In the 21st century, the machinery of governance is no longer just composed of legislative halls and administrative offices; it is increasingly defined by code. As India integrates Artificial Intelligence into its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), algorithms are becoming the primary arbiters of resource allocation and citizen welfare.
Mangroves are one of the keystone species that cover 0.15% of the total geographical area of India as per the Indian State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023). They play a vital role in maintaining the biodiversity of the coastal ecosystem. They also act as natural barriers against storm surges, protect the coastline from erosion and help fight climate change by serving as carbon sinks thereby storing blue carbon.
A child sitting alone with a smartphone in hand often appears protected simply because they are at home. The room is familiar, family members guard their space, and nothing outwardly suggests danger. However, in today’s digital world, risk no longer requires physical proximity. It can enter quietly through a message notification, a gaming request, a social-media follow, or an online conversation that begins innocently.
TK Arun Beyond concessions, deal improves market access, strengthens strategic signalling; it could catalyse India Inc’s adaptation to era of AI and machines that embody AI. It will come as a surprise only to the politically naïve that the India-US…
Protecting young users and democratic discourse requires platform accountability, not age bans that are hard to enforce and easy to evade. T.K. Arun The plans to ban social media access for young people are misguided. There is no disputing the harm that…
Anil Trigunayat Even before US President Donald Trump took over the White House for the second time, he had ensured a ceasefire in the two-year-old Israel-Hamas war. Since, for the incoming president, it was tactical to please both his friend,…