Pankaj Mishra – Author, NDTV.com

Opinion | Are We Already In An AI Bubble?

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday September 26, 2024

On the one hand, we have warnings of an AI bubble fueled by excessive spending with questionable returns. At the same time, we see relentless optimism from entrepreneurs and investors betting big on AI's future.

Opinion | Can AI Help Find India's Missing Children?

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday September 19, 2024

AI tools are reshaping the search for missing children, but is it enough? How do we scale this nationally to solve the crisis truly?

Opinion | How Amazon And Flipkart Missed The '10-Minute' Bus

Pankaj Mishra | Monday September 16, 2024

With India's young and middle-class shoppers expecting everything - from groceries to electronics - delivered in under 10 minutes, quick-commerce has gone mainstream.

Opinion | A Whistleblower Wave Is 'Disrupting' India's Startup Scene

Pankaj Mishra | Tuesday August 27, 2024

Once again, anonymous insiders are pulling the curtain on the dark corners of India's startup scene, where the pressure to succeed justifies all means.

Opinion | India Has Aced The Software Game. Can It Now Focus On Hardware?

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday August 01, 2024

Why do we lag in hardware? If we can excel in creating software that the world depends on, why can't we mirror that success in hardware?

Opinion | The Microsoft Windows 'Glitch' Is Actually A Warning For Today's Tech

Pankaj Mishra | Saturday July 20, 2024

Our reliance on platforms is too critical to allow the 'single-system dependency' to continue unchecked. Let's push for diversity in our tech solutions to safeguard our digital - and physical - lives.

Opinion | Bengaluru Blues: On Reservation Row And Policies Clashing With Progress

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday July 18, 2024

In Karnataka's approach, it feels like they're flipping between policies - 100% job reservations one day, none the next, something in between after - with no precise data or rationale, gambling with India's IT and startup hub.

Opinion | Why India Needs A 'Ministry Of AI'

Pankaj Mishra | Friday April 12, 2024

Unlike the Industrial Revolution, which unfolded over centuries, or the digital revolution, where we had a few decades to adapt, the AI revolution is racing at an unprecedented pace, deeply impacting every aspect of society and economy.

Opinion: Gemini Row- AI Can't Serve India's Needs Without Understanding It First

Pankaj Mishra | Tuesday March 05, 2024

When it comes to handling the slip-ups of AI, governments often react like the very algorithms they seek to regulate: quickly and without the depth required.

Opinion: How This Mysuru Family Has Kept A Sanskrit Newspaper Alive For Decades

Pankaj Mishra | Friday February 23, 2024

What does it take for the world's only Sanskrit newspaper to stay relevant in the age of AI? Sheer grit and unflinching resolve, above all.

Opinion: A Death, An Arrest-Why Manya's Story Is A Wake-Up Call For Bengaluru

Pankaj Mishra | Friday February 16, 2024

Bengaluru's rapid urban growth has come at the cost of shoddy civic planning and citizens' safety. The death of nine-year-old Manya in December is yet another reminder that the city needs immediate fixes.

Opinion: Revolution In A Cup - A Lot Is Finally Happening For Indian Coffee

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday February 08, 2024

Not anymore the quick could shoulder for Indian coffee. Thanks to a burgeoning middle class and a new wave of coffee entrepreneurs, India's unique brew varieties are finally getting the attention they deserve.

Opinion: AI To Solve A Murder - Future Of Crime Fighting?

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday January 25, 2024

In the race between cops and criminals, it often seems like the bad guys have the upper hand, especially with tech like AI creating deepfakes, policing algorithms going rogue with their biases, and so on.

Opinion: From Heroes To Villains - The Changing Face Of Startup Founders

Pankaj Mishra | Monday December 18, 2023

India's startup ecosystem exposes the harsh reality of the vast wealth gap between founders and their employees, revealing the dark side of entrepreneurial success and shattering dreams.

Opinion: India's AI Ethos - Leading The World Differently

Pankaj Mishra | Thursday December 14, 2023

India's role in the global AI arms race is complex. Amidst the ethical dilemmas in OpenAI's boardroom, the rivalry between Google and Microsoft, and China's aggressive push, India stands at a crossroads.

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