Books on BookTok: the first quarter review

Arts & Culture, Books

This week, following on from The Bookseller’s charts story on the performance of the book market in the first quarter of 2025, BookTok creators selected the books they believe have been the top performing titles on the platform so far this year.
The Bookseller’s Alex Call reported that Rebecca Yarros’ Onyx Storm (Piatkus) and Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping (Scholastic) are the two biggest books of the first quarter, selling upwards of 100,000 copies each through Nielsen BookScan. The BookTok creators also named both titles in their top three.
Collins’ second prequel to the Hunger Games series “is definitely the top one by a landslide”, said Brittany (@whatbritreads; 58,400 followers). “It seemed to unite the entire BookTok community for weeks.” Rhona (@bowiesbooks; 18,200 followers) added that “the success of the book shows the impact that books have on people, with many readers keen to relive the series from their adolescence that left such a mark”.
For Suraka (@surakajanebooks; 16,600 followers), the publication of Sunrise on the Reaping was “always going to be a major moment, but I couldn’t believe how quickly it dominated content”. Brittany similarly “massively underestimated just how big the response would be”. She continued: “I think deep down the Hunger Games still feels like the tiny series I read when I was 14 that nobody I knew had read, and you forgot the worldwide massive phenomena that it ended up being.” Collins is a “master with a well-deserved cult following”, said Evie (@eviemaddaloni; 3809 followers). “There was no way Sunrise on the Reaping was not going to be an instant number one.”
Yarros’ Onyx Storm, the third in the Empryean series, is currently the bestselling book of 2025 so far, selling more than 226,000 copies through Nielsen BookScan. The popularity of the series has made the romantasy book a hit, agreed Emily (@emilymiahreads; 87,600 followers) and Suraka. “It built on the momentum of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, so I feel like it was always going to be huge,” said the latter. The hashtag – #onyxstorm – has been used in more than 259,000 posts on TikTok at the time of writing.
Continues… Ali Hazelwood’s Deep End (Little, Brown) also received nods from Brittany and Rhona. The sports romance novel marked a departure from Hazelwood’s STEM romances, noted Rhona, and “sparked a lot of conversation when it came out earlier this year, with many talking about media literacy and the importance of clarity around the book’s intended audience when it comes to promotion”. It “feels the most popular romance release of the year so far,” said Brittany. Hazelwood’s “success [on the app] is pretty much a given at the point, regardless of what the book is about […] If it’s got her name on it, it’s an auto-buy for me because she has such a reliably consistent list of titles”.
Tracy Deonn’s Oathbound (Simon & Schuster), the next book in the Legendborn Cycle, was picked by Brittany and John-Paul (@jpreads6; 20,300 followers). “Legendborn was such a beloved and viral series in 2020 when it began, and its fanbase have sat patiently waiting for new instalments that get the hype and praise they deserve every single time,” said Brittany. “I definitely think it speaks to the quality of the storytelling and the crafting of the characters that a series with a gradual rollout still has this much momentum and excitement.”
Other nods went to Emily Henry’s Great Big Beautiful Life (Viking), which is “striking a chord”. Rhona continued: “Her book[s] mark the beginning of spring and summer”. Lucy Rose’s debut The Lamb (Orion) and Laura Steven’s Our Infinite Fates (Penguin Children’s) have also been top performing books on the platform, according to Evie.
As to what makes a book gain traction on BookTok, John-Paul said that is “unpredictable”, but Evie believes that “once you’re familiar with the online book community you can easily predict the books that will land really well and spread across the app”. She continued: “This pattern of popularity isn’t necessarily down to specific genres, tropes or themes, but I find I can identify which books will do well on BookTok based on certain criteria […] books that are based within a popular genre/sub-genre, but have a unique premise, catchy marketing or are written by an author with a cult following can also blow up online.”
For Brittany, “people like to invest their time and money into things they know they’re going to love, because books – especially hardbacks – are quite costly investments, especially if you’re a fast reader who can devour a title in a single sitting. You want to be almost sure it will be worth it. It’s also interesting that [the top books on BookTok are] in genres a lot of readers use to escape reality from – dystopian, fantasy and romance”.

