Opinion

Opinion | Are We Already In An AI Bubble?

On the one hand, we have warnings of an AI bubble fueled by excessive spending with questionable returns. At the same time, we see relentless optimism from entrepreneurs and investors betting big on AI's future.

Opinion | Can AI Help Find India's Missing Children?

AI tools are reshaping the search for missing children, but is it enough? How do we scale this nationally to solve the crisis truly?

Opinion | How Amazon And Flipkart Missed The '10-Minute' Bus

With India's young and middle-class shoppers expecting everything - from groceries to electronics - delivered in under 10 minutes, quick-commerce has gone mainstream.

Opinion | A Whistleblower Wave Is 'Disrupting' India's Startup Scene

Once again, anonymous insiders are pulling the curtain on the dark corners of India's startup scene, where the pressure to succeed justifies all means.

Opinion | India Has Aced The Software Game. Can It Now Focus On Hardware?

Why do we lag in hardware? If we can excel in creating software that the world depends on, why can't we mirror that success in hardware?

Opinion | The Microsoft Windows 'Glitch' Is Actually A Warning For Today's Tech

Our reliance on platforms is too critical to allow the 'single-system dependency' to continue unchecked. Let's push for diversity in our tech solutions to safeguard our digital - and physical - lives.

Opinion | Bengaluru Blues: On Reservation Row And Policies Clashing With Progress

In Karnataka's approach, it feels like they're flipping between policies - 100% job reservations one day, none the next, something in between after - with no precise data or rationale, gambling with India's IT and startup hub.

Opinion | Why India Needs A 'Ministry Of AI'

Unlike the Industrial Revolution, which unfolded over centuries, or the digital revolution, where we had a few decades to adapt, the AI revolution is racing at an unprecedented pace, deeply impacting every aspect of society and economy.

Opinion: Gemini Row- AI Can't Serve India's Needs Without Understanding It First

When it comes to handling the slip-ups of AI, governments often react like the very algorithms they seek to regulate: quickly and without the depth required.

Opinion: How This Mysuru Family Has Kept A Sanskrit Newspaper Alive For Decades

What does it take for the world's only Sanskrit newspaper to stay relevant in the age of AI? Sheer grit and unflinching resolve, above all.

Opinion: A Death, An Arrest-Why Manya's Story Is A Wake-Up Call For Bengaluru

Bengaluru's rapid urban growth has come at the cost of shoddy civic planning and citizens' safety. The death of nine-year-old Manya in December is yet another reminder that the city needs immediate fixes.

Opinion: Revolution In A Cup - A Lot Is Finally Happening For Indian Coffee

Not anymore the quick could shoulder for Indian coffee. Thanks to a burgeoning middle class and a new wave of coffee entrepreneurs, India's unique brew varieties are finally getting the attention they deserve.

Opinion: AI To Solve A Murder - Future Of Crime Fighting?

In the race between cops and criminals, it often seems like the bad guys have the upper hand, especially with tech like AI creating deepfakes, policing algorithms going rogue with their biases, and so on.

Opinion: From Heroes To Villains - The Changing Face Of Startup Founders

India's startup ecosystem exposes the harsh reality of the vast wealth gap between founders and their employees, revealing the dark side of entrepreneurial success and shattering dreams.

Opinion: India's AI Ethos - Leading The World Differently

India's role in the global AI arms race is complex. Amidst the ethical dilemmas in OpenAI's boardroom, the rivalry between Google and Microsoft, and China's aggressive push, India stands at a crossroads.

Opinion: The Unravelling of OpenAI - A Human-Authored Drama

Amid the whirlwind of ambition, controversy, and human drama, OpenAI's story underscores that the path to artificial intelligence's (AI) future is not just written in code but also in the very human narratives of those who wield it.

Opinion: 70-Hour Work Week - A Lesson From Rajesh Khanna's 'Anand'

Let's redefine success to mean more than career highs - let's include the health of our hearts and the joy in our journey. After all, it's the richness of our experiences, not the length of our workdays, that truly defines us.

Opinion: Beyond The Boundary - The Pakistani YouTubers Winning India's Heart

While Pakistan may often lose against India on the cricket field, its YouTube creators are winning Indian hearts and minds.

Opinion: The Unseen Cost of Meta's Influence On India's Young Minds

It's time to reclaim our humanity from the algorithms that have stolen it.

Opinion: Addressing AI Anxiety - A Lesson from Zerodha's Playbook

I've been talking to people from diverse corners of the IT industry in Bengaluru. An eerie undertone is emerging from these conversations, painting a disconcerting picture of how AI & automation are disrupting lives in very personal ways.