The world gets a first look inside a resplendent new Notre-Dame today, as France's President Emmanuel Macron conducts a televised tour to mark the cathedral's imminent re-opening. In 2019, a fire devoured the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in a catastrophe that sent shockwaves around the world. The cathedral had been a symbol of Catholicism and French identity for 850 years and attracted millions of visitors every year. A huge piece of Parisian history was reduced to ashes but the French have now resurrected it.

It's a common theme in science fiction: Mankind struggles to survive in a dystopian futuristic society. Scientists discover too late that their machines are too powerful to control and they even end human life in an event commonly referred to as the singularity. We live in a world where truth is stranger than fiction, so understanding the phases of AI development is essential to judge if we will end up as the victims of our own creations.

Fidel Castro, Cuba's former president and leader of the Communist revolution, died aged 90. The fiery apostle of revolution who brought the Cold War to the Western Hemisphere in 1959 and then defied the United States for nearly half a century as Cuba’s maximum leader, bedeviling 11 American presidents and briefly pushing the world to the brink of nuclear war.

On this day, 62 years ago, China declared a unilateral ceasefire, bringing the Sino-Indian War to an end. As China launched a surprise attack on October 20 splitting to smithereens Jawaharlal Nehru’s romanticism of ‘Panchsheel’, India’s lack of military preparedness stood exposed. The global powers were occupied with the Cuban Missile Crisis, which meant India would have no backing. The month-long humiliation sent out a clear message to the country of Gandhi. If you want peace, then you must prepare for war.

Donald J. Trump has won the presidency again, greatly improving upon his 2020 performance in both red and blue states and capturing all the seven swing states to reach 312 Electoral College votes, compared to 226 for Vice President Kamala Harris. So massive and comprehensive is the victory of Trump that the Democrats are left soul-searching if it was their candidate or their campaign that went wrong. As the dust settles, the mandate is clear, but the answers are not.

Children's Day in India, celebrated on November 14th, holds immense significance as a day dedicated to honoring and cherishing the future of the nation - the children. This day marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, who was fondly known as Chacha Nehru among children. The significance lies in promoting the importance of children's rights, education, and overall well-being in society.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. The impact of AI on the workforce is profound and multifaceted. AI has the potential to automate routine tasks, leading to increased efficiency and productivity in various industries. However, this automation also raises concerns about job displacement and the need for upskilling and reskilling programs to prepare the workforce for the changing landscape.