Debarghya Sanyal

Why India's startup founders aren't gamers, or won't admit to it

OYO's Ritesh Agarwal and some others love chess for its strategic lessons, but few founders want to be seen splurging time or money on gaming

The historical fibre of silk

Aarathi Prasad's book unspools the intricate threads of silk's story, tracing its journey from silkworms and spider silk to emperors' wardrobes

Why does Wikipedia need donations despite its massive popularity?

A recent spate of donation appeals from Wikipedia, directed at its Indian users, has raised questions on its need for funds

Redefining ad strategies: Why brands must shift focus to mature consumers

Mature consumers, whose share is increasing, make for better investment, says study by Boston Consulting Group

A question of balance in age gating for children of the internet

India's new cyber law on parental consent sparks debate on digital privacy and security

As new 28% GST on online gaming takes off, gamers brace for impact

Rishi Raj, a Gurgaon-based avid player of online poker, believes that the government has been successful where most of his family failed - getting him to quit the real money game

India's diamond firms in the rough as global trade sanctions mount

As Ukraine lists Indian diamond major on its list of "international war sponsors," diamantaires back home fear loss of livelihood, and rising unemployment

Drug delivery by drones? Informal economy of substance abuse on campuses

Students across campuses in and around Delhi speak of fellow students who consume substances such as marijuana; the more forthright ones admit to doing it themselves

For Indian students, not the time to give up on Canada dreams, yet

The rapidly souring diplomatic ties between Canada and India has also had struck a discordant note for Indian students flying to the North American nation for their higher studies

Like, share, subscribe, vote: 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'

A 'WOKE-UP' CALL: A politician or political party that's better at tapping into this vortex of attention will be reaping free mindshare from voters

Mumbai's double-decker buses ride into the sunset amid Bollywood memories

To be replaced with battery-run red & black double-decker buses

Indians defy lunar legalities, buy Moon land after Chandrayaan-3 success

UN Outer Space Treaty Prohibits lunar land ownership, but private sellers persist

Decoded: What are essential components of 'National Strategy for Robotics'?

The draft NSR proposes a policy framework for the implementation of robotics in various sectors, with the aim of making India a global robotics leader by 2030

G20 India mobile app is a pocketbook of events leading to the summit

Available on Android and iOS devices, it is a collection of information with images and maps on major G20 events and participating dignitaries

Deloitte launches India-centred global generative AI market incubator

The global incubator, which is location agnostic currently but will be relying heavily on the Indian workforce, aims to harness the relationships Deloitte has with Indian academia, industry, and SMEs

A new ball game: Infosys has got tennis champions as its brand ambassadors

What does that say about the course it wants to take?

From Zomato to CCD, brands are lining up for a ride on Chandrayaan success

As the euphoria around the nation's first successful moon landing slowly winds down, chances are the Brandyaan will roll on for a few more days

From Taylor Swift to Bob Dylan, pop music has found a place on the syllabus

Close to 15 major US universities, including the University of Chicago, Columbia University, and UC Berkley, were offering literature lectures in the academic year 2021-22

Migrating students flying into a debt trap? Experts advise caution

The competition is getting tougher by the year, and the number of Indian students travelling overseas for education has been increasing rapidly increasing post-Pandemic

Poll by prompt: Strategists look to AI as distillers of public opinion

The AI model produces projections for vote share and seat numbers based on the data