Other Publications
The Fibremaxxing Phenomenon: When Too Much of a Good Thing Goes Wrong
Fibremaxxing embodies the newest trend in the ongoing fascination with enhancing digestive health through social platforms. Similar to juice cleanses, detox teas, and elimination diets that have come before, this trend suggests that significant dietary changes can swiftly address intricate health concerns.This approach to cleansing fundamentally misinterprets the functioning of the gut microbiome.
Could AI chatbots become conscious?
Chatbots may replicate emotional responses, participate in casual conversation, and even emulate empathy, rendering them somewhat ‘alive’ in a way. Advanced systems such as GPT-based chatbots can produce creative writing, emulate personalities or engage in philosophical discourse, further obscuring the distinction
From Clerks to Creators: A Call to Ponder on the Quality of Engineering Education
The narrative of India's progress has consistently been associated with its engineers, whether Visvesvaraya developed flood protection systems, M. S. Swaminathan initiated the Green Revolution through agri-tech interventions, or A. P. J. Abdul Kalam pioneered missile and space technology. Engineers, as opposed to labourers, have been instrumental in the construction of nations. The same mentality is necessary for the future.
The Reasons for the Chooralmala-Mundakai (Wayanad) landslide
A comprehensive scientific analysis of the Mundakai-Churalmala landslide in Wayanad on July 30, 2024. Prof CP Rajendran examines the implications of rapid changes in Kerala's climate, the dangers of ignoring warnings, and ways to mitigate the risk of such disasters in the future.
The Evolving Role of Librarians in the AI Era
In the past, librarians were like guardians of information; they decided who could see the carefully chosen collections of books, journals, and documents. Given the limited resources and limited area, this role was significant. Today, the internet gives people access to almost infinite information, and AI systems can process huge files in seconds. As a result, the librarian's job has changed from controlling access to information to helping people make sense of it.
India in a world of fewer babies preparing for the coming demographic shift
Global birth rates have changed dramatically, telling a captivating story. In the 1970s, Mexican women could have had seven children; by 2014, they averaged two. The lowest fertility rate in the world is 0.75 children per woman in South Korea. A recent report in the journal Nature (August 2025) called this occurrence the "baby bust," describing a demographic shift that caused a global population peak and decrease within decades.
The ASI is facing a credibility crisis
Beyond the erosion of its institutional autonomy amid bureaucratic entanglement and political contingencies, the ASI’s epistemic endeavour is increasingly subsumed by nationalistic fervour.
The tectonic journey of the roof of the world [Commentary]
The interactions among topography, climate, and biodiversity in the Tibetan region are intricate, and the development of the Asian monsoon is linked to the changing topography of Tibet and the Himalayas.
Bharat Ko Paoudyogiki Drishtikon Par Adhik Jor Dene Ki Awashyakta (India needs to give more impetus on Technological Temper)
Technological temper is key to innovation and technology advancements as India shifts her priorities to applied research besides basic sciences. Viksit Bharat, Startup India, and aatmnirbhar Bharat are based on skill and innovation with Make in India perspective. The articles gives an in-depth insights on technological temper and its applicators to India’s technological prowess.