Books on BookTok: the first quarter review

Arts & Culture, Books

This week, following on from The Bookseller’s charts story on the performance of the book market in the first quarter of 2025, BookTok creators selected the books they believe have been the top performing titles on the platform so far this year.
The Bookseller’s Alex Call reported that Rebecca Yarros’ Onyx Storm (Piatkus) and Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping (Scholastic) are the two biggest books of the first quarter, selling upwards of 100,000 copies each through Nielsen BookScan. The BookTok creators also named both titles in their top three.
Collins’ second prequel to the Hunger Games series “is definitely the top one by a landslide”, said Brittany (@whatbritreads; 58,400 followers). “It seemed to unite the entire BookTok community for weeks.” Rhona (@bowiesbooks; 18,200 followers) added that “the success of the book shows the impact that books have on people, with many readers keen to relive the series from their adolescence that left such a mark”.
For Suraka (@surakajanebooks; 16,600 followers), the publication of Sunrise on the Reaping was “always going to be a major moment, but I couldn’t believe how quickly it dominated content”. Brittany similarly “massively underestimated just how big the response would be”. She continued: “I think deep down the Hunger Games still feels like the tiny series I read when I was 14 that nobody I knew had read, and you forgot the worldwide massive phenomena that it ended up being.” Collins is a “master with a well-deserved cult following”, said Evie (@eviemaddaloni; 3809 followers). “There was no way Sunrise on the Reaping was not going to be an instant number one.”
Yarros’ Onyx Storm, the third in the Empryean series, is currently the bestselling book of 2025 so far, selling more than 226,000 copies through Nielsen BookScan. The popularity of the series has made the romantasy book a hit, agreed Emily (@emilymiahreads; 87,600 followers) and Suraka. “It built on the momentum of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, so I feel like it was always going to be huge,” said the latter. The hashtag – #onyxstorm – has been used in more than 259,000 posts on TikTok at the time of writing.
Continues… Ali Hazelwood’s Deep End (Little, Brown) also received nods from Brittany and Rhona. The sports romance novel marked a departure from Hazelwood’s STEM romances, noted Rhona, and “sparked a lot of conversation when it came out earlier this year, with many talking about media literacy and the importance of clarity around the book’s intended audience when it comes to promotion”. It “feels the most popular romance release of the year so far,” said Brittany. Hazelwood’s “success [on the app] is pretty much a given at the point, regardless of what the book is about […] If it’s got her name on it, it’s an auto-buy for me because she has such a reliably consistent list of titles”.
Tracy Deonn’s Oathbound (Simon & Schuster), the next book in the Legendborn Cycle, was picked by Brittany and John-Paul (@jpreads6; 20,300 followers). “Legendborn was such a beloved and viral series in 2020 when it began, and its fanbase have sat patiently waiting for new instalments that get the hype and praise they deserve every single time,” said Brittany. “I definitely think it speaks to the quality of the storytelling and the crafting of the characters that a series with a gradual rollout still has this much momentum and excitement.”
Other nods went to Emily Henry’s Great Big Beautiful Life (Viking), which is “striking a chord”. Rhona continued: “Her book[s] mark the beginning of spring and summer”. Lucy Rose’s debut The Lamb (Orion) and Laura Steven’s Our Infinite Fates (Penguin Children’s) have also been top performing books on the platform, according to Evie.
As to what makes a book gain traction on BookTok, John-Paul said that is “unpredictable”, but Evie believes that “once you’re familiar with the online book community you can easily predict the books that will land really well and spread across the app”. She continued: “This pattern of popularity isn’t necessarily down to specific genres, tropes or themes, but I find I can identify which books will do well on BookTok based on certain criteria […] books that are based within a popular genre/sub-genre, but have a unique premise, catchy marketing or are written by an author with a cult following can also blow up online.”
For Brittany, “people like to invest their time and money into things they know they’re going to love, because books – especially hardbacks – are quite costly investments, especially if you’re a fast reader who can devour a title in a single sitting. You want to be almost sure it will be worth it. It’s also interesting that [the top books on BookTok are] in genres a lot of readers use to escape reality from – dystopian, fantasy and romance”.

