Nothing lasts forever. Not the joy of a sunrise nor the sorrow of a fading sunset. Not the warmth of an embrace nor the ache of a goodbye. सर्वम् अनित्यम्—everything is impermanent. We live as if things will remain, but they don’t. The moment we begin to hold on, time loosens our grip. Friendships change. …
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Imagine a world where prisoners can be made to experience their crimes from their victims’ perspectives, potentially fostering remorse and reducing reoffending rates. This is the intriguing yet controversial promise of a concept called Cognify, a brain implant designed to create AI-generated memories of crimes from the victim’s viewpoint. While this technology remains speculative, it …
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Introduction: Space debris poses a significant threat to satellites and spacecraft in Earth’s orbit, with millions of pieces of debris ranging from defunct satellites to small fragments. To address this issue sustainably, innovative solutions are needed. One such solution is the concept of a “jaali” or mesh-like structure deployed in space to capture and contain …
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In today’s digital age, personal data has become a valuable commodity, often collected and utilized by companies for various purposes without much consideration for the individuals it belongs to. This raises the question: Shouldn’t individuals be compensated for the use of their personal data, just like creators are compensated for their work? Enter the concept …
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In the fast-paced evolution of India’s digital landscape, the rise of fake AI-generated faces poses a serious threat to Virtual Know Your Customer (VKYC) processes. Let’s delve into a real-life case to understand the implications. Case Study: Ananya’s Virtual Identity Challenge (Name Changed) Ananya, a Mumbai-based professional, recently faced the harsh reality of identity theft …
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When we hit ‘send’ on an email, it might not seem like a big deal, but it actually has an impact on the environment. Here’s why: Why Emails Matter: How Much it Adds Up: What We Can Do: Email Impact Around the World: Understanding how our emails affect the environment can help us make choices …
Power has always been a coveted and complex aspect of human society. It can take various forms, from political authority to economic control, and even influence within social circles. While power can be harnessed for positive change, it often has a corrupting influence on individuals, leading them down a path of moral compromise and unethical …
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Just a simple conversation: Friend: You always say, ‘car lo aur nikal jao.’ Have you done this before? Me: Yes, for 25 days. ‘Where did you go?’ ‘Just wandered from Bus to Bus, in search of me.’ ‘Like, roadways?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Non-AC?’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Looking at you now, it doesn’t seem believable.’ ‘I did it, but what …
Carrying my purse of prejudice, listening to adults shout their opinions for the benefit of the cafeteria when their child interrupts them, “Mumma, can I just say one thing?” O dear child, I assume you will be asking the party to turn down the volume. Alas, I am disappointed. So naturally, I preferred the quiet, …
‘How’s the drama?’ any 9-5 person I would meet after a gap would think it’s a nice way to question, taunt and laugh at the same time. This question used to infuriate me, back in 2012, when I was 18 and recently shifted to Ahmedabad. There was a friend, who, when found out about my …