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How the millets acquired an important place on the table

Millets are cultivated in nearly 130 countries and form the staple diet for nearly half a billion people in Asia and Africa.  They are deeply rooted in culture and traditions and help guarantee food security in areas where they are...

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Generative AI and Large Language Models: The AI Gold Rush

Sanur Sharma The democratisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with new technology platforms is gaining significant importance, with tech giants like Google, Microsoft and Baidu challenging each other in the business of Generative AI. The Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative...

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Making Sense of the US–China Balloon Row

The alleged spy balloon over the US airspace could be an attempt by China to make a statement about its growing capabilities Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak The shooting down of the alleged Chinese spy balloon over the United States (US) airspace...

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TTP’s Political Violence in Pakistan and Jihad

Having ‘Pakistan’ in its name does not reflect the true character of the group; the group is overwhelmingly Pashtun in composition. Its position and ideology are largely limited to the Pashtun speaking areas of Pakistan, KP and some areas of...

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How the electric vehicles are greening the planet

Some big foreign car manufacturers are also setting up circular economy businesses, not just for batteries, but also for auto parts and cars. The effort is to recycle materials from used cars for fresh production Sadhna Shanker The month of...