By Jayajit Dash The AI revolution is rapidly altering the technological landscape, but it comes with a hefty energy demand. The recent collaboration between BlackRock and Microsoft, proposing a $30 billion fund to invest in AI infrastructure, signals that the future of AI is as much about energy and infrastructure as it is about algorithms and code. This partnership highlights ...

The new Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, signed by key global powers, emphasizes transparency, accountability, and human oversight to prevent AI from reinforcing biases and inequalities, while still encouraging innovation, writes Jayajit Dash   In the annals of history, certain documents stand out as beacons of progress. The Magna Carta, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Geneva Conventions ...

Jharsuguda, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium’s efforts to boost access to quality education have had a profound impact on secondary education and digital literacy in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha. Through initiatives such as Project Vidyagraha, the Vedanta Mini Science Centre, and support for the Government of Odisha’s Mo School Abhiyan program, the company is setting new benchmarks ...

INDIA is standing on the edge of something big — a chance to become a global leader in AI talent. The demand for AI professionals is rocketing, with projections showing a leap from 600,000 today to a whopping 1.25 million by 2027. But there’s a catch—quantity doesn’t necessarily mean quality. While the numbers might look impressive, there’s a growing concern ...

Rethinking Mother’s Day in a Commercialized World By Priyabrat Biswal Amidst the flurry of Mother’s Day messages adorning today’s newspapers, I couldn’t help but ponder: is this flurry of sentiments truly the best and only way to honour our mothers? It seemed to me that beneath the surface of these well-intentioned tributes lay a subtle desire for recognition, akin to ...

Does profit alone power your company? Today, sustainability is the new currency of business. Purpose is the new passion, and people and planet are just as important as profit. Your company will lack longevity and sustainability if its performance is lacking in non-fiscal metrics like social responsibility and corporate governance. That’s why companies must embrace Corporate Social Accountability (CSA). It’s ...

IN an age where screens seem to steal the spotlight and technology infiltrates every aspect of our lives, the concept of putting family first might seem like a quaint relic of the past. Yet, amidst the buzz of notifications and the allure of virtual connections, there’s an ever-growing need to rekindle the essence of what truly matters: our families. In ...

The Stones may be old, but they are chiseled afresh. The Civilization may be ancient, but it is born again. The people may be young, but they never forget. The day might be like any other, but it marks a new dawn. – Anand Ranganathan These lines resonate with the growth story of Dhamra, once a hamlet nestled amidst sleepy ...

SANT Shiromani Acharya Shri Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj Ji attained Samadhi and left us all saddened. His life is a spiritually rich epoch graced with profound wisdom, boundless compassion and an unwavering commitment to uplift humanity. I have had the honour of receiving his blessings on numerous occasions. Thus, I feel a deep sense of loss, akin to losing a guiding ...

IN the interim budget for 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a transformative initiative aimed at catalyzing India’s research and innovation landscape. Central to this announcement was the earmarking of a substantial Rs 1 trillion corpus, intended to propel technology research forward. Notably, this corpus is structured to offer a 50-year, interest-free loan, providing a robust foundation for long-term ...