Jesus chatbots & other religious tech-practices

Narayani Ganesh A 15-year-old Carlo Acutis, who died of leukaemia in 2006 – popularly known as ‘God’s influencer’ and the ‘Patron Saint of the Internet’ – used digital media to promote Catholicism. A website he created documented Eucharistic miracles recognised by the church. With its finger on the pulse of the digital world, the Vatican,…

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Expedite pending PMCH construction work, divisional commissioner tells officers | Patna News

In an exciting transformation, Patna’s PMCH is set to enhance its capabilities with a major redevelopment initiative, increasing its bed capacity to 5,462. During a recent review, Divisional Commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar evaluated the bustling hospital operations, which include a remarkable volume of diagnostics and treatments. Patna: Patna divisional commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar chaired a…

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Fragile footing: How India, China face sizeable economic damage prospects from US-Iran war; outlook has grown more daunting

Asia-Pacific economies entered 2026 on a fragile footing. (AI image) Asia-Pacific economies have entered 2026 on a fragile footing, and the US-Israel-Iran war has exacerbated the risks to GDP growth for economies like China, India, and other major countries in the region, says Moody’s Analytics in its latest report.The global economy has been undergoing a…

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Bessent signals easing of Russian oil tariffs on New Delhi while frowning on EU -India FTA

Scott Bessent (File photo) TOI correspondent from Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a prospective removal of the 25 per cent penalty tariffs on India for its purchase of Russian oil, citing “success” in Washington’s pressure tactics while appearing to disapprove the outreach of the European Union, which is on the verge of concluding…

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