Notes are comments, observations, or opinions which are generally shorter than a blog.
Technology required in governance (and policing) is generally very simple. In most cases, the requirement is digitalisation. Consider Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) [including CCTNS], Government-e-Marketplace (GeM), DigiLocker, etc., all are simply digitalisation projects. The real challenge is overcoming the bureaucratic hurdles and work culture inertia. They both stifle efficiency in governance, and unfortunately are very much dominant.
Coding is like a combination of art and engineering. It offers endless possiblities and is a medium of expression.
Some of the most important ground breaking discoveries and innovation has been achieved only by thinking out of the box (like having negative energy), yet new boxes gets created everytime. Those who live outside the box, are never considered normal, and are destined to suffer.
Aritificial Intelligence (AI) is not artificial at all. It is a representation of the collective human intelligence (and patterns of thought) and generalisation of what humans have produced so far.
Time is money, we all know.
But in reality, money is time. Only those with high passive income, have the time to pursure intellectual pursuits, arts, and leisure, rising up the Maslow's hierarchy.
Is India's silent revolution working?
Fundamental changes are required. Not only in the system, but in the mindset and attitude of people. It is good that youth of today are showing interest in politics, instead of becoming disenchanted. Indian aspirations are high.
Will we be able to transform India by 2047?
Laapataa Ladies (movie) is a good satire on the condition of women in rural socio-cultural setup in India.
The character of the SHO is special highlight who is shown as corrupt yet with a sense of righteousness. To what extent this is true for Indian police should be a subject of research.
The first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 concluded today. The people of Meghalaya also voted for two LS seats - Shillong and Tura.
This election will be historic considering the political landscape of India.
There should not come a time when people have become apolitical with opinions on Supreme Court judgements.
People's sovereignty through elected legislatures is the basic rule in a democracy. Why is it still a debate?
Reference: The Hindu article