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The Okinawa Conundrum: Rethinking Regional Security

Okinawa, strategically located in the East China Sea, is much more than a military asset. A comprehensive analysis of Okinawa’s geopolitical relevance, historical context, and its asymmetrical relationship with Tokyo is crucial for a nuanced understanding of its implications for regional security. World War II’s legacy and the subsequent U.S. occupation – which lasted until 1972 – left lasting marks …

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Satya Sanatan Conclave: Swami Avdheshanand Giri highlights Mahakumbh's spiritual significance

India TV News

As preparations for Mahakumbh 2025 gain momentum, India TV organised a special seminar called Satya Sanatan, which was attended by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj of Juna Akhara. Swami Avdheshanand Giri praises efforts by PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath Drawing attention to the changes in Mahakumbh arrangements in recent years, Swami Avdheshanand Giri said the previous governments …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

Revise India’s inflation gauge but handle the revision with care

Live Mint

The remarkable insights into the changing pattern of household consumption thrown up by the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24 are of special relevance for a wide range of policy decisions. In recent months, Union ministers have expressed qualms over RBI’s apparent unwillingness to look through inflation driven by food prices in its formulation of monetary policy. In December, the …

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IIM Mumbai and TalentSprint launch PG Diploma in Financial Economics and Management

The Hindu

The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, a management institute ranked 6th in NIRF 2024, has partnered with TalentSprint, a global deep tech education company powered by AI, to introduce a PG diploma programme in Financial Economics and Management. The PG Diploma in Financial Economics and Management is a 45-credit programme designed for both freshers and working professionals and is offered …

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4 days, 22 hours ago

Immerse yourself in the divinity of Maha Kumbh with these digital apps

Hindustan Times

Sri Mandir, a devotional app, has introduced an innovative Triveni Sangam Jal delivery service to bring the sanctity of the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers to devotees' homes ahead of the Maha Kumbh 2025. The Triveni Sangam Jal delivery service offers water sourced directly from the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, collected and packaged with the utmost care …

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1 week ago

What Pawan Kalyan is doing on field, Ram Charan is doing in ‘Game Changer’: SJ Suryah

The Hindu

Nearly three years after RRR—where he punched a tiger in the face and also romanced Alia Bhatt in paltry flashbacks—Telugu star Ram Charan returned to Mumbai to promote his latest venture, Game Changer. “I don’t know why it takes so much time.” In Game Changer, Ram Nandan, a tough, principled bureaucrat, comes in conflict with corrupt politicians. According to S. …

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1 week ago

Stars of Trump film bash Hollywood for going silent after Kamala Harris loss

Raw Story

A wide swath of the normally politically-engaged celebrities in Hollywood are being called out for tempering their criticism of Donald Trump since he defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in November. In a scathing column written by the Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchick, two of the stars of the critically acclaimed "The Apprentice," which documented Donald Trump's association with controversial lawyer Roy …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Supreme Court junks Karnataka Congress MLA's plea over 'vague' election win claim

India Today

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea by Karnataka Congress MLA TD Rajegowda, who sought to challenge an election petition filed by BJP leader DN Jeevaraja over his 2023 poll win. The BJP leader subsequently filed an election petition in the Karnataka High Court, alleging irregularities, including the use of black money, to influence the outcome. Rajegowda approached the …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Vladimir Putin orders Russian government depts, top bank to work with China to develop AI

Firstpost

Kremlin’s initiative is part of a broader effort by Russia to build alliances with BRICS nations and other partners. Putin envisions creating an “AI Alliance Network” to pool resources and expertise By teaming up with China, Russia hopes to sidestep these limitations. Image Credit: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a directive for government agencies and Sberbank, the nation’s …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Army installs Shivaji statue on Pangong Lake, Ladakh councillor questions relevance

The Hindu

The Councillor of Chushul in Ladakh questioned the relevance of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji that was installed by the Indian Army on the banks of Pangong Tso in Eastern Ladakh, a point also raised by several veterans on social media. ‘Zorawar Singh could have been a better choice’ Questioning the relevance of Shivaji at Pangong Tso, several veterans and …

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1 week, 5 days ago

25x in returns, ₹25 lakh for every ₹1 lakh: Can Varun Beverages do it again?

Live Mint

Have you ever heard the classic investing story, “Had you held on to this IPO stock, you'd have made 25% CAGR today?" Why bottlers like Varun Beverages are essential Running a beverage business isn’t just about creating a great product; it’s about delivering that product efficiently to millions of customers across urban and rural markets. Revenue sharing aligns their goals: …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Identity politics, divisive ideologies eroding national unity’: SC judge Mishra

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Supreme Court judge, justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, has warned against divisive ideologies, identity-based politics and hate speech on social media as pressing challenges to national unity, as he highlighted fraternity as the fundamental principle binding the constitutional ideals of justice, liberty and equality. Supreme Court judge justice Prashant Kumar Mishra at a national council meeting of the Akhil …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Keep a Plan B ready!

