Humanity has always stood at turning points. The discovery of fire was one such moment—a force that transformed how we lived, communicated, and connected. But fire was never just warmth and innovation; it also symbolised power, danger, and the need for responsibility. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is our fire. It’s not just the future—it’s already…
Modern technologies are modular, radically interoperable and inter-dependent. Which is why one of the foremost challenges in regulating them is dealing with complexity. I have long argued for principle-based regulations—in the belief that, if we express it at a high enough level of abstraction, our regulatory intent will be enforceable regardless of the complexity of…
Income distribution has evolved over time, with the bottom 60% of India’s population witnessing an increase in their income share from 27% in 2004-05 to 32% in 2015-16, signalling better economic inclusion. However, this progress was disrupted during the pandemic, with their share dropping to 23% in 2020-21 before recovering to 31% in 2022-23. The…
Smart homes have taken the real estate industry by storm, emerging as a critical element influencing property values and buyer preferences. Driven largely by demand from tech-savvy Gen Z and millennial homebuyers, what was once a luxury has now become a strategic investment, significantly enhancing both the appeal and market value of homes. In India,…
