The Weekly Vine Edition 1: Will Gautam Gambhir make team India fans laugh like Laughing Buddhas?

-

 Hello and welcome to the first edition of The Weekly Vine: a brand-new newsletter from The Times of India. The newsletter’s raison d’être is simple. It will help you sound smarter and more informed in just five minutes and five seconds (5:05).

Sign up here: 

Not convinced? Let us Shashi Tharoorify it for you: Unless one wants to be stuck in Plato’s Cave of ignorance like a troglodyte, one must read this sesquipedalian sequence of sentences whose language might be deemed ostentatious but that will astonish with your perspicacity. Let no one accuse you of being a snollygoster, and like, read and subscribe.

This week we look at some of the most important happenings including Russia-India bonhomie, the Left’s emergence in European elections, Gautam Gambhir’s elevation as Team India coach and the Hawk Tuah Girl Phenomenon.

1) From Russia With Love

India and Russia go way back, a love relationship forged and fused by Raj Kapoor, in which the two nations seemingly have each other’s backs in a constantly-changing global world order, irrespective of how much the WENA (Western Europe and Northern America) folks want New Delhi to stop hugging St Petersburg.

This was evident during PM Modi’s recent trip to Russia, where he was conferred the Order of St Andrew the Apostle, Russia’s highest civilian order. PM Modi also described Russia as “an all-weather friend” and secured a promise to facilitate the return of all Indians “working” in the Russian Army.

The Tiger-Bear bonhomie was at its peak, and the only thing missing was Mithun disco-dancing during the trip. Of course, Modi hugging Putin led to a lot of caterwauling by American think-tankers who conveniently forget that no other country has hobnobbed with dictators of various vintages – from Idi Amin to Adolf Hitler – as they were reminded on X by a host of Indian social media users.

Source: Meme created using ImgFlip

The Weekly Vine Quip: Asking how America can be friends with India because of its relationship with Russia (or imaginary gunmen running askew in foreign lands) is like asking how Lord Voldemort can be friends with Neville Longbottom. There’s one country that has always aggressively pursued its self-interest ahead of the rules-based-liberal world order, and its capital is not New Delhi.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Space Law and Commercialization: Who Owns Outer Space?

-
Image
Introduction The era of space exploration has entered a new phase. Once the exclusive domain of superpower governments, space is now being explored and commercialized by private enterprises like SpaceX , Blue Origin , and Virgin Galactic . These companies are not only launching satellites but are also planning missions to mine asteroids, colonize planets, and offer space tourism to the public. However, with the growing commercialization of outer space, a legal vacuum is becoming increasingly apparent. The current legal frameworks, rooted in treaties from the 1960s, are ill-equipped to manage the unprecedented challenges of space commercialization. Who owns the moon? What laws govern asteroid mining? And who is responsible for space debris? This article will delve into the complexities of space law in the commercial age and address the question of whether outer space is a frontier for global cooperation or private exploitation. The Outer Space Treaty (1967): A Cold War Relic in a Commer...
Read more

Ethical and Legal Implications of AI-Generated Content in the Creative Industries

-
Introduction The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the creative industries—such as art, music, fashion, and writing—has introduced a revolutionary approach to content creation. AI systems like OpenAI’s GPT-4 , DeepArt , and AIVA (an AI composer) can generate original works, from paintings to symphonies to written content, with minimal human input. AI-generated content is now a mainstream phenomenon, blurring the lines between human creativity and machine intelligence. However, the rise of AI-generated content also brings forth a host of legal and ethical challenges. Questions about intellectual property (IP), copyright, authorship, and fairness in the creative economy are becoming increasingly pertinent. As India positions itself as a growing hub for digital creativity, understanding the implications of AI-generated content is crucial for the country's legal and creative sectors. This article explores the ethical and legal implications of AI in creative industries a...
Read more

Deep Tech and the Law: A Converging Frontier of Opportunity

-
Image
As the world transitions into the next technological era, the legal landscape is witnessing a profound shift. The rise of "deep tech"—advanced technologies with far-reaching societal impacts—demands legal frameworks that can address unprecedented challenges in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, space exploration, biotechnology, renewable energy, and even fashion tech. This shift is giving rise to a new breed of legal professionals whose expertise transcends traditional law, opening a plethora of career opportunities in areas that were once the realm of science fiction. This article delves into the intersection of deep tech and the law, exploring how their convergence will redefine legal careers and why more individuals are likely to pursue this intersection over traditional legal paths. The technological domains we focus on include AI, Web3, renewable technologies, space law, biotech, and fashion law, each presenting unique legal complexities that demand advanced...
Read more