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Is AI Ironically Killing Productivity?
The excitement surrounding AI adoption is natural due to its remarkable capabilities. It can summarise documents, analyse data, generate marketing content and much more in just a matter of seconds. Companies expected this to free their employees from mundane, repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on creativity and innovation.
However, it has resulted in a rather disappointing trend in workplaces, i.e. AI-led inefficiency. The enthusiasm can be clearly seen in the sky-high valuations and inflow of investments in the AI space. However, there is a paucity of encouraging outcomes.
The gap in the expectation and the reality of AI-led productivity is not because AI as a tool is completely ineffective. It is, in fact, due to ineffective use of technology in the workplace for a myriad of reasons.
Read Kashvi’s article to discover the entire story.
Pay Later, Pay More? The Hidden Costs and Risks of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Services
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has reshaped online shopping by making purchases feel lighter through small “interest-free” instalments. This reduces the immediate pain of paying and encourages impulse spending, especially among younger consumers influenced by peers and social media.
For many with irregular incomes, BNPL offers short-term flexibility, but often at a long-term price. Hidden fees, penalties for missed deadlines, and confusing terms can quietly turn convenience into debt. With inconsistent credit reporting and limited regulation, users may unknowingly harm their credit health.
BNPL isn’t inherently bad, but it demands caution. Before clicking “Pay Later”, pause and ask yourself: Do I truly need it and can I manage the instalments that follow? Read this article by Ridhima Dugar to discover the full story.
Impact Report 2024-25
Annual Impact Report 2024-25
The Shadow Economy: Unmasking the Global Mechanics of Money Laundering
Money laundering is often seen as a distant, sophisticated crime, but it silently shapes global finance, fuels terrorism, and distorts economies. From shell companies and crypto wallets to false invoicing and deepfake identities, the methods have become smarter, faster, and harder to trace.
Despite strong laws and global frameworks, only a tiny fraction of illicit flows are ever detected. Regulatory gaps, weak data systems, and cross-border loopholes keep the shadow economy alive.
Money laundering isn’t just a financial crime; it’s a threat to governance, stability, and everyday economic fairness. Explore the full analysis in Madhav’s article.
Why are “Chips” the New Oil?
Semiconductors have quietly become the strategic backbone of the 21st century, powering everything from artificial intelligence and electric vehicles to defence, communication, and critical infrastructure. Their significance became undeniable when the global chip shortage revealed how dependent the world is on a fragile supply chain concentrated in only a few places.
With Taiwan manufacturing most of the world’s advanced chips, the U.S.-China technology rivalry has escalated, pushing countries to prioritise security, self-reliance, and strategic investment in chip ecosystems.
As Moore’s Law slows, breakthroughs are shifting toward advanced packaging, heterogeneous integration, and specialised chip design, making talent, innovation, and geopolitical stability more vital than ever. Discover the full story in Rushil’s article.
Substance Report
Substance abuse in India has emerged as a critical public health and social challenge, influenced by rising early-age consumption, illicit trade, and gaps in regulatory enforcement. From alcohol and tobacco use to the growing prevalence of illicit drugs, the evolving landscape reflects deep-rooted behavioural, economic, and policy complexities.
This report presents a comprehensive, data-driven examination of how these substances shape youth behaviour, community well-being, and national health burdens, drawing on industry analysis, a 300+ respondent youth survey, insights from rehabilitation centres, and an extensive policy review.
It highlights key trends, identifies systemic gaps, and offers actionable recommendations aimed at strengthening regulation, improving awareness, and fostering safer environments.