TJSB Sahakari Bank Celebrates Milestones, Crosses ₹23,000 Crore Business Mix In FY 2024–25

Business News

Thane: TJSB Sahakari Bank Ltd., one of India’s premier multi-state co-operative banks, proudly declared its audited financial results for FY 2024–25 on April 10th, maintaining its tradition of punctual disclosures for over a decade. Despite the recent implementation of a new Core Banking System (CBS), the bank successfully upheld its commitment to transparency and timely financial reporting. For FY 2024–25, the Bank reported a robust business mix of Rs 23,104.82 crores, comprising deposits of Rs 14,848.64 crores and total advances of Rs 8,256.18 crores. Its gross profit stood at Rs 252.07 crores, with a commendable net profit of Rs 185.38 crores. Demonstrating strong asset quality, the Bank maintained gross NPAs at 3.59 per cent and net NPAs at 0%, signaling sound financial management. Among this year’s major achievements, TJSB received a Government Resolution allowing it to manage salary and pension accounts, and deposit collections for government employees and departments. This pivotal development significantly enhances the Bank’s service portfolio and customer base.Another landmark achievement was the successful amalgamation of Citizen Cooperative Bank Ltd., Goa, which added six new branches, expanding TJSB’s reach and operational capacity. With this, the Bank’s total network has grown to 149 branches across five states, solidifying its position in the cooperative banking sector.

A major highlight was the transition to a modernized Core Banking System, aimed at providing customers with a seamless, faster, and more secure banking experience. This digital upgrade aligns with the Bank’s ongoing focus on operational efficiency and innovation.
Chairman Shri Sharad Gangal emphasized the importance of this transformation, stating, “Our performance this year reaffirms TJSB’s financial resilience. The CBS upgrade marks a revolutionary change in our operations, enhancing service speed and paving the way for further digital advancements. We remain committed to a customer-first approach and innovative banking solutions.” MD & CEO Shri Nikhil Arekar added, “The Government GR and the successful amalgamation are key milestones reflecting our dedication to growth and excellence. Expanding into Goa strengthens our presence, and with a total of 149 branches, we are set for a new era of growth. We will continue to drive financial inclusion through branch expansion and digital services.”Vice Chairman C.A. Vaibhav Singavi and the entire Board were present at the press conference, reaffirming the leadership’s unified vision for the future.

12 more tourist facilities resume services

Travel

The number of tourist accommodation establishments operational across the Maldives, has dropped.This was revealed by the latest weekly statistics publicized by the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday.As such, the ministry’s figures revealed that as of April 9, the number of operational tourist accommodation facilities across the Maldives sat at 1,196. The guesthouses span across 111 islands of 20 atolls, with hotels operational on nine islands of eight atolls and resorts operational across 175 islands of 19 atolls. 69 percent of the bed capacity is occupied by resorts, followed by 23 percent occupied by guesthouses, five percent by liveaboard vessels, and three percent by hotels.The ministry revealed that as of April 9, 97 percent of the beds were in operation.Presently, a total of 64,633 tourist beds are in operation across these facilities, which include 175 resorts, 842 guesthouses, 15 hotels, and 156 live-aboard vessels.The beds operational across these facilities include 45,123 in resorts, 2,038 in hotels, 14,364 in guesthouses, and 3,108 in live-aboard vessels.

A Civics Education for the 21st Century

2024 Election

Surely you remember the most famous line from the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke: “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” Delivered by the Captain as he asserts authority over Luke, the defiant protagonist, the line ostensibly justifies the punishment Luke will endure after his escape attempt. Yet it reveals more than the Captain’s…

