Oil reprisal

The European Union is poised to tighten its screws on Russia with the decision to impose an embargo on Russian oil after weeks of intensive talks.

Time to Introspect

During the two years of the pandemic, the new system of on-line classes emerged as a default option but only the urban middle class could take advantage of virtual education.

ASEAN must move more quickly

Just over a year ago, ASEAN released its mid-term review of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025. The review reported that 54.1 per cent of the document’s line items had been completed, with another 34.2 per cent in progress.