Transcontinental Times

India’s Innovation Strategy and the China Misread

INDIA: India is assembling an industrial-policy toolkit that includes production-linked incentives, the IndiaAI Mission, semiconductor subsidies, and lessons drawn from global innovation systems...

India’s Innovation Strategy and the China Misread INDIA: India is assembling an industrial-policy toolkit that includes production-linked incentives, the IndiaAI Mission, semiconductor subsidies, and lessons drawn from global innovation systems. The instinct is understandable. Governments want to compress technological catch-up through coordination...

First Look Poster of 'Aryabhatt Ka Zero' Unveiled, Worldwide Release Set for 7 August 2026

INDIA: The makers of the much-awaited social drama Aryabhatt Ka Zero have officially unveiled the film's first-look poster and announced that the movie will hit cinemas worldwide on 7 August 2026...

First Look Poster of ‘Aryabhatt Ka Zero’ Unveiled, Worldwide Release Set for 7 August 2026 INDIA: The makers of the much-awaited social drama Aryabhatt Ka Zero have officially unveiled the film's first-look poster and announced that the movie will hit cinemas worldwide on 7 August 2026. Presented by Sunil Sihag Gora Films, Newtech Media Entertainment, Radhika G Films, and A2R Films, Aryab...

How Shivaani Bhardwaj Turned a Small-Village Dream into Digital Influence

INDIA: In an age where digital platforms are creating new opportunities for self-expression, 26-year-old Shivaani Bhardwaj has emerged as an inspiring example of how determination and self-belief can..

How Shivaani Bhardwaj Turned a Small-Village Dream into Digital Influence INDIA: In an age where digital platforms are creating new opportunities for self-expression, 26-year-old Shivaani Bhardwaj has emerged as an inspiring example of how determination and self-belief can transform lives. A content creator, researcher, and PhD scholar from Mohali, Punjab, Shivaani's jour...

The Clock Is Running Out on AI Governance

Across global capitals, a familiar pattern is emerging. Lawmakers announce new proposals, regulators form advisory groups, and international summits produce carefully negotiated statements...

The Clock Is Running Out on AI Governance Across global capitals, a familiar pattern is emerging. Lawmakers announce new proposals, regulators form advisory groups, and international summits produce carefully negotiated statements. Yet these efforts are increasingly struggling to keep pace with artificial intelligence systems that evolve fa...

Sagar Gorde Journey from Rural Struggles to a Street Food Vendor

INDIA: In the bustling lanes of Navi Mumbai, where street food is both livelihood and culture, SagarGorde’s journey stands out as a story shaped by resilience, consistency, and an unwavering..

Sagar Gorde Journey from Rural Struggles to a Street Food Vendor INDIA: In the bustling lanes of Navi Mumbai, where street food is both livelihood and culture, Sagar Gorde’s journey stands out as a story shaped by resilience, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to simplicity. What began as a modest effort to earn a living has gradually transformed into a ...

From Newsroom to Judiciary: How Regional Media Helped Drive Farmer Reform

INDIA: Regional journalism has long played a crucial role in highlighting grassroots issues that often escape national attention...

From Newsroom to Judiciary: How Regional Media Helped Drive Farmer Reform INDIA: Regional journalism has long played a crucial role in highlighting grassroots issues that often escape national attention. In a recent episode of TCT Talks, veteran journalist Prakash Pohare, Chief Editor of Daily Deshonnati, shared insights into the transformative power of regional media and...

Cultus Launches CCR to Bridge India's Employability Gap

INDIA: Cultus Education Services and Technology Pvt. Ltd. has announced the launch of Cultus Career Ready (CCR), a career-readiness program designed to address India's growing employability challenge...

Cultus Launches CCR to Bridge India’s Employability Gap INDIA: Cultus Education Services and Technology Pvt. Ltd. has announced the launch of Cultus Career Ready (CCR), a career-readiness program designed to address India's growing employability challenge. The company also unveiled its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) vertical, enabling students and young pr...

India’s Demographic Dividend Cannot Be Taken for Granted

INDIA: For many professionals working in India’s skilling ecosystem, helping young people secure employment has long felt like meaningful nation-building...

India’s Demographic Dividend Cannot Be Taken for Granted INDIA: For many professionals working in India’s skilling ecosystem, helping young people secure employment has long felt like meaningful nation-building. For some, it represents a purposeful second chapter in life, combining impact with service. Yet beneath the optimism surrounding skill developm...

AIIMS Delhi Under Scrutiny After Journalist Alleges Critical Delay in Mother’s Emergency Care

INDIA: In a deeply distressing account that has triggered widespread discussion online, award-winning journalist and National Film Awards jury member Murtaza Ali Khan has alleged that his critically..

AIIMS Delhi Under Scrutiny After Journalist Alleges Critical Delay in Mother’s Emergency Care INDIA: In a deeply distressing account that has triggered widespread discussion online, award-winning journalist and National Film Awards jury member Murtaza Ali Khan has alleged that his critically ill mother was left in severe pain for several hours inside the Emergency Department of All India Ins...

Europe Day Celebrated in India with Vibrant Cultural Diplomacy and Unity

INDIA: The celebration of Europe Day in India this year unfolded as a vibrant tribute to unity, cultural diversity, and the shared democratic values that define the European Union...

Europe Day Celebrated in India with Vibrant Cultural Diplomacy and Unity INDIA: The celebration of Europe Day in India this year unfolded as a vibrant tribute to unity, cultural diversity, and the shared democratic values that define the European Union. Titled “Europe in Motion,” the initiative was organized by EUNIC India in collaboration with European cultural inst...