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Monday, April 27, 2026
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Topic: WEF

San Francisco to Bengaluru—Three global cities leading the urban climate revolution

Something counterintuitive is happening. As political headwinds around sustainability intensify in some capitals, a different conversation is under way in other cities – not...

Why Japan is the ‘most trusted’ partner in 2026—Middle powers take the stage

For middle powers seeking to collaborate on advanced technologies, Japan stands out as one of the few peers with both the technological capability and strategic intent to lead.

The next great AI breakthrough isn’t a model—It’s infrastructure

The most consequential opportunity does not lie in deploying digital public infrastructure or AI in isolation. It lies in their convergence.

Energy transition is a fragmented, crisis-driven transformation

The challenge ahead is not only to accelerate the transition, but to manage its inherent instability: to design energy systems that are not only clean, but resilient to shocks.

5 ways workplaces can turn employee well-being into a competitive advantage

When leaders model healthy behaviours, balancing intensity with recovery, demonstrating vulnerability, and using available support, they shape norms across an organisation.

What’s the most powerful secret of healthy ageing? A sense of purpose

Community initiatives must pivot from passive engagement to generative activities. Gathering for a cause creates a significantly higher sense of well-being than gathering for leisure.

EU under pressure to make digital economy safer. AI can address this issue

To combat financial crime, policy-makers need to find ways to build trust in digital systems that don't involve simply expanding surveillance.

How reusable sanitary pads are helping girls stay in school in rural India

Across rural and tribal India, millions of women and girls still manage menstruation without safe products, accurate information or community support. And the barriers are rarely technological.

5 ways to lower the risk of dementia

As populations age in nearly every country, the number of people living with dementia is projected to rise sharply — from 57 million in 2021 to an estimated 139 million by 2050.

What happens when young children begin interacting with AI?

Companion AIs are reshaping how adults work, learn and love. When optimised for toddlers, the implications could extend to how children develop persistence, social behavior, and the ability to build human relationships.

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Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

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.