Why the world is obsessing over Korean food

Korean food has captivated global palates with its bold flavors, vibrant colors, and healthful appeal. K-pop idols like BTS and Blackpink, alongside hits like “Parasite” and “Squid Game,” have propelled Hallyu-the Korean Wave-into mainstream culture, turning bibimbap bowls and kimchi jars into Instagram staples. Social media amplifies this. TikTok challenges for spicy tteokbokki and mukbangs…

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Sustainability in Indian trucking will fail without digital resilience

India’s trucking sector sits at the center of two national priorities: economic growth and sustainability. Road freight moves over 60% of India’s goods, connecting farms to mandis, factories to warehouses, and ports to hinterlands. Yet it is also among the country’s largest contributors to fuel consumption, emissions, road congestion, and driver distress. Most discussions on…

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It’s your reactions that define your day

I have coached people who earn seven figures and people who are rebuilding their lives from scratch. Strangely, the same small villain shows up in both stories: the unexamined reaction. Not the event. Not the traffic. Not the colleague’s tone. Not the family WhatsApp message that arrives with the subtle warmth of a slap. What…

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What India learned, and what it still needs to do

Epidemiology is related to unanswered questions, but also to unquestioned answers. International Day of Epidemic Preparedness emphasizes the importance of prevention, early detection, and collaborative efforts to combat epidemics. In India, a nation of 1.4 billion people characterized by densely populated cities, the ability to collect weekly district-level reports and support early outbreak detection is…

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Who’ll buy what, and why

How is 2026 likely to pan out for the consumer? Any conversation about the future must begin with AI, cutting edge of tech. Almost in step is the growing popularity of mysticism and All Things God. Getting physical is back and growing – footfalls in malls are rising and people are cranking up on increasing…

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Autocrats’ BFFs: Elites with a grudge

More often than not, we tend to associate autocratic regimes with a cult of personalities. Think Hitler, Stalin, Idi Amin. However, no autocrat rules alone. They are all supported by an elite that actually props up the regimes. Twilight Of Democracy: The Failure Of Politics And The Parting Of Friends by Anne Applebaum explores how this class of elite…

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