Let us grapple with the complex morality of tech leaps
Oppenheimer’s citation of the Gita on nuclear technology and focus on ethics may be relevant to AI adoption
Mint Explainer: How fiscally healthy are states?
In FY23, 12 states exceeded their budgetary targets while 14 reported consolidation, according to a Bank of Baroda report
GAIL’s tie-up with LanzaTech for CO2 capture is a big deal
Carbon capture and recycling is best suited to countries like India that would otherwise find it too expensive and difficult to eliminate emissions
Google and Meta's rising ad revenues are music to content creators’ ears
Nonetheless, it is essential for creators to diversify their income streams by exploring alternative sources of revenue
Simplify income tax so that what’s due is clear
Our system is far too complex to uphold the canon of simplicity. As with any law, subjects should be fully aware of their liability before anyone can justly be accused of a violation
Indian gig workers ought to get a well-crafted social security net
Rajasthan’s gig worker Act is well-intentioned but should employ better economics and technology
Trust is the key element that AI regulation must not fall short of
The Centre’s tech regulatory approach raises questions on its capacity to create a flexible, even-handed and just framework
Keep shifts in the West’s China consensus under watch
New Delhi has geopolitical opportunities in China rethinks underway in Germany and other countries
Ethnic rivalries must be brought to an end quickly
Feeling compassion for the hundreds of victims of blind hysteria, the question definitely arises as to why they became the object of anger of their neighbours in their own country.
Home, smart home: Millennials drive India’s real-estate market
Developers that home in on trends such as green and AI-enabled homes, open designs and work-from-home setups are poised to lead real-estate growth in 2023 and beyond
Mint Explainer: How does America’s FedNow stack up against India’s UPI?
They may seem similar at first glance but the instant-payment systems have several key differences
Micron’s investment will boost India’s tech chops and spur economic growth
The outlay has the potential to accelerate India’s journey towards economic development, help the country achieve self-reliance in technology, and foster technological sovereignty
Politicians ignored Oppenheimer’s advice, but can still heed his grandson’s
Charles Oppenheimer said in an interview that if politicians had decided not to engage in a nuclear arms race, people would have been more accepting of nuclear energy
Mint Explainer: Two new bills seek to reform nursing and dentistry
The Lok Sabha passed the The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023 and the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 on July 28