Author: Eva Benerjee

In the larger narrative of India’s economic growth, tourism has transitioned from a seasonal by-product of culture to emerging as one of the central drivers of national growth. According to the Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, as late as February 2026, the way to “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047 is through India’s histories, heritages, and landscapes. In an address to a national summit in New Delhi, the Minister called tourism something that wasn’t just “travel,” but rather a celebration of civilizational identity which creates jobs at scale few other sectors can match. Emphasising high-value,…

On the morning of February 25, 2026 as the sun rises over the Mediterranean, Air India One will land on the tarmac at Ben Gurion Airport — ushering in what many might call “Strategic Partnership 2.0.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s return to Israel is much more than a sequel to his groundbreaking visit in 2017; it is a high-stakes mission to solidify a bond that has quietly turned into one of the sturdiest in modern geopolitics. That also included the iconic “beach walk” between PM Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2017 — a picture that spoke volumes for…

In the high-drama arena of global diplomacy, few makeovers have been more head-spinning than the pivot between India and Israel. For a generation, the two nations kept up what analysts called a “clandestine affair” — a still-functional but very quiet relationship that carried on through closed doors and was never allowed to disturb India’s longstanding alignment with the Palestinian cause or its huge economic interests in the Arab world. That era of bashful engagement came to an end in July 2017, when Narendra Modi became the first Indian prime minister to set foot at Ben Gurion Airport. The imagery of Modi in a…

In a move which is considered to be a watershed in India’s health care and the changing social mind set, the country has seen a “historic accomplishment” with organ donation and transplantation, according to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The number of transplants done a year has jumped to almost 20,000 in 2025 — more than four times fewer than the less than 5,000 recorded in 2013. This is the one title that we all dread and none of us want to have claimed but no matter how much or hard or solidly I force up pre-recorded voice premayure another episode…

Anthropic’s release of a new AI-based security tool sent shockwaves through the tech industry and wiped billions of dollars off the market value of big cybersecurity companies in just one night. The tool, Claude Code Security, was shown off in a limited study trial. It is meant to use advanced AI logic to find holes in software code. When the news came out, there was a quick and harsh response on Wall Street. Investors were wondering what the long term effects of AI-powered security tools would be on traditional cybersecurity firms. What Does Claude Code Security Mean? Some Enterprise and…

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for several development projects worth a total of Rs 12,930 crore in Meerut. This was a big step forward for building up infrastructure in western Uttar Pradesh. The big projects are meant to improve transportation in cities, make it easier for people to travel across the region, and accelerate economic growth in the area. The opening of the Delhi Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System route was one of the most important parts of the trip. People who move between Delhi and Meerut will be able to use a modern and…

Samsung Electronics has made a big change to its Galaxy AI ecosystem: it will no longer have just one assistant model, but will have a wider framework with many agents. The company is moving forward with its plans to build several smart assistants straight into its top-of-the-line Galaxy phones. The goal is to make smartphone use easier and more natural. Samsung wants to improve its artificial intelligence at the system level, and this move is part of that plan. Instead of having one main helper, the new system lets various AI bots work together in various programs. It’s the goal…

When a social media star found out that Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan was sitting right next to her in business class, her first time there was one she would never forget. What began as a unique trip quickly turned into a moment of awe high above the clouds. The news got a lot of interest online after being first covered by India Today. In style, a dream take off The important person was going to Mecca for Umrah and chose to fly first class instead of economy. For her, it was a big moment because she had hoped and planned…

Many people were shocked and moved when Ranvir Sachdeva, 8, became the youngest speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The young tech fan spoke with confidence about AI and its future to a group of global technology leaders, lawmakers and creators. Ranvir said he was a scientist and discussed how India’s role in AI is growing. He stood out on such a big foreign stage, and it wasn’t just because he was young. It was also because he spoke so clearly and with confidence. The meeting, held at Bharat Mandapam, was attended by big names…

A future show brought figures from the epic Mahabharata to life at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The event was all about advanced AI and hologram technology. From February 16th to 20th, the summit took place at Bharat Mandapam. It had a special draw that mixed India’s cultural history with modern digital technology. A building called Jio Intelligence was built by Reliance Industries. It was where digital versions of Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who looked like real people, met real people. A lot of people were interested in the hologram pictures that were inside tall, clear tubes. One…