When I see them together, I realize that my child is my future, while my granddaughter represents my own immortality. It is a complex and deep thought, and the emotions it carries are unfathomable.
Author: Sadhna Shanker
I think of myself as a wordsmith, dabbling in writing for more than a decade now. I have a full-time job. I am also a mother.
Exploring the Luxury of Bottled Water: A Taste Revolution
Water makes up 71% of the Earth and 60% of the human body. What the future holds for this element in our hands is a journey that has only begun.
Exploring Finland’s Unique Libraries: Oodi and National Library
Oodi Library is the epitome of what a public space can be. For everyone. It is on the tourist map of Helsinki – the unique space kindles inside a deep desire to have similar spaces in our own lives. A place that combines learning, leisure and community, in an atmosphere of a silent hush. The hallmark of any library.
DeepSeek: The AI Revolution from Hangzhou
Much like the global shift in AI talent, education power too would be seeing a shift, and we must be a major part of it. Hopefully, much like Zhe Da, a university or research institution will dazzle, and its alumni would make us proud in the near future.
AI Takes Center Stage at Nobel Prizes 2024
From recognizing and awarding human intelligence, to acknowledging work done by humans with AI, the time may not be far when the Nobel committee may have to award a machine for some breakthrough research. That is only a small fear that AI brings with it!
Global Decline in Birth Rates: Causes and Consequences
The global decline in fertility rates poses significant challenges, with South Korea’s rate hitting a record low of 0.72 in 2023. This trend threatens population sustainability, as countries like India also experience declines. Solutions such as pro-natal incentives and immigration face challenges, emphasizing the need for healthy aging and technological adaptation.
How the Statue of Unity Enhances Ecotourism in Gujarat
The visit to the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar highlighted the region’s ecotourism, including a notable Miyawaki forest. This forest method creates dense greenery quickly using native species. It promotes biodiversity and enhances urban living by providing shade and cooling, contributing positively to local ecosystems and environmental sustainability.
Exploring Indian Sci-Fi: A Review of Sadhna Shanker’s Continuum
Sadhna Shanker’s ‘Continuum: A Love Story’ offers a nuanced narrative set in a dating app startup. Blending science fiction with relatable themes, it explores gender dynamics and societal disparities. Shanker’s use of authentic Indian English enhances the realism, making her characters and setting compelling and relatable.
Words as mirrors
The word of the year like any other mirror could reflect a challenge or an opportunity, it is up to us.
A celebration of words
As the session ended I think apart from us, the audience too realized that differences in cultures and traditions enhance life’s experience, and the binding force is the river of Indianness that flows amongst all of us.
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