Messaging power: on a healthy digital marketplace
8 Feb 2026
WhatsApp's data sharing policies & the need for a robust digital competition law to ensure a healthy digital marketplace.
Daily analysis from The Hindu & Indian Express.
WhatsApp's data sharing policies & the need for a robust digital competition law to ensure a healthy digital marketplace.
AI chatbot Claude's plugins threaten traditional IT, data analytics, & legal services, challenging India's cost efficiency & skilled workforce advantage.
WPL's success & potential for growth; BCCI's role in nurturing women's cricket. (128 chars)
India-US trade talks: Balancing export interests & domestic concerns in agriculture.
Illegal rat-hole mining in Meghalaya persists despite bans, highlighting governance failures & need for socio-economic solutions.
Balochistan unrest: Pakistan faces a recurring cycle of violence with Baloch rebels due to coercion & unaddressed grievances.
Illegal coal mining in Northeast India, particularly in Meghalaya, persists despite bans due to socio-economic factors & weak enforcement.
Rising youth suicides linked to loneliness & digital immersion; need for holistic policy response.
PM Modi frames India-US deal as empowerment for youth, criticizes opposition's parliamentary conduct.
India's climate budget for 2026-27 shows intent but lacks substantial allocation, crucial for meeting climate goals & export competitiveness.
Budget 2026 health allocation: 10% increase, but remains low as % of GDP. Focus on biopharma & allied health.
Passing of an era of nuanced travel writing exemplified by Hugh & Colleen Gantzer. Focus on slow, immersive travel.