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Sunday, January 11, 2026
TopicThe Conversation

Topic: The Conversation

With Hezbollah severely weakened, could a threatened Iran acquire a nuclear bomb?

Iran has long avoided direct confrontation, even when Israel targeted its groups in Syria and assassinated Iranian nuclear scientists. Recently, this strategy has shifted.

How Gen Z’s shopping habits are starkly against their eco-conscious values

The clothing industry lacks transparency in business practice and Gen Z consumers often lack information about the products they are buying.

Bullying can make teens hopeless about their future. There are ways to help

Teens who reported being more frequently bullied by peers in ninth grade subsequently reported lower expectations for their future educational and career prospects by 11th grade.

Colourblind people are less likely to be picky eaters. Here’s why

Seeing the world with a restricted colour palate seems to mitigate an emotion-based resistance to new foods.

Kamala’s shoes, Trump’s red ties—what drives fashion choices of US election candidates

Tim Walz, Kamala Harris, JD Vance and Donald Trump all wield an emblem to appeal to voters – and hint at how they’ll lead.

Sudan is burning and foreign powers are benefiting. UAE is the most interested

UAE is the foreign player most invested in the war. It views resource-rich, strategically located Sudan as an opportunity to expand its influence and control in the MENA region.

Kamikaze drones are a developing threat. They have changed the rules of warfare globally

Kamikaze or one-way attack drones have smaller warheads and are usually slower than traditional missiles, but they are simpler and cheaper to manufacture in bulk.

Paris 2024 was all about the memes—Norwegian muffin man to Raygun

All signs point to the IOC leaning into and encouraging viral social media moments – giving viewers a glimpse of the softer side of the Olympics.

Phryge, the friendly Paris Olympics 2024 mascot, has a history dating back to Greece & Rome

The Phrygian symbol upon which the mascot is based has a fraught global history that challenges the narrative of freedom and unity the Olympics and its French hosts want to tell.

Taking care of gut microbiome can help athletes achieve new levels of performance

A diet rich in foods that positively affect the microbiome during the recovery phase of training can help people prevent the adverse effects of high-intensity exercise and optimise performance.

On Camera

Satyajit Ray to Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — how Martin Scorsese plays patron saint at Oscars

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the 98th Academy Awards.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.