A journey of innovation: How 25 years transformed life and technology

The greatest scientific achievement of the past 25 years isn't any single invention but the recognition that all these advancements are interconnected

In 2021, as India battled the Delta wave of Covid-19, a new challenge emerged: Vaccine hesitancy. Would we fall into the scepticism trap seen in the West? Enter the digital heroes! Celebrities and influencers flooded social media, turning hashtags and posts into a collective cry for the jab. These vaccines, developed at a pace that pushed the boundaries of medical innovation, became symbols of hope. People — binge-watching Netflix on high-speed internet and ordering groceries on their smartphones — turned to the CoWIN app to book vaccination slots. Ride-hailing apps stepped in as impromptu chauffeurs to vaccine centres.

 

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