Notes of Nagesh

In a world fixated on the AI rivalry between the United States and China, India is quietly scripting a different narrative. “India could be a different kind of AI superpower,” declared The Economist in its latest leaders column, adding, “It won’t look like America or China. It could still be a winner.” This vision sidesteps the zero-sum race for computational dominance, instead leveraging India’s vast population, linguistic diversity, and developer talent to forge an AI ecosystem that prioritizes inclusion and practical utility. While the U.S. churns out frontier models and China deploys state-backed surveillance tech, India is betting on human-scale AI—tools that empower its 1.4 billion citizens to bridge systemic gaps in healthcare, education, and agriculture. One year on from The Economist ’s earlier query—can India win at AI?—the evidence suggests it’s not just competing but redefining what victory looks like. A Data Powerhouse with a Human Touch India’s AI journey is fueled by i...

Rukh Oporu (Ukrainian: Рух Опору, translated as "Resistance Movement") is a specialized corps-level unit within the Special Operations Forces (SSO) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, designated with the military identifier A0987. Established to orchestrate and support resistance activities in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, the unit plays a critical role in Ukraine’s asymmetric warfare strategy. It conducts sabotage, intelligence gathering, psychological operations, and direct/indirect actions to disrupt Russian control and bolster Ukrainian morale. Here is an expanded exploration of its origins, structure, operations, and broader significance in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Historical Context and Establishment Origins in 2014 : The concept of Rukh Oporu emerged following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the outbreak of conflict in eastern Ukraine in 2014. The occupation of Ukrainian territories prompted the Ukrainian government to develop covert resistance n...

The Looming Reckoning: What Happens if the $3 Trillion AI Boom Implodes? The artificial intelligence (AI) investment frenzy, projected to pour $3 trillion into data centres by 2028, has been hailed as the next great technological leap, promising to reshape economies and societies. Yet, beneath the euphoria, a growing chorus of experts warns of a potential bust that could rival the dot-com crash of the early 2000s. If AI fails to deliver on its lofty promises—or even if it succeeds only partially—the financial, economic, and societal fallout could be profound, leaving a trail of stranded assets, shattered valuations, and eroded trust. Drawing on insights from leading economists, technologists, and industry analysts, this article explores the risks of a messy end to the AI boom and the precarious tightrope the global economy now walks. A Feverish Investment Surge The scale of investment in AI infrastructure is staggering. Morgan Stanley estimates that $3 trillion will be spent on data ce...

K. Srinivasachari There is an inherent orderliness in nature. This orderliness (Law-governed order) manifests as rationality in living beings. In humans, this rationality is expressed at a higher level because humans and other living beings are inseparable parts of nature. By systematically understanding nature’s orderliness through rationality, science has emerged. As humanity studies the expanding universe, human knowledge continues to expand. The progress of science enables human advancement. Although it is currently impossible to precisely determine when human thought began, it can be said that humans are ancient. Recent scientific findings indicate that Homo sapiens sapiens emerged around three hundred thousand years ago. This implies that the age of human thought on Earth is also approximately three hundred thousand years. Compared to the Earth's age, this is a very short span. The cumulative knowledge amassed over this brief period can be regarded as modern science. Due to ...