Month: May 2026

Das Adam Smith Problem: rethinking Smith’s moral and economic worlds

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Das Adam Smith Problem: rethinking Smith’s moral and economic worlds

Adam Smith’s magnum opus, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, considered the foundation stone of modern economics, marked its 250th anniversary on March 9. While celebrating the epic work, it is also worth pondering the long-standing conflict between two of Smith’s books — The Wealth of Nations (1776) and The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759)….

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Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican counterpart, calls for stronger economic ties

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Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican counterpart, calls for stronger economic ties

In this image posted on May 5, 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Jamaica Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith with others during the signing of an agreement, in Kingston. Photo: @DrSJaishankar/X via PTI Photo External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging discussions with his Jamaican counterpart Kamina J. Smith and senior ministers, reviewing bilateral…

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First Russian oil arrives in Japan since Iran war: media

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First Russian oil arrives in Japan since Iran war: media

A general view of the liquefied natural gas plant operated by Sakhalin Energy at Prigorodnoye on the Pacific island of Sakhali. Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Japan has taken delivery of its first stockpile of oil from Russia since global supplies were choked off by the closure of the Strait…

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Google team finds radiation glitch that limits quantum computing

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Google team finds radiation glitch that limits quantum computing

Scientists examine a specialised refrigerator for cooling quantum computing chips at the Google Quantum AI lab in California, U.S., November 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS What is the world’s next great frontier in technology? There are multiple contenders: artificial general intelligence, programmable biology, sustainable energy, metamaterials, human-machine interfaces, and quantum computing. The future could…

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Rangasamy expresses happiness over NDA’s performance

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Rangasamy expresses happiness over NDA’s performance

AINRC candidate and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, receiving certificate from election officials in Puducherry on May 4, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement Expressing happiness over the performance of his party and alliance partners in Puducherry Assembly polls, Chief Minister and AINRC founder N. Rangasamy said the date for his swearing-in for a successive term will be announced shortly….

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new operation on Monday (May 4, 2026) seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out in an effort to keep control of the critical ‌energy shipping route. A handful…

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Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode

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Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode

On May 4, 2026, a tsunami of sorts swept across the State of Tamil Nadu and one man crested the wave – C. Joseph Vijay. An actor, once known as ‘ IllayaThalapathy’, or young commander, amongst his fans, he transitioned a decade ago to the title Thalapathy(commander), a moniker prescient enough, for he did lead…

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Explosion at fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says

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Explosion at fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says

An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, state media reported on Tuesday (May 5, 2026). China’s official news agency Xinhua said the blast occurred at a fireworks plant in Changsha city of Hunan province on Monday afternoon. Published – May 05, 2026…

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Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

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Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

Trump’s attempt to use the U.S. Navy to free up shipping provoked the war’s biggest escalation since ⁠a ceasefire was declared four weeks ago. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald ​Trump launched a new operation on Monday (May 4, 2026) seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash…

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