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Augmenting Open Transaction Network (OTNs) with AI
May 05, 2025

Augmenting Open Transaction Network (OTNs) with AI

Artificial Intelligence must be deployed in OTNs to ensure scalable and equitable digital participation across socio-economic segments

Connectivism in the Age of Networks: How Digital Space is Changing Learning
Apr 03, 2025

Connectivism in the Age of Networks: How Digital Space is Changing Learning

Connectivism redefines learning in the digital age, emphasising networks, technology, and dynamic knowledge creation beyond traditional theories

न्यूरोमोर्फिक संशोधन आणि नव्या तंत्रज्ञानात भारताची झेप
Jan 04, 2025

न्यूरोमोर्फिक संशोधन आणि नव्या तंत्रज्ञानात भारताची झेप

जरी न्यूरोमोर्फिक क्षेत्र तुलनेने नवीन असले तरी, भारतान�

पाकिस्तानमध्ये जैश-ए-मोहम्मदचे पुन्हा डोके वर
Dec 27, 2024

पाकिस्तानमध्ये जैश-ए-मोहम्मदचे पुन्हा डोके वर

जैश-ए-मोहम्मदची पुन्हा सक्रियता आणि त्याचा म्होरक्या मस�

Exploring India's potential in neuromorphic research
Dec 20, 2024

Exploring India's potential in neuromorphic research

Although neuromorphic approaches to hardware and software are still nascent, India should explore them to become a key player in the field of emerging

Jaish-e-Mohammed re-emerges in Pakistan
Dec 19, 2024

Jaish-e-Mohammed re-emerges in Pakistan

The re-emergence of JeM and its leader Masood Azhar’s recent threats call for an active response from India

Forced criminality: A resounding knell for ASEAN and its partners
Sep 16, 2024

Forced criminality: A resounding knell for ASEAN and its partners

To curb the surge of transnational scam networks in Southeast Asia, a proper regional response from ASEAN, India, China, and Australia is required

बायोसिक्युरिटी आणि बायोसेफ्टी : ‘आयसीईटी’साठी महत्त्वपूर्ण कार्यक्रम
Aug 27, 2024

बायोसिक्युरिटी आणि बायोसेफ्टी : ‘आयसीईटी’साठी महत्त्वपूर्ण कार्यक्रम

‘आयसीईटी’अंतर्गत बायोसिक्युरिटी आणि बायोसेफ्टी या दोह�

Biosecurity and biosafety: A pressing agenda for the iCET
Aug 09, 2024

Biosecurity and biosafety: A pressing agenda for the iCET

Enhanced collaboration between the US and India on biosecurity and biosafety under iCET could be highly advantageous

Network cities: Urban multilateralism for sustainable development
Jun 26, 2024

Network cities: Urban multilateralism for sustainable development

Urban multilateralism, through initiatives like sister city partnerships and resilience networks, can find solutions for climate action, economic equa

Azm-e-Istehkam: China’s wish is Pakistan’s command
Jun 24, 2024

Azm-e-Istehkam: China’s wish is Pakistan’s command

The new operation Azm-e-Istehkaam is designed to curb Islamist terror networks and is clearly undertaken to allay the fears of China.

India’s Northeast: Partnerships for economic prosperity
Apr 22, 2024

India’s Northeast: Partnerships for economic prosperity

Global partnerships across domains hold promise for bridging developmental disparities and bolstering the Northeast's economic outlook

The road from Hiroshima
Jul 20, 2023

The road from Hiroshima

A new dawn emerges for the G7 and Quad alliances, in their resolute response to China's technological ascendancy and its implications for global secur

The India-US collaboration on electric buses needs a private-sector pivot
Jun 27, 2023

The India-US collaboration on electric buses needs a private-sector pivot

If designed appropriately, a private sector focus for the US-India electric bus partnership could have a catalytic effect on electric bus penetration

Decentralised social networks and consumer agency
Jan 27, 2023

Decentralised social networks and consumer agency

Social media and networking is also being scrutinised in the wake new data privacy laws

Onshoring fabrication is a precondition to secure Indian techno-sovereignty
Dec 07, 2021

Onshoring fabrication is a precondition to secure Indian techno-sovereignty

India can simultaneously boost its economy and break free from its dependence on China by onshoring fabrication of hardware and electronics.

