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Not-so-white House: Is America Ready for Kamala Harris?

Identity politics may be the game-changer for the vice-presidential Democrat candidate for the 2020 U.S. election, but her political experience and stance on cardinal issues also count

UK vaccine trial volunteer says she is 'doing fine' after online death rumours

A fake article has been on rounds that the microbiologist Dr Elisa Granato, who took part in the UK human trial for Coronavirus in Oxford died. Granato was one of two people to take part in the trial…

Dr. Paulraj: Induction into the AMACAD

In recognition of his contribution in the field of science and technology, Dr. Arogyaswami J Paulraj was inducted into the AMACAD.

An Ecosystem For Atmanirbhar

Despite many positive initiatives, the Indian defence industry still grapples with several gnawing concerns that must be addressed before it can undergo a complete transformation.
Sanjay Mitra is…

Contours for a resolution to the Kashmir conflict

The Kashmir conflict has plagued relations between the nuclear-armed countries of India and Pakistan ever since their independence in 1947. Despite 70 years of extended hostilities, the conflict has…

'Hospitals not designed for pandemic'~Dr Garcia

‘There is a need to re-engineer COVID treatment spaces with negative pressure as no hospitals are designed for handling pandemics’ .

Aerospace Materials

It is the continually evolving, new-generation superalloy materials that constitute the backbone of cutting edge aerospace technology. Gopi Hanumanthappa, Managing Director of ThyssenKrupp Aerospace…

Haiti: Gangland Kingdom!

Armed criminal gangs have taken over this blighted country as millions of citizens starve and remain shelterless in Haiti.

Fake news kills 3 in Tripura

Recently, in the Indian state of Tripura, false rumours were spread through the WhatsApp messaging service of a gang of child kidnappers operating in the state. This resulted in the death of three…

The Captain Who Taught Generals

We live in times of transformation change and the pace of that change is increasing. Over centuries, professional armed forces across nations have been at the forefront of these changes. What can…

Resilience in the New World of Cybersecurity

In the aftermath of COVID 19, the world is witnessing a significant rise in cyber-attacks due to near-total dependency on the internet by most businesses.

Innocuous Drones And Lethal Standoff Weapons

This article has been written by Squadron Leader (retd.) Sameer Joshi. He serves as the CEO of NewSpace Research and Technologies, Bengaluru. Group Captain Harsh Vardhan Thakur, IAF Test Pilot and…

The Cost of Short-Termism

This article is the first in a new 'Synergia Futures' series about the long view of humanity, which aims to take a step back from the latest trending news to widen the lens of our current…

India And China: A Text in the Time Of COVID-19

While China and India have struggled to cope with COVID-19, their relations have taken a hit due to issues such as FDI rules and pharmaceuticals.

Bridges Across the Aegean

Can Ankara and Brussels overcome strategic disagreements to script a new chapter in their bilateral relations?

A THROWBACK TO IL DUCE!!

Italy’s recent elections give rise to fears of a Right-wing revivalism gathering momentum.

Earthquake, Tsunami & Fake news in Indonesia

Indonesia was recently affected by a massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of Sulawesi and killed more than 1,400 people. Social media platforms were filled with fake news and rumours…

Digital transformation of defence Part I

‘Digital Transformation of Defence’, refers to the assimilation of new technologies, for meeting future operational requirements of armed forces. Rapid improvements in information and communication…

Futuristic Floating Cities – Pipe Dream or Reality?

A floating Atlantis can be a desirable alternative for population explosion and rising seas, only if financial, technological, and governance concerns are effectively addressed.