Ozone: The earth's protective shield but also a threat
Ozone is a paradoxical element — it shields life from harmful UV radiation in atmosphere but is also a big pollutant on the ground People often think of two different things when they hear the word "ozone": on the one hand, an essential shield in the atmosphere that protects life on...
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The next gen chief minister
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Showdown over Rahul’s remarks in the US
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Kejriwal’s resignation: Theatrics at its best
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First 100 days of Modi 3.0
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Myanmar Junta on the backfoot
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A cup of garam chai: The essence of India
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Damage control
17 September 2024 | Pioneer
Debunking conspiracy theories with AI
Amid the digital chaos, the truth is the first casualty. It must be revealed before it is too late. AI comes handy in the fight for clarity and clearing doubts As the digital age unfolds, one thing is clear: conspiracy theories have never been easier to spread, nor harder to debunk....
India inundated
The unprecedented rains have wreaked havoc across the country, serving as a stark wake-up call for urban planning India’s major cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, are reeling from the aftermath of unprecedented rainfall, leading to widespread flooding, loss of life, property damage, and severe disruptions to daily life. As heavy...
The art of problem solving
Those in decision-making roles must be equipped with the necessary skills, attitudes, and awareness to meet the demands of their tasks Problem-solving is more than an art. It is a matter of resources, teamwork, and timing. Behavioral interventions in problem-solving need to keep this in mind. This applies equally to training...
Life’s unplanned pathways: A journey through coincidences
Sometimes life unfolds in ways that we cannot foresee, shaped by a mix of choices, opportunities, and coincidences I joined a premier engineering and science institute after my schooling. I quit two years later as I failed to secure an engineering seat. I joined another engineering college and then the prestigious...
Adieu comrade Yechury!
The untimely passing away of Sitaram Yechury is a defining moment for CPI(M) and Indian Left politics Sitaram Yechury, the General Secretary of CPI(M) and veteran Left ideologue is no more. He died after prolonged illness in Delhi. Yechury, one of India's most prominent left-wing politicians, has left a deep void...
The statesman who bore the burden of Kandahar
In the Kandahar hijacking, Jaswant Singh stands out for his quiet resolve. He shouldered the responsibility of securing the release of 161 hostages Beyond the usual ‘manufactured-outrage’, there was an inadvertent redemption with the role played of the Soldier-Statesman-Scholar, Jaswant Singh, in the recent OTT series IC-814 – The Kandahar Hijack....
The erosion of local cultures and the rise of digital colonisation
We are increasingly relying on digital platforms which have a huge impact on local cultures and thought processes. This raises critical concerns about the future of our cultural identity There was a time when people from a village knew each other. A minute change in a person's behaviour shall bring to...
