India, Sri Lanka build bridges
In a historic and symbolic moment, India and Sri Lanka have reignited a forgotten connection by resuming ferry services between the two countries after a staggering four decade…
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The AI wars
The enormous capabilities of AI-powered language models have led to concerns ranging from intrusion in the privacy of netizens and its potential to replace humans in hundreds of…
PM asks scientists to set up Indian space station by 2035
Modi called for the same during a meeting to assess the progress of India’s Gaganyaan Mission and to outline the future of India’s space exploration endeavours.
India’s Supreme Court refuses legal recognition to same sex marriage or civil unions
It stated that the right to marry is not a fundamental right and it cannot read differently the words in the provisions of the Special Marriage Act (SMA) as it would amount to…
Bitcoin jumps nearly 4.5% to $28,000 amid hopes on US ETF approval
n a significant ruling by a three-judge panel of the Washington DC court of appeals, a new chapter for the cryptocurrency sector is expected to unlock substantial value for…
BJP MP demands inquiry against Mahua Moitra
MP Nishikant Dubey has recently alleged that Moitra took bribes to ask questions on the Adani Group in the Parliament.
Will same-sex marriages have legal validation in India? SC verdict on Tuesday
During the hearing on matter pertaining to marriage equality rights for LGBTQIA+ community, the Supreme Court clarified that it will not touch the personal laws and deal with the…
America’s two adversaries
In a world marked by ever-evolving geopolitical dynamics, the recent report from the US Strategic Posture Commission urging a transformation in America’s military strategy…
Women priests make a mark in male domain
Having taught Sanskrit at Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women, Dakshineswar, and at Jadavpur University as guest lecturer for many years, Dr Bhowmick gave up teaching to…
It’s official! Cricket and four other sports gets IOC nod for LA 2028 Olympics
Cricket, baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse and squash got the nod of the global governing body on October 16, after its 141st session held in Mumbai over the weekend.