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India and Ethiopia relationship has recently entered a transformative new chapter. Just days ago, on 16th and 17th December 2025, two nations officially elevated bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. This is a recognition of two thousand years of shared history, geography where monsoon winds carried traders between the Axumite Empire and the Indian coast,…

In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and distractions are constant companions, the ancient practice of meditation is gaining renewed attention as a powerful tool for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. No longer confined to spiritual or religious settings, meditation has moved into the mainstream, with its benefits supported by extensive scientific research. Meditation offers numerous…

Across global markets, sustainability reporting is transitioning from a voluntary exercise to a core strategic requirement. For executive management teams, this shift is no longer driven by branding or CSR positioning; rather, capital market expectations, regulatory evolution, and the assessment of non-financial risks have become the primary drivers. Recent regulations and development reports emphasise the…

I often hear people say, “I’m scared of death.” It sounds honest, even brave. But in coaching rooms and quiet conversations, a different confession emerges. What they fear is not the last breath. What they fear is the stripping away. Losing health. Losing dignity. Losing a relationship. Losing status. Losing money. Losing relevance. Losing the…

The widespread vandalism and arson Bangladesh witnessed over the last 48 hours, adds to the sense of growing chaos in that country. Mobs targeted multiple sites, including two of Bangladesh’s largest newspapers, The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, trapping journalists inside their burning offices for hours before they were rescued. Also targeted were Indian diplomats…

Here comes the flood again – in the desert. Some among the global elite, including state heads and the powerful ultra-rich, can scoff at ‘climate change’. But the extreme weather climate change triggers, heeds no criticism. Deny it or not makes no difference; not a square mile on Earth is not impacted by a warming…

Think back to your geography textbooks. The Aravallis were never just hills; they were old fold mountains – venerable elders that stood tall long before the Himalayas were even conceived. As one of the world’s most ancient mountain systems, they predate the Alps, the Andes, and the Himalayas alike. On the map of India, they…

Christmas unfolds as a sensory feast of ancient food traditions, making the season unimaginable without its warm, evocative flavors. Amid swirling snowflakes and the sharp chill that bites at rosy cheeks, families huddle by crackling fires, the air heavy with the scent of spiced mulled wine-a Roman remedy from the 2nd century, simmered with cinnamon,…

India’s ambition to become ‘Viksit Bharat’ will depend as much on the strength of its universities as on economic growth or technological capability. As the country positions itself in areas such as climate action, clean energy, digital systems, and advanced manufacturing, higher education must produce graduates who can think across disciplines, adapt to change, and…

In the 1960s, Prof Peter Jost ran a study for the British govt that showed better engine lubricants could save over £500mn each year by cutting friction losses. That’s £8.5bn in today’s money. By the early 2000s, engine design, vehicle aerodynamics and, of course, lube formulation had advanced significantly, yet a 2009 study found cars…