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The phrase White Collar Terror came into existence in 2025 and early 2026 as a provocative and conspiratorial term within South Asian geopolitical discourse, particularly following the November 2025 Red Fort blast in New Delhi. It describes a shift where extremist activities are no longer carried out solely by traditional militants but by highly educated…

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. From a psychological standpoint, empathy is not just an emotional trait—it is a foundational social skill that shapes how individuals think, behave, relate, and respond to others throughout their lives. In today’s rapidly changing and highly competitive world, academic success is often…

This week at the Global AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, I’ve heard from dozens of leaders from all over the world, and it’s clear most of us want the same thing: to realize the full potential of AI. However, making this goal a reality across the Global South is a matter of policy, as…

Courts must heed SC’s message. Payment to victim in lieu of sentencing inverts justice SC on Tuesday read high courts and trial courts a lesson on sentencing for the nth time – reducing sentences in serious crimes goes against both letter and spirit of the law and is counterproductive in the long run, since the…

Naysayers may say whatever they wish, but the overwhelming impression at the India AI Impact Summit is one of awe—bordering on disbelief—at what India has achieved, delivered, and now promises to build. Speaker after illustrious speaker—comprising global technology leaders, industry titans, policymakers, and heads of state—marvelled at India’s transformation over the past decade. The French…

We too can get ‘Fired’ up for the new Chinese year  The Year of the Fire Horse began on Tuesday. Whatever our geopolitical/economic wishlist, only the blinkered believe that China happily trots along with our agenda; its normal policy is breathing fire at us. However, let’s set aside our neighbour’s Arunachal–aki and other Lines of…

It is not often that a Chief Justice of India publicly questions the wisdom of his own institution in open Court. Which is why, the observation of the present CJI, as reported in the press, that a handbook published by the Supreme Court during the tenure of one of his predecessors to combat gender stereotypes…

The judicial system of our country was once described as facing an existential crisis of its own kind. Over 53 million cases languished across courts, from the Apex Court to the most distant subordinate courts. A case took an average of ten years from initiation to fruition. That era now feels distant. The decisive introduction…

Politicians fixate on the global race for technological supremacy between US and China. They debate geopolitical implications of chip exports, latest model releases from each country, and military applications of AI. Someday, they believe, we might see advancements in AI tip the scales in a superpower conflict. Read full story on TOI+ Facebook Twitter Linkedin…

By Christopher Mendonca Christian liturgical season of Lent is closely linked to 40-day sojourn of Israel in the desert as they journeyed to the Promised Land. The 40-day season of Lent is a time for fasting and abstinence. It is a period of self-discipline, a reassessment of priorities, and a renewed hope for transformation. Religious…