Panel discussion on Digital Services to address Driver Shortage Driver Shortage – The stumbling block of human will Economics, though inherently complex often manifests itself in simple and understandable ways.  A very fundamental concept that I’m sure we have all come across in our lives is the theory of supply and demand. Traditionally, we have […]

A sign to inform availability of 5G signals in the region Slow and Steady will not win the 5G race You’ve heard it before. Technology has made us develop such a strong acquaintance with all matters of convenience, that patience is truly a virtue in the 21st century. But contrary to popular notions, pre-school children in

A nuclear powerplant in France The nuclear component of Europe’s energy diet It’s better than it sounds! The alliteration has invited incredible ridicule but has also managed to make an impression in all our minds. When mentioned outside the context of sexual promiscuity amongst senior citizens, ‘Fit for 55’ is the more palatable name to refer to the

From the real account of Nikolaus Copernicus Can a tweet save a life? Originally published in December 2019 here.  We often wonder if Twitter is doing more harm than good. But isn’t the value of one life saved, greater than all those that couldn’t be? Introduction Richard Thaler [1] won the Nobel Prize for Economics

Attitudes towards Fake News in Europe – an analysis This article was originally published in January 2020 and is a part of my Master’s thesis for my degree in Public Policy.    Does Europe really think that Fake news is a problem? This data set from the Eurobarometer helps us understand this in greater depth.

The Amazon is burning, but is the EU prepared? This article was originally written in August 2019 here. While the world talks about the unfortunate manmade crisis that has developed in the Amazon, I try to understand EU policies that seek to tackle forest fires. A Quick Summary of events in the Amazon The Amazon Rainforests,

Reproductive Bullying in the European Union This article was originally published in July 2019 here. Why is there so much zeal to take our laws back to the18th century? I have always feared and admired culture in equal measure. If the culture is conducive, even the truly bizarre can be seen as perfectly normal. Therefore, when

China’s foray into space Space, matters. The Chinese have realized this better than the rest Originally published in July 2019 here.  With the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957, the Space race was declared open. The US and the USSR, the 2 great powers of the 20th century engaged in a race to better one another

Collaboration of the old and the new Digitization of the workplace (2) Originally published in August 2019 here. Work as we know it has experienced 3 revolutions till date. Technical and technological progress is undoubtedly the impetus behind the changing outlook of work. It has been the case since time immemorial. Hunters and gatherers experienced an

Digitization in the workplace (1/2) Originally published in July 2019 here.  Of the many things the internet has ensured, with the accessibility of a variety of cat videos at one’s whim being the crown jewel, Globalization takes a close second. Defined as, the process by which international organizations and businesses influence or operate on an international