Perceptions matter; the relationship be-tween Bangladesh and India has turned, definitively, not friendly in just four months, after the distinctly friendly leader of the Awami League, Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, fled and was granted refuge by the Naren-dra Modi government. The frostiness is mutual. Dhaka’s formal demand for Hasina’s extradition, which New Delhi is unlikely … Read more
Reading the situational tea leaves and constantly questioning the “powers that be” is the key to ensure that the experiment in democracy does not derail into some darker alleys. Seldom do established democracies regress to the sudden normalisation of majoritarianism (one example of an imperfect democracy) suddenly. The early signs loom large and need to … Read more
This mission is an important step for ISRO as it will showcase its ability to dock two spacecraft in space. India is gearing up for a major milestone in its space journey with the launch of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEX), planned for December 30, 2024. The mission will be carried out by the Indian … Read more
Prof Bhaskar Bhatt, Dean, UPES School of Design, shares valuable insights on the current design trends and how tech integration caAutomation and AIn help in delivering high quality products Q1: What role does product aesthetics play in influencing consumer perception? Ans: Product aesthetics, consumer perception, functionalism, and usability are closely interrelated in shaping consumer experience. … Read more
Honeymoons should be stress-free as it’s the first big trip after the big ‘I do’. Often spoilt for choice across the globe, planning one can sometimes be extremely stressful. To help, we have curated a list of destinations that reflect who you are as a couple and promise to create unforgettable memories for the both … Read more
Winter weddings have a magical appeal — snow-covered landscapes, cozy interiors, and an ambiance of warmth, and elegance. The menu is one of the main pillars that make a winter wedding memorable. With specialized catering planning, a menu is less an offering on a plate than it is an expression of love and the season. … Read more
When the Dalai Lama went to New York in June for knee surgery, his followers worried about his overall health and the future of Tibetan Buddhists without him. He told Reuters last week there was nothing much to worry about. “According to my dream, I may live 110 years,” said the 89-year-old spiritual head of … Read more
Panama City: Teddy Roosevelt once declared the Panama Canal “one of the feats to which the people of this republic will look back with the highest pride.” More than a century later, Donald Trump is threatening to take back the waterway for the same republic. The president-elect is decrying increased fees Panama has imposed to … Read more
The fourth edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (abbreviated as BAB) is in full flow, and has already attracted more than 500,000 visitors. It opened on October 24 and will continue till February 25. This year boasts of 76 dynamic artists from 29 countries, whose works are on display at 11 diverse venues in the … Read more
NASA’s Deep Space Network is a global system of antennas located in three places: California (USA), Madrid (Spain), and Canberra (Australia). These antennas communicate with spacecraft far from Earth. After nearly a year of preparation, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is ready to make history by getting closer to the Sun than any spacecraft ever has. … Read more