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Davos Diaries: Do Indian States Really Gain from Global Showcases?

Davos is a Swiss alpine town that became globally prominent as the venue of the World Economic Forum (WEF) since the 1970s. Indian Chief Ministers, including those from Telugu-speaking states, attend to attract foreign investment and showcase their regions. While the tangible benefits of such visits are debated, some states have reported concrete investment deals. In 2026, ten Indian states and several Union ministers joined the WEF, making India’s delegation one of its largest ever. 📍 Where is Davos? Davos is a mountain resort town in Switzerland , located in the canton of Graubünden. Known for skiing and winter sports, it became famous globally as the annual host of the World Economic Forum (WEF) . 🌍 Why and When Did Davos Gain Prominence? The World Economic Forum was founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab. Since the mid-1970s, Davos has been the venue for the annual WEF meeting, where global leaders, CEOs, academics, and policymakers gather. It rose to prominence as a neutral ground fo...

Justice Radhabinod Pal

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  Image: Wickipedia Justice Radhabinod Pal’s dissent at the Tokyo Trials (1946–1948) is remembered as a bold stand against “victor’s justice.” He argued that retroactive laws and selective prosecution violated principles of fairness, making his opinion a symbol of India’s independent judicial thought and moral courage. ⚖️ What Were the Tokyo Trials? Official Name : International Military Tribunal for the Far East (IMTFE) , commonly called the Tokyo Trials. Period : 1946–1948, lasting 31 months with over 800 court sessions. Purpose : Tried 25 Japanese leaders for war crimes committed during World War II. Verdicts : 7 sentenced to death. 16 given life imprisonment. 2 received shorter prison terms. Comparison : Unlike the Nuremberg Trials in Europe, the Tokyo Trials were less remembered globally, partly due to controversies over fairness and political motivations. 👨‍⚖️ Radhabinod Pal’s Role Background : Indian judge (1886–1967), member of the tribunal representing India. Dissenting O...

Remembering Louis Braille

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  Source: reddit Let us remember Louis Braille on his birth anniversary. World Braille Day Louis Braille transformed lives by inventing a tactile writing system that empowered millions of blind people to read, write, and access knowledge independently. Born in 1809 in rural France, he overcame personal tragedy to create a universal code still used worldwide today. His innovation marked a turning point in human development by promoting education and inclusion for the visually impaired. Early Life and Challenge Louis Braille entered the world on January 4, 1809, in Coupvray, a small village near Paris, as the son of a local saddler. At age three, while playing with sharp tools in his father's workshop, he accidentally pierced one eye, leading to infection that claimed his remaining vision by age five. Despite blindness, young Louis displayed remarkable intelligence, learning to read via the slow embossed-print books at Paris's Royal Institute for Blind Youth, where he enrolled as...