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Last month, world leaders gathered in Paris for the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit. It was also a time for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to announce the extension of the United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition, from its original timeframe of 2016-25, to 2030. This extension seeks to sustain the global momentum … Read more

Now, action All the steps taken by India in its anger to punish Pakistan could turn out to be double-edged swords. India cannot take back the areas under the occupation of Pakistan (PoK) without unleashing a war which could end up with catastrophic consequences given that both nations possess nuclear weapons. ‘Annulling’ the Indus Waters … Read more

In the face of global trade tariffs and stock market volatility, India shines as a resilient economy. Leveraging its demographic advantages and technological capabilities, India can turn challenges into opportunities, positioning itself as a global ‘Creative Powerhouse.’ With a rich storytelling tradition, India’s Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector aims to ‘Connect Creators’ worldwide through the … Read more

As we settle down comfortably on the sun deck of our luxury catamaran, the MV Brahmani, we hear the shouts of the boat captain from down below. “Crocodile! Crocodile relaxing!” He almost sounds too jubilant for having spotted the mostly terror-inducing, yet fascinating reptile. We look out over the waters on our right and sure … Read more

Once a soaring sentinel over the seas, the UH-3H helicopter is ready for its next mission. Not in the skies this time, but as a permanent museum exhibit that narrates a gripping chapter of India’s naval aviation history, offering visitors a rare opportunity to step inside and experience the world of naval aviators. The Indian … Read more

1. What is the immediate impact that reduced funding is seeing on the Malaria Control programme worldwide? How does this adversely impact key high stress countries like India and African countries? According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, the United States disbursed ~$15.6 billion for malaria control through the Global Fund (GF) and the U.S. … Read more

Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Three thrillers, three kinds of fear — from post-apocalyptic grief to digital dread and real-world horror, this week’s picks remind us that escape isn’t always comforting. Sometimes, it’s confronting. Whether it’s the infected, the haunted, or the hyper-online — each story hits a nerve, … Read more

In late March, Rakshitha A., 32, went to a stranger’s house to read a book. She settled on a sofa next to a sleepy dog, only getting up to make herself a cup of tea. Soon, she was joined by another unfamiliar woman who positioned herself at the desk in the cosy living room. The … Read more

Omakase, the archetypal antithesis of the French-style à la carte menu, is taking India’s food and beverage industry by storm. With restaurants and bars kowtowing to the Japanese dining concept that quite literally translates to ‘I leave it up to you’, Omakase has takers from Amritsar to Bengaluru. Customarily, an omakase experience demands the diners … Read more

As children, many of us paused to tap a touch-me-not plant and watch the leaves curl inward. It was a quiet kind of wonder: a plant that responded to us. Years later, I felt that same magic when I touched a metal lamp. No switch, no sound — just a soft glow that responded to … Read more