New Delhi: India’s social media landscape is increasingly shaped by meme pages, satirical accounts, and creator-led communities rather than by traditional institutions alone. Political parties, media organisations, and even brands are now competing for attention in the same digital spaces where humour and short-form content often travel faster than formal messaging. That shift became especially visible after the Instagram page “Cockroach Janta Party” reportedly crossed nearly 14 million followers, overtaking the official Instagram followings of major national political parties such as the BJP and Congress. The page, known for political satire, parody videos, and meme-driven commentary, reflects how rapidly online…
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New Delhi: Smart Glasses had struggled for years in the technology world, a nice idea but not one that got integrated easily into daily life. The initial products were sometimes too novel or too finicky, and users were unsure about the need for another connected device besides the smartphone and smartwatch. But that’s starting to change. Wearable technology is making a comeback thanks to the advancements in AI, voice control, and lightweight hardware. Businesses are more interested in finding devices that provide information in a more natural way, rather than having to routinely look down at a screen. Google is…
New Delhi: Aviation has always been a barometer of international politics and trade, and this remains true in the modern era. The demand for major aircraft is seldom a simple business deal and is an expression of greater economic co-operation between governments. The same dynamic was seen again this week when China announced a huge deal with Boeing after the US President, Donald Trump, and the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, met in Beijing. As part of a wider trade deal agreed to during Trump’s visit, China pledged to purchase 200 Boeing planes. China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed the news, adding the…
New Delhi: The tech sector is going through an unprecedented period of robust earnings and massive job cuts. In the past two years, the big tech firms have cut headcount in various parts of their operations, invested in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and automation, and ramped up their investment in A.I. and other capabilities. The recent LinkedIn job cuts are a good example of a trend underway in the technology world that is changing the very nature of the business. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing referenced in the New York Post indicates LinkedIn will be making 606…
New Delhi: The packaged food and beverage market in India is now where manufacturing capability is as crucial as branding. For large consumer companies, reaching more stores is no longer the issue; rather, the focus is on producing faster, closer to the demand center, and being more operationally flexible. The increasing logistics costs, regional consumption trends, and the expansion of quick-commerce platforms are all influencing how FMCG companies approach expansion. In this context, PepsiCo India has announced its intention to invest nearly ₹5,700 crore in India by 2030, with a significant emphasis on manufacturing investments. The investment will primarily finance…
New Delhi: India’s defense cooperation is not just about buying the latest weapons on the market but about providing long-term support and sustainment, as geopolitical tensions continue to evolve and reshape Asia’s security landscape. As with other aspects of military planning, maintaining current platforms in the fight is as critical as procurement. That change is very evident in the latest U.S. defense approvals. Washington has approved two possible military aid packages for India, totaling over $428 million, to include the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter and M777 ultra-light howitzer now in use with the Indian armed forces. The approvals are being…
New Delhi: Diplomacy discussions have largely been focused on trade, defense ties, and strategic cooperation for decades. However, today cultural heritage plays a significant role in international relations as well. Governments and museums are under increasing pressure to repatriate artifacts seized during colonialism or in dubious circumstances all over the globe. In recent years, too, India has begun anew to restore to itself historical artifacts of profound cultural and civilizational significance. It was seen during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the Netherlands, when the Dutch government returned a rare collection of 11th-century copper plates belonging to the Chola…
New Delhi: Forums such as BRICS are coming under pressure to manage ambition and internal differences amid growing complexity and sophistication in global alliances and geopolitics, extending into trade and energy markets. Whereas the grouping has traditionally been regarded as a forum for emerging economies to discuss global governance and development finance, it is now navigating a much more complex landscape due to the war, energy security issues, and differing regional priorities. That was evident at the recent BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, led by S. Jaishankar. Despite the absence of a formal shared declaration, the meeting produced…
New Delhi: The geopolitical crisis that has been roiling global energy markets for some time now has prompted countries with high crude oil import dependence to consider how they will secure fuel supplies during emergencies. India, which imports close to 85% of its crude oil requirement, is now rapidly building up strategic petroleum reserves in a substantial manner as a result of an increased strategic relationship with the United Arab Emirates. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi, India and the UAE signed up to increase cooperation in strategic oil storage. The agreement will see the Abu Dhabi…
New Delhi: World leaders usually exchange diplomatic symbols when they give gifts to one another. A painting, a cultural artifact, maybe something homemade. The gift Prime Minister Narendra Modi received from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, however, was quite different: an AI chip during his recent visit to the UAE. The action could seem like a showmanship performance. The reality is that it represented something far more significant – the official launch of an ambitious AI infrastructure partnership between India and the UAE which might define the future course of India’s AI ecosystem. The chip, which was sent…
