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How even Hitler can get lost in translation Shock and horror crossed my face, paused briefly for dramatic effect, then retreated behind a diplomatic blankness. I pulled out my phone, as one does when civilisation trembles, and photographed the evidence. Later, my amused friend reconstructed the moment for me: in the thinning mist of a…

By Sant Rajinder Singh Recent studies into human well-being have increasingly identified loving relationships, meaningful connections, and a sense of belonging as among the greatest contributors to happiness and quality of life. This insight echoes a truth that saints and mystics have proclaimed for centuries. At our core, we are soul, a drop of the…

The death of the Buddha is a subject that is seldom discussed, but the truth is that his Maha Parinirvana (the ultimate passing) of Buddha spread his message to the world more powerfully than ever. He breathed his last in Kushinagar. Following his funeral rites, his ashes and bone relics were equally distributed into eight…

Why the world’s biggest stars are no longer just the face of brands. They’re writing the cheques. It started with a bar of soap. In 1882, a British actress named Lillie Langtry, famous for her ivory complexion and her scandalous friendship with the Prince of Wales, agreed to let her face appear on packages of…

The debut of ChatGPT in Nov 2022, just about the time when Qatar World Cup began, was a sign that AI was being mainstreamed. And the use of AI at FIFA World Cup 2026 is evidence of this trend. Starting on June 11, this is the first men’s World Cup since the advent of AI,…

Iran has become the most vexing and revelatory of Trump’s foreign policy forays. It displays all the potential advantages of his style, and confirms all the weaknesses of the same. His ability to make quick decisions, and dispense with conventional wisdom, could lead to diplomatic breakthroughs – but the fact that his state department hasn’t…

It’s not a deal till it’s signed, and there will be risks even after, so don’t count your barrels yet On Sunday, Trump gave himself a birthday present, but it may take time to find out how good it really is. Two big questions are on everyone’s mind. First, will oil prices go back to…

Dancing Girl doesn’t need a modesty shawl, teenagers don’t need Mohenjo-daro photoshopped She’s about 4,500 years old. But age hasn’t withered her, nor custom staled her infinite variety. The thing that she has in common with the much, much more youthful Mona Lisa is that when you meet her face to face, you’re wholly mesmerised….

It’s not a deal till it’s signed, and there will be risks even after, so don’t count your barrels yet Trump gave himself a birthday gift on Sunday, but unpacking it will take a while. Is the war on Iran really over? That’s the second question on top of everyone’s mind. The first is, will…

As armed conflicts continue to rage in Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia, citizens around the world are asking a simple but profound question: where are the leaders capable of imagining a future beyond endless war? At a moment when the dangers of escalation—including the risk of a direct confrontation between nuclear powers—remain very real, there…