Infocus

  • The King’s Gambit: Will Chess Survive AI?
    Mukundan Gurumurthy“When we play chess, we hatch grand plans, take risks, fall into traps, succumb to pressure, psych out opponents, and make bold sacrifices — all without knowing whether any of it will pay
  • AI will be at the forefront of smartphone tech transformation
    IANSArtificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly transform the IT and technology sector, including upcoming smartphones, in India and will play a crucial role in enhancing battery life, improving camera qual
  • Namaste, She Said..!
    ‘Namaste!’ she said, as all of us in the New York church turned to greet whoever was sitting by our side on Christmas Eve. For a moment I was startled. I was thousands of miles away from home, and the last
  • From Bureaucratic Labyrinths to Accessible Civil Registration
    Alice Wolfle and Tanja SejersenInter Press ServiceHave you ever tried to register a birth, a death or maybe your own marriage? Unfortunately, many of these vital events in Asia and the Pacific remain unregister
  • Driving On Life’s Highway..!
    I remember once zipping down the highway: What a drive! As I drove I noticed tire marks that crisscrossed the road. “Burst tires!” I realized. Tires of motorists who had not checked their air pressure befor
  • An ‘Intolerant’ Santa..!
    Santa climbed gingerly from his sleigh onto the roof of a home in Mumbai, “These Indian chimneys are stupid!” he cursed loudly to Mrs Santa Claus who was holding the reindeer while Santa went down to unload
  • OpenAI to fend off AI user harm, gives board veto power on risky AI
    IANSSam Altman-run OpenAI has expanded its internal safety processes to tackle the threat of harmful AI amid increased government scrutiny.The company said it will establish a dedicated team to oversee technica
  • Keepers of the Fold..!
    The wise old angel looked at the little angel, and offered his divine wings to wipe the tears in her eyes, “Why are you crying little angel?” he asked kindly. It was unusual to see weeping in the heavenly r
  • Event Interrupters...!
    Was watching a Carol Service this morning, and when the priest went up to pray, I saw two men climbing behind him with wires and cords in their hands and plugging in something. They were captured on camera and
  • The Resilient Spirit of India: Embracing Unity in Diversity through Our Constitution
    Liose SangtamIn a world that is vibrantly rich with a diverse array of people and cultures, I feel compelled to share my thoughts today. My words are not merely those of Liose Sangtam, but rather, they emanate
  • Bad Backup..!
    The advertisement was huge and attractive. It talked about a waterproofing job the company could undertake that would guarantee my terrace would not leak the next monsoon. I liked the advertisement. I rang the
  • Both Oars In The Water..!
    Most of us spend a greater part of our lives worrying about things not going right.But did just worrying about a situation ever change anything?Did it make a child come home sooner? Or a test score higher? Did
  • If You Were a Sweeper..!
    An ambitious priest I once knew had only one ambition, not to change people for the better, but to become a bishop, and when year after year his attempts at becoming one failed, he spoke to me about demonic for
  • How vibrant office interiors inspire Millennials and GenZ
    IANSlife In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and a dynamic approach to work, Millennials and Generation Z are stepping onto the professional stage with an unprecedented blend of aspiratio
  • Reach Out to the Wounded..!
    Very often I hear from some friend or relative that either they or someone in the family has been struck by a fatal disease, “But don’t tell anyone!” they tell me. I always wonder why they don’t want to
  • India Could Have Won..!
    India could have won, despite losing the World Cup final! What an opportunity they had of winning the hearts of millions throughout the world if they had only displayed grace and big heartedness when they lost.
  • Today Dear I Didn’t..!
    Many years ago a friend of mine who I’ve lost touch with, was planning to get married, “She should be a working woman,” he said very definitely.“Why?” I asked, “I’m sure you’re doing well, why d
  • Do You See A Child Inside?
    People donate for the blind, give generously towards old age homes and orphanages, but it is difficult having them part so liberally with their money towards charities or NGOs who work for the mentally challeng
  • Why India lags in organ donation
    IANSSocietal reservations, lack of awareness and infrastructure are the major roadblocks for active organ donations in India, according to health experts on Wednesday.India faces the lowest organ donation rate
  • An entitlement with no law
    Deepa AThe right to education bill, making education free and compulsory for children in the 6-14 age group, had several flaws, not the least the fact that it absolved the government of its many responsibilitie