Nipunika Shahid
India GDP Growth 2025: Q2 at 8.2%, Strong Manufacturing, Services Boost Half-Year Growth to 8% India GDP growth 2025 surged to 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025-26, driven by strong secondary and tertiary sectors. This explainer breaks down sector trends and key data. India GDP Growth 2025: Q2 Expands 8.2% as Secondary and Tertiary Sectors Lead … Read more
European and allied leaders at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg cautiously welcomed the 28-point Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine but insisted it requires major revisions. With concerns over troop limits, NATO restrictions, and territorial concessions, leaders stressed that any final agreement must safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. TheInterviewTimes.com | November 22, 2025: European and allied … Read more
Violence against women remains a global emergency with almost no improvement in 20 years, according to a new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN agencies. The study reveals that 840 million women—nearly 1 in 3 globally—have experienced partner or sexual violence in their lifetime, making it one of the most persistent, … Read more
Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a historic 10th time, leading a 28-member NDA cabinet after the alliance’s sweeping victory in the 2025 Assembly elections. The ceremony at Gandhi Maidan saw top national leaders in attendance and marked a major political milestone for the JD(U) chief. Nitish Kumar Sworn in as … Read more
Al-Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui has been remanded to 13-day ED custody in a ₹415-crore money laundering probe linked to alleged fake accreditation, fee fraud, and potential terror-financing overlaps. A Delhi court approved extended interrogation after major financial irregularities surfaced. Delhi Court Sends Al-Falah University Founder to ED Custody Till December 1 TheInterviewTimes.com | … Read more
The UN Human Rights Office issues a cautious welcome to Bangladesh’s tribunal verdict against Sheikh Hasina, stressing fairness, due process and opposition to the death penalty. OHCHR calls for truth-telling, justice reform and reconciliation as Bangladesh enters a volatile political phase ahead of 2026 elections. UN Issues Measured Response to Sheikh Hasina Verdict TheInterviewTimes.com | … Read more
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 has emerged as the most forceful U.S. legislative push yet to penalize countries that continue trading with Moscow, as President Donald Trump announced sweeping bipartisan efforts to impose tariffs of up to 500% on nations supporting Russia’s wartime economy. The proposed bill aims to economically isolate Russia by targeting major … Read more
The 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg marks the first G20 meeting on African soil, spotlighting debt relief, trade reforms, critical minerals, and sustainable development. South Africa’s presidency prioritizes inclusion, global financial reform, and Africa-centered growth as world leaders convene on November 22–23. G20 Summit 2025 to Transform Africa’s Global Economic Role TheInterviewTimes.com | November 16, … Read more
The Tribal Business Conclave 2025 in New Delhi marked a major push for tribal entrepreneurship with new policy initiatives, investor interest, GI certifications, and the launch of the GYAN Lab. The event showcased how tribal enterprises are becoming central to India’s growth vision under Viksit Bharat @2047. TheInterviewTimes.com | November 14, 2025 —The Tribal Business … Read more
Global Health Inequality in 2025 reveals deep divides in access to medicines, vaccines, and healthcare between rich and poor nations, despite global pledges. Key Points Global Health Inequality 2025: Billions Still Lack Life-Saving Medicines TheInterviewTimes.com | November 12, 2025 — Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic officially ended, the global health system remains profoundly unequal.Despite … Read more
Ahmed al-Sharaa: From Jihadist Commander to Syrian President Recognized by the United States Ahmed al-Sharaa, once a militant commander, is now Syria’s president cleared from the U.S. terrorism blacklist, marking a turning point in global diplomacy. TheInterviewTimes.com | New Delhi | November 8, 2025 — Ahmed al-Sharaa, once known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, represents one … Read more
MacKenzie Scott donates $80 million to Howard University while cutting her Amazon stake by $12.6 billion, marking another milestone in her bold philanthropy. MacKenzie Scott Donates $80 Million to Howard University, Reduces Amazon Stake by $12.6 Billion TheInterviewTimes.com | WASHINGTON, D.C. | November 6, 2025 — Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has once again captured global … Read more
Prof. Nipunika Shahid, Media Studies, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST University Delhi NCR A mysterious traveler from a non-existent country captures global imagination — but the viral “Torenza Woman” reveals far more about technology, psychology, and politics than about parallel worlds. A viral illusion, a manufactured mystery — and a warning about how easily truth … Read more
Prof. Nipunika Shahid, Media Studies, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST University Delhi NCR We often say, “Media is the oxygen of democracy.”But what happens when that oxygen carries impurities — when the air that sustains truth also spreads prejudice? Media, in its purest form, is supposed to mirror society. It should reflect the world as … Read more
Author: Nipunika Shahid, Assistant Professor, Media Studies, School of Social Sciences, CHRIST University Delhi NCR Discover how global collaboration in education builds cross-cultural competence, enhances employability, and prepares students for a borderless world. In today’s hyperconnected age, where industries, economies, and societies are woven together in real time, education can no longer operate within the … Read more