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Friday, September 5, 2025
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Topic: WEF

Creativity in the age of AI—artists must learn to curate as well as create

As automation and digital innovations reshape industries, there is also a need to safeguard traditional craftsmanship, artistic expression, and human creativity.

Infrastructure to geopolitics—7 factors reshaping global manufacturing landscape

As manufacturers reassess their footprints and network strategies, the trend of making location decisions based on cost is evolving into a more complex decision-making process.

Humans degrading productive land double the size of Spain every year

About 70% of critical mineral extraction could be facing drought risks by mid-century and global food system firms could lose up to 26% of their value by 2030.

Collaboration can disrupt cybercrime. Recent takedowns show why

Operation Serengeti led to the arrests of more than 1,000 suspected cybercriminals who targeted 35,000 people across 19 African nations.

These 6 countries are using space tech to build digital capabilities. Here’s how

Space technology will help monitor the effects of climate change, warn of impending natural disasters, and improve humanitarian response. India, Japan, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Peru, and Thailand are on board.

Middle East can teach us something about the changing global job market

In Bahrain, educators have been working alongside government institutions and local businesses to explore how to prepare students for the workplace of the future.

Science once drove technology, now the reverse is true. Here’s how to harness it

Traditionally, scientific discoveries led the way—Newton's laws enabled the Industrial Revolution. Now AI is predicting protein structures faster than traditional lab methods.

India is pivotal in closing climate finance gaps. Philanthropy is key

Having funded everything from education to livelihoods to gender, India’s philanthropists are increasingly aware of their country’s climate challenge and the need for big bets.

Menopause conversations need to be normalised. Women leaders can make a difference

It’s crucial to recognise the importance of the perimenopause journey, as it lays the foundation for many of the changes and symptoms that follow.

Creating a plastic-free tourism sector is a challenge. Here’s why it’s worth it

The tourism industry significantly contributes to plastic pollution. In places like the Mediterranean, there is a marked increase in marine pollution during peak travel seasons.

On Camera

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.