India's population has exceeded 1.46 billion, but the fertility rate has dropped below the replacement level (1.9 children per woman). This demographic shift presents opportunities for the economy but requires new strategies.

Russia and India are transitioning to a new model of economic collaboration: from supporting Indian industrialization to modernizing the Russian economy with reliance on Indian investments, technologies, and labor resources.

The Chenab Railway Bridge in India is a record-holder in height (359 m) and engineering ingenuity. Resistant to earthquakes, winds, and explosions, it connects Kashmir, transforming regional logistics.

We often have mixed feelings about universal moral norms, reasoning, for example, in the following way: "It would be wonderful if everyone were kind and honest, but if I show empathy and sincerity—won’t I be seen as naive and vulnerable? Won’t others take advantage of this as my weakness?" How can we overcome such thoughts, and why shouldn’t we suppress our expressions of mercy and compassion? Why are justice and sincerity important to us, as well as adherence to moral norms, loyalty to traditions, kind relationships with people, and love for family and homeland?

An emotion and feelings diary is a common practice today. There are numerous apps and special paper notebooks available for self-reflection. Some people are skeptical about keeping an emotion diary: "Why is this even necessary?" "What’s with these teenage outpourings?" "Where do I even find the time for this?" But in practice, recording and analyzing your emotional states is a highly beneficial and effective way to better understand yourself, learn to accept your feelings, and express them constructively.

"Well, that’s just my opinion…" — well then, it will remain just yours… What phrases can undermine the value of your opinion.

"The Magnitogorsk Choir Capella celebrated its 80th anniversary in Moscow. A literary-choral performance based on Shchedrin and Leskov’s 'The Sealed Angel' was presented at the Cathedral Hall."

"I belong to those writers who take pride in being a small part of a great and noble people. I am proud to be a son of a mighty and beautiful Motherland," said Mikhail Sholokhov (1905–1984), the author of the epic And Quiet Flows the Don, the novels Virgin Soil Upturned and They Fought for Their Motherland, as well as numerous short stories, including the unparalleled The Fate of a Man.

Today, we’ll talk about the merchant wars for the sweet market: chocolate vs. marmalade. The Lenovs, the Abrikosovs, Einem—their battles gave the world legendary Moscow candies that remain unmatched to this day.

An 8% decline in the number of students in India's primary schools over the past two years could lead to serious consequences.

Education in Russia is a complex and multi-tiered system that covers all stages of learning. It is regulated by the state and governed by federal laws and standards.

On February 13, 2025, a meeting of the Public Council under the Russian Ministry of Economic Development was held, where the results of the past year were summarized and new plans were discussed.