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TopicThe Conversation

Topic: The Conversation

Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too—and created economic problems

Tariffs of 25% in ancient Rome led to the rise of black markets—a potential challenge for the Trump administration too.

AI pets for lonely people. There’s a safety issue here

AI-driven products often rely on machine learning and cloud storage, meaning their ‘brains’ exist beyond the physical robot.

Don’t fall for the coffee enema trend. It can do more harm than good

Despite the expert critique, coffee enemas continue to be a social media wellness trend offered in many alternative health clinics as a method to cleanse the colon and detoxify the body.

Why it is important to do scientific work in Antarctica?

The geographic location of the Antarctic enables science that is less suitable elsewhere on the planet. An example of this is the work on space weather.

Why Washington and Moscow dividing the Arctic is a real possibility

If Trump and Putin do begin negotiations over the Arctic, Europe may simply have to accept the end of the Arctic Council and circumpolar cooperation.

Tibet language politics aren’t just Tibetan vs Mandarin. Minority languages are being erased

If Tibetans stop speaking Manegacha and other minority languages, this will contribute to the Chinese government’s efforts to erase Tibetan identity and culture.

Cannibalism was seen as medicine in Medieval Europe. This changed only in 7th century

Cannibalism was seen as medicine in Medieval Europe. This changed only in 7th century

How Trump the ‘master deal-maker’ failed when negotiating with Taliban in Afghanistan

Under Trump, the US talked directly to the Taliban, without the Afghan government in the room. This sidelined the Afghan republic from the negotiations.

Here is how you can make decluttering easier

Hoarding disorder is a psychiatric condition defined by urges to save items and difficulty discarding current possessions.

Chocolate will continue to become costlier. Here is why

As you savour chocolate this Valentine’s Day, remember the fragile ecosystems behind it.

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India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

India may cancel green projects struggling to find clients

While the move could free up grid capacity struggling to keep up with rapid renewable rollout, it would be a major setback for green ambitions. India aims to double clean power capacity to 500 gigawatts by the end of the decade.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.