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Trump’s South Asia strategy leaves India isolated

Trump’s tariff threats, strategic humiliation, and embrace of Pakistan expose the limits of India’s US-aligned foreign policy. #trumptariffs #pakarmy Read more »
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Techno-nationalism is reshaping geopolitics, global trade

Techno-nationalism manifested in export bans, supply chain shifts, and digital firewalls is turning technology into a tool of national power. Read more »
AI and productivity

The AI paradox: Innovation without economic gains

AI is transforming knowledge work, but weak policy alignment and uneven adoption keep its benefits from translating into broader economic growth. Read more »
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Machine learning can help discover hepatitis C drugs

A new machine learning model helps researchers find peptides to fight hepatitis C faster and more effectively. Read more »
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Gold price surges on digital demand, reserve diversification

Gold price surge in India is driven by global uncertainty, a weaker rupee, and rising central bank demand for yellow metal. Read more »
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Fixing the gender gap in India’s ride-hailing services

Gender-focused ride-hailing services in India show promise but falter without sustained investment, policy support, and public mindset shifts. #uber #ola Read more »
Delhi air pollution crisis

Delhi’s urban crisis: Pollution, health gaps, inclusion

As Delhi battles toxic air and access inequities, novel solutions like oxygen bars and sensory zones offer a fresh path forward. #delhipollution Read more »
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Gender gap: India’s growth story is failing its women

Despite economic strides, India ranks 131 on the gender gap index, with female labour force participation below 24%. #plfs #gendergapreport Read more »
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India’s research publications boom masks quality crisis in academia

India now leads in research publications volume, but lags far behind in global impact, raising concerns about academic quality and ethics. Read more »
US tariffs blow for India

India must counter US tariffs with market diversification

New US tariffs threaten Indian exports and test the resilience of bilateral trade built on shared world view. #tradewar #trumptariffs #wto Read more »