Demographic U-turn: Indian states are reversing their population policies-will they succeed?

New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- From the time of Thomas Malthus in the early 19th Century, the world has tried to manage its population demographics to reduce demand on resources. Neo-Malthusianism, which subs... Read More

Digital defence: what India can learn from the history of warfare for the age of artificial intelligence

New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Deadliest Warrior is an American historical television series that aired 33 episodes about 15 years ago. The show pits legendary historical warriors, criminal factions and some m... Read More

Golden Rule on the silver screen: 'The Odyssey' has a message for a world suspicious of 'the other'

New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- If you have not yet seen Christopher Nolan's rendition of The Odyssey, you must do so. Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland are the lead actors in this mythical fantasy epic... Read More

India's research and development ecosystem is in need a major overhaul. Here's why

New Delhi, July 27 -- Independent India is on the verge of beginning its 80th year. One aspect of India's development that needs a full recalibration is its approach to research and development (R&D).... Read More

America at 250: the country seems in crisis but it's hard to make out what that means for its longevity

New Delhi, July 13 -- America is 250 years old this year. It is tricky to establish a 'nation-state' equivalent of human years, but if I were to hazard a guess, then it would be about one nation-state... Read More