Comparing how Trump has dealt with allies in the Middle East & Europe reveals a pattern that is uncomfortably similar to a protection racket. In classic mob films, a gangster eyes a storefront and drawls, “Nice place you got here. Be a shame if something happened to it”.Refuse, and windows shatter, stock goes missing, deliveries…
Vietnam is planning to require social media platforms to stop users under the age of 16 from posting content, commenting or reacting to posts, under a draft decree aimed at strengthening online protections for children, according to a document reviewed by Reuters.The proposed rules would require social media accounts belonging to children under 16 to…
NEW DELHI: Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar on Friday joined the protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET paper leak and welcomed the dialogue between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Union government, expressing hope that the talks would lead to a positive outcome.Calling the agitation a significant moment, Aiyar said, “This…
Artificial intelligence has fuelled a global race to build faster chips, larger data centres and more powerful computing systems, propelling companies like Nvidia into the spotlight. Yet some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution are businesses that few people would associate with cutting-edge technology. In Japan, manufacturers known for making toilets, glass fibre…
German automaker Mercedes-Benz may become the unlikely casualty of an upcoming US legislation. This comes after the US Senate Commerce Committee approved a legislation to toughen a government ban on Chinese automakers entering the American market. This restriction on Chinese companies could also bar Mercedes-Benz from selling its vehicles in the United States of America….
When planning to shift to the Moon, where would humans live? Prior to the move, one would have to carry all the cement, water and building materials from Earth and build homes first. The entire idea seems practically impossible and this is why a recent study has provided an interesting alternative to all this hard…
Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ strong opening is all set to mint money at the box office. The actor’s last film before his political career is performing very well, with packed shows in Tamil Nadu and other regions. With good buzz and a strong fan base, the movie is set for another good day at the ticket…
Want a lush garden this monsoon? Along with cooler temperatures, the monsoon season provides all necessary conditions for gardening as the air humidity is high and there is plenty of rain and moisture in the soil. In such circumstances, most plants grow quite rapidly during the season and do not require daily care from their…
In the end, the world runs on profit. From animals to humans, people hire other beings to become rich and when they are not of any use to them, they throw them away to die without a thought. This is where a different strata of humans and their courage of humanity comes into light. While…
The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), a long-term climate pattern in the North Pacific, has come into the spotlight following Gujarat’s heavy rainfall. This explainer breaks down how the PDO works, how it differs from El Niño, and why scientists monitor it to better understand shifts in monsoon behaviour and other large-scale weather patterns. Days after…