Monetised Lies are an Assault on Democracy
A handful of technology behemoths are milking India's safe-harbour provision at the altar of the country’s social harmony and economic aspirations. It is incumbent on free societies to revisit the leeway given to these social-media giants
Riots, Frauds and Threats to Sovereignty: The Dark Side of Safe Harbour to Big Tech in India
The safe-harbour provision gives Big Tech the leeway to ignore misinformation on their social-media platforms for profits. India must axe this legal shield
Justice BN Srikrishna: India Needs an Independent Body to Curb Social-Media Misinformation
Justice Bellur Narayanaswamy Srikrishna, a jurist and a retired Supreme Court of India judge talks to Nabodita Ganguly about how stricter laws to tackle misinformation in a country may also increase the chances of censorship. He stresses on the need to have an independent body to curb misinformation
Enakshi Ganguly: Monitor Kids on Social Media, Don't Police Them
Enakshi Ganguly, child-rights activist, explains how India can protect children on social media through education, engagement and responsible monitoring
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu: Social-Media Platforms as Harmful as Tobacco for Kids
Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, a Lok Sabha member from the Telugu Desam Party, recently introduced a private member’s Bill—Social Media (Age Restrictions and Online Safety)—in Parliament proposing that social-media platforms be banned for children below the age of 16. He talks to Nabodita Ganguly about a stronger government stance and the need for clear rules
Jaijit Bhattacharya: Social-Media Misinformation can be a Threat to India’s Security and Sovereignty
Jaijit Bhattacharya, president, Centre for Digital Economy Policy, explains how social media can be used to manipulate narratives and inflame tensions in India
Meta Whistleblower Kelly Stonelake: Big Tech Treats India as a Scale Market, Safety is Secondary
Kelly Stonelake, a former Meta executive turned whistleblower, talks to Nabodita Ganguly about how Big Tech has engineered systems that make social-media platforms addictive and why they should take more accountability
Why India’s Energy Buffer isn’t Keeping Up with Geopolitical Disruptions Like Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Global disruptions like the closure of Strait of Hormuz put focus on gaps in import-dependent India’s energy security. In hindsight, India could have considered building a larger storage capacity
Jitin Prasada: India is Building the Foundation to Lead the World in Tech, Manufacturing
Jitin Prasada, Minister of State, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in an email interview to Shruti Tripathi talks about India transitioning from a market-driven economy to a centre for technology ownership and innovation
McKinsey's Vivek Pandit: Improved exits, Evolving LP Strategies are Reshaping India’s Private Capital Narrative
Speaking after the release of McKinsey & Company’s latest limited partner (LP) report, Vivek Pandit, senior partner, McKinsey talks to Deepsekhar Choudhury and Ashutosh Mishra about how improved exits, sector concentration and evolving LP strategies are reshaping India’s private-capital narrative.
India's Deep-Tech Start-Ups Innovating But Not Owning Tech on Costly Patent Process, Delays
Costly patenting process, lack of policy support and shortage of examiners keep deep-tech innovators from owning their technology
How Coordinated Generation and Storage Strategies can Steady Wind-Power Market
Research explores how wind-power producers can survive and improve profits despite market uncertainty, price volatility and grid constraints in renewable energy
India’s Luxury Couturiers Target Gen Z and Millennials with Affordable Accessories
India’s luxury fashion industry is evolving as couturiers attract young consumers through accessible accessories, creating demand within a fast-growing premium middle segment
ZOFF Foods Bets on Clean Processing and Packaging to Disrupt India’s Spice Market
With focus on clean processing, innovative packaging and honest sourcing, ZOFF Foods aims to reshape India’s spice market while scaling its revenue and reach
Tibarumal Jewellers is Recrafting its Allure Through Tech to Stay Relevant
Tibarumal Jewellers, an over 100-year-old heritage brand, continues to uphold tradition, premium quality and craftsmanship while adapting to changing customer preferences and technology