Opinion

Ethical landscape of AI in academia

The recent case involving Kaustubh Shakkarwar, a postgraduate law student at O.P. Jindal Global University, has brought to the forefront a critical debate on using artificial intelligence (AI) in academic settings. Shakkarwar’s challenge against his exam failure, allegedly due to AI-generated content, raises significant questions about the ethical and procedural frameworks governing AI in education. […]

How Digital Health can reduce patient wait times in India

Patient wait times have long been a critical issue in Indian hospitals, impacting patient satisfaction and the efficiency of healthcare delivery. While completely erasing these wait times might seem ambitious, the emergence of digital health technologies holds the promise of transforming the way healthcare is accessed and delivered in India. From telemedicine to AI-driven appointment […]

IPL 2025 Retention: CSK keeps Dhoni, PBKS rebuilds, DC eyes new Captain

With the IPL auction nearing, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are retaining core players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and seeking fresh talent. Punjab Kings, under Ricky Ponting, are starting fresh and targeting Australian players.

Sleep screening truck drivers necessary step to curb road accidents

The recent call from doctors for mandatory sleep screening of truck drivers is a vital initiative that could transform road safety in India. The alarming frequency of accidents involving heavy vehicles is often linked to fatigue, yet this factor has long been overlooked. A study by the South East Asian Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests […]

Urgent action needed to protect India’s elephant population

The disturbing rise in elephant deaths across India has brought renewed focus to the urgent need for effective wildlife conservation policies. Recent cases from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, where 10 elephants died from suspected poisoning due to millet consumption, and Odisha, with over 50 unnatural elephant deaths this year, underscore the crisis facing India’s iconic species. […]