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इंटरनेट को ‘वाइल्ड वेस्ट’ मान लेना गलती है. अब वक्त आ गया �
भारत को यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि data के सीमा पार प्रवाह प�
वैश्विक स्तर पर अलग-अलग सरकारें आम तौर पर नये क़ानूनों और
Rethinking the policy, design, and function of city crematoriums and cemeteries is critical to making the city liveable and die-able
Amid rising debt, government bets that big infrastructure spending is not just growth-enhancing, but also popular
India’s armed forces must be prepared to secure India with the resources available, as well as to prioritise local defence acquisitions over their c
The government’s aim to facilitate deep tech investments to augment defence systems and security infrastructure is a step in the right direction
The norm to protect the public core of the internet, originally advocated by the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy, can be operationalised in two ways. Both a layered approach and a functional approach to defining the public core of the internet provide productive ways to discuss safeguarding the functionality and integrity of the core logical and physical infrastructure of the internet from unwarranted state interventions. Thi
All three countries have unique strengths which they can leverage by working trilaterally and together they can play a major role in shaping the futur
Access to, and development of indigenous digital platforms and cutting-edge technologies is imperative for robust socio-economic development and national security. In turn, such process needs to be democratised, and undertaken in a sustainable manner. India is a first mover in this novel idea of democratising technology and developing Digital Public Goods. Operationalised in the digital infrastructure called India Stack, India’s strategy aims t
To deal with its two-front war concern, India has successfully ramped up its connectivity projects in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh
भारत में कमज़ोर और निम्न आय वर्गों का उत्थान सुनिश्चित क�
India, like much of the rest of the world, is faced with the twin but opposing conditions of economic potential and social concerns that need to be negotiated to realise the digital dividends from artificial intelligence (AI) and achieve sustainable and balanced growth. AI systems involve layers of technological dependencies that necessitate and enable social and institutional interdependency between stakeholders, enabling conditions, and resourc
India will become a digital society. It is also deploying all the right pieces and infrastructure for a digital economy. The foundation for both will be the cloud ecosystem, which, however, needs to be protected through a robust policy and legal framework.
Digital currency alone cannot be a magical remedy for a nation's economic challenges
आज जब दुनिया दिन पर दिन नए डिजिटल आविष्कारों को अपना रही ह
Setting up of a national mission on river Brahmaputra would play a pivotal role in formulating and implementing key action plans on disaster management, hydrological data monitoring as well as infrastructure development.
Africa is facing a digital divide. Access to the internet and related digital services is low, and in most countries, the supporting regulatory framework is not in place; nor are the necessary data and logistics infrastructure. At the same time, there are various examples of e-commerce success stories across the continent; and the wide use of mobile phone technology has created many new opportunities for African entrepreneurs and consumers alike.
Analysing the Rajapaksa rule during the emergency in Sri Lanka as the country enters a state of complete chaos.
Discoms continue to be instruments to meet political ends, and their inefficiency justifies the privatisation of the distribution segment.
The story of India and Africa’s partnership embodies an equal, consultative, and collaborative relationship.
Despite a compelling techno-economic rationale for BIMSTEC nations, regional cooperation in the field of energy has not moved beyond the drawing board. This brief argues that inadequate investment in regional infrastructure, and the lack of political will to invest in shared infrastructure, are the consequence of inadequate cooperation between countries in the region, and not its cause. The electricity industries of BIMSTEC countries are being gr
India is prioritising access to affordable, high-quality healthcare services through recent government policies, reflecting a strong commitment to hea
The strategic location of India’s North Eastern Region (NER) offers ample opportunities for enhancing the country’s economic ties. However, supply-chain constraints at the regional level hamper the trade-growth linkages, as do trade barriers, social unrest, and inadequate infrastructure. Enhancing and improving commercial exchanges with neighbouring countries, such as Bangladesh and Myanmar, will strengthen bilateral and regional networks. Th
Given that migration into cities is expected to increase significantly shortly, the prospect of building new habitats must be looked at more closely.
एस्टोनियाई अनुभव ने हमें बताया है कि डीपीआई (Digital Public Infrastructure) �
Stringent new capital requirements will choke off financing that’s urgently required to build infrastructure in the developing world.
Adequate measures need to be adopted to strengthen India’s cyber defence as it has become increasingly susceptible to Chinese cyber attacks
Last week’s clash near Tawang is only the latest along the increasingly tense China-India border. A lack of clarity on where the border lies foments continued trouble.
The metaverse is a real-time, three-dimensional world that is accessible through Virtual Reality (VR) head-mounted display. Called ‘the next Internet’, the metaverse is multi-technology and incorporates hardware infrastructure with immersive technology, blockchain technology, computer vision, and ubiquitous interfaces. Globally, metaverse is still in the nascent stage as stakeholders work to figure out its innovative and practical app
Delhi—a city and union territory of India containing the country’s capital, New Delhi—continues to grow in population, posing challenges to civic agencies in the provision of citizens’ essential needs. This brief examines the experience of Delhi’s water agency in obtaining raw water, amid the growing gap in supply and demand that is only being exacerbated by climate change. The brief finds multiple reasons for the inadequacy of raw wate
At a time when countries are closing borders and curbing migration, health workers are the exception.
Responsible and ethical AI is premised on an infrastructure of trust; it is imperative that accountability and governance frameworks establish transpa
Pollution-free, decongested and zero emissions. This is what electric vehicles offer Delhi, but its current policy does not achieve this.
The sudden transition to organic farming was the final blow that contributed to the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka.
As India’s economy urbanises, urban mobility is becoming ever more important. Does Hyperloop provide a solution?
The fight against COVID-19 has just begun. It will continue over time.
Providing a human interface at crucial touch points such consent, disclosure, and grievance redressal will allow for trust in fintech to rise, driving
For a new phase of growth, government disintermediation, rather than enhanced control over the economy, is appropriate.
Climate change is the biggest development challenge that would demand sustained, meaningful investments and collective efforts, rather than individual action. The Amazon CEO’s fund could set the foundation for much greater climate action.
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked rapid digitalisation worldwide, with work-from-home interactions, online payments, and online consultations for various services becoming acceptable practices. While this shift in the manner and nature of work brought enormous benefits, crucially in terms of access, it has also increased the kind of cyber security threats that countries face, with vulnerabilities felt particularly in the health and financial sectors.
India’s metros are building an unenviable reputation for themselves through a series of man-made disasters.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh could not have been more categorical when he said, in his Independence Day speech on August 15, that Pakistan was only making half-hearted attempts to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
