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Indian Economics - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 18, 2020
Risk Taking For Economic Revival
'Countries have to be brave enough to take bold decisions on a fiscal policy for the future'
- Fake News - Apr 28, 2020
UK vaccine trial volunteer says she is 'doing fine' after online death rumours
A fake article has been on rounds that the microbiologist Dr Elisa Granato, who took part in the UK human trial for Coronavirus in Oxford died. Granato was one of two people to take part in the trial…
World - Featured Article - May 7, 2020
Dr. Paulraj: Induction into the AMACAD
In recognition of his contribution in the field of science and technology, Dr. Arogyaswami J Paulraj was inducted into the AMACAD.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Future Conflict Scenarios
Air Marshal Anil Khosla, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC is a retired Indian air force officer who served as the 41st Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force between 2018 and 2019
Geopolitics - Featured Article - May 30, 2019
Contours for a resolution to the Kashmir conflict
The Kashmir conflict has plagued relations between the nuclear-armed countries of India and Pakistan ever since their independence in 1947. Despite 70 years of extended hostilities, the conflict has…
World - Featured Article - May 13, 2020
'Hospitals not designed for pandemic'~Dr Garcia
‘There is a need to re-engineer COVID treatment spaces with negative pressure as no hospitals are designed for handling pandemics’ .
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Aero India 2021-stepping Up Defence Manufacturing
The marquee event in Bengaluru can spearhead growth in the indigenous defence and aerospace sectors and help India inch closer to its 2024 targets. Subhash Chandra is the former Secretary, Defence…
- Fake News - Aug 13, 2018
Fake news kills 3 in Tripura
Recently, in the Indian state of Tripura, false rumours were spread through the WhatsApp messaging service of a gang of child kidnappers operating in the state. This resulted in the death of three…
War - Featured Article - May 30, 2019
The Captain Who Taught Generals
We live in times of transformation change and the pace of that change is increasing. Over centuries, professional armed forces across nations have been at the forefront of these changes. What can…
Technology - Featured Article - May 14, 2020
Resilience in the New World of Cybersecurity
In the aftermath of COVID 19, the world is witnessing a significant rise in cyber-attacks due to near-total dependency on the internet by most businesses.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Where Will Asia Fight? On The Margins
The populous Asian landmass is prone to host of internal and external conflicts which will continue to retard its march to peace and prosperity
- Fake News - Aug 25, 2018
World - Featured Article - Jun 7, 2019
The Cost of Short-Termism
This article is the first in a new 'Synergia Futures' series about the long view of humanity, which aims to take a step back from the latest trending news to widen the lens of our current…
World - Featured Article - May 18, 2020
India And China: A Text in the Time Of COVID-19
While China and India have struggled to cope with COVID-19, their relations have taken a hit due to issues such as FDI rules and pharmaceuticals.
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Feral Fire Under the Ice
A world battered by the pandemic must awaken to the new danger of global warming that can free deadly pathogens trapped in the permafrost for eons.
- Fake News - Nov 1, 2018
Earthquake, Tsunami & Fake news in Indonesia
Indonesia was recently affected by a massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of Sulawesi and killed more than 1,400 people. Social media platforms were filled with fake news and rumours…
Counter-Terrorism - Featured Article - Jul 27, 2019
Digital transformation of defence Part I
‘Digital Transformation of Defence’, refers to the assimilation of new technologies, for meeting future operational requirements of armed forces. Rapid improvements in information and communication…
General Interest - Featured Article - Jun 13, 2020
'Pharma, The White Knight of the Pandemic'
COVID-19 has thrown up challenges and opportunities to pharmaceutical companies. Will they rise to the overriding need efficiently and humanely?
World - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 17, 2021
Overwhelmed by ‘trumpism?’
Trump’s impetuous actions on the eve of his departure sent tremors through the Grand Old Party. How will the GOP ride out the present storm?
- Fake News - Nov 30, 2018
Fake rumours resulted in death
Rumours of child abductors were spread on a messaging application, WhatsApp in a small town in Mexico which resulted in the mob burning to death of two people before anyone could validate.