Synthetic Biology in Agriculture: Engineering a Sustainable Food Future
Global food security is currently under threat due to the explosive growth in the world’s population, climate change, and ongoing war. According to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) report, around one-third of the world’s population still faces food insecurity. India, which surpasses China in total population, needs sustainable agriculture development to solve the food…
John David
In Her Seat
The Impact Analysis of the Women’s Reservation Bill The 128th Amendment Bill, also known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, was approved by both Houses of Parliament on September 19, 2023. This bill, now named the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, aims to allocate 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative…
Advances in Longevity Science and Anti-Aging Therapies
A National Library of Medicine report has revealed that 14.3% of the Korean population was aged 65 or older in 2018, and the percentage is projected to rise to 20.3% in 2027 and 34.4% in 2050. These numbers are alarming, and the Korean government has increased its attention to anti-ageing medicines due to its rapidly…
Imbibing Management Lessons from Sundarkand
The timeless quality of our epics is also reflected by their relevance in day-to-day mundane work and life and also in posing solutions to many of our complex post-modern challenges. For example, a careful reading of Ramayana’s Sundarkand -the fifth book in Ramayana – can reveal many important management lessons that could be productively employed…
Aman Goyal
Nature’s Blueprint
Exploring nature can be a great source of inspiration for creating new scientific innovations. Some biotech companies are using biomimicry, which involves imitating nature, to develop unique and fascinating products. This approach involves studying how nature works and applying its proven strategies to function in a way that sustains and helps regenerate the environment. Biomimicry…
Beyond Pink And Blue
In 2019, a researcher from Business Fights Poverty highlighted that female body portrayals in ads caused nearly a quarter of women to feel ashamed of their appearance. Similarly, a study by Dove in the US revealed that 70% of women felt they weren’t represented in the media. These stereotypical depictions have been shown to restrict…
GoMechanic Funded by Promising Expansion
GoMechanic, a Gurgaon-based car servicing, repairing and cleaning start-up, attracted news in the recent past when it generated 6 million USD in capital. GoMechanic has declined to name the investor, though it said that the funding came from a marquee investor. The investor and its existing shareholders led the funding. Eight months earlier, in March…
Abdullah Ansari
Automation Roadmaps: Crafting Business Future Success
In the last five years, more than 70% of businesses have embarked on an automation journey without clear strategies and witnessed significant challenges. According to the Research Gate, India is the world’s largest sourcing destination, accounting for approximately 55% of a $146 billion market share. India’s most cost-competitiveness in providing IT services using advanced technologies,…
Why Do Consumers Love Generative AI?
According to the latest report from the Capgemini Research Institute titled “Why Consumers Love Generative AI,” 51% of consumers are aware of the most recent trends in generative AI and have tried out the tools. The use of initial generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has shown remarkable consistency across different age groups and geographical locations,…
Emotion-Driven Tech: Amplifying User Engagement
As American cognitive scientist Don Norman once said, “Everything has a personality; everything sends an emotional signal.” As UX is all about understanding users — their needs, behaviors, experiences, and journeys, emotional design adds a crucial dimension to this understanding. Maya Angelou famously said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you…
