The communal tension in Maharashtra over the Aurangzeb portrait is shocking proof that Indian politics is unsmart and isn’t interested in grappling with the issues of 2023. Politics for and against Aurangzeb in this era is a dangerous slide in public discourse, especially when more pressing challenges are upon us.
India must develop a culture of fitness to keep lifestyle diseases under control
India is facing a burgeoning epidemic of lifestyle diseases — an estimate that 101 million people are diabetic is only one such indicator. It’s high time we aggressively develop a culture of fitness. Diabetes is a very expensive disease for the middle class. We are paying for our unhealthy habits.
Govt cautions against misuse of AI. Vigilance against erosion of personal liberties important
The government’s indication of regulatory guardrails against the misuse of AI holds promise. Global AI leaders have cautioned against the risk of it becoming superintelligent. India should work with world leaders, industry and help shape best practices. It’s also important to be vigilant to any possible erosion of personal liberties.