‘Neil Young – Coastal’ movie review: How to make a fascinating man boring

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

(Credits: Neil Young) Fri 11 April 2025 9:43, UK Neil Young – ‘Coastal’ Have you ever had the desperate urge to travel on a long, boring car ride with Neil Young? When you think of the looming musical legend, is that the dream that comes to mind first? A passionate desire to have some pointless chit-chat down the highway? Well, you’re in luck—because Coastal delivers that and not much more.Make no mistake about it, Neil Young is a fascinating figure. He’s perhaps one of the most complex we have, given that seemingly no media training can touch him. In recent months alone, he leaked the news of his Glastonbury headline slot by publicly pulling out – bashing the festival over a years-old complaint about the BBC streaming it – then needed to sheepishly back down, apologise, and share an excited statement about how he will actually be performing when he realised his information was incorrect. If you’ve never looked at the Neil Young Archives site, please do. While other artists of his prestige might have websites with lyrics, maybe some context around the songs, plus the usual tour dates and merch, Young has a whole newspaper where he seemingly publishes whatever he wants.Titled the ‘NYA Times Contrarian’, he is exactly that. He publishes pieces slamming world figures, particularly rallying against Donald Trump. He talks about global goings-on and issues facing the music world and rants about all kinds of topics, from the random to the political. The fact is that Young is an incredibly dynamic and interesting figure, even if you don’t touch his past as one of the key figures of the 1970s folk crowd. He was fascinating then, and he’s fascinating now. So why is Coastal so dull?Obviously, the aim here was to make something intimate. The film is made by Daryl Hannah, his wife, so there are some heartwarming moments, particularly of Young talking to the person behind the lens. But, honestly, it feels amateurish. In moments where more could have been done, it stays so small, such as the long performances that are almost predominantly straight, unmoving shots with occasionally a few illustrations and effects layered over the top. Sure, it’s in black and white, but the whole thing lacks a cinematic edge and feels more like a glorified vlog than a movie warranting its hour and 45-minute run time. Because, in that time, Young says very little. This film captures his first performances in several years as he returned to the stage following the Covid-19 pandemic. But does he really talk about that, or about his relationship to performance and the life he’s spent on stage? No. Does he share much about the new music he’s predominantly playing at this time? No. Instead, this is a long stretch of relative silence in his van as he stares out the window and taps his fingers or clips of brief banter, either with his crew, wife or audience. The most insight, or the closest viewers get to the outspoken man we know he is, is tiny slithers of on-stage chat where he says stuff like “I’m so happy I was here before AI was here.” Maybe it needed some talking heads. Clearly endeavouring to do something different or lean into that intimate approach, the result is too small scale to be satisfying. It’s hollow as, at one point, the camera just happens to go past Joni Mitchell or other behind-the-scenes cameo like a flickering tease of some good content left unexplored. It feels lazy as if Hannah wanted to make a documentary without actually making a music documentary, instead of just gathering up a good enough number of clips, packaging them together, and relying on people’s intrigue in Young to make it work. But is this enough even for Young fans? Is it anyone’s dream to sit with him on a quiet journey and go no deeper than “traffic talk with Neil Young?” This phrase feels so wrong to type, given how lucky we are to still have these legends around, but I’ll say it—this project feels pointless. With one of the most interesting subjects in modern music at hand, Coastal is a waste of its own subject. [embedded content]Related TopicsSubscribe To The Far Out Newsletter

The Story Behind A Goofy Movie Almost Casting Steve Martin As Goofy

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

As a wonderfully told father-son story with gut-busting gags and a banging soundtrack, I genuinely believe that 1995’s A Goofy Movie, in which the classic Disney character (voiced by Bill Farmer) takes the reluctant Max (Jason Marsden), on an ill-fated road trip, is one of the best Disney animated movies of all time. Thus, I was deeply surprised to learn from a new documentary called Not Just a Goof that the film was not well received in the 1990s and was not a huge hit at the box office, either.However, even that is not the most shocking revelation from the new 2025 movie (now available with a Disney+ subscription), which covers the filmmakers’ struggle to ensure their vision for Goofy’s first feature was fully realized. One such roadblock was a suggestion to bring in an otherwise beloved comedy legend to play the title role.(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)Jeffrey Katzenberg Proposed Casting Steve Martin As GoofyIn Not Just a Goof, director Kevin Lima recalls showing an early cut of A Goofy Movie to Jeffrey Katzenberg, who was chairman of Walt Disney Studios from 1984 to 1994, as THR recalls, and he responded with a surprising note. He felt that longtime Goofy voice actor Bill Farmer’s traditional take on the character (who is not exactly a dog like Pluto, but related to the same family) sounded too “insincere,” as co-writer Brian Pimenthal describes it.As a solution, Katzenberg (later known as the founder of Quibi) considered rerecording the entire movie with A-list comedian Steve Martin, not doing a Goofy impression but using his natural voice. As someone who adores Martin and his movies, I believe that this would have been a disaster, especially after so many decades of the iconic character’s distinct drawl, chuckle, and hollar, which Farmer had perfected. Luckily, the director came up with a plan.(Image credit: Disney)Kevin Lima Convinced Katzenberg To Rerecord The Movie With Bill Farmer’s Real VoiceLima recommended that, before giving Martin a call, Katzenberg should allow him to rerecord the movie with Farmer using his natural voice this time. The actor was not happy with the idea, and even recalls in Not Just a Goof losing sleep over how audiences might react to not hearing Goofy sound like Goofy.However, Lima assures in the doc that the entire rerecording process was all a ploy to convince Katzenberg that making A Goofy Movie without the signature voice was not among his better ideas. Thankfully, after being shown a new cut featuring Farmer without the impression, Katzenberg came to realize that he was wrong, and Goofy remained Goofy.You know, this was not even the first time that Katzenberg ruffled feathers with a Disney movie voice actor, as Robin Williams refused to reprise Genie in the first Aladdin sequel because the exec tried to stop him from starring in Ferngully: The Last Rainforest. At least his bizarre idea of casting Steve Martin as Goofy did not go through, or A Goofy Movie’s popularity might not have endured over the past 30 years.Your Daily Blend of Entertainment News

