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AI Summit: Navigating the new defaults of the agentic web
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the digital world. Machines are now primary actors, handling tasks from booking flights to autonomous warfare. This shift concentrates power in AI invocation, potentially making businesses invisible if not chosen by AI. The internet's future will see bots exceeding human traffic, requiring a re-evaluation of existing structures.
AI-biotech sovereignty will define Indias future
India must lead in biotech sovereignty powered by AI. This convergence will shape healthcare, food, and biosecurity. Nations controlling biology and AI will define the future. India needs to develop its own AI models and infrastructure. This shift from managing disease to reengineering biology is crucial for national security and global leadership. India aims to become a global biotech platform.
Russia, Brent and Bharat: Its oil about economic sense
India's oil sourcing has dramatically shifted from the Gulf to include significant Russian imports, driven by discounts and geopolitical events. While refiners can adapt to supply changes, potential US pressure to halt Russian crude raises concerns about national sovereignty and economic implications, not physical shortages.
The biggest challenge of AI is freeing and nourishing natural intelligence
Artificial Intelligence promises significant changes, potentially displacing many jobs. However, human creativity and innovation, termed Natural Intelligence, will be key to adapting. This innate human ability has historically helped us manage technological shifts. Developing and nurturing this Natural Intelligence is vital for individuals to master AI and shape a positive future, rather than becoming its victims.
Solar surge, system stuck: Grid woes threaten Indias data-centre boom
India's booming AI sector faces a critical energy challenge. Despite massive solar power production and ready transmission lines, mismanagement of the power grid is causing significant renewable energy cuts. This is threatening the viability of generation projects and the nation's data center ambitions.
India and France elevated their ties to a 'special global strategic partnership' during French President Macron's visit, marked by a 21-point outcome statement. Key agreements focus on defense, including co-development of advanced military technologies and joint engine development for next-gen fighters, alongside significant strides in AI collaboration and educational exchanges.
India is reshaping strategy through diversified trade, stronger self-reliance, deeper partnerships
The world faces a volatile era. India is responding with pragmatic policies, strengthening its capabilities and diversifying its economy. This approach prepares India for global challenges and opportunities. Recent trade deals demonstrate India's growing engagement. India aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, focusing on comprehensive national power. This journey involves manufacturing, services, technology, and infrastructure development.
India's software services sector faces a 'Kodak moment' as AI automation platforms like Claude Cowork demonstrate superior coding efficiency. This development, building since AlphaGo's 2015 debut, threatens the labor cost arbitrage model that has long benefited Indian IT firms. The industry must now innovate beyond retraining to add value exceeding AI capabilities.
From UPI to AI: Why India must bet on open-source for digital sovereignty
The global AI industry's reliance on proprietary models hinders economic growth and digital sovereignty. Open-source AI offers a cost-effective alternative, achieving comparable performance at a fraction of the price. Nations can leverage open standards for national economic growth and technical sovereignty through collaboration, not isolation.
The US deal doesnt compromise national interest, but brings us big benefits of trade liberalisation
India's trade deal with the US marks a significant breakthrough. The nation's media has overlooked the strategic advantages of strengthening ties with the superpower. The agreement involves mutual tariff reductions, benefiting India's market access. This move is crucial for India's security and economic growth, navigating complex global dynamics.
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Speed of scientific discovery has itself become a strategic asset, with AI as the super-accelerator
The US is launching the Genesis Mission to accelerate scientific discovery using AI. This initiative treats AI as core national scientific infrastructure, aiming to make discoveries significantly faster. India needs to adapt its 20th-century institutional model to compete in this new era of machine-accelerated science. The nation must consider building an AI-science platform and ensuring scientific sovereignty.
View: India-US trade deal is manoeuvring, not a cave-in
The India-US tariff arrangement is a strategic adjustment, not a 'cave-in,' prioritizing economic reality over political rhetoric. India navigates global shifts by securing discounted energy, protecting sensitive agricultural sectors, and pursuing competitive export opportunities, demonstrating intelligent adaptation rather than capitulation.
A regal Cambodian experience of intimacy and balance not hankering for applause
A visit to Chef Nak's in Siem Reap revealed a unique dining experience. It was a ceremony of food, memory, and scholarship. Chef Nak hosts one group at a time, focusing on preservation and development. The meal showcased royal recipes and revived dishes. It offered a lesson in Cambodian culture and balance. Diners leave alert and wiser.
Olypubs legendary Chateaubriand: A Park Street classic that defined a generation
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Kolkata's Park Street, Olypub was the go-to haunt for budget-conscious youth in the 1980s. With its dimly lit interior and a mixed bag of culinary offerings, the meat lovers flocked here for the iconic fillet steak, which outshone the rest of the menu.
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