Author: Eva Benerjee

In the sometimes monochromatic atmosphere of correctional facilities, bursts of color and festivity are necessary for mental health and emotional rehabilitation. It was nice to see a unique celebration of Christmas by the women inmates at Shivamogga Central Prison recently. More than just a holiday special, the endeavor proved to be yet one more beacon of light for humanity, hope and life reborn beyond those prison walls. Indeed every detail of the programme was planned not as an entertainment event but a therapeutic and empowering session. It was a collaboration between the prison, and some local NGOs working on rehabilitation and social work, illustrating that…

It’s that time of year again, the end-of-the-year holiday season, leaving you to decide between braving masses at favourite spots across the globe – or enjoying a more private environment where your celebrations are intimate and one-of-a-kind. For those that like tailor-made luxury, made-to-measure experiences and the pure pleasure of having an entire home to themselves – a villa rental is just the ticket. Mountain Charm and Lakeside Retreats The hills and lakes provide untamed settings for those traveling with a white Christmas or quiet, contemplative New Year’s Eve in mind. These villas offer a natural retreat that doesn’t mean sacrificing modern conveniences-o-love. 1.…

On Tuesday, India celebrated Vijay Diwas. As the country did, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a tribute to the brave soldiers who died in the 1971 war, which ended with one of India’s most important military wins. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X about how brave the armed forces were when they fought nonstop in the 1971 war that freed Bangladesh. He praised their unwavering patriotism and sacrifice. What does Vijay Diwas mean? Vijay Diwas is a celebration of India’s clear win in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which was the start of Bangladesh. The Pakistani military gave up on…

The eagerly-awaited “GOAT Tour” of India kicked off in spectacular fashion and it, well, sort of is at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. What should have been a triumphant celebration of a global legend faltered into vandalism and chaos after fans — many of whom had shelled out hundreds or thousands in ticket prices on a dry, hot scorching day — saw the Argentine star’s appearance end abruptly. Messi, flanked by his teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, left the stadium after barely 20 minutes of playing time as a wave of disappointment spread quickly into fury and destruction.…

The Do Not Disturb (DND) feature is a digital godsend, providing much-needed relief from the incessant notifications hammering on your door. But it is fraught with a deep-seated fear. The paralyzing alarm of neglecting a real emergency. That universal modern pain point is one Google is directly tackling with a new, smart cold-calling feature currently being tested in its Phone app. Expressive Calling, which gives you the capability to break through DND when there’s an actually valid reason. This is much more subtle than toggling DND off. The feature, which is starting to become available now for beta testers of the Phone by Google app…

Technology news this week has been overtaken with an incendiary question, first posed in a high-profile column in the industry: is Microsoft now shipping “shoddy” products? Strong as the term may be, it is indicative of actual concerns small and midsize business (SMB) owner/operators and IT pros have around the Windows-Microsoft 365-Surface ecosystem operating harmoniously. The heart of the matter is a pattern of verifiable problems—from perennial OS bugs to major cybersecurity oversights—that are forcing SMBs to reconsider their risk tolerance with regard to platforms that make up their entire operations. For a small business in which downtime means lost dollars and lost…

In a tribute to the long standing and less-celebrated ties between India and the Hashemite Kingdom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his maiden full-scale bilateral visit to Jordan. This two day visit, by a special invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein is another historic landmark commemorating relations between the two countries; seventy-five years since they were founded as very young nation-states. Taking the definitions of this epic is more than just a ceremonial swap, this travel cements India’s strategic commitment to strenghning its alliances in the crucial West Asia. The visit is an occasion to convert a naturally…

The Indian financial markets have changed a lot in the last few years. More buyers are now investing in a bigger range of assets. This is mostly due to the use of computers and the internet in business and trade sites. Digital tools have made buying a lot easier, especially for new investors. They have made things like applying for an IPO easier and dealing faster and more efficiently. Digital Platforms- The Backbone of Modern Investing As digital platforms have grown, they have made it easier for new buyers to get in. If someone has a demat account, a mobile…

Alexandr Wang is Meta’s new chief AI officer, appointed in 2025 to lead the Meta Superintelligence Labs. Born in New Mexico to Chinese scientists, Wang has been passionate about computer programming and math since childhood.  Wang was only 17 when he got his first full-time engineering job at Addepar. Later, Wang also joined popular question-and-answer site Quora as a software programmer. Alexandr also joined MIT to study machine learning before dropping out to build his first company. Wang co-founded Scale AI, an artificial intelligence company, in 2016 to help companies put their raw data to work for machine learning and…