5 best credit cards offering travel insurance coverage for 2025—Check full list here

Travel

Travel credit cards, along with special reward points and deals, provide insurance coverage for travel related emergencies. These cards are accompanied with a variety of benefits like compensation for trip cancellations, flight delays, medical emergencies etc. The coverage amount and benefits will however depend on your card variant as well as the bank’s policy. If you are considering applying for a credit card with travel insurance benefits, here is a list of the top credit cards you can check out: In conclusion, credit cards can make you form a habit of overspending because of which you may end up with a hefty bill. Hence, make sure that you do not use your credit card unnecessarily so that you can enjoy the benefits of your card as well as maintain a healthy credit score.Disclaimer: Mint has a tie-up with fin-techs for providing credit, you will need to share your information if you apply. These tie-ups do not influence our editorial content. This article only intends to educate and spread awareness about credit needs like loans, credit cards and credit score. Mint does not promote or encourage taking credit as it comes with a set of risks such as high interest rates, hidden charges, etc. We advise investors to discuss with certified experts before taking any credit.

Real estate business slows down in Davao

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An unfinished condominium in Matina, Davao City. MindaNews Photo

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/Apr 11) – The city’s “unpredictable business climate” has slowed down a bit the selling of real estate for residential and commercial use, an official from the Chamber of Real Estate Builders Association-Davao Chapter (CREBA) said.

Diosdado Mahipus Sr., CREBA Davao Chapter chair, said some real estate prices declined due to the “declining business climate which is not happening exclusively in Davao City, but in most areas in the world.”

Mahipus did not elaborate on the business climate issue except to say that the tariffs being imposed by the United States under the Trump administration on its trading partners around the world “have yet to affect the country as of now.”

Asked if the real estate market was affected by the political conflict President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Duterte family, Mahipus said that such conflict is not the reason for the decline in sales.

“Political conflict is not the problem, the entire world is experiencing an economic crash… We are not immune to that,” he told reporters on the sidelines of Hukad Business Forum at Abreeza Ayala Malls, Friday morning.

He explained that the real estate market in the city, particularly renting and selling of condominiums, is already saturated.

He said that despite the excess in mid-rise and high-rise condominiums in the city, real estate properties, especially affordable ones, are still in shortage. 

But the sales of condominiums also slowed down due to the earthquake scare among residents, affecting several high-rise and mid-rise buildings in 2023, particularly Verdon Parc in Barangay Maa.

The government encouraged real estate developers to build more mid-rise housing so that more people could afford, Mahipus said.

He, however, noted that low-cost housing might be “less profitable” for developers because of the skyrocketing costs of raw lands for residential use.

“Davao is expensive because it is a commercial hub, all businesses are here. We cannot really avoid an increase in prices, but still we notice lately that air BNBs have become cheaper because of competition,” he said.

He said that from as high as P3,500 per day one can now rent a studio-type room in a condominium for as low as P1,000 to P1,500 per day due to the saturated market.

He said Davao’s selling price is at P50,000 to P75,000 per square meter for residential lots, while commercial spaces can be as expensive as P300,000 per square meter, especially near the city hall.

Back in 2023, real estate services and investment management firm Colliers Philippines reported that the upcoming infrastructure projects in Davao City could raise the value of land and property within five years.

