Reimagining India’s Labour Agenda in the Age of AI and Digital Disruption

The New World of Work  As India embraces the promise of a digital economy, the nature of work is being rapidly redefined. From gig platforms and AI-driven work management to the slow but steady automation of tasks, the labour landscape is undergoing a silent transformation. Yet, the policy and research architecture governing this vast andContinue reading “Reimagining India’s Labour Agenda in the Age of AI and Digital Disruption”

Illness to Wellness: A Healthy India by 2047 – Part III

V. Educating for Preventive Health Health education stands as the cornerstone of a preventive healthcare strategy, with immense potential to transform India’s health outcomes. However, the current status of preventive health education in India reveals significant gaps in policy implementation, public awareness, and institutional support. The existing focus on curative care has relegated preventive healthContinue reading “Illness to Wellness: A Healthy India by 2047 – Part III”

Illness to Wellness: A Healthy India by 2047 – Part II

III. Overview of Current Health Infrastructure India’s healthcare infrastructure, while significantly expanded in recent decades, continues to face challenges of inequitable distribution and quality. The healthcare system is structured across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, yet many components remain under-resourced and unevenly developed, particularly in rural areas. A comprehensive analysis of the current system revealsContinue reading “Illness to Wellness: A Healthy India by 2047 – Part II”

The Role of Social and Digital Media in National Security

Part I In the ever-evolving theatre of modern warfare, social and digital media have emerged as powerful battlegrounds. Once primarily tools for communication and connection, platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are now critical instruments for shaping narratives, influencing public opinion, and even conducting operations that can alter the course of conflicts.Continue reading “The Role of Social and Digital Media in National Security”

Significance of Media in India’s Science Diplomacy: Part II

Given the remarkable progress in scientific and technical realm, I will argue that the projection of these achievements must be integrated into the overall strategy of the country’s science and technology policy. Recent milestones such as the successful launch of Chandrayaan and the audacious solar probe mission showcase India’s burgeoning prowess in space exploration. The ability toContinue reading “Significance of Media in India’s Science Diplomacy: Part II”

Significance of Media in India’s Science Diplomacy: Part I

Stephen Hawking, the extra-ordinary man and an outstanding luminary of modern science, often lamented the inability of media to project super heroes in science. “The media need superheroes in science just as in every sphere of life’ he used to say. it is essential to acknowledge the indispensable role of media, and in current times,  social or digital media,Continue reading “Significance of Media in India’s Science Diplomacy: Part I”