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India-UK relations are highly complex and closely related to events of history-from colonial days to post-colonial diplomacy, trade, culture, and defence. Recently, this relationship has turned towards a really ambitious future-oriented partnership. A visit by the UK Prime Minister to India and, on the other hand, a most historic decision-the training of Indian Air Force … Read more
Alfred Nobel (the inventor of dynamite) established the Nobel Prize in 1895, and the prize is, for all intents and purposes, among the greatest and most well-known laurels of honour in the world. Specifically, just this sum from his wealth must be devoted annually, for prizes to be awarded to those whose efforts have “conferred … Read more
With no resolution in sight yet, the 2025 U.S. federal government shutdown reached its second day on Thursday. Both sides are blaming each other as millions of Americans feel the effects of halted federal services, delayed paychecks, and impending layoffs. President Donald Trump has signalled drastic measures, including possible layoffs of thousands of federal workers … Read more
Nano Banana (officially called Gemini 2.5 Flash Picture or otherwise called Gemini under the aegis of Google) is an AI-augmented model for image editing, along with generative capabilities by Google/DeepMind. This model was developed to enable users to upload their pictures or input their creative thought in altering the image, be it changing outfits, merging … Read more
Recently, the U.S. and Venezuela have been in the news with serious tensions escalating in the relationship between the two nations. From the saga of peace treaties in 1836 to the oil trade in the 20th century, economic ties deepened the relationship. The association took a drastic turn when U.S. forces struck a Venezuelan boat … Read more
The NASA Perseverance rover has yet again amazed astronomers across the world with beautiful views of Mars, this time spotlighting the turtle-shaped rock at the Jezero Crater! Truly, the rock looks extremely much like a turtle with its head out of its shell and is one of the many such formations to excite and amaze. … Read more
In 2025, the following SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, serving, in a literal sense, as the real turning point in Eurasian geopolitics. Besides flag-waving, the summit provides an opportunity for SC members to build partnerships in areas such as security, trade, energy cooperation, and cultural exchanges. However, the summit stands out particularly … Read more
In February 2025, the NASA astronomers made a notable revelation of recognising a new natural satellite (moon) orbiting Uranus. The findings have opened up new opportunities for outer space research and to understand the complex dynamics of this far-off space. Uranus occupies a unique place in the solar system, and this discovery is a milestone … Read more
The Smart City Index 2025 of the IMD World Competitiveness Centre sees technology as only one aspect, along with infrastructure readiness. It further points towards what is probably the major challenge of contemporary urban existence: affordable housing. Housing costs in both developed and developing economies are rising well beyond incomes. In India, which is presently … Read more
The National Security Advisor(NSA) and spymaster Ajit Kumar Doval is a retired IPS officer. Recently, Ajit Doval has been in the spotlight due to his diplomatic engagement with Russia. The visit was more than just a bureaucratic visit, but preparations for the Modi-Putin summit. ‘In a world where countries are breaking alliances and declaring war, … Read more