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Geopolitics

China’s Lunar New Year box office hits 6-year low as releases fall flat

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s Lunar New Year box office slid to its weakest level since 2020, weighed down by the absence of major breakout films, despite the country leading global…

Geopolitics

Blizzard prompts Boston Globe management to call off printing paper for first time in 153 years

The Hindu – World · India

Snow and winds prevented staff from safely getting to the Globe printing plant in Massachusetts

Geopolitics

Zareen Khan shares emotional update as mother hospitalised again

Times of India – World · India

Zareen Khan has once again left fans concerned after revealing that her mother has been hospitalised again. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Salman Khan's Veer…

Geopolitics

Can’t afford that flight ticket today? Jazeera Airways says 'fly now, pay later'

Times of India – World · India

Jazeera Airways has launched a groundbreaking 'Fly Now, Pay Later' option, becoming the first Kuwaiti airline to offer interest-free installment payments for f…

Startups

Adobe’s mission to empower creators; Women redefining entrepreneurship

Your Story · India

Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adode, positions AI as a technology that removes barriers to expression and creativity. Meanwhile, across India, women are building e…

Geopolitics

Southeast Asians unite in digital boycott of South Korea as #SEAbling trends

South China Morning Post – World · China

A wave of online backlash against South Korea is spreading across Southeast Asia, fuelled by a dispute over fan behaviour at a K-pop concert and intensified by…

Geopolitics

Lewis University moves classes online after ICE leases space in same building

Times of India – World · India

Lewis University is moving some classes online at its Oak Brook location due to ICE's presence in the same building. The university cited concerns about potent…

Geopolitics

Regina Cassandra calls out Bollywood double standards over bias

Times of India – World · India

Actress Regina Cassandra has voiced concerns over Bollywood's double standards, revealing she faced prejudice due to her South Indian roots despite fluency in …

Tech & Startups

9 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Wired · Global

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the …

Tech & Startups

Mark Zuckerberg Tries to Play It Safe in Social Media Addiction Trial Testimony

Wired · Global

The Meta CEO stuck to a playbook of repetitive answers and buzzwords in a landmark trial in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Startups

US Commerce Dept's ITA delegation visits Bengaluru to strengthen AI partnership

Your Story · India

The International Trade Administration delegation engaged with American and Indian tech companies to understand how AI is being leveraged to grow businesses.

Startups

Google to lay new undersea cable routes between US and India: CEO Sundar Pichai

Your Story · India

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, will house a gigawatt-scale compute facility and an international subsea…

Geopolitics

‘A fantastic feeling’: unfinished Cumbria mosque to open for Ramadan prayers

The Guardian – World · Europe

South Lakes Islamic Centre, which has been targeted by far right, will host nightly prayers before official opening in JulyIt is a cold night before Ramadan, a…

Startups

How to pivot without losing early adopters of your startup

Your Story · India

Learn how startups can pivot without losing early adopters. Discover strategies to protect trust, reduce churn and manage change effectively.

Geopolitics

US, Japan seal ‘massive’ trade deal; Tokyo to invest $550 bn in America

Times of India – World · India

President Trump announced a "MASSIVE Trade Deal with Japan," unveiling $36 billion in Japanese investment for US projects. These initiatives, focusing on energ…

Geopolitics

Nigel Farage unveils Reform UK frontbench team and warns over dissent

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leader says move should end claims of one-man band and shows party is ‘creating a machine for government’Nigel Farage has unveiled the first part of Reform UK’…

Geopolitics

Rio Carnaval float draws criticims over Lula tribute

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A parade float praising Brazil's president Lula strode through Rio's Sambadrome, drawing controversy and triggering lawsuits.

Geopolitics

Swipe, match, murder: How dating apps became hunting grounds for blackmailers and killers

Times of India – World · India

Dating apps, promising connection, have become a breeding ground for crime. From extortion and blackmail to murder, criminals exploit fake profiles and emotion…

Geopolitics

'Fact, fiction and WhatsApp forwards': Karti Chidambaram on his 'cameo' in Dhurandhar

Times of India – World · India

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has dismissed social media claims linking him and his father, former Union minister P Chidambaram, to a scene in the film Dhurand…

Geopolitics

Human musculoskeletal system wasn’t built for chair life: Doctor warns

Times of India – World · India

Modern desk jobs have normalized prolonged sitting, leading to musculoskeletal issues in young adults. The human body, evolved for frequent movement, now expe…

Geopolitics

'Concerns wrong': Why Nasscom president is not worried about AI taking tech jobs

Times of India – World · India

Rajesh Nambiar, President of Nasscom, addressed concerns about AI displacing tech jobs, emphasising that intricate business demands and regulatory frameworks w…

Geopolitics

Name's Trump. Donald J Trump: US prez's blitz to stamp his name on America ... and beyond

Times of India – World · India

President Donald Trump has actively sought to brand institutions and assets with his name during his presidency. From renaming roads and government websites to…

Geopolitics

2026–27 Rural Development Budget: VB-G RAM G gets 40% of funds; MGNREGS sees 66% cut

Times of India – World · India

A new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, has secured the largest budget share, overshadowing MGNREGA with a significant allocation. While MGNREGA faces a sha…

Tech & Startups

Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe

Wired · Global

Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.

