Special Report
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Padmasree Warrior: The Next Internet
A media-rich experience and real-time collaboration delivered over a secure network — that’s what the Internet of the next decade will be
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Jimmy Wales: Browsing Beyond English
Internet is evolving to include more languages and cultures. Meanwhile the rise of English as the world’s second language is only speeding up
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Alain de Botton: A Religion for Atheists
It is not just god that defines religion. There are so many fabrics in it that have held societies together for ages and given man his peace. What’s more, it can even be tweaked to suit the modern, secular world
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David Livingstone Smith: Inside the Mind that Kills
We have seen even ordinary people committing horrific violence by thinking of victims as less than human. We can’t ignore dehumanisation any more
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Soli Sorabjee: Freedom from Intolerance
The right to dissent and tolerance are the bedrock of a democratic society. Unfortunately, they cannot be legislated
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Mriganka Sur: A New Look into the Brain
Brain diseases are often sources of shame for people who have them. Understanding that such diseases are bodily afflictions is key to finding a better cure
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Dan Ariely: The Truth About Cheating
By controlling situations that create conflicts of interest, we can combat frauds and scandals better
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Abhijit Banerjee: Measured Success versus Failed Miracles
It pays to research ideas thoroughly and experiment in different environments before extrapolating social welfare schemes to a widespread audience
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Thomas Davenport: Disengage From the Information Stream
The world needs to take a breather from the relentless inflow of information, and consume it more deliberately. That’s the key to better decisions
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The Finest Minds of the Planet Speak
On the Ideas they promise will change the India and the World
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Beating Them on Their Own Turf in China
MNCs are figuring out how to overcome the territorial disadvantage vis-a-vis their local rivals when doing business in China