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We have seen an exponential growth and mindblowing innovations in the technology sector in last few decades. It seems like we have future filled with astonishingly exciting new technologies. And along with these new technologies we will have a bunch of new opportunities. Future looks bright, isn't it? I have some concerns here. We have heard those jobs that did not exist a decade back such as vlogger (YouTuber), Social media manager, Uber-Driver,  App-Developer. etc. The technological advances brought us most of these new jobs. In this post, I want to talk about some of those jobs that we may see disappear due to the next leap in technology, which would be driven by artificial intelligence (AI). According to a study done at Oxford University, 45% of all current jobs will disappear in the next decade with some of them being completely automated or at least enhanced so that only a fraction of the workforce is required. Let's look at some of the jobs that will radicall...

"Pakistan or The Partition of India", a seminal work by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, offers an exhaustive and analytical examination of the circumstances that led to the partition of India in 1947. A figurehead of the Indian independence movement and the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Ambedkar presents the situation from a unique standpoint, that of a social reformer and a constitutional law scholar. The book, written prior to the actual partition, reflects the political climate of the time and proffers a prophetic view on the forthcoming division. The crux of the book revolves around the reasons for the demand of Pakistan by the Muslim League. Ambedkar analyses the factors that led to this demand and reflects on the implications for a newly independent India. Throughout the book, Dr. Ambedkar seeks to provide an objective viewpoint, focusing on the historical, social, and political aspects that led to the demand for Pakistan, rather than critiquing the Muslims or ...

'Tick Tick...' Sound of a clock ticking. Sometimes when we are sitting alone in a quiet room and if you have an analogue clock on the wall, there is a chance, you will hear that 'tick tick' sound. Whats special about that ticking is the synchronisation with time. when you are listening to that ticking sound, you might not notice but those seconds are gone out of your life and no matter what you do, you will never get it again. We often don't realise that our time is limited. During school exams, we get a specific time to write answers and we are not permitted for extra time. If some get that extra time that could be their advantage. Our lifetime is also like that exam time but the examiner is the god, who is biased towards some people and does not offer same time limit. Just like exams, we have so many questions in our lives and they all start with our birth.  Look at any child around you, try to talk to them about something they are curious about. You will be...

Artificial Intelligence is technology that can imitate intelligent human behaviour. Many apps and software are taking over soporific work and doing it seamlessly for us, simple example, spam filters in your mailbox. Furthermore, companies like Uber, Google are developing on cars that can travel from point to point, negotiating obstacles and taking smart decisions on their own to ensure the journey is fully automatic. Artificial Intelligence is an emerging technology that will be ruling current century. It has tremendous applications in almost every aspect of society especially in developing country like India. Yet, the dread associated with the technology cannot be quietly sidelined. We need be cautious while we travel this path. The recent debate on social media between 'Neuralink' founder - Elon Musk and 'Facebook' Co-founder - Mark Zuckerberg has brought the concerns associated with Artificial Intelligence into the limelight. An online squabble raised about art...

In the past few years, the Indian economy has witnessed the rapid transformation. A different perspective of India has emerged as 'New India' with certain new features, perspective and a new outlook. For a very long time, India was believed to be a third world developing country. With consistent changes driving economy and growth, India has changed its status from third world country to 'emerging economy'. In recent years, India has shown a great potential for accelerating growth that offers good investment opportunities. India is the second largest potential market in the world after China. Its huge population is seen as a source of demand and not as a liability. Secondly, India is also getting recognised as a 'potential economy' and it is significant as it questions the supremacy of the first world countries. India has a larger say in global matters, sharing at global platforms and global recognition of 'New India'. In terms of education an...

We all want to reduce the pain and maximise the happiness. Can you imagine the world without a pain? Is it possible that there can be the world with only happiness? If yes then probably we would not exist. Mother would not give a birth to a child since giving birth causes tremendous pain. Suffering is valuable and life would not sustain without a pain. Buddha has said, "Life is suffering" . Even Jesus christ suffered the pain for humanity when he was crucified. In Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna taught Arjun that no matter who is fighting from the other side, it is his duty to fight a war from the right side of dharma. Stoicism talks about the philosophy of suffering. There were three well-known Roman Stoic philosophers Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. In the early 3rd century, Zeno founded the Stoic school. Life of a philosopher and philosophy are integrated to each other. Let's look at the life of these three philosophers. Seneca was a Roman philosopher, sta...

Technology intervention in our workforce is inevitable. For past few years, we have witnessed an unprecedented growth in the manufacturing sector.  The way goods are manufactured, serviced and delivered are changing with the adoption of new technology, global reach, and faster communication. In many areas, a machine replacing human labour as well as it is taking on cognitive skills. Automation has long term implications. It is apparently threatening joblessness of semi and unskilled workforces. It is, therefore, necessary that automation should be sustainable and be able to create benefits for people. Automation is going to change the basic way of manufacturing, supply chain management system works. Robots will replace the labour intensive jobs, which would increase productivity. In reality, automation will provide an opportunity to create innovative and prolific jobs for human resources. Adaptability with technology is the key. Labor and machines are not two opposite sides com...