MUMBAI — In a historic acknowledgment of cultural diplomacy, culinary artistry, and relentless philanthropy, acclaimed Indian chef, restaurateur, author, filmmaker, and humanitarian Vikas Khanna has been named to the prestigious 2026 TIME100 list. Recognizing the world’s 100 most influential people, this annual roster by TIME magazine underscores Khanna’s extraordinary journey from the bustling streets of […]
Beyond Compliance: Why Building an Accessibility Culture is a Systemic Imperative
In the high-stakes world of modern software development, accessibility is often treated as a final hurdle—a checkbox to be ticked before a product hits the market. However, for accessibility engineers like Dani, the reality is far more nuanced. After facing the potential redundancy of his role, Dani’s reflection on his career trajectory revealed a profound […]
The STEM-Humanities Divide: Inside the Culture Wars Boiling Over at India’s Premier Engineering Institutes
By Vishnu Prakash Edited by Sumit Chakraborty Lede Illustration by Kashvi Bansal Introduction: A Campus Divided "Leave IITs for the top brains of India, people who excel in STEM and management only," a Reddit user wrote on the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay’s community page in September. "We don’t want stupid narrative-pushing socio-drama queens […]
The Death of the Monoculture? Why Mainstream Culture Is More Alive—and Fragmented—Than Ever
In an era where the digital landscape is defined by hyper-personalized algorithmic feeds, the notion of a "shared" cultural experience has come under intense scrutiny. For years, critics have lamented the death of the monoculture—the idea that we no longer sit around the same metaphorical campfire, consuming the same television shows, music, or news. However, […]
Beyond Compliance: Why Building an Accessibility Culture is a Systemic Imperative
In the high-stakes environment of modern software development, accessibility is often treated as a peripheral technical requirement—a "checkbox" to be ticked before a product release. However, as organizations navigate an increasingly digital-first landscape, a growing chorus of engineers and advocates is challenging this transactional approach. They argue that true accessibility is not a state to […]
The OpenAI Exodus: Safety Researchers Challenge Termination, Alleging a "Chilling Effect" on Culture
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the artificial intelligence research community, three former OpenAI safety researchers—Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni—have publicly challenged their recent terminations. In an open letter addressed to the company’s internal leadership, including the Safety and Security Committee and the Mission Advisory Council, the trio categorically denied accusations […]
The Crucible of the Campus: How a Long-Brewing Culture War Between Engineering and Humanities is Boiling Over at India’s IITs
Introduction: The Ideological Fault Lines at India’s Premier Tech Institutions For decades, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have stood as the undisputed crowns of India’s higher education ecosystem. Synonymous with rigorous scientific inquiry, elite technical prowess, and a pipeline to global corporate leadership, these campuses were traditionally viewed as insulated bubbles where academic pursuit […]
The Nothing Phone (4b) Saga: A Strategic Convergence of Tech and Sports Culture
The mobile landscape is set for a significant disruption on July 7, as Nothing—the London-based consumer technology company led by Carl Pei—prepares to unveil its latest handset: the Nothing Phone (4b). In a move that blends high-performance hardware with the fervor of Indian Premier League (IPL) sports fandom, the company has officially confirmed an exclusive […]