Opinion

Siri-Ous Warfare: Navigating India’s AI defence Dilemma Amidst China’s Ambitions

28 Sep 2024 01:47 AM IST

In an era of technological innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a pivotal force reshaping the landscape of modern warfare. The rapid advancement of Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS) signals a shift that countries can no longer afford to ignore. This is evident from the tech-based Quad Leader summit at

Growing Cases Of Suicide Among Students: A Mental Health Concern

28 Sep 2024 01:43 AM IST

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a vital initiative aimed at raising awareness about the profound effects of suicide and advocating for stronger mental health support. In India, the alarming rise in student suicides has become a matter of national concern, underscoring the urgent need for immediate intervention and comprehensive

The stoic silence of intellectuals in the world

27 Sep 2024 01:08 AM IST

Noam Chomsky published an essay on “The Responsibility of Intellectuals” in the New Yorker Review of Books on 23 February 1967. Concerning the responsibility of intellectuals, there are still other equally disturbing questions. Intellectuals are in a position to expose the lies of governments, to analyze actions according to their

BREAKING THE CYCLE: COMBATING WITCHCRAFT ACCUSATIONS AND GENDERED VIOLENCE

27 Sep 2024 00:48 AM IST

In the last 15 days, two disturbing cases of witchcraft from two different places in Chhattisgarh have been reported. One from Sukma District where five members of a family were lynched by the villagers on the accusations of witchcraft and in a similar incident from Baloda Bazar four members including

The hidden power of setbacks: Embracing failure for growth and transformation

26 Sep 2024 03:19 AM IST

Encountering obstacles is a vital aspect of our human journey. It either acts as catalysts for building resilience or provides an opportunity to take a necessary pause for introspection. But, we live in a society consumed by an intense obsession with success, where social media platforms and professional networks are

Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care: An Urgent Imperative for India

26 Sep 2024 03:14 AM IST

Earlier this week in the US, Prime Minister Modi announced support worth USD 7.5 million to the QUAD Cancer Moonshot. He also highlighted that India is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop cancer treatment protocols. As India braces for a projected 12% rise in cancer cases by 2025, the nation

ANRF aims to bridge the gap between research and development

25 Sep 2024 04:48 AM IST

These social, developmental and human contexts need to be properly documented, archived and analysed. It is believed that the ‘Anusandhan-NRF initiatives’ may also get proper attention in social science research in India.

Dissanayake: Examining the Impact of His Presidency on India-Sri Lanka Relations

25 Sep 2024 04:41 AM IST

As Sri Lanka grapples with political instability, economic crises, and external influences, the election of Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the presidency has stirred a complex debate. Dissanayake, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), is known for his left-wing ideology and anti-establishment stance. The key question now

PM MODI’S VISIT TO THE US FOR THE QUAD SUMMIT

24 Sep 2024 03:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States for the QUAD summit marks a major diplomatic milestone as India prepares to host the 2025 edition of the event. With the United States, India, Japan, and Australia forming the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), the meeting serves as a strategic platform

Matinee Show at Allahabad!

24 Sep 2024 03:00 AM IST

Friday has a special meaning in my life . It was a day of new film release and takes me back to Allahabad where I spent my youth. How single Cinema theatre was my Mecca! Regular rounds of Cinema halls was part of routine. If not to see a movie,

Sulking Selja attempts to damage Congress Prospects

23 Sep 2024 02:40 AM IST

Unhappy with the distribution of tickets for the Haryana Assembly, senior leader and former Union minister, Kumari Selja has been sulking and refusing to take part in the campaign, if reports are to be believed. While her keeping away is not going to impact the prospects of the Congress, which

Real-life Soorma Bhopali was witty and large-hearted

23 Sep 2024 02:37 AM IST

In film Sholey, actor Jagdeep [ originally Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri] had played the role of ‘Soorma Bhopali’ to perfection. Jin the epic movie, Jagdeep as Soorma Bhopali is shown as narrating a tale of how on-screen criminals ‘Jay-Viru’ [ played by Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra] had begged before him