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At Davos, US Economist Explains What Will Make H-1B "Fantastic" For America
- Jan 21, 2025 21:51 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
A change in the H-1B visa policy for highly skilled professionals from India under Trump 2.0 would be "fantastic" for the US as it needs them, American economist Kenneth Rogoff told NDTV at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos.
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"We Don't Want To Be Americans": Greenland PM On Trump Remarks
- Jan 21, 2025 21:31 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Greenland's prime minister said Tuesday the Danish autonomous territory wanted to stake out its own future and did not want to become American, following US President Donald Trump's renewed remarks about taking control of the island.
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How Childhood Trauma Impacts Our Brains, Bodies - And Even Our Genes
- Jan 21, 2025 21:10 pm IST
- The Conversation
In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country's birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages where they received no care, attention or love.
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On German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Remark, Musk's "Oaf" Comeback
- Jan 21, 2025 20:39 pm IST
- Reuters
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday he does not support freedom of speech when it is used for extreme-right views, a day after a hand gesture by US billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar during Donald Trump's inauguration festivities.
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Can't "Just Help Themselves" To Greenland: Denmark On Trump Remark
- Jan 21, 2025 20:20 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Denmark's foreign minister said Tuesday that no country should be able to simply help themselves to another country, following US President Donald Trump's renewed remarks about taking control of Greenland.
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Elon Musk And The Narratives Of Decadence That Link All Anti-Democratic Movements
- Jan 21, 2025 20:13 pm IST
- The Conversation
"Its the birthrates. Its the birthrates. Its the birthrates," echoed the introduction line in the manifesto of the Christchurch shooter who killed 51 people in a mosque in 2019. His claim was that white people are being "replaced" by other races.
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'Supporting Extreme Right Not Acceptable': German Chancellor On Elon Musk
- Jan 21, 2025 19:33 pm IST
- Agence France-Presse
Chancellor Olaf Scholz Tuesday criticised Elon Musk's support for "extreme-right positions" after the tech mogul backed Germany's far-right AfD party and sparked criticism with a gesture some likened to a Nazi salute.
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At Davos, Smriti Irani On Perils Of Not Seeing Productivity From Health Perspective
- Jan 21, 2025 17:22 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
One of the key themes of the World Economic Forum (WEF), year after year, is the theme of inclusion. When the world talks about inclusion, diversity is critical, but also the role of women. Former Union Minister Smriti Irani spoke to NDTV.
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'Dear Friend', 'Closest Ally': World Leaders On Donald Trump's Inauguration
- Jan 21, 2025 06:39 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Leaders from around the world reacted to Donald Trump's return Monday to the White House, offering congratulations and urging good relations with the mercurial leader.
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Elon Musk's Hand Gesture Sparks Row, He Calls It "Everyone Is Hitler" Attack
- Jan 21, 2025 06:22 am IST
- Edited by: Pushkar Tiwari
Elon Musk's hand gesture came while speaking during a rally celebrating President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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How To Fix Democracy? Ancient Philosopher Plato May Have An Answer
- Jan 21, 2025 02:25 am IST
- The Conversation
The Republic, the best-known work of ancient Greek philosopher Plato, authored around 375 BC, has shaped western political thought. Greece is now known as the "cradle of democracy".
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TikTok, Escalate To De-Escalate In Ukraine: US Journalist On Trump 2.0 At Davos
- Jan 20, 2025 23:12 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
In a special episode of Left, Right and Centre broadcast live from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, American journalist Ben Smith discussed a wide range of issues, from US President Donald Trump's move to 'save' TikTok in the US.
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At Davos, Godrej Agrovet Chief Explains AI's Critical Role In Food Sector
- Jan 20, 2025 19:53 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
One of the big themes at the World Economic Forum (WEF) for the last couple of years has been artificial intelligence (AI), and the future of food and agriculture is something that's absolutely critical.
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"We Track Adversary Satellites": India's Space Firm Digantara CEO To NDTV At Davos
- Jan 20, 2025 19:01 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
The space surveillance and intelligence firm Digantara got the idea of tracking objects in space after seeing the huge problem of space debris, founder and CEO Anirudh Sharma told NDTV at Davos.
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"India Will Be 20% Of Global Growth In A Few Years": WEF Chief To NDTV At Davos
- Jan 19, 2025 23:08 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
World Economic Forum (WEF) president and CEO Borge Brende has predicted India's growth has potential to reach 7-8% with the help of reforms.
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What's Next For Fusion Power And AI? 3 Business Leaders Explain At Davos
- Jan 19, 2025 22:40 pm IST
- Reported by: Vishnu Som
- Edited by: Debanish Achom
The five-day meeting at Davos beginning Monday will explore how to re-launch growth, harness new technologies and strengthen social and economic resilience, according to the World Economic Forum.
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All About World Economic Forum Summit In Davos, Who Is Attending
- Jan 19, 2025 17:27 pm IST
- Written by: Sanstuti Nath
A day before the World Economic Forum (WEF) was scheduled to start in Davos, the highest town in Europe has turned into a fortress with the deployment of 5,000 Swiss army personnel.
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Ticketless Passenger Clings To Cable Of German High-Speed Train For 30 Km, Survives
- Jan 19, 2025 16:15 pm IST
- Edited by: Anjali Thakur
The man, a Hungarian national, told police he had left his luggage on the train during his cigarette break.
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Never-Before-Seen Diaries Of British Socialite Unity Mitford Give Fresh Insight Into Hitler's Life
- Jan 19, 2025 11:18 am IST
- Edited by: Bhavya Sukheja
Never-seen-before diaries of an antisemitic British socialite who had a personal relationship with Adolf Hitler have been unearthed, providing startling and intimate insights into her life and connection with the Nazi leader.