Sparking A Conversation: To Link Aadhar.. Or Not To?
In our next addition to the 'Sparking A Conversation' series, Ali Khan Mahmudabad discusses the growing role of unique identification in India, namely Aadhar....
How Can India’s e-Mandi System Benefit Farmers?
Research by Isha Malaviya
Presented & Edited by Sumit Krishna Yadav
As opposed to a traditional mandi system, e-mandis specifically abolish the culture of middlepersons....
The Case Against Internet Shutdowns — Episode 3 of The Impact
Why does the government shut down internet services? Why do these shutdowns seem more likely to happen in specific parts of the country? What do they have to do with maintaining 'security'?
Disease Surveillance in India: From SARS-CoV to COVID 19
Amid COVID-19, disease surveillance and early warning detection mechanisms have gained importance across the world.
In India, the role of tracing the outbreak of diseases...
The Obstacles on the Path to Accurate Monsoon Forecasting
As technical as the science may be, its accuracy—or the lack thereof—directly impacts Indians, many of whom take important livelihood decisions based on this data.
How Do the Information Technology Rules, 2021 Impact Non-Profit Organisations?
The 2021 IT Rules will affect non-profits publishing and curating information online.
Riding the EV Wave: Challenges to the New Two-Wheeler Revolution
How can India realise its E-two wheeler dreams? Nilay Chandra, Director of Marketing and Charging Infrastructure at Ather Energy explains
How Standardizing Quality Control Can Improve Trust in eNAM
Farmers found their hands tied when supply chains froze during the COVID-19 pandemic. As restrictions on movement led to shortages of farm labour, input...
Rethinking Data Ownership: Should Big Tech Pay Users For Their Data?
By Atri Mukherjee
After a long day of work, you log on to Facebook or Instagram to catch up with trends within your digital circles....
Reporting on Tech and Society in India: The Perils and Potentials — Episode 5...
Hosted by Megha Bahree
Edited by Manasi Nene
In January 2022, The Wire’s series of articles on the mysterious Tek Fog app sparked a number of...