The intersection

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The UN needs structural reform to establish its relevance again

3 min read . 07 May 2023

We have a historic opportunity to shape tomorrow’s world order

4 min read . 01 May 2023

Since the launch of ChatGPT, there have been many questions about the use of artificial intelligence and what it could mean for the future of humanity. (REUTERS)

Let’s insist on full disclosure and consent for AI and algorithm use

3 min read . 10 Apr 2023

Cars that drive themselves and robots that identify and eradicate weeds are some of the products where artificial intelligence is being used. Photo: iStock

We mustn’t let young minds live in constant fear of an apocalypse

3 min read . 27 Mar 2023

New IITs and IIMs have the luxury of innovating their strategy as they don’t carry the baggage of history like the older ones, said an expert. Photo: Hindustan Times

We ought to look at the English language through another lens

4 min read . 27 Feb 2023

The confusing matter of when we are deemed to have grown up

4 min read . 12 Feb 2023

The highway to infrastructural success has three clear signposts

3 min read . 29 Jan 2023

Challengers of Big Tech’s sway on the internet won’t have it easy

3 min read . 15 Jan 2023

Effective altruism is a useful way to go about giving back to society

4 min read . 20 Nov 2022

Earlier this year, Bengaluru suffered unusual rains due to a change in the ecological system which was exacerbated by changes in the global and local economy (Photo: PTI)

We should confront the global polycrisis with revitalized hope

4 min read . 06 Nov 2022

India must have the baseline capability to produce advanced semiconductors on its own soil. Photo: Bloomberg

India must dominate the game of chips – through its human resources

4 min read . 24 Oct 2022

An “everything app” presents massive risks to personal, economic and political freedom.

An ‘everything app’ is a nightmare for our freedoms

4 min read . 10 Oct 2022

The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace flies at half-mast, following the funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain September 23, 2022. (Photo: Reuters)

Britain shouldn’t lose sleep over getting rid of monarchy

4 min read . 26 Sep 2022

Remember that ultimately you are responsible for your career. Don’t become a pawn in someone else’s culture war.

The misleading outrage over 18-hour work days

5 min read . 12 Sep 2022

After Agnipath, India is in need of a Nitipath for its civil services

4 min read . 28 Aug 2022

As a young republic (yes, 75 is a youthful age for a nation-state) and a youthful nation (half our population was born after 1994), we should be looking forward. Photo: AFP

Nation-building lessons from a Bollywood song

4 min read . 12 Aug 2022

Taiwan Navy ships are seen at the port in Keelung, Taiwan August 6, 2022 (Photo: Reuters)

The coming battle for Taiwan

4 min read . 08 Aug 2022

We need to stop our minds from being hacked

4 min read . 31 Jul 2022

The operating system of liberal democracy needs a big upgrade

4 min read . 18 Jul 2022

Armed with sticks and faces covered, youths protest against Agnipath scheme (File photo: HT )

Social harmony must quickly be brought to the centre of politics

4 min read . 03 Jul 2022

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