Why Superbowl Ads hit it out of the park and cricket ads don’t

In the global sports arena, few events rival the spectacle and economic might of the NFL’s Super Bowl and cricket’s ICC World Cup. As we approach Super Bowl 60 pitting…

The teddy bear knows

Kids will be AI natives. Their teddy bears will answer every question. The “why” we asked our parents a million times will actually be answered with the world’s knowledge. Empowered,…

Vietnam’s role in preserving regional stability and cooperation

ASEAN enters 2026 confronting a convergence of strategic challenges that threaten to test both its cohesion and its relevance. At the centre of these challenges lies the South China Sea…

Atrophy Astrology- Part 6

It is generally accepted that the 9th house in the horoscope is the house of the Guru and also of Dharma. In the Kalapurusha Kundali, this belongs to Jupiter—the other…

How India can finance its net-zero future

India’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 is one of the most consequential transitions the country has ever embarked upon. But ambition alone is not enough. According to a…

What if the smallpox vaccine had not been invented? – Part 3

5(c) Clear proof that isolation was the remedy There are a number of proofs (apart from Haygarth’s experiment and Leicester) that it was isolation, not ring vaccination, that eradicated smallpox.…

The complete guide to IQ, EQ, and SQ, with real examples

There is a kind of leader I meet often. Highly competent. Sharp mind. Good education. Impressive résumé. They can solve complex problems quickly, and they usually become the person everyone…

A rite of passage that’s a given

Can we normalise harassment and toxic behaviour under any circumstances? I began to ponder this deeply, the way one ponders existential questions, while chopping onions and crying for reasons unrelated…

How technology and clinics are converging into a new standard in dentistry

Dental care is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Patients are no longer viewing oral health as an occasional, appointment-driven interaction. Increasingly, they expect care to be continuous, responsive, and…

Budgets, billionaires and the art of a bargain

8am I have an investment meeting this afternoon, and I find myself standing in front of the cupboard as though it is about to conduct the meeting on my behalf. My…