The role of Teachers is central to the transformation of their pupils and their growth in life. They are the first point of contact in the journey of our formal education. They impart knowledge, instil values and nurture critical thinking in us. Their influence is not just in the classroom but has a broader impact on our lives. To appreciate and celebrate their contributions towards shaping this world, 5th October is marked as World Teachers’ Day to express our gratitude and honour towards them for their work globally. Why is it celebrated today? The ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the status of…
Author: Anshul Nandwani
Anshul Nandwani
Anshul Nandwani is a Law student and dedicated public policy researcher. He traverses the ever-shifting landscapes of Geopolitics and International Relations. He has an insatiable curiosity coupled with a passion for reading and cinema. Anshul is always on a quest to understand and dissect the world's complexities. Join Anshul on his journey as he explores, analyses and shares his findings through the lens of research, shedding light on the nuanced tapestry of our global society.
In a world facing an unprecedented climate emergency, the dynamics of global cooperation have taken on a new direction beyond just trade and politics. Extreme weather events and rising sea levels are just two of the many effects of a warming world. There has never been a more urgent need for rapid and coordinated action through International Economic Cooperation to limit the devastating effects of climate change. This article aims to examine how international Economic Cooperation can forge a path to combat climate change for a sustainable future ensuring both Intra-generational and Inter-generational equity. The Climate Crisis The average temperature…
The state-monitored Russian media has confirmed and reported the existence of Storm-Z troops engaged in intense fights and some of the fighters received medals for their bravery. However, the recruitment process or the casualties are not yet known. Who are Storm-Z troops? Storm-Z is a specially formed penal unit consisting of military and civilian offenders such as drunk recruits, insubordinate soldiers, and convicted prisoners who are posted on the frontline for military services. Storm-Z is posted along with the regular army units. They have generally been sent to the most exposed parts of the fronts amidst fierce fights. At least…
Tsubame Industries, a Tokyo-based start-up has developed a 4.5-metre tall robot inspired by a popular Japanese animated series, “Mobile Suit Gundam”. The Robot, ARCHAX named after the avian dinosaur Archaeopteryx is worth $3 Million and is up for sale. This four-wheeled robot’s arms and hands can be controlled by a human pilot sitting inside the cockpit with the help of joysticks. There are monitors installed inside the cockpit which will receive information from cameras attached to the exterior. ARCHAX can be operated in two modes, the ‘robot mode’, in which the speed can go up to 2 Kilometres per hour…
On the night of Saturday, the Afghanistan Embassy in India announced ceasing its operation from October 1, citing multiple reasons that include lack of support from the host government, inability to meet expectations of the Afghanistan interests and lack of personnel and resources. The declaration was made after two years of the Taliban taking over the government and setting up a new regime. The decision was taken after careful thought and considering the long-standing friendship and relations between Afghanistan and India. In the given circumstances, the decision to cease all the operations of the embassy was taken with a heavy…
One of the key highlights of the recently concluded G20 summit, 2023 was the launch of the corridor facilitating economic development by fostering a railway and shipping route connecting Asia and Europe via the Gulf countries, formally named as India-Middle East-Europe Corridor(IMEC). What is IMEC? IMEC is an important project focused on creating an advanced logistic infrastructure and enhancing connectivity links between India, the Middle East, and Europe. The project aims to build railway lines, create shipping routes and other key infrastructure components, to facilitate international trade and ties. India, the USA, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany,…
ChatGPT has announced a big update for its user’s comfort. It has now browsing access to the entire internet to give current and trustworthy results along with source links to the user. This update was announced to the public by OpenAI’s official handle on X (Former Twitter). OpenAI’s CEO wrote, “We are so back”. Earlier, ChatGPT was using the data and information till its training period, September 2021. This is now extended to real-time to provide more reliable and updated information which will make the interaction more dynamic. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT which stands for Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer is…