Nearly four years after Russia launched what was supposed to be a lightning operation to decapitate Ukraine in days, Vladimir Putin is still explaining—patiently, sternly, and with imperial nostalgia—that peace …
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A Decade of Defining the Future: IITBAA Charts the Next Chapter as IIT Turns 75
by Rajesh Mehta and Rao Charagondla 6 minutes read2026 is a momentous occasion for the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) community – it is the 10th anniversary of the IIT Bay Area Alumni Association (IITBAA) as well as …
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India and France Host United Nations Event to Set Stage for AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Permanent Missions of India and France to the United Nations jointly organized an event titled “From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit” on …
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Abhinav Bindra Welcomes Lionel Messi’s India Visit, Urges Focus on Grassroots Systems Over Spectacle
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readIndia’s first individual Olympic gold medalist, Abhinav Bindra, welcomed football icon Lionel Messi’s visit to India while cautioning sports administrators against confusing spectacle with sustainable progress. “Great sporting nations are …
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Canada Announces Over $2 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanada has announced more than $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. “The loss of life and …
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Australia Mourns After Deadly Hanukkah Shooting in Sydney, PM Says Attack “Tears at Our Nation’s Soul”
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readAustralia continues to mourn the loss of victims of a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, an attack Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “tears at our nation’s soul.” …
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Inside the Unseen World of Indian Customs: Netflix Reveals Taskaree
by Rajiv Vijayakar 3 minutes readNeeraj Pandey and Emraan Hashmi unite for Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web, exploring the high-stakes world of Indian customs. Produced by Friday Storytellers, created by Pandey and directed by Raghav Jairath, the …
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US State Department Officials Reaffirm Strategic and Humanitarian Commitment to South Asia at Indo-Pacific Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readSenior officials at the US State Department underscored the ongoing strategic and humanitarian priorities in South Asia during the Indo-Pacific Foreign Assistance Conference held on December 15, 2025, at the …
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At UN Security Council, India Affirms Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh as Integral Parts of India, Criticizes Pakistan’s Conduct
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has asserted that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an “integral and inalienable” part of India. …
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Rob Reiner, Wife Found Dead at Los Angeles Home; Son Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 3 minutes readThe Reiners’ son, Nick Reiner, 32, was arrested on the night of December 14, and booked on suspicion of murder, Los Angeles police confirmed. He is currently being held without …