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AI Unveiled: Balancing Promise and Reality

Fathima Althaf  |  26-12-2024

Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often portrayed as a transformative force revolutionising industries and daily life. However, beneath the hype lies a complex reality shaped by ethical, technical, and environmental challenges. Is...

India's Digital Transformation: Government Services in 2040 and Beyond

Surabhi Yadav  |  23-12-2024

Abstract This article explores the altering journey of India's digital governance, highlighting its current state, drivers, benefits, challenges, and future outlook. With initiatives like Aadhaar and DigiLocker revolutionizing servic...

The Need for The Triangular Approach - Dark Patterns

Dr. Kesavamoorthy Renganathan, Gnanith A  |  23-12-2024

India's Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution guidelines regarding preventing and regulating dark patterns in 2023 have sparked vital discussions on deceptive market practices (Government of India Department of Con...

India’s Rural Healthcare is at Critical Juncture; Climate Change Threatens to Worsen Vulnerabilities

siasat.com  |  06-12-2024

Extreme weather events (EWEs), intensified by climate change, severely impact rural India's healthcare and livelihoods. Rural communities, reliant on climate-sensitive resources, face worsened health challenges, including malnutrition, ...

AI drives transformation in India’s gig economy: Is any legal framework ready?

siasat.com  |  29-11-2024

India’s gig economy, driven by AI, is transforming rapidly, offering operational efficiency, personalised upskilling, and enhanced worker flexibility. By 2029–30, the gig workforce is expected to reach 23.5 million, contributing...

Spatial Segregation and Systemic Exclusion: The Case of Jamia Nagar

Dr. Istikhar Ali  |  28-11-2024

Abstract This article examines Jamia Nagar, a predominantly Muslim neighbourhood in South Delhi, often labelled a 'Muslim ghetto.' The study interrogates this label by exploring Jamia Nagar's dual identity as both a refuge fr...

Urban Spaces, Social Identity, and Inclusion: Policy Pathways to Address Inequities

Prateek Hanamant Usha Pawar  |  18-11-2024

Abstract The article thoughtfully examines the dynamics of social inclusion and exclusion in urban environments, highlighting the crucial need for equitable access to resources and recognising marginalised communities' valuable contr...

From fishnets to cityscapes: The Koli chronicles of Worli

Shayan Das, Adil Raseef  |  14-11-2024

Abstract The Koli fishing community, one of Mumbai’s original inhabitants, is currently battling with the rapid urbanization and infrastructural development that has dramatically affected their access to critical urban resources, i...

Digital Citizen Summit 2024: Rethinking AI for a fairer future

siasat.com  |  12-11-2024

The 6th edition of the Digital Citizen Summit (DCS) 2024 will be held on November 15-16 at T-HUB, Hyderabad, co-organized by the Digital Empowerment Foundation, Centre for Development Policy and Practice, and the Government of Telangana. Th...

In The Name of Name (Identity): Ghettoization of Muslims in Indian Cities - Inaccessible Rental Apartments

Rasiya PA  |  08-11-2024

“When it comes to Rental room hunting in Indian cities no matter if one practices the religion or is a vegetarian or not if that person has a Muslim Name, it is difficult to find a rental apartment.” What are the popular reas...