Tag: Trends

A Creative Solution to Combat Financial Fraud by Indian Regulators

Ever received a call claiming to be from your bank, only to find out it was a scam? This is a daily reality for many in India (and frankly most countries), where impersonation fraud has become a major threat to financial security. In fact, the problem is so widespread that Netflix created an entire series,…

A Case for Instagram Dating

A couple of weeks ago, I came across a quirky idea that an Indian dating site used to onboard more singles. At a popular concert in Delhi, they distributed free water bottles exclusively to single attendees, encouraging them to sign up on their platform. The distributors wore T-shirts emblazoned with “singles ko pani pilao yojana”,…

The Curious Case of AB 1276 and How the Usual Suspects – DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub – Fare

Last week, I received a mail from the City of San Jose explaining California Assembly Bill (AB) 1276. While California often gets flak for being overly liberal and protective of the environment, this policy genuinely stood out to me as an example of smart regulation. AB 1276 requires all retail food facilities and food delivery…

The Science Behind the Speed: Technology’s Role in Olympic Greatness

Olympics is often considered a stage for human triumph, where athletes push the boundaries of what’s possible. But little do people talk about technology used behind the scenes to constantly improve the human potential. We’ve all seen memes around Yusuf Dikec’s no frills standout performance to grab a silver medal in shooting. Yusuf’s achievement is…

Why Linkedin Should Launch Short form Videos

People balked at my suggestion, when I proposed that LinkedIn should launch a short video format on the app. Back in 2019, I floated the idea of a short video feature on LinkedIn, inspired by TikTok‘s rise. Many feared it would turn LinkedIn into a platform for funny dance videos, diluting its professionalism. But here’s the thing: attention spans…