technology

India’s digital divide and the consequent welfare bias

Digitalisation of government services is creating inequalities in delivery of schemes to the marginalised
Jun 24

How India can tackle the scourge of misinformation

To counter the dangerous trend of misinformation, India needs to deal with low digital literacy, poor implementation of laws, and encourage critical thinking
Jun 02

Why DeepSeek’s AI leap only puts China in front for now

Commentators are right to say DeepSeek’s new AI chatbot is a game-changer but don’t take all the hype about China now dominating the field too seriously
Feb 03

Can nuclear replace coal-based electricity in India?

India’s energy strategy should be a judicious mix of coal, nuclear power, and clean energy resources. The share of coal, however, needs to come down
Jan 27

Making an electric car battery, minus China

Building indigenous capacities to produce raw materials for lithium-ion batteries will be crucial for achieving energy transition goals
Jan 13

India’s road to net zero needs a renewable energy boost

Power distribution companies need a least cost-based procurement strategy and a people-centric energy transition to achieve net zero
Jan 06

India must follow Australia on social media restrictions for teenagers

Stronger social media regulation for Indian children would protect them from harm in a largely unchecked medium
Dec 17
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