Shoaib Akhtar

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Busan

Trump–Xi Summit in Busan: What It Means for India and the World

The historic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025, has marked a significant pivot in international relations that extends far beyond bilateral trade calculations. Trump’s deliberate framing of this summit as a “G-2” gathering represents far more than diplomatic semantics. It signals a…

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Indian Schools to Teach Artificial Intelligence from Class 3

Indian Schools to Teach Artificial Intelligence from Class 3

India’s Ministry of Education announces AI and computational thinking will be integrated into the school curriculum from Class 3 starting 2026-27. Learn about this transformative initiative reshaping education for future generations. India is set to make a landmark shift in its education system by introducing Artificial Intelligence as a foundational learning subject for all students…

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The Dopamine Trap: How Modern Life Hijacks Our Brain's Reward System

The Dopamine Trap: How Modern Life Hijacks Our Brain’s Reward System

Modern society presents us with an endless buffet of instant rewards that our ancestors never encountered. From social media notifications and streaming platforms to fast food and online shopping, these stimuli continuously activate our brain’s reward pathways in ways that can fundamentally alter how we experience pleasure, focus, and motivation. Understanding the Brain’s Reward System…

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Supreme Court Scolds IITs and IIMs for Ignoring Order on Student Suicide Survey

Supreme Court Scolds IITs and IIMs for Ignoring Order on Student Suicide Survey

Supreme Court rebukes IITs and IIMs for failing to comply with the student suicide survey directive. Analysis of the mental health crisis in Indian higher education, institutional accountability, and systemic reforms needed to prevent tragedies affecting thousands of students annually.​​ A Crisis Demanding Judicial Intervention The Supreme Court’s intervention in student suicide prevention began in…

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Digital Threats on the Tracks: Safeguarding Modern Metros

Digital Threats on the Tracks: Safeguarding Modern Metros

Explore the growing digital threats facing metro systems worldwide, from attacks on signaling and ticketing to breaches of passenger data. Learn from past incidents, understand how cybercriminals disrupt urban rail operations, and discover modern defenses like AI monitoring, encryption, and real-time threat detection. This article offers actionable recommendations for metro operators to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance…

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ChatGPT Steps Into Fintech with India's New Payment Pilot

ChatGPT Steps Into Fintech with India’s New Payment Pilot

ChatGPT launches a groundbreaking UPI payment pilot in India, in collaboration with NPCI and Razorpay, enabling AI-driven commerce through conversational interfaces. Discover how this innovation reshapes digital payments and financial automation in India’s fast-growing fintech space. India’s digital payments ecosystem just witnessed a groundbreaking development that could reshape the future of financial technology worldwide. On…

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Study Finds Chewing Tobacco Raises Mouth Cancer Risk More Than Smoking

Study Finds Chewing Tobacco Raises Mouth Cancer Risk More Than Smoking

A recent study reveals that habitual chewing tobacco use increases the risk of mouth cancer more than smoking. This article examines study details, explains how chewing tobacco damages oral tissues, includes expert insights, and discusses public health implications and prevention strategies. Oral cancer claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year, and while smoking has…

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