How India’s IT Sector Is Facing Up to the AI Threat
As artificial intelligence reshapes global outsourcing, India’s IT sector is reinventing itself by moving beyond labour arbitrage, investing in AI-led services, and reskilling millions of professionals.
BT-PRICE Survey: How the Gen Z Consumer Is Coming of Age
The BT-PRICE Survey shows how Gen Z consumers in India are redefining spending priorities, brand loyalty, and corporate accountability as they come of age in a rapidly changing economy.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: A Global Voice for Inner Peace and Humanitarian Action
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is widely regarded as one of the most influential spiritual and humanitarian leaders of the modern era. He is best known as the founder of The Art of Living Foundation, through which he has promoted inner…
Internet Suspended in Assam’s Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong Amid Unrest
The Assam government has suspended mobile internet and data services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong following a serious law and order situation, citing concerns over the spread of rumours and inflammatory content.
H-1B Visa Rule Changes: Why Infosys, TCS and Other IT Stocks Are Under Pressure
Indian IT stocks such as Infosys and TCS are under pressure as markets react to concerns over changes in US H-1B visa rules and their potential impact on costs and staffing.
Deadly Saudi Bus Crash Claims 42 Indian Pilgrims: Understanding the Umrah Ritual
Deadly Mecca–Madinah Highway Crash Claims Lives of 42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims A major tragedy unfolded on the Mecca–Madinah highway early Monday, where at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims were killed after their bus collided with a diesel tanker. The impact…
Trump Rejects Israeli West Bank Annexation Efforts Amid U.S. Peace Strategy
Introduction U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly dismissed recent efforts by some Israeli lawmakers to annex the West Bank, stating unequivocally that Israel is “not going to do anything” with the territory. This declaration comes after Israel’s Knesset approved a…
President Trump Reacts to Deadly Israeli Hospital Strike in Gaza
On Monday, Israeli airstrikes hit the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and several medical workers. The incident has drawn international condemnation and a direct response from former U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
Why the Russian Navy is Retiring Two of Its Most Powerful Surface Combat Ships
The Russian Navy is facing a critical decision regarding two of its most formidable surface combatants—the Kirov Class battlecruisers. These behemoths, weighing in at 28,000 tons each, represent the largest class of surface combat ships in the world. Equipped with…
Supporting Joint Warfighting with Mission-Level Simulations
In today’s era of rapidly advancing military technology, the United States faces unprecedented challenges. American military supremacy, long assured, is now in jeopardy due to credible threats from peer nations like China and Russia. To counter these emerging threats and…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery
JPMorgan Chase announced that Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon has undergone emergency heart surgery after experiencing an acute aortic dissection. The serious condition, which involves a tear in the aorta, was detected early, and the surgery was successful. Dimon, 63,…
Elon Musk: Bringing the Culture Wars to AI
It was inevitable that artificial intelligence (AI) would become the latest battleground in the culture wars. Since the debut of ChatGPT in late 2022, Elon Musk has been vocal on social media about his concerns over what he calls “Woke…
Jack Welch, Legendary GE CEO, Dies at 84
Jack Welch, the business mogul who transformed General Electric (GE) into one of the world’s most influential companies, passed away at 84. His death, confirmed by CNBC on Monday, was a profound moment for the business world that had long…
How Can Negotiations Bring Wars to an End?
The peace agreement between the United States and the Taliban raises critical questions, chief among them: why did it take so long? Both sides knew a decisive victory was unattainable, and the framework for a negotiated settlement had been visible…
From Deception to Attrition: AI and the Changing Face of Warfare
In his classic work The Defense of Duffer’s Drift, Ernest Swinton taught generations of military professionals key lessons in strategy through the dreams of Lieutenant Backsight Forethought, who learned from his mistakes in defending a river crossing during the Boer…
Big Business Backs Carbon Tax: A Viable Solution to Climate Change?
A growing coalition of major corporations has joined the call for a carbon tax to combat climate change, with financial giant J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. adding its voice this week. The endorsement is part of an effort led by…
Warren Buffett Divests from Newspaper Industry After Declaring It ‘Toast’
Warren Buffett is officially exiting the newspaper business, a sector that he once saw as a promising investment. Berkshire Hathaway Inc., his conglomerate, has agreed to sell its BH Media Group, which owns 30 daily newspapers, to Lee Enterprises Inc….
Huawei Among 20 Chinese Companies Identified by Pentagon as Linked to China’s Military
In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Defense has added Huawei Technologies and Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology to a list of 20 companies it claims are either owned or controlled by China’s military. This action could trigger new sanctions,…
Verizon Suspends Facebook and Instagram Ads Over Disinformation Concerns
Verizon Communications Inc. has announced it is halting its advertising on Facebook and Instagram, citing concerns over the platforms’ handling of hate speech and disinformation. The telecom giant, one of the largest advertisers to join the movement, expressed dissatisfaction with…
Oracle Employees Protest Larry Ellison’s Trump Fundraiser with Walk-Out
Oracle Corporation, a prominent tech stalwart, found itself at the center of employee activism this week as about 300 workers walked out in protest of Chairman Larry Ellison’s fundraiser for President Donald Trump. The walk-out, dubbed “No Ethics/No Work,” occurred…