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The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers has called for a strike on New Year's Eve.
Gig Workers, Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart, Swiggy, Zomato: Delivery Workers' Strike: Survey Highlights Low Wages, Other Challenges
India has overtaken Japan as the world's fourth-biggest economy — and officials hope to pass Germany within three years, the government's end-of-year economic review calculates. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/30/asia-pacific/india-economy-growth/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #india #economicindicators #gdp
The Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers has called for a strike on New Year's Eve.
Gig Workers, Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart, Swiggy, Zomato: Delivery Workers' Strike: Survey Highlights Low Wages, Other Challenges
In the Indian state of Rajasthan, some of the world's biggest beverage firms face the challenge of securing and managing dwindling water supplies while navigating strict government rules and local grievances. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/30/india-water-crunch-beverage-giants/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #india #water #drinking #environment
Ironically the two stop gap measures in this potential World War 3 scenario are #NorthKorea 🇰🇵 (who have military defense treaties with China 🇨🇳 & Russia 🇷🇺) & #India 🇮🇳 (who China 🇨🇳 fears could make a move if they invade Taiwan 🇹🇼).
👉🏾 #Russia 🇷🇺 vows to support #China 🇨🇳 if #Taiwan 🇹🇼 contingency flares up: top diplomat https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japan-china-tensions/russia-vows-to-support-china-if-taiwan-contingency-flares-up-top-diplomat
The US strategy has shifted from treating allies as strategic "chess pieces" to viewing them as exploitable "blood bags" to slow American decline. The harsh turn against India is a result of structural friction suggesting a long-term competition where the US and India may end up battling for second place in a world led by China, with Beijing potentially becoming the secure offshore balancer watching its rivals contend.
https://arnaudbertrand.substack.com/p/are-we-starting-to-witness-a-battle
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The Shrinking Freedom of Indian Cinema.
Are Westerners aware of the creeping progress of gleichschaltung under Hindu-Nationalist rule?
Warning: The same forces are here now.
https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/the-shrinking-freedom-of-indian-cinema/
One of my early memories is hearing the #Islamic call for prayer in #Hyderabad #India and how beautiful it was, a morning symphony of beautiful singing and chanting, likely much the same as it has been for centuries.
I've never, once, had an experience like that in #Indonesia because of the insistence of #Mosques here to use loudspeakers & compete with each other on noise.
The Shrinking Freedom of Indian Cinema.
Are Westerners aware of the creeping progress of gleichschaltung under Hindu-Nationalist rule?
Warning: The same forces are here now.
https://newlinesmag.com/spotlight/the-shrinking-freedom-of-indian-cinema/
Dealmakers say Japanese buyers account for only a small fraction of all deals targeting Indian companies right now, which totaled $90 billion in value this year, but that their share of them is growing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/17/companies/japan-banks-india-market/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #banks #india #investments
India temporarily put aside its cricket obsession and slipped into a “Messi-mania” as Argentine eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi embarked on an eventful four-city tour of the country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/12/16/soccer/messi-india-tour/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #lionelmessi #india
India and Russia showcase warm ties during Putin’s New Delhi visit, yet their partnership is stagnating as defense delays, trade gaps and limited benefits reveal a relationship driven more by signaling than substance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/14/world/unshakable-india-russia-ties-fraying/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #russia #india #russianindianties #vladimirputin #narendramodi #russiaukrainewar #trade #indianeconomy #russianeconomy #defense
Utterly wild story about a nuclear generator lost atop a Himalayan mountain by the CIA 60 years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/13/world/asia/cia-nuclear-device-himalayas-nanda-devi.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8k8.jOUn.daSfdUlyfo3e [Gift Link]
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Inviting the people of #Mumbai to attend the upcoming #OpenStreetMap mapping party at the #MiniDebConf !
Learn about OpenStreetMap and how to use it, then enjoy a fun session of improving the map together!
🗓️ Sunday, 14th of December
🕙 10 AM to 1 PM
📌 SIGCE, Ghansoli, #NaviMumbai
🎫 Get your tickets!
https://fossunited.org/c/mumbai/minidebconf2025
Learn more and click "Attend" here -
https://osmcal.org/event/4269/
#India #Linux #Privacy
#OSM #OsmMumbai
#FreeSoftware #FreeData
#FOSS #OpenSource #OpenData
The U.S. shift to transactional engagement leaves middle powers exposed but able to shape a multipolar world through defense, partnerships, and economic resilience. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/11/world/trump-putin-and-xis-great-power-world/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #china #us #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump #xijinpingeurope #middleeast #asia #firstislandchain #okinawa #taiwan #russia #ukraine #hongkong #uyghurs #australia #southkorea #asean #quad #india #nato
Inviting the people of #Mumbai to attend the upcoming #OpenStreetMap mapping party at the #MiniDebConf !
Learn about OpenStreetMap and how to use it, then enjoy a fun session of improving the map together!
🗓️ Sunday, 14th of December
🕙 10 AM to 1 PM
📌 SIGCE, Ghansoli, #NaviMumbai
🎫 Get your tickets!
https://fossunited.org/c/mumbai/minidebconf2025
Learn more and click "Attend" here -
https://osmcal.org/event/4269/
#India #Linux #Privacy
#OSM #OsmMumbai
#FreeSoftware #FreeData
#FOSS #OpenSource #OpenData
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi should be a wake-up call for the United States: Attempting to coerce India into actions that compromise its national interest is a recipe for estrangement. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/10/world/america-pushing-india-away-bad-idea/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #us #donaldtrumprussia #india #russianindianties #vladimirputin #narendramodi #russiaukrainewar #trade #indianeconomy