Varun RaoNov 3, 20214 minAustralia severs the French Connectionby Varun Rao and Rahul Rao The already murky world of geopolitical intrigue received a startling jolt last month when the leaders of...
Rahul RaoSep 9, 20217 minVaccine Hesitancy: A Nuanced DecisionVaccine hesitancy is the next big hurdle of the COVID-19 pandemic. But even reasonable, rational people are hesitating. Why?
Yasir AheerAug 2, 20214 minOne variant to rule them all!Emergence of the highly infectious delta variant shows us that a fair and equitable global distribution of the vaccine is a necessity.
Rahul RaoJul 8, 20215 minAll you need is love… or a 3D printer?The world of manufacturing is being shaken up by 3D printers. But how do they work? And can consumers take advantage of this technology?
Varun RaoJun 9, 20215 minBecause it is there: a tale of high altitude junkiesby Varun Rao, Yasir Aheer, and Rahul Rao "Because it is there” George Mallory’s enigmatic answer to the question of why he was obsessed...
Yasir AheerDec 18, 20201 minSeason's greeting!Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season! We will be back with new articles in June. See you all in the new year!
Rahul RaoDec 10, 20205 minThe future's bright, the future's renewable.The climate change crisis means we have to rethink where we get our energy from. What options do we have? What are we doing with them?
Yasir AheerDec 2, 20204 minThe spoils of the (e)Confidence ManFraud and con-man schemes have been around for centuries. However, the obscurity and anonymity of the internet have allowed fraud to thrive.
Minnie RousNov 26, 20205 minFood for thoughtOur current dietary preference and approach to food production are putting tremendous pressure on the environment.
Rahul RaoNov 20, 20206 minClean, Limitless Energy, as Nature IntendedNuclear fusion has the potential for plentiful, clean energy but its physics are difficult to master. How are we faring?
Yasir AheerNov 10, 20206 minWarehouses of the futureSeveral areas of technology, such as Robotics, IoT and Artificial Intelligence, are converging to make modern warehouses efficient and safe.
Rahul RaoNov 4, 20205 minGoing nuclear: nuclear for goodAfter the war, nuclear fission promised a clean and plentiful energy source. Some high-profile accidents turned public opinion against it.
Yasir AheerOct 28, 20205 minTrading in the World of AIInvestment management and Trading is an information driven industry, and hence lends itself naturally to modern technologies.
Minnie RousOct 21, 20206 minThe Midas Touch: the benefits and burdens of plasticPlastics are an indispensable part of modern life; weaning ourselves off will require multi-faceted approaches and innovative new materials.
Rahul RaoOct 15, 20205 minGoing nuclear: splitting the atomThe production of energy from the nucleus of the atom is one of the most tragic success stories of the 1900s. Here, we explore its origins.
Yasir AheerOct 6, 20208 minA Conversation with Emmy Award-Winning Director, Ed WisemanWe are honoured to have Ed be part of the inaugural edition of our "Penny for your Thoughts" series.
Urooza SarmaSep 30, 20207 minVaccines: from smallpox to COVID-19 Vaccine development is a rigorous and lengthy process, but there is a tremendous global effort to hasten the delivery of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Rahul RaoSep 23, 20206 minDavid and GoliathWhy do large, successful companies fail to change with the times? Clayton Christensen's theory of disruption provides an explanation.
Yasir AheerSep 16, 20204 minThe longest mile is the “last mile” homeLast-mile delivery is the new battleground for efficiency and cost reduction across the delivery industry.
Varun RaoSep 9, 20205 minThe Cloud beneath our feetAlmost all internet traffic uses undersea cables, but if the new-age Space Race succeeds, satellite internet will revolutionise the industry