Lavanya Gupta

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Dubai celebrities

From Bollywood to Hollywood: Why Dubai Is the Meeting Point for Global Superstars

Discover why Dubai has become the go-to destination for stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Beyoncé. Explore luxury homes, privacy perks, tax-free living, and A-list events that draw the world’s biggest celebrities to the UAE.

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South Africa Politics

Behind Closed Doors: The Secret Deals Keeping South Africa’s Coalition Alive

Inside South Africa’s fragile 2025 coalition: secret side‑deals, ANC‑DA tensions, economic fallout, and whether this multiparty alliance can survive.

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earthquake swarms Japan

Earthquake Swarms: What They Are & Why Japan's Islands Are a Hotspot

Explore the science, human stories, and government preparedness behind the relentless earthquake swarms shaking Japan, from volcano-linked tremors and climate triggers to survival strategies and warning systems.

LGBTQ+

Hong Kong’s Landmark Proposal: What Legal Recognition Means for Same-Sex Couples

Hong Kong’s 2025 Same-Sex Partnership Ordinance (SSPO) marks a historic shift in LGBTQ+ rights, offering limited legal recognition to same-sex couples. From hospital access to housing and inheritance, discover how this civil union bill reshapes equality across Asia's legal and cultural landscape.

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QUAD 2025

Why the 2025 QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Matters for India’s Global Image and Regional Clout

EAM Jaishankar leads India's push at the 2025 QUAD summit in Washington, exploring maritime security, tech partnerships, anti-terrorism, and democratic alliances.

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Gaza conflict

Israel Agrees, Hamas Hesitates: Inside the Latest Push for a Gaza Ceasefire

Analyze the terms, mediator roles, Trump’s political aims, regional impacts, expert views, and viability of the proposed 60‑day Gaza truce.

Jaipur Foot

Healing Beyond Borders: How India’s Jaipur Foot is Changing Afghan Lives

India’s Jaipur Foot brings mobility and dignity to Afghan amputees while boosting India’s soft power. Explore the emotional, technological, and geopolitical impact of this humanitarian initiative.

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Manosphere

Influencers or Instigators? The Dangerous Fame Game of Online Misogyny

How toxic influencers use self-help rhetoric, algorithmic virality, and platform escape routes to spread misogyny to Gen Z men.

Wall Street influence on Asian stock markets like Nikkei and Shanghai Composite with rising trend lines and U.S. dollar imagery.

Global Markets

The US Tax Bill Vote: How It’s Fueling Volatility in Asian Equities

Explore how the US Senate tax bill vote is shaking Asian markets through dollar depreciation, capital flows, sector winners, and regional hedging strategies.

airline cyberattack

Digital Hijacking: When Hackers Attack Airlines Instead of Airplanes

Explore how elite cybercrime groups, including Scattered Spider, are digitally hijacking airlines—disrupting booking systems, flight ops, and passenger data—without ever touching a plane. Learn what’s at stake, real-world incidents, and how the aviation industry must respond.

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Entertainment Safety

Lights, Camera, Glitch! How High-Tech Concerts Are Dancing on a Razor’s Edge

From Beyoncé’s stalled stage to Travis Scott’s Astroworld tragedy, high-tech concerts are testing the limits of safety. As automation and robotics dominate live shows, are we trading artistry for accident risk?

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