In a significant policy pivot that marks the end of years of regulatory friction, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a directive confirming that federal employees are once again permitted to download and utilize TikTok on government-issued devices. This reversal stems from a landmark restructuring of the platform’s U.S. operations, a move […]
The Evolution of Indian Privacy: Decoding the Shift in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
By Analysis Desk Since the Supreme Court’s landmark 2017 Puttaswamy judgment declared privacy a fundamental right, the Indian government has been under an implicit mandate to construct a robust, comprehensive framework for data protection. Yet, years later, the absence of enforceable regulation has turned the digital landscape into a precarious environment where data breaches, unauthorized […]
The Shadow of Compliance: How AI Models Are Adopting "Censorship-by-Proxy"
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, a troubling trend has emerged that threatens the global standard of free expression. A landmark evaluation by the Meta Oversight Board—the first of its kind to rigorously test the political biases of Large Language Models (LLMs)—has revealed that AI systems are significantly more likely to refuse requests […]
Thane Residents Rise Up: The Battle Against Amazon’s Mega Data Centre
By Investigative Desk July 19, 2026 In a significant show of public resistance, nearly a thousand residents from the Thane district, located on the outskirts of Mumbai, converged at Balkum Naka this week to protest a massive industrial project. Under the banner of the grassroots collective Wakeup Thanekars (WUT), citizens voiced their staunch opposition to […]
The Great Pivot: Samsung Bets on "Passport" Foldables to Redefine the Ultra-Premium Smartphone Era
The global smartphone industry has reached a precarious inflection point. For years, the market has been defined by incremental upgrades—slight camera improvements, faster processors, and marginal battery gains. However, consumers are increasingly signaling a collective fatigue, holding onto their existing devices for longer periods and showing little interest in minor annual updates. In this climate […]
DPDP Bill 2022: A Balance of opportunities and data protection objectives
By Rahul Sharma The Supreme Court’s 2017 Puttaswamy judgment recommended the prompt enactment of a robust Data Protection (DP) law to the government. Every passing day without enforceable DP regulation and non-intervention by government and regulators catalyses data loot, unaccounted data breaches and processing abuse which normalizes harm. Recently introduced Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) […]
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Scientists hatch chicks in 3D-printed eggs, a technology that could help de-extinction efforts
3 min readJun 8, 2026 03:44 PM IST he artificial shells come in various sizes, it may be possible to use bigger artificial eggs to incubate embryos that are too large for the eggshells of living birds. (image for representation: Magnific) Scientists are turning to 3D printing technology in an ambitious effort to help bring […]
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Intellect Design spins off purple fabric, appoints new CEO
Deepak Dastrala, CEO, Purple Fabric Chennai-based Intellect Design Arena has announced that it has carved-out of its Purple Fabric business into an independent Line of Business (LoB). The company has also appointed Deepak Dastrala as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Business Head of Purple Fabric. In this role, Deepak will report directly to Arun Jain, Chairman […]