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Shivaji's life depicted in 115 paintings at a Delhi exhibition

​Mohan, in his address, extolled the Maratha ruler traced the genesis of the exhibition and added that Gore has "agreed to gift" this collection to the Ministry of Culture, and there is a plan to give it a permanent space in Delhi.

Ships diverted from Red Sea send ripple effects across the globe

Supply chain managers paying for the services look to place order in advance as ships face extended journeys since they spend more time at anchor.

Record immigration is colliding with housing crises across the world

Many developed countries are facing economic challenges as migration-driven growth falters due to housing shortages. Despite the positive impact of immigration on workforce gaps, housing affordability worsens, leading to per-capita recessions. Countries like Canada and Australia are reevaluating their immigration policies to address these issues and sustain economic growth.

Friends from the old neighborhood turn rivals in Big Tech's AI race

Microsoft's push into artificial intelligence with its partner, OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has rattled Google. The two companies are now fighting to control what many experts see as the next dominant computing platform, a battlefield as important as the web browser and the smartphone before it. Hassabis is driving the creation of Google's AI technology, while Suleyman works to put Microsoft's AI in the hands of everyday people.

Chennai's growth offers global blueprint, claims new research

The ongoing growth story of Chennai has helped experts to create a new way of understanding how "urban sprawl" happens around the world, offering the potential to use it as a blueprint to improve people's lives across the Global South through better urban planning.

Rakesh Mohan on the World Bank Group’s Economic Advisory Panel

Ajay Banga, World Bank President, invited Rakesh Mohan to join the World Bank Group’s Economic Advisory Panel. The panel will support the World Bank Group by focusing on the strategic issues for the Group, regarding their objectives, research agenda and actions. Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government at the London School of Economics, will head the panel along with Indermit Gill as co-chair, Chief Economist of the World Bank Group and Senior Vice President for Development Economics.

"They can't digest India's rise": Indian student alleges hate campaign against him during college elections in London

Satyam has claimed that, mere hours before voting commenced, a very 'well-planned' campaign was initiated against him. He asserts that this campaign sought to associate him with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and labelled him a 'fascist,' with the apparent intention of inciting a boycott against him and his electoral bid.

Indian PhD student Cheistha Kochhar, who got married last year to an IT professional, dies in London cycling tragedy

Indian scholar Cheistha Kochhar tragically died in a London cycling accident. Formerly associated with NITI Aayog, she was 33 and pursuing a Ph.D. at the London School of Economics. Amitabh Kant, ex-CEO of NITI Aayog, mourned her on social media, lauding her intellect and courage. Cheistha was fatally struck by a garbage truck while cycling, her husband Prashant nearby.

India's Safeena Hussain wins $5 lakh WISE Prize for getting 14 lakh girls back to school

Established in 2011 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the WISE Prize for Education is the first distinction of its kind to recognise an individual or a team for an outstanding, world-class contribution to education. Safeena is the second Indian to receive the award. 'Pratham' co-founder Madhav Chavan was the recipient of the 2012 WISE Prize for providing quality education to millions of underserved children in India.

Sudha Murty's new animated show for kids hits YouTube next week: son Rohan's shout-out, DIL Aparna Krishnan says producing series made her 'nostalgic'

The series 'Story Time with Sudha Amma' will be available in 6 languages - English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu, and Tamil.

I saved the dignity of my country: Indian student in London picks up Indian flag during Khalistani protest

Satyam Surana, an Indian student studying in London, gained attention for picking up the national flag from the ground during a protest led by Khalistani activists outside the Indian High Commission. Surana expressed concern about Indians living abroad adopting an anti-India stance for fashion and emphasized the importance of unity as India becomes a global superpower. He urged Indians to counteract such sentiments intellectually rather than physically.

Artificial Intelligence both a risk and opportunity for Journalism: report

A new report by the London School of Economic's JournalismAI initiative reveals that journalists have mixed feelings about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their work. While 85% of respondents have experimented with generative AI for tasks such as writing summaries and generating headlines, 60% expressed concerns about the ethical implications of AI on journalistic values.

The Rolling Stones show no inkling of gathering moss

The Rolling Stones, who officially turned 60 this year, released their single 'Angry' from their upcoming album, Hackney Diamonds, which will be their 26th studio album and the first with new material in 18 years. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ron Wood are still active and disproving Jethro Tull's claim that they are too old to rock and roll. The longevity of rock legends like the Stones is a testament to the enduring appeal of their music and a way for fans to feel young.

Why the G20 keeps failing, and still matters

The G20 summit, which aims to coordinate global economic policy, has struggled to achieve real-world results. While joint statements are made, there are often no clear consequences for underperforming nations. For example, despite pledging to limit global warming and end the financing of coal power plants overseas, coal-fired power generation reached a new high in 2022. However, the G20 has had some successes, such as stabilizing the financial system during the global financial crisis and supporting a major tax overhaul. Critics argue that the G20's membership lacks representational procedures and conflicts between nations have hindered its effectiveness.

Experts seek to find ways to bridge digital divide in India

A symposium, Digital Inclusion and Empowerment in India, organised by Policy and Development Advisory Group (PDAG)-Delhi and the London School of Economics, explored ways to bridge the digital divide in India. The discussions centred on improving people's digital skills and understanding the contribution of digital engagement in governance and civic activities.

Why is ‘George Soros dead’ trending even though he is alive and well?

A new death hoax "George Soros dead" went viral online, but the 92-year-old investor is alive and kicking.

Tigers have in-built personalities; some are dominating, some are mellow: Study

About 248 Siberian tigers were observed by a team from the London School Of Economics.

Indian student alleges anti-India smear campaign at leading London university

Karan Kataria, an Indian postgraduate law student at the London School of Economics, claims he was disqualified from student union elections as a result of a smear campaign motivated by his Indian and Hindu identity. Kataria had been running for General Secretary of the LSE Students' Union but was disqualified due to baseless allegations, he said. Kataria has accused the LSESU of bias and inaction towards bullying behaviour by some students, and of cancelling him without fairly hearing his side of events.

"Disqualified from Union election due to 'anti-India rhetoric'": London School of Economics student claims

Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Karan Kataria, a Lawyer pursuing Masters in the LSE campus and running for the General Secretary of the LSE Student Union, has claimed that he was disqualified from fighting for the General Secretary post for being a "Hindu nationalist".

View: Indian education system needs an enhanced regulatory architecture

NEP identifies 'conflict of interest' as the core issue of the current regulatory framework. It states that presently, 'all main functions of governance and regulation of the school education system - namely, the provision of public education, the regulation of education institutions, and policymaking - are all handled by a single body, i.e., the Department of School Education or its arms.

From Anand Piramal to Radhika Merchant, here are the educational qualifications of the Ambani family

Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani’s family often hits the headlines, whether it's about the engagement of Anant Ambani or business ventures from the family. However, people may not be aware of the educational qualifications of the different members of the Ambani family.

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