History of the internet and the future of inclusive communities: A case study
Oct 18, 2021

History of the internet and the future of inclusive communities: A case study

Delving into the future of the Web and going beyond traditional social media platforms to study the new inclusive platforms of the future

Relocating Mumbai in the geoeconomics of the Indo-Pacific
Jan 30, 2021

Relocating Mumbai in the geoeconomics of the Indo-Pacific

Positioning Mumbai in the Indo-Pacific will require planning. A new version of the ‘Bombay Plan’ — Bombay Plan 2.0 — is needed to build on the

Myanmar: Trafficking issues, plight of Rohingyas in Thailand
Jan 21, 2021

Myanmar: Trafficking issues, plight of Rohingyas in Thailand

Thailand has long been a hub for human trafficking networks, transporting displaced Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants to Malaysia and other countries.

Trump and the art of 5G war
Jul 25, 2020

Trump and the art of 5G war

The effectiveness of the American countercharge is built on 5 pillars: Clean communication, collaboration, Washington’s investment in the success of

Bridging Water Demand and Supply Gap in Delhi
Jun 24, 2020

Bridging Water Demand and Supply Gap in Delhi

In this article, the situation of water supply and disposal in Delhi is described. The analysis reveals that Delhi government is lagging behind in ser

Coping with floods: Indigenous survival strategies in Bangladesh
May 18, 2020

Coping with floods: Indigenous survival strategies in Bangladesh

Vulnerable communities are more confident and comfortable about using their local knowledge in crisis situations and indeed their functional knowledge

Contours of crisis consumption
May 12, 2020

Contours of crisis consumption

Internet usage across the world and networks has risen up to 80%. Will the internet be able to handle the growing pressures, growing traffic and expe

Self-help group women as COVID-19 warriors
Apr 27, 2020

Self-help group women as COVID-19 warriors

The work of the SHG members has not only helped in meeting the increased demand for medical provisions, but has also provided the members themselves w

Overcoming social distancing blues
Mar 23, 2020

Overcoming social distancing blues

Selective social networks and active social media engagement can minimise the mental health effects of COVID-19-induced isolation

Education and international relations
Sep 03, 2019

Education and international relations

‘Study in India’ ticks all the boxes, but without urgent systemic reforms, internationalisation of India’s higher education will remain a distan

The consequences of accelerating the 5G race  
May 17, 2019

The consequences of accelerating the 5G race  

By racing to roll-out 5G networks for the sake of being cutting-edge, governments and telecom players are giving little to no consideration to its con

26/11 and the media: Where were the protocols?
Nov 24, 2018

26/11 and the media: Where were the protocols?

Off the record, top Indian government sources admit that by and large, when governments and law enforcement authorities put systems in place in a cris

The networked K-12 school — the next big idea in disruptive ed-tech innovation
Sep 24, 2018

The networked K-12 school — the next big idea in disruptive ed-tech innovation

Online mentoring, volunteering and expert networks have the real potential to diversify even students' weak tie networks which can lead to new oppor

The Equustek decision of the Canadian Supreme Court is a victory for the Internet
Jul 20, 2017

The Equustek decision of the Canadian Supreme Court is a victory for the Internet

The Internet serves as a unique prospect for empowerment and a powerful tool for realising the freedom of expression.

We aren't in midst of a new Cold War
Jun 21, 2017

We aren't in midst of a new Cold War

The text of the speech delivered by ICWA Director General, Nalin Surie, at the 2nd India Think Tank Forum in New Delhi.

Pursuing coercive cyber measures against Pakistan
Sep 21, 2016

Pursuing coercive cyber measures against Pakistan

In order to offer a convincing defence of retaliatory cyber measures against Pakistan, India requires coordinated planning.

Were the Scorpene files hacked?
Aug 24, 2016

Were the Scorpene files hacked?

The Scorpene leak can be the first instance of information about India’s strategic assets being successfully extracted through digital networks.

