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Tech capitalism and human empowerment

India, June 28 -- When it was released in November 2022, ChatGPT awakened the world to a secretive project: teaching AI-powered machines to write. In 2021, tech journalist Vauhini Vara had asked a pre... Read More


A textured portrait of a musical legacy

India, June 28 -- The Call of Music traces the journeys of eight singular voices in Hindustani music. From the narrow lanes of Kashipur to the sweeping hills of San Rafael, these artists emerge from v... Read More


'War is the most steadfast reality of our species'

India, June 28 -- 1Did the title The Emperor of Gladness lead the story, or did it occur to you while you were writing the characters? It haunted the story. It comes from Hamlet. "Your worm is your on... Read More


Giving more than a fig about sustenance and joy

India, June 28 -- Deepa Bhasthi - who won the International Booker Prize this year along with Banu Mushtaq, whose short stories she translated from Kannada into English - has a new book out. Titled Ch... Read More


A bite of the Big Apple

India, June 28 -- Zohran Mamdani, 33, won New York's Democratic mayoral primary this week on the back of a campaign centered on civic issues. If elected, he would be the first Muslim and Indian Americ... Read More


Amitabh Kant joins Canada's Fairfax as senior adviser

New Delhi, June 28 -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd has hired India's former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant as a senior adviser, as the Canadian investment firm looks to tap more opportunities in India. Kan... Read More


JSW Paints to buy Akzo Nobel India in Rs.9k-cr deal

New Delhi, June 28 -- JSW Paints said Friday it will acquire a 74.76% stake in Akzo Nobel India Ltd from its Dutch parent Akzo Nobel N.V. and its affiliate, in a deal valued at nearly Rs.9,000 crore. ... Read More


L&T ESG bond debut can open green debt market

Mumbai, June 28 -- On 23 June, infrastructure giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) listed India's first environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond on the National Stock Exchange under Sebi's new framework... Read More


DCs approval must for Aadhaar cards

India, June 28 -- The Assam cabinet on Friday discussed plans to authorise district deputy commissioners to approve release of Aadhaar cards to adult applicants. "This would ensure that illegal immigr... Read More


Hate against South Asians in Canada rose 1350%: Study

India, June 28 -- Hate against South Asians in Canada, mainly directed at immigrants of Indian origin, has witnessed a marked increase in recent years with domestic extremist groups amplifying that tr... Read More