India - Information Matters

March 14, 2024 Shalini Urs

AI and India’s IT Odyssey—From Humble Beginnings to Global Dominance: A Fireside Chat with NR Narayana Murthy

Given AI’s dominance and growth potential, there is naturally enormous interest in decoding how AI will impact and shape India’s growth trajectory. To understand the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Information Technology (IT) industry in India, few voices resonate as profoundly as that of NR Narayana Murthy, the legendary co-founder of Infosys and a pioneering figure in India’s technological journey. With a career spanning decades, Narayana Murthy’s (NRN) insights have not only shaped the trajectory of Indian IT but have also influenced global perceptions of the industry.

Education

October 23, 2023 Sigy George

The Dark Side of India’s Education System: The Silent Suffering of Its Youth

This article delves into the pervasive and concerning issue of the intense pressure on Indian children to excel academically. Within India’s highly competitive education system, the pursuit of top grades and entrance exam scores is akin to a high-stakes game, leaving students grappling with anxiety attacks, low self-confidence, depression, and, tragically, suicidal tendencies. The proliferation of coaching institutes in places like Kota exacerbates this pressure, pushing young minds to their breaking point. This article sheds light on the harrowing consequences of this relentless race for marks and calls for urgent reforms, emphasizing the need to prioritize holistic development, mental health support, and a nurturing environment for India’s youth.

Featured Translation

March 15, 2023 Dr. Minaxi A. P.

An Approachable Framework of the Extended Marketing Mix towards Public Libraries

Today’s public libraries in India reach out to most areas, but they struggle to reach a growing population. We need to bridge this gap, and the extended marketing mix framework may be a tool to decrease the distance between people and the public library.

InfoFire Multimedia

November 21, 2022 Shalini Urs

Deciphering the Genetic Heritage of the People of India: Fireside Chat with Partha Majumder

We are expected (and frequently required) to use socially-visible population labels—whether they are referred to as races, ethnicities, nationalities, or others. However, these labels significantly impact science and society during heightened sectarian tensions worldwide, including in India. A nuanced and scientific understanding of identity and ethnicity matters. Genetic research is closely interlinked with group taxonomies and has profound and unexpected impacts on existing categories of belonging and differences.