The Hindu

I am in the second year of B.A. Prasun Dear Prasun, This could be a great opportunity, especially considering the growing demand and industry relevance for Data Science professionals today. It is well-structured and focuses on both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in Python programming, statistics, machine learning algorithms, and data visualisation, all of which are crucial in the data …

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue near LAC sparks debate on strategy, local concerns

India Today

The Indian Army has recently unveiled a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Pangong Tso in Ladakh near the India-China border, a move that has drawn both praise and criticism. The installation of the Shivaji statue at Pangong Tso is not merely symbolic but also reflects the Army's changed posturing along the Line of Actual Control. STRATEGIC CONTEXT: A …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Re-releases save the day as Bollywood remains absent from theatres in 2024

Live Mint

New Delhi: Bollywood couldn’t have been more conspicuous by its absence in movie theatres this year, with nearly the full April-June quarter going by without any big releases. Trade experts estimate Hindi film revenue in 2024 to be at least 30-40% lower than in 2023, and the overall Indian movie box office, across languages, likely flat or 10-15% lower this …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Frontline At 40 | ‘Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions are the only record of old Tamil’: Interview with Iravatham Mahadevan

The Hindu

Iravatham Mahadevan was an administrator-turned-scholar who did acclaimed work on the Tamil-Brahmi and Indus scripts. His Early Tamil Epigraphy, published in 2003, was based on 40 years of labour on Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions. A. Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions are important not only in the history of Tamil Nadu and the rest of South India but for the whole country. … Recently, Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

The State of Indian Art: How Cultural Freedom Survives Despite Government Control

The Hindu

Published : Dec 25, 2024 12:00 IST - 9 MINS READ Some time ago, government-friendly news portals exerted a lot of energy “fact-checking” and, in the process, denied a viral social media post that claimed that the gigantic “Statue of Unity” sculpture of Vallabhbhai Patel had developed “cracks” and was in danger of collapsing. Apart from their perennial structural precariousness, …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Inhaling the Fragrance of Tradition’: Anand Mahindra Praises Mysore Sandal Soap, Rekindles Nostalgia Among Netizens

ABP News

Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, recently took to X to express his admiration for Mysore Sandal Soap, a heritage Indian brand produced by Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited. Moreover, the former captain of Indian Cricket team and Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni was once the ambassador of this iconic Mysore Sandal Soap. Sri S.G. Shastri, trained in London, …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

UPSC 2025: 8 proven strategies to excel in the essay paper

India Today

The essay paper in the UPSC 2025 examination offers aspirants a valuable chance to showcase their analytical, creative, and writing abilities. It consists of two sections, each presenting four topics, from which candidates must select one topic per section. Below are expert strategies shared by Srirangam, Chief Mentor at SRIRAM's IAS, to help you maximise your essay scores: ESSAY PAPER …

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UPSC 2025: 8 proven strategies to excel in the essay paper

India Today

The essay paper in the UPSC 2025 examination offers aspirants a valuable chance to showcase their analytical, creative, and writing abilities. It consists of two sections, each presenting four topics, from which candidates must select one topic per section. Below are expert strategies shared by Srirangam, Chief Mentor at SRIRAM's IAS, to help you maximise your essay scores: ESSAY PAPER …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' Why?

NPR

There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' In 2002, he published a translation of Dante's Inferno – the first book in Dante's epic poem The Divine Comedy. For this new translation of The Divine Comedy, Palma wanted to stay true to the rhyme scheme Dante invented for the epic poem – terza rima. Sponsor Message "To me, the …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Address failings and ensure greater accountability, CM Pinarayi tells KAS officers

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed disappointment at the performance of some Kerala Administrative Service officers, stating that not all have lived up to expectations. Speaking at the first anniversary celebrations of the Kerala Administrative Service Officers Association on Sunday, the chief minister urged officers to address their shortcomings and ensure greater accountability. Pinarayi praised the remarkable interventions of …

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Integrity of constitutional institutions should be insulated from political influence, Says SC Judge

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, India must protect the integrity of its constitutional institutions from outside interference, including those that are politically motivated, said Justice P S Narasimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India, on Sunday. Integrity of constitutional institutions should be insulated from political influence, Says SC Judge Justice Narasimha was delivering the Justice E S Ventakaramiah Centennial Memorial Lecture, organised by the National …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Tableau selection process fair, transparent: Defence sources on AAP's bias charge

India Today

Hours after Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP-led central government of 'deliberately' excluding Delhi's tableau from the upcoming Republic Day parade, the Defence Ministry issued a clarification, stating that the selection process is conducted with fairness and transparency. Sources in the Ministry of Defence told India Today TV that the selection of tableaux is guided by a …

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The Okinawa Conundrum: Rethinking Regional Security

Satya Sanatan Conclave: Swami Avdheshanand Giri highlights Mahakumbh's spiritual significance

Revise India’s inflation gauge but handle the revision with care

IIM Mumbai and TalentSprint launch PG Diploma in Financial Economics and Management

Immerse yourself in the divinity of Maha Kumbh with these digital apps

What Pawan Kalyan is doing on field, Ram Charan is doing in ‘Game Changer’: SJ Suryah

Stars of Trump film bash Hollywood for going silent after Kamala Harris loss

Supreme Court junks Karnataka Congress MLA's plea over 'vague' election win claim

Vladimir Putin orders Russian government depts, top bank to work with China to develop AI

Army installs Shivaji statue on Pangong Lake, Ladakh councillor questions relevance

25x in returns, ₹25 lakh for every ₹1 lakh: Can Varun Beverages do it again?

Identity politics, divisive ideologies eroding national unity’: SC judge Mishra

Keep a Plan B ready!

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue near LAC sparks debate on strategy, local concerns

Re-releases save the day as Bollywood remains absent from theatres in 2024

Frontline At 40 | ‘Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions are the only record of old Tamil’: Interview with Iravatham Mahadevan

The State of Indian Art: How Cultural Freedom Survives Despite Government Control

‘Inhaling the Fragrance of Tradition’: Anand Mahindra Praises Mysore Sandal Soap, Rekindles Nostalgia Among Netizens

UPSC 2025: 8 proven strategies to excel in the essay paper

UPSC 2025: 8 proven strategies to excel in the essay paper

There's a new translation of Dante's 'The Divine Comedy.' Why?

Address failings and ensure greater accountability, CM Pinarayi tells KAS officers

Integrity of constitutional institutions should be insulated from political influence, Says SC Judge

Tableau selection process fair, transparent: Defence sources on AAP's bias charge