The firm said the city is seeing major infrastructure developments, including the ongoing Davao City Bypass Road (expected to be finished by 2027) and the Davao Coastal Road (possibly completed as early as 2026).

Other key projects include the Mindanao Railway (set for completion by 2032), the expansion of Davao International Airport (targeted for 2028), and the modernization of the Davao Sasa Port which is expected to be completed by 2028. (Ian Carl Espinosa/MindaNews)

World News | India’s Technological Growth over Past 15 Years Will Enable Faster AI Adoption: Nandan Nilekani

Technology

New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder and Chairman of IT services major Infosys, has cautioned against the hype surrounding AI, emphasizing that the challenges of implementation remain the same. According to Nilekani, AI adoption requires significant effort and changes in workflow.While speaking at the Carnegie Global Tech Summit 2025 on Friday, Nilekani noted that the gap between global developments and AI adoption in India to be short.Also Read | Tahawwur Rana Wanted Pakistan’s Highest Award for Gallantry ‘Nishan-E-Haider’ Award for 9 LeT Terrorists Killed During 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks.He also stressed the need to change habits and workflows in enterprises and government to effectively integrate AI. “Everybody is talking about AI, so the whole thing is much more hyperventilating, but fundamentally, the challenges of implementation are the same, like anywhere else, and we have to make sure habits change,” Nilekani said.Also Read | Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition a Big Breakthrough, Will Reveal Real Plot of 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks, Says Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar (Watch Video).”You have to change the workflow in enterprises or in government, so that AI is part of it. we have to do a lot of upgradation, but the fundamentals still matter,” he added.Nilekani emphasized that AI adoption will not be easier and will require the same effort, if not more. “AI doesn’t mean it’s going to be easier to do. It’s going to take the same effort, if not more effort,” he said.He also highlighted the increased responsibility that comes with trusting machines to make decisions. “Because you’re trusting the machine to give decisions more responsibility to make sure that it works,” he affirmed. Despite the challenges, Nilekani believes that India’s technological sophistication over the past 15 years will enable faster AI adoption. “Because of India’s situation today and the technological sophistication that we have been able to accomplish in the last 15 years or so, it is going to be much faster,” he stated.Nilekani expects the gap between global developments and AI adoption in India to be short. “The gap between the global developments and AI in India is going to be very short, and this is because of the transformation that we have done in India,” he added.Further he also highlighted the key differences between previous tech revolutions and the current AI landscape.According to Nilekani, the primary distinction lies in the fact that AI involves trusting non-human intelligence or decision-making.”One of the key differences between previous tech revolutions or advances has been, for the first time, we intend to place trust in non human intelligence, or decision making. We didn’t do that earlier, because earlier technology was deterministic, predictable,” he said”We also know that we are far more forgiving of human error, but much less forgiving of machine error. So now it’s even harder in the enterprise in the consumer world, you can adopt AI scale, because somebody can land, launch a chat job chat bot which everybody uses. And once in a while, the chat bot hallucinates or makes a mistake. You’re willing to live with it. You’re willing to live with the fact that the consumer chat bot has occasional mistakes,” he added.Noting that the implemention of AI is really difficult and will take a longer time in public sectors, Nilekani stated, “So in general, enterprise, AI is much harder and will take a long time, but the most difficult actually, is implementing AI in the public sector, because public sector has structural constraints, it has ministries, it has departments.”Notably, the ninth Global Technology Summit (GTS), co-hosted with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, is being held from April 10 to 12, 2025, in New Delhi, with public sessions on April 11 and 12.This year’s theme, Sambhavna–meaning “possibilities” in Hindi–highlights the transformative potential of critical and emerging technologies to drive economic growth while shaping international relations, security frameworks, and global governance.GTS will have over 25 sessions with more than 100 speakers, including industry experts, policymakers, and academics from around the world to explore topics such as the geopolitics of technology, artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, India’s tech evolution, cybersecurity, international tech collaborations, data governance, and more.Ministers and senior government officials from several countries including India, USA, UK, Italy, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, UAE, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Malawi, Papua New Guinea, Uganda, Nigeria, France, Norway, Bhutan, and the European Union will also participate in the Summit. (ANI)(This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)