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Self-reliance In Defence - Many Mountains To Climb
The DAP, in its latest avatar, has its work cut out in encouraging local manufacturing, pursuing quality-driven indigenisation, and acquiring cutting edge technology from overseas vendors.
The Unbridled Race to Outer Space
As private companies gear up to mine extra-terrestrial resources, the time has come to put in place an effective international regulatory mechanism
Hacking the Hacker: Attribution of Cyber Attacks
Given the intricate labyrinth of the world wide web, an evidence-based framework is required to pin the blame on states for any attacks on critical infrastructure through cyberspace.
Digital Health Data Policy: Navigating the Privacy Quagmire
In implementing the ground-breaking vision of the NDHM, India should not paper over the data protection cracks
Facebook in a Face-off
The social media platform faces allegations of not enforcing hate speech and fake news rules and siding with administrations for business interests
Spotlight on the Check on Big Tech
This month-end will show whether the all-pervasive four giants in the digital space will have their tentacles pruned under U.S. antitrust laws
The Dirt on Instagram: When Aesthetics Reduces Movements to a Trend
Has the essence of the Black Lives Matter campaign been highjacked by virtue-signalling “slactivists”?
It's David Vs Goliath on the World's Solar Power Stage
Would India's 'One Sun One World One Grid' project be fructuous when China's BRI is already well ahead?
Jio, the Lodestar of the Future
This Indian company, harnessing technology with strategic competition, decimated rivals in its backyard and is now poised to confront global giants
Trump Vs Twitter: New Social Media Protocols
Social media networks need to have a transparent and objective mechanism in place instead of choosing to be passive bulletin boards.
Chinese e-RMB: Digitalising the Fiat
Amidst the disruptions of COVID 19, Chinese government has announced a digital currency, the Chinese Renminbi-RMB, stirring intense speculation.
Brain Decoders
Brain Computer Interface opens up a totally new vista in development of thought power.
Future-proofing manufacturing with data
Traditional manufacturers are struggling to optimise productivity. How can data help companies transition to smart manufacturing?
The Beginning of an Orwellian Nightmare
In a technology-driven world, governments are struggling to find a balance between national security and individual rights.
India Genome Sequencing: changing paradigms
The expansive reach of genome sequencing could endanger human biosafety. If so, what are the key concerns ?
Delivering Justice with AI
State institutions of policing and prosecution are turning to AI for decision making. Will this deliver equitable justice?
Huawei- Caught in the Cross Fire
Huawei has reported buoyant sales in 2019 despite US efforts to undermine its global market presence. Will US trade sanctions enervate the Chinese MNC?
Internet- A Fundamental Right
In a recent landmark judgment, the Hon'ble Supreme Court declared internet access as a fundamental right. This has implications for citizens' rights in India.
Global Grid Plan
Under the aegis of the ISA, India has proposed a global plan to distribute solar power generated in one country to meet the electricity demands of other nations.
Industry 4.0 – Promise and Vulnerabilities
Most experts agree that the advent of Artificial Intelligence, smart platforms, 5G and the Internet of Things are likely to change the nature of the world and usher in new vulnerabilities and threats…