The BJP Scores Big in West Bengal
India’s ruling party got a boost from four state elections this week—and unseated a longtime rival
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India’s ruling party got a boost from four state elections this week—and unseated a longtime rival
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This week, Amol is joined by the tech billionaire Reid Hoffman. Hoffman is best known for creating the largest professional network in the world, LinkedIn, and revolutionising the world of work. His radical idea is that he wants to do it again with a rapid adoption of AI in the workplace in a way that is safe and ethical. The question is, how? In this episode we ask one of the world’s richest men why he thinks AI could change the workplace for better and for worse, whether billionaires should...
Praying with Mary in Pompeii Around the world, there are thousands of churches and shrines dedicated to Mary. Some, like the Basilica of Mary Major, where Pope Francis chose to be buried, have their origins in early Christianity. Some of the more modern Marian shrines, such as Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fátima, attract pilgrims from all over the world, drawing millions of visitors annually. But an Italian shrine that contains a once-discarded Marian icon has captured the interest of Pope Leo XIV...
Black Spirituality and Community in a Digital Age As church attendance declines among younger generations, Black people of faith are building spiritual communities through Instagram, Substack, podcasts, and other digital platforms. But can you build a thriving spiritual community when most participants never meet in person? Join us Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. for an evening of reflection and discussion with educator, historian, author, and Osun priestess Juju Bae, and Buddhist minister, author...
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Another mob descends on a synagogue to claim that Jews have no right to life or property.View Post
"Operation Epic Waffle" explores the complexities and challenges of modern political strategy, examining how tactical decisions can shape public perception and influence outcomes.
Great links, images, and reading from Chartbook Newsletter by Adam Tooze