South Asia on land and sea: Old networks, new Links
Jul 19, 2014

South Asia on land and sea: Old networks, new Links

China uses history in imaginative fashion. This aspect is evident in Chinese expansionism over land and sea. Therefore, the challenge is often to locate South Asia within the broader configurations of land and sea, says Prof. Rila Mukherjee, Head of History of the Hyderabad University.

Terror networks in Kerala
Jul 26, 2010

Terror networks in Kerala

Largely ignored by intelligence and security agencies as a potential terrorist haven, Kerala has emerged as one of the key hubs of extremist and terrorist activities in the region.

A Public-Private-People Partnership Model for Digital Economy Recovery in the Post-Pandemic World
Aug 03, 2023

A Public-Private-People Partnership Model for Digital Economy Recovery in the Post-Pandemic World

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic hastened the widespread adoption of digitaltechnologies across the globe. The pace of digitalisation—from the micro levels ofeducation and e-commerce to the macro levels of supply chains and productionnetworks—has galvanised governments to advance digital regulations. Thetightrope walk of creating policies that enable digital innovation and ensureregulations are in the larger public interest have led to inte

Advantage China in Africa’s nuclear energy market race
Mar 31, 2025

Advantage China in Africa’s nuclear energy market race

With a number of African countries reworking their energy basket, Beijing could emerge as the partner country of choice

Artificial Intelligence: Hardware, Interface, and Applications
Dec 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence: Hardware, Interface, and Applications

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has led to a fundamental shift in the human-machine interface, with massive implications for the future. AI today has known applications across multiple domains—including agriculture, defence, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and nuclear energy—and the potential appears limitless. Justifiably then, the discourse surrounding AI is becoming increasingly more vibrant. Yet, the inner workings of AI are often shroud

Building Future-Proof Global Value Chains
Aug 14, 2023

Building Future-Proof Global Value Chains

Recent global events have underscored the importance of economic integration even as they have exposed the fragility of global value chains (GVCs). The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, highlighted the systemic risks to the functioning of GVCs. This brief explores the factors that impact the creation of production networks and recommends key methods to make GVCs more stable and sustainable to withstand potential shocks.

Corruption vs capability in PLA
Dec 28, 2024

Corruption vs capability in PLA

Illusion of strength partly explains Xi Jinping's cautious approach to regional disputes.

Countering Hostile Drone Activity on the India-Pakistan Border
May 08, 2023

Countering Hostile Drone Activity on the India-Pakistan Border

Drone or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) technology has become more accessible and affordable in recent years, and their increasing long-range capability, endurance, and applications, have made them integral for both civilian and military uses. At the same time, malicious elements such as criminal networks, drug smuggling syndicates and terrorist organisations, have exploited the technology to aid their activities. For India, the increase

Digital strategies for disaster management: Lessons from Kashmir
Sep 19, 2014

Digital strategies for disaster management: Lessons from Kashmir

The Kashmir floods have exposed our communication faultlines. Why is there no disaster management plan in the case of a communication blackout? This is perhaps even more pertinent given that the remote corners of India, be they coastal, mountainous or otherwise, are not well connected to modern telecom networks.

Domestic Violence and Women’s Health in India: Insights from NFHS-4
Jan 21, 2022

Domestic Violence and Women’s Health in India: Insights from NFHS-4

Across the globe, more than 730 million women report ever having experienced some form of gender-based violence; those in low- and lower-middle-income countries are disproportionately affected. In the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the incidence of violence suffered by women in the hands of their intimate partners, owing to heightened stresses of loss of livelihood, disruption of social and protective networks, a

Enhancing Trade and Development in India’s Northeast
Jun 17, 2021

Enhancing Trade and Development in India’s Northeast

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

Financing the radicals
Nov 02, 2010

Financing the radicals

The existence of an embedded financial network of militant organisations in Bangladesh will seriously undermine the global effort to neutralise global terrorist networks entrenched in the region.

Follow the money
Jul 08, 2019

Follow the money

The NIA raids have had a salutary effect, but a lot more needs to be done to shut down the funding networks and penalise and reduce to penury of the conflict entrepreneurs.