A deep dive into how DeepSeek’s AI launch caused Nvidia’s stock to plummet by $589 billion, shaking up the AI industry and raising concerns about future tech competition.
We are witnessing the greatest tragedy of our time, where the next generation of Indian students—once celebrated for their grit, academic excellence, and obsession with white-collar careers—are ditching books and brains for the circus act that is influencer culture. Gone are the days when Indian youth dreamed of building rockets, coding billion-dollar apps, or at […]
This year’s Oscar buzz has brought yet another Indian-themed film into the limelight: All We Imagine as Light. A poignant documentary exploring socio-economic hardships, it comfortably fits the template the West loves when it comes to Indian cinema. Just like Slumdog Millionaire, Salaam Bombay!, and other similarly themed favorites, the film showcases the struggles of […]
As we dust off our patriotic hats and prepare to celebrate Republic Day, let us pause for a moment to bask in the delightful irony of it all. The grand spectacle of parades, speeches, and flag-hoisting ceremonies is a fitting tribute to a Constitution that promises equality, justice, and liberty. Of course, these lofty ideals […]
Corruption is not just a word in India; it’s a way of life. It’s the invisible hand that greases the wheels of bureaucracy, the shadow lurking behind every stalled project, and the unspoken price we pay for services that are already our right. And as the government prepares to unveil its latest Union Budget, let […]
Marriage, the ultimate desi rollercoaster, has been the cornerstone of Indian society for centuries. It’s where Bollywood meets sanskaar, where two people (and their families, neighbors, and distant relatives) embark on a lifelong journey of compromise, chai, and chappals being thrown. But as the latest trends suggest, the new generation is fast-forwarding through this
Ah, Indian politicians. True virtuosos of turning taxpayers’ hard-earned money into campaign confetti. Their favorite trick? Populist subsidies and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes. Why solve unemployment or fill government vacancies when you can rain rice sacks, gas cylinders, and farm waivers on the masses, all in exchange for votes? It’s genius, really—keep the
There was a time when Indian youth dreamed of owning a house, a car, and a secure future. Fast forward to 2025, and the only ownership they care about is the “owner” badge on Zomato or being the proud swipers of shiny credit cards that scream “Live your best life (on debt, of course)!”. Let’s […]
Ah, the life of a middle-class, tax-paying citizen in India! If there’s one thing that brings tears to my eyes, it’s not onions at ₹100/kg, but my paycheck. My monthly salary, meticulously chopped and sautéed by income tax, professional tax, and cess, barely lasts me till the 20th of the month. And then, just as […]
When it comes to global health crises, there’s an adage that goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” If COVID-19 was the world’s two-ton wake-up call, the recent surge in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections in China feels eerily like déjà vu. Except this time, the world isn’t inclined to play the […]
