Climate change: 'World in worse situation'

Climate impacts are unfolding faster than expected and scientists have been surprised by the speed of temperature rise, the chief of the United Nations' climate science panel has said. IMAGE: A......

Salvaging Marx From The 'Marxists'

'If we truly wish to understand and apply Marx's insights today, we must reject the rigid dogmas that later 'Marxists' imposed in his name.' On Karl Marx's 142nd death anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra......

The Strange Hoopla Over AI

The purpose for which AI should be used cannot be left to AI developers, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd). Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Artificial Intelligence is......

'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

'It is the first technology in history which is not just a tool, it is an agent.' Yuval Noah Harari on the dangers of AI. Kindly note the image has been published only for representational......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Aim to make India core in global energy revolution: Ola Electric

In March 2021, Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal was seen surveying an empty 500-acre land surrounded by shoe factories, temples, bakery shops, coconut trees and dusty roads in Pochampalli town......

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

When AI is used to enhance operational efficiency, businesses can deliver the same product or service but with improved quality, faster, or even at a reduced cost. A fascinating excerpt from Aswin......

'There Are Really Two Different Indias'

'Over the next 20 years, we would be adding almost 10 million people to the workforce every year!''And we won't be able to give employment to even 2 million out of the 10 million every year.''Don't......

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"' IMAGE: Shyam Benegal with Om Puri on his son Ishaan's......

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

There's a contemplative air about Shoojit Sircar's cinema. His storytelling isn't in a rush to get somewhere and enjoys the process of seeing his characters beyond the obvious whilst offering a......

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai' 'Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan' Even a sliver of a Raj Kapoor song has the finality of a statement, a slogan, a saga of life. A deep desire for......

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.''It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.''You are good human......

Bangladesh's pace revolution: Story of planning, commitment at grassroots level

IMAGE: Nahid Rana celebrates with team-mates after taking the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Photograph: BCCI For the last one month, Bangladesh is on a mission to reverse a long-standing......

Paris Mayor's vow: No Russians at 2024 Olympics

IMAGE: The Phryges, modelled on phrygian caps, are unveiled as the mascots for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Photograph: Marc Piasecki/Getty Images The Mayor of Paris......

Players, staff 'apologise' for US soccer altering Iran flag

'Of course, our thoughts are with the Iran people, the players and the whole country, but our focus is on this match.'   IMAGE: USA's Weston McKennie warms up with teammates during the United......

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

IMAGE: US Soccer's social media pages displayed Iran's national flag without the emblem of the Islamic Republic. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images The United States Soccer Federation......