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India should aim for AI sovereignty, with AI models & data centres, to be immune to foreign pressure You’ve heard the old joke about a famous billionaire walking into a bar? Delhi’s hotels took it… Source link

India is hosting a big AI (Artificial Intelligence) summit soon. Famous tech leaders like Sundar Pichai, Sam Altman, and Jensen Huang are coming to Delhi. Because of this, hotel prices have shot up so much… Source link

The politics of language is a multifaceted and vital area of studywithin sociolinguistics, political knowledge, nonfictional inquiriesand historical writing. It explores how language functions as a deviceof authority, identity, and social fraternity, moving and reflectingpolitical dynamics, social rankings, and cultural tone identities. Language as a marker of identity Language is a preparatory aspect of identity,…

Amit Kumar Amit Kumar was trained as a Mechanical Engineer with specialization in thermal engineering from the University of Roorkee (now Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee) where he was awarded the University Gold Medal. Post his graduation, he decided to pursue a career in renewable energy, a novelty in the early eighties. He had retired…

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies, institutions, and everyday life, public debate has largely focused on familiar divides: access to digital tools, infrastructure limitations, or the lack of technical skills among citizens. These challenges are real. Yet they obscure a deeper and more disruptive phenomenon that is emerging across societies — one that I define as…

The steam was rising in elegant curls from two cups of ginger chai placed on a rotating dining table. Across me was Mr. Padhi. For the past three years, we had just been a LinkedIn profile photo and a series of insightful WhatsApp messages. We had exchanged digital pleasantries, shared articles, and commented on each…

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on February 1, 2026, was framed against global economic uncertainty and projected India’s GDP growth at 7.4%, reaffirming its position as the fastest-growing major economy. The Finance Minister emphasized infrastructure, manufacturing, and youth-driven initiatives as pillars of long-term expansion. While the budget showcased fiscal discipline and optimism, it fell short…

India’s remarkable strides in defence production and exports underscore its transformation into a self-reliant and globally competitive Military manufacturing hub. The combination of strategic policy interventions, increased domestic participation, and a focus on indigenous innovation, has significantly strengthened the country’s defence capabilities. The surge in production, the exponential rise in exports, and the success of…

There is a comforting story many wealthy countries still like to tell themselves. That they lead on climate. That they set ambition, create norms, and others follow. The latest data on global wind and solar quietly dismantles that story. Yes, wind and solar are booming. The global pipeline has reached a staggering 4.9 terawatts. Almost…

Why foundational skills and frontier science must grow together to close India’s learning gaps. India has made remarkable strides towards development since Independence. In the past decade alone, the country’s education and innovation landscape has transformed at record speed. Between 2014 and 2023, Indian Institutes of Technology have expanded from 16 to 23, medical colleges…