Rebuilding trust in media
Pakistan's institutions seem to be in free fall but the country's mainstream media faces an opportunity to reconsolidate, says the writer.
A tribute to the Punjabi
It is not just entertainment and sports, Punjabis are everywhere. Ajay Banga, who used to be the CEO of MasterCard will head World Bank. Deepak Chopra is a champion of new age…
‘Naatu Naatu’ proves universal power of music
Those who enjoyed the film started posting videos on TikTok, and a “Naatu Naatu” trend spread beyond India to the rest of the world.
The coming creative destruction from AI
Artificial intelligence’s impact could be bigger than that of China joining the WTO, but will pose challenges for policymakers.
Why university rankings are pointless exercises for students in Singapore
A number of prominent universities have spoken out against such rankings, which cannot measure the multifaceted goals of higher education.
Modi’s BJP hands opposition a useful sword
The removal of Rahul Gandhi from Parliament has already had the effect of rallying the opposition.
The global game of ChessGo
So what is the game of ChessGo all about? Basically, on the global chessboard, can the West (NATO and allies) contain the rise of its perceived “existential rivals,” namely,…
Ramadan should be more than just about losing weight
Thinking of one's health does not distort our spiritual endeavours; instead, it aids our relationship with spirituality, the author writes.
Climate catastrophe looms large
This week, a UN report that revealed how the world’s inability to reach its climate goals means humanity will not be able to adapt.
Accelerate action on global water crisis
The challenge is to ensure that decision-makers in other sectors that rely on water, or impact water management, understand and come on board too, says the writer.