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Ethics of AI and the edge of expression

Courtesy the Instagram handle of The Indian Express, the sight of factory workers wearing head cameras to train artificial intelligence should trouble anyone who cares about dignity at work.

Push Back

The swift collapse of the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponisation fund is significant for reasons that extend far beyond the fate of a single programme.

The Next Shock

The return of El Niño is a reminder that the world’s climate crisis is no longer defined solely by long-term warming trends.

The Ultimate Reality Hack

Recently (on May 7 and 8), Swami Sandarshanananda of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Narendrapur, presented a beautifully modernized view of Hinduism in two succinct commentaries.

Why no one can own history

In order to narrate and organize the past in a systematic manner, a discipline emerged that came to be known as history.

Troubling truth

India today stands at a curious crossroads. On paper, it is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Its markets attract global capital, its technology firms shape digital ecosystems, and its political stability stands out in a turbulent region.

Hills’ Voice

For the hills of Darjeeling and the wider Gorkha belt, Prashant Tamang was never just a reality-show winner or a screen actor.

The rules-based order

The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces in the early hours of 3 January 2026 stands as one of the most dramatic and contentious episodes in recent international politics.

Rattled regime

Iran today stands at an uneasy intersection of internal decay and external pressure. The streets are restless, the economy is brittle, and the leadership is visibly unsettled.