Looking To The Future
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Optimism and hope can often be used as synonyms – but there’s an important gap between them
Long-term hope is a mindset that helps people endure challenges while keeping their eyes on the goal – something that Martin Luther King Jr exemplifies.
Kendra Thomas, The Conversation
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If Pope Francis retires, what would that mean for the future of the papacy?
The Catholic Church values tradition, but if younger popes and papal retirements become the norm, then the institution could begin to look very different.
Jan Machielsen, The Conversation
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Grave new world: If history is any indication, 2020 looks bleak
Not all hope is lost, though. And technology remains our best bet.
David Baker, The Conversation
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Is Africa afraid of Chinese expansion? Dystopian science-fiction offers some clues
Serving as thought experiments, sci-fi explores shared and hidden beliefs and insecurities, such as the fear of China’s economic ascension.
Nedine Moonsamy, The Conversation
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Can we use beloved works of literature to predict the future of cities?
The Literary Method of Urban Design takes an unusual approach to envisioning the future.
Alan Marshall, The Conversation
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First person: Astrology makes me happy – even though I know it isn’t real
Horoscopes and other psychic-related services help us treat ourselves with self-compassion.
Sulagna Misra
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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From domed towns to underground buildings: How planners and artists envisioned cities of the future
Reformers and visionaries proposed places free from real-world urban problems like poor planning, uncontrolled sprawl, and social inequality and pollution.
Darren Garrett
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Entrepreneurs in Bengaluru have built a robot chef for Indian kitchens
Mechanical Chef is now working on a final prototype which will be the size of a large microwave and more convenient.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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How Walt Disney combined wartime propaganda with entertainment to sell a vision for the future
When he was contracted by the government to produce animated shots, Disney’s role as a futurist came into the public eye.
Darren Garrett
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Why the artificial intelligence revolution will be led by toasters, not talking droids
Developers who train machine-learning algorithms have found that it often makes sense to build specialised gadgets rather than wonder-boxes.
Janelle Shane, Aeon
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No more regular offices: Indians are increasingly opting for co-working spaces
By 2020, some 13.5 million Indians will operate out of such facilities, according to estimates by Jones Lang LaSalle.
Suneera Tandon, qz.com
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NATO has had five rebirths since its formation – its sixth should be without the US
NATO adapted to new roles since the fall of the Soviet Union, but must now prepare for Europe’s self-reliance
Jolyon Howorth
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing