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BMW 5-Series stretches itself by 11 cm—and trades performance for comfort

The new 5-Series is innovative, but sometimes, the most significant innovations are simple. In this case, 11 centimetres.

AI is central to the future of climate finance, can attract investors

The Paris Agreement’s goals require $3-6 trillion annually until 2050. So far, global climate finance has managed $630 billion. Scalable AI algorithms are the only solution.

Kusha Kapila is right about roasts. They are unkind, unfunny and bullying by another name

The roast mirrors a schoolyard bullying scene: the bully, the victim, and the complicit bystanders. As an audience, we embrace this role without guilt.

Will the Kamala Harris honeymoon last? She’s on a bumpy road while Trump cruises smoothly

With the Democrats in disarray, Harris’ road to the presidency is paved with stumbling blocks. She’s not yet an official nominee and doesn’t have a running mate.

Defence budget 2024 is disappointing. It’s inadequate to prepare India for 2.5 front war

High-technology wars of the 21st century cannot be fought with a military structured for the 20th Century.

Macron has pulled off the unbelievable–advance leadership throughout 2024 Paris Olympics

A stable Emmanuel Macron at the helm of French politics is good news for Europe and its partners the world over, especially New Delhi.

Mamata Banerjee’s Durga Puja largesse comes with a hefty price tag—absolute loyalty

The govt appears to have little time for anything that is not politically expedient. Durga Puja has become politically useful, and Banerjee is determined to make the most of it.

Instant delivery doesn’t work outside India. Zepto, Blinkit are a success here for a reason

Adoption of quick commerce is highest among those aged 18-35. People aged 36 and above are also adopting digital channels, with more than 30% preferring instant delivery.

Displaying eatery owners’ names doesn’t protect Kanwariyas’ sentiments. It’s discrimination

If the intention was to facilitate devotees, a legitimate concern, UP and Uttarakhand police could have simply asked eateries to display whether they serve pure vegetarian food.

Contractualisation of academic jobs has severe consequences for India’s higher education

While administrative work, in general, has increased for teachers in higher educational institutions, this burden is also unfairly put on contractual workers.

On Camera

Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

War at machine speed: How AI became a decisive force in US-Israel conflict with Iran

The core of the US military’s AI deployment in Iran is a system called the Maven Smart System, built by software company Palantir Technologies.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.