Lightning fast internet, massive data capability, connected self-driving cars, better remote surgery and new virtual reality applications – it promises all

Reservations, which opened windows of opportunity and respect for the denied, did not come easy

The US sanctions have lost much of their bite owing to the European Union refusing to pull the plug on the nuclear deal

Efforts at political point scoring doesn’t take anything away from the largest religious congregation of devotees at Ardh Kumbh

2019 marks the quincentenary of the first circumnavigation of the world, undertaken in 1519 by Ferdinand Magellan

The longest shutdown in American history may return from Feb 15 if President Trump does not get funds for the border wall with Mexico 

The Global Risks Report 2019 forewarns us that we could be sleepwalking into a grim crisis

With China making the world’s first landing on the moon’s dark side, US’ Space Force could rev up soon

The clash between tradition and women’s rights, aided by hostile politics, is tearing God’s Own Country apart

From the most devastating floods in Kerala in a century to the great rescue of the Thai boys it was year that had us spellbound

The sudden withdrawal of US troops from Syria and Afghanistan can empower adversarial forces

France’s 'yellow vest' movement against fuel taxes has now snowballed into a grab-bag of grievances

Given Baswaraj’s military capabilities, expect the naxals to intensify attacks, especially in their strongholds

The tiff between the government and RBI is being seen through the prism of unease in many key institutions

The ever-increasing human wants are snuffing out wildlife and diminishing their habitats

Frankenstein -- one of the most unforgettable fictional creatures in literature  -- turns 200 this year yet continues to be a global reference point

Widely appreciated for his liberal approach, bin Salman has endangered his reputation with this single cowardly act

With emphasis on multicultural texts and texts of cultural difference, the Prize punctuates the global flows of cultural values

A mere increase of another degree of heat could expose countless people and ecosystems to life-threatening conditions

Despite a blemish, this pinnacle of recognition highlights inspiring cutting-edge research and human endurance