The struggle for truth

Till the machines become smart enough to detect the fakes, it is our own human reason and intelligence that is going to be the ultimate safeguard.

Global Risks – near and felt….

The world that is emerging from the crucible of technological acceleration is still an unknown. Coupled with the accumulated outcome of humanity’s exploitation of the planet, it becomes a world that can have multiple future scenarios. Cooperation and collaboration between individuals, communities and countries is the key to navigate this coming uncertain world.

Expanding beyond the screen

It is only when more stories, interesting and unforgettable characters continue to be created on screen, that live experiences woven around them will grow!

The importance of couple equity

The importance of Dr Goldin’s work is that it highlights that solutions for gender inequality would vary depending on time and place. 

Sky gazing – forecasting the weather

As we move into 2024, let us hope that the weather becomes a more predictable companion of humanity, through improved tackling of the climate crisis and enhanced tools to understand the impact of extreme weather.

AI and the New Year

AI has become a part of our lives and minds. While it changes our lives, the technology of and research on AI is transforming too.

Virtual Influencers – a growing creed

Digital humans are now coming into the music industry, fashion, news anchor business and the list is growing. Will they displace humans in these fields? It is a tough question to answer.

My father – the railwayman

The senior most officer of their railway was with them, on the ground, to oversee the work, at great peril to himself and his wife. And I feel a lump rise in my throat. It is not a feeling of grief, but a deep and abiding sense of pride that moistens my eyes.

Marking our presence

Thousands of years in the future, if someone is there to look, the markers of all the changes would be visible in the strata of the earth and fossils. It is really up to us to ensure that a future that looks back on this epoch appreciates the efforts we put to bring back balance to the planet.