Geopolitics

Bangladesh’s newly elected MPs to take oath on February 17

The Hindu – World · India

The BNP is set to return to power in Dhaka after two decades, following a victory in the February 12 election, winning an absolute majority of seats

Tech & Startups

Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers

Wired · Global

EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a “new normal.”

AI / Deep Tech

ALS stole this musician’s voice. AI let him sing again.

MIT Technology Review · Global

There are tears in the audience as Patrick Darling’s song begins to play. It’s a heartfelt song written for his great-grandfather, whom he never got the chance…

Geopolitics

IndiGo plans to hire over 1,000 pilots after December's crew crunch

Times of India – World · India

India's largest airline, IndiGo, is hiring over 1,000 pilots to address operational disruptions caused by pilot shortages. The recruitment drive follows a Dece…

Geopolitics

Haiti’s Winter Olympics kit redesigned at last minute to fit IOC guidelines

The Guardian – World · Europe

Designer Stella Jean forced to paint over image of revolutionary on ski suits after being told it breached rulesWinter Olympics live – latest updatesThe design…

Geopolitics

‘Plumbers of tech world’: JPMorgan explains importance of Indian IT sector amid AI turmoil

Times of India – World · India

IT sector stocks crash: The correction has been severe, with roughly Rs 5.7 lakh crore in market value wiped out within eight trading sessions and the Nifty IT…

Geopolitics

Russia blocks YouTube and WhatsApp

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

More websites and messenger apps are becoming inaccessible in Russia. While users look for ways around government bans, others wonder what will ultimately rema…

Geopolitics

World's most powerful passports: Indian passport at 75th spot; check top 10 list

Times of India – World · India

At present, India is placed at the 75th position in the index. However, it still trails several countries when measured by the number of destinations that allo…

Geopolitics

Takaichi’s New Superpowers

The New York Times – World · US

Japan’s voters just gave their prime minister a huge mandate to transform her country. What comes next?

Geopolitics

‘A cultural icon’: axed Australian literary journal Meanjin finds new life in Queensland

The Guardian – World · Europe

The 85-year-old magazine will return to the city for which it was named after a successful bid by Queensland University of TechnologyFollow our Australia news …

Geopolitics

Russia Further Restricts Telegram, Escalating Internet Clampdown

The New York Times – World · US

The throttling of the communication app, used by more than 100 million Russians, endangers what remains of the country’s free internet.

Geopolitics

Ayesha Curry steals spotlight with Stephen Curry at movie premiere

Times of India – World · India

NBA star Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry recently graced the premiere of the animated film 'GOAT' in Los Angeles. Ayesha, who voices a character named …

Geopolitics

No 10 confident Sarwar acted alone in call for Starmer to go

The Guardian – World · Europe

Downing Street initially feared Scottish Labour leader’s move was part of a wider leadership challenge Downing Street is increasingly confident that Anas Sarwa…

Geopolitics

Germany weighs boon and bane of China's industrial expansion

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

From cheap exports to cutting-edge tech: A Chinese battery giant's secretive factory in Germany shows how "Made in China" and "Made in Germany" are colliding —…

Geopolitics

What 'banana republic' means — and why its history matters

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

From plantations to political rhetoric, the term's evolution shows how a violent past can fade into metaphor, sometimes obscuring its true history.

Geopolitics

Trial against German Carnival satirist Tilly underway in Russia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Jacques Tilly's Carnival floats mocking Vladimir Putin have landed him before a Moscow court. As the trial drags on, the Dusseldorf-based satirist has denounce…

Geopolitics

Italy: Rai sports staff to strike over Olympic opening farce

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

RaiSport's director gave himself the announcer's job for the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, and then proceeded to botch it. Staff have announced a strike in…

Geopolitics

Several people, including child, shot at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana: report

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Six people, including a child, were injured in a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in Clin…

Geopolitics

‘My crazy friend’: The royals who stayed close to Epstein

Indian Express – World · India

Here are the 4 bullet points summarizing the article: • British ex-duchess Sarah Ferguson and Norway's future queen, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, exchanged war…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh election 2026: Jamaat chief invites Tarique Rahman to public debate after BNP releases manifesto

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Shafiqur Rahman has invited BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rah…

Geopolitics

'Not going to be easy': Sourav Ganguly warns Pakistan in high-stakes World Cup showdown

Times of India – World · India

Former captain Sourav Ganguly expressed his enthusiasm for India's upcoming T20 World Cup encounter against Pakistan on February 15. He believes India, a stron…

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