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Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 28, 2020
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?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 13, 2020
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.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 12, 2020
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.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Apr 8, 2020
Brain Decoders
Brain Computer Interface opens up a totally new vista in development of thought power.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 23, 2020
Future-proofing manufacturing with data
Traditional manufacturers are struggling to optimise productivity. How can data help companies transition to smart manufacturing?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 17, 2020
The Beginning of an Orwellian Nightmare
In a technology-driven world, governments are struggling to find a balance between national security and individual rights.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Mar 6, 2020
India Genome Sequencing: changing paradigms
The expansive reach of genome sequencing could endanger human biosafety. If so, what are the key concerns ?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 29, 2020
Delivering Justice with AI
State institutions of policing and prosecution are turning to AI for decision making. Will this deliver equitable justice?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Feb 3, 2020
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?
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 28, 2020
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.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 20, 2020
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.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 20, 2019
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…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Oct 7, 2019
Project Chandrayan- Reaching for the Moon
Project Chandrayan-II came tantalisingly close to remotely land an unmanned spacecraft on the lunar surface. Does India’s space programme stand up to cost-benefit analysis or is ISRO just “reaching…
Technology - Op-Eds - Sep 25, 2019
The S-400: Russia's Winner
The S-400 Triumph, manufactured by Russia’s state-owned Almaz–Antey Corporation, is an Air Defence Weapon System. It is designed to destroy aircraft, cruise & ballistic missiles, as well as…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Sep 24, 2019
Social Media-Tightening the Reins
Appellants have sought judicial intervention making Aadhar authentication mandatory for all social media accounts. Is this the right step to stop fake news/ incitement of hate or a pretext for…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 20, 2019
Israeli spyware targets cloud services
Israeli company NSO whose spyware hacked Whatsapp claimed that it could gather an individual’s data from servers of Microsoft, Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon.
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jul 16, 2019
Facebook to be fined $ 5bn
US regulators have approved a forfeit of $5bn on Facebook to settle an investigation into data privacy violations. Would this fine deter Facebook? What are the implication of other restrictions and…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 29, 2019
Twitter: Censoring High Profile “Rule Breakers” Online
Social media platform Twitter has recently announced that it will be de-emphasizing content posted by influential “rule breakers” who post content in violation of its terms of service, instead of…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - Jun 6, 2019
Huawei in Russia
Huawei has signed a deal with Russian telecom firm MTS to develop 5G technology in Russia. Why is Russia interested in Huawei and how can it ensure that the deployment of the technology is aligned to…
Technology - Analyses & Assessments - May 29, 2019
Fiat Chrysler proposes Renault merger
Fiat Chrysler proposes a merger with Renault that would create the world's third-largest car manufacturer. The auto industry is currently undergoing a shift caused by autonomous vehicles and electric…