Time to curb fake videos in elections
A deepfake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah sparks outrage during the Lok Sabha election campaign The ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign has suddenly taken a very ugly turn after a fake video involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah has surfaced. Accusations and counter-accusations are common during campaigns and are...
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Voter inertia
03 May 2024 | Pioneer -
Upholding the Fourth Estate in digital age
03 May 2024 | Santosh Mathew -
Engaging in the theatrics of India’s electoral carnival
03 May 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak -
The role of emotional intelligence
03 May 2024 | Sakshi Sethi -
AFSPA repeal: A step towards ‘Naya Kashmir’
03 May 2024 | Abhinav Narayan -
Post-poll path for infra financing!
02 May 2024 | Vinod Bahl -
Scare visits schools
02 May 2024 | Pioneer
Democracy, economics and governance
The confluence of elections, electioneering and the economy demands meticulous examination and rethinking to make the system work flawlessly As India goes ahead with its 18th General Elections, the nation finds itself at a crossroads of democracy, economics and governance. The elections, spanning 44 days from April 19 to June 1,...
The idea of rotating PMs is as ridiculous as it is impractical
INDIA bloc leaders face sharp criticism for it and are cautioned against the perilous consequences of such a move Leaders of INDI Alliance who are struggling to save secularism, pluralism and the Constitution from the shackles of Fascist, Communalist and BJP should bear in mind that Indians are not village idiots....
spiritual education can transform society
It’s high time to introduce spiritual learning to save our future generations All of us daily read, in newspapers, about one or the other major problem causing grave suffering to a large segment of society or mankind as a whole. These problems are classified as economic, social, political, racial, administrative, etc....
Plug leakages in fertiliser subsidy
The real reason behind the leakage is control of the MRP at an artificially low level. Dubious players have a huge incentive to divert and rake in the moolah As part of the 100-day agenda of Modi 3.0, the Government intends to administer fertiliser subsidies more effectively and cut down on...
Driving innovation: Role of intellectual property in India
India can emulate Japan's post-Meiji transformation by harnessing innovation, embracing change and cultivating a risk-taking culture In the 76th Independence Day speech on August 15, 2022, the Prime Minister called for innovation with a focus on indigenous innovations highlighting “Jai Anusandhan”. Innovation is the key to India realising a self-reliant, competitive and...
a picture is worth a thousand words
Visual storytelling can promote sensitivity and empathy A scared figure crouching in a corner, a large hand covering a mouth trying to muffle a scream, outstretched arms pleading for help, tattered clothes. More often than not, images like these accompany media reports of sexual violence against women. As a survivor of...
Semicon ecosystem: A revolution in India
India's talent, resources and infrastructure position it to excel in the semiconductor sector and becoming a global leader As our lives become increasingly reliant on technology, semiconductors have become the essential foundation of society. These tiny chips are the powerhouses behind our electronic devices, communication systems and even the functioning of...
