Let me paint a picture you're familiar with. You're booking that weekend getaway. "Only 2 seats left!" the website screams. Then comes the guilt trip: "No thanks, I don't want to save money." Finally, the sting: ₹500 "convenience fee" appears at checkout. Sound familiar? You've just been played by "dark patterns." India just banned 13 of these psychological tricks. And, companies have 3 months to do a self-audit and comply. Here's what they don't want you to know.. but, you must anyhow.
The Agentic AI Wake-Up Call: 4 Takeaways from McKinsey’s Report
About 80% of companies use GenAI. 80% of them report ZERO bottom-line impact. McKinsey’s latest report calls this the GenAI paradox. What’s the way out then? AI agents that automate complex business processes. Today, we’re at a moment of strategic divergence. Companies that figure AI out first won't just gain efficiency—they'll redefine their industries.
Dr. Ambedkar’s “Grammar of Anarchy”: A Constitutional Warning That Echoes Today
On this 79th Independence Day, I’ve been reflecting on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s "Grammar of Anarchy" speech. He asked us to abandon "unconstitutional methods," cautioned against the dangers of "hero-worship," and pointed out the profound "contradictions" of a nation with political equality but deep social inequality.
The Nayara Wake-Up Call: Cloud Colonialism and the Case for Digital Sovereignty
On July 22, Nayara Energy lost access to its Microsoft-hosted services. All without a warning. Why? Because a 49% Russian stake triggered EU sanctions, and Microsoft complied. India’s data may sit within its borders, but the kill switch still lies abroad. This is about national resilience, not just private businesses. What happens when foreign tech giants control critical infrastructure? What if it’s public sector next?
Musings by Madhav 