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SubscriberWrites: Some questions on varna and caste

Caste in India is not race or ethnicity or even Varna, but people belonging to the same profession.

SubscriberWrites: The best solution

India's political landscape is divided: a stable ruling party vs. a fragmented opposition focusedmore on undermining Congress than challenging BJP, making Congress' future uncertain.

SubscriberWrites: What binds and divides Kashmiris

Kashmir’s cultural richness unites its people, but political, religiousdivides, economic inequality, and the settlement of non-Kashmiris deepentensions. Dialogue is key to unity.

SubscriberWrites: Smart cities and gig economy

Smart cities in India promote urban growth, but gig workers face challenges like low pay, no benefits, and limited advancement. Solutions include better funding, partnerships, and support.

SubscriberWrites: India-Spain Strengthen Ties with Defense Deal and Global Cooperation Efforts

India-Spain ties have strengthened since Modi's 2017 visit and Sanchez's 2024 trip. A C-295 aircraft deal boosts defense ties, and both nations focus on G20 and global stability.

SubscriberWrites: The Mosquito Effect

The growing mosquito-human like relationship between the “majorities” and minorities and where it leads places like Gaza, Ukraine, and India someday.

SubscriberWrites: Who’s liable for autonomous cars?–The emerging jurisprudence on AVs

Autonomous cars, first envisioned in 1939, could reduce traffic deaths. AVs bring benefits like fewer accidents, inclusivity, and lower emissions, but raise legal and privacy concerns.

SubscriberWrites: A letter to the Finance Minister

The Indian middle class carries a heavy tax burden, funding over 50% of direct taxes. Tax relief is needed to ease financial strain, boost demand, and ensure a fairer tax system.

SubscriberWrites: Responsible Scaling Policies (RSPs) for Generative AI–Beyond the AGI threat

LLMs show great promise for AGI but also pose risks. Safety frameworks like ASLs, continuous monitoring, and addressing disinformation are crucial for safer AI development.

SubscriberWrites: Social Media Influencers–Shaping Opinions, Fostering FOMO, and Eroding Critical Thinking

Social media influencers are shaping opinions, promoting FOMO, and undermining critical thinking by focusing on emotional content, politics, superficial motivations, and shallow advice.

On Camera

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.