Author: Sharmil Shah

A BBC journalist’s absurd hot-dog experiment has exposed a foundational flaw in the AI systems billions of people now trust as their primary source of truth By the time you finish reading this article, someone, somewhere, is feeding a fabricated blog post into the internet and watching ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini swallow it whole, repeat it confidently, and serve it up to millions of unsuspecting users as fact. This is not a dystopian hypothesis. It happened last week — and the method was so embarrassingly simple, it almost reads like a joke. Almost. A BBC journalist recently published a fascinating,…

In the heart of New Delhi, the Paharganj neighbourhood stands out not merely as a bustling bazaar but as one of India’s most concentrated hotel districts. Situated adjacent to New Delhi Railway Station, this locality has, over decades, evolved into a dense network of lodgings catering to budget travellers, backpackers, and transient visitors. Anecdotal references often cite figures upward of 5,000 hotels in Paharganj, a count backed by major travel platforms listing 5,000+ properties under ‘Paharganj hotels.’ While such a concentration is remarkable, the density of hotel infrastructure is not without global parallels. Across continents, there are urban districts some…

भक्ति और स्वाद का संगम गणेश चतुर्थी पर घर-घर में मोदक बनते हैं। इन्हें बप्पा को भोग लगाकर, परिवार मिलकर आनंद से खाते हैं। लेकिन क्या आपने सोचा है कि गणेश जी को मोदक क्यों प्रिय है? यह सिर्फ मिठाई नहीं, बल्कि परंपरा, आस्था और सेहत का सुंदर मेल है। आइए, इसके पीछे के कारण समझते हैं। पौराणिक मान्यता पुराणों में बताया गया है कि मोदक गणेश जी का सबसे प्रिय भोग है। कहते हैं कि गुड़ और नारियल से बनी इसकी भराई उन्हें बेहद पसंद है।मोदक ज्ञान और बुद्धि का प्रतीक भी माना जाता है। जैसे मोदक के भीतर…

Filmistan Studio has been an iconic symbol of Mumbai’s illustrious cinematic legacy. Located in Goregaon, Mumbai, this studio has recently been acquired by Arcade Developers for ₹183 crore. In its place, luxurious buildings will soon rise. The studio’s sprawling four-acre land will be transformed into high-end flats. While it is unfortunate that one of the city’s most significant studios is meeting its end, it seems to be the demand of the times. Let’s delve into the history of Filmistan and some of the unforgettable films associated with it. In 1943, Filmistan Studio was founded by Sashadhar Mukherjee, the grandfather of…

Once considered a secret hustle, moonlighting has now become the centre of a heated debate across India’s corporate corridors. The case of Soham Parekh — a techie allegedly holding multiple full-time jobs in the US while working remotely from India — brought the issue into sharp focus. As questions of trust, contracts, and ethics swirl, one wonders: how did moonlighting morph from a modest side hustle into a national HR flashpoint? A Glimmer in the Dark: Where It All Began The word “moonlighting” originated in mid-20th century America — a poetic reference to workers who took on night shifts to…

क्या आपने सुना है कि एक संस्था, जो सैनिकों के परिवारों की मदद के लिए बनी थी, अब किसानों की जमीन छीन रही है? फौजी फाउंडेशन का सच यही है। पाकिस्तान सेना की इस संस्था ने आम लोगों का भरोसा तोड़ा है। 1954 में शुरू हुई यह संस्था अब सैकड़ों कारोबार चलाती है, लेकिन इसका पैसा जनता तक नहीं, सेना के बड़े अफसरों की जेब में जाता है। फौजी फाउंडेशन का सच सामने लाना जरूरी है, क्योंकि यह जमीन हड़प रही है, घोटाले कर रही है, नदियों को जहर दे रही है, और सच बोलने वालों को चुप कर रही…

आकाश छूते आंकड़े: वैश्विक और भारतीय विमानन का एक झलक एयरलाइन इंडस्ट्री की शुरुआत वैश्विक विमानन पर एक नजर भारत का विमानन विस्फोट क्या आप जानते हैं? आगे की उड़ान कल्पना कीजिए कि आप एयरपोर्ट पहुंचे हैं, ना कोई लंबी चेक-इन लाइन है, ना बोर्डिंग पास की झंझट। बस एक डिजिटल आईडी स्कैन हुई और आप सीधे सुरक्षा जांच की ओर बढ़ गए। यह कोई साइंस फिक्शन नहीं, बल्कि निकट भविष्य की एक हकीकत बनने जा रही है। संयुक्त राष्ट्र की संस्था इंटरनेशनल सिविल एविएशन ऑर्गनाइजेशन (ICAO) अब एक बड़े बदलाव की तैयारी में है, जिससे हवाई यात्रा की पूरी…

In the previous part, we explored the global divide between rapidly growing and shrinking populations. We saw how Africa and South Asia are driving global growth, while nations like Japan, China, and much of Europe face alarming population declines. Today, we shift our focus to Japan, one of the most extreme cases of population decline, and examine what this crisis means for the world. Japan’s declining population: A warning for the future Japan’s shrinking population and aging workforce present a challenge that many other nations will soon face. With a fertility rate of just 1.26 children per woman, Japan’s population…

Japan is facing a severe demographic crisis, with its population declining at an alarming rate. The latest figures indicate a drop of over 800,000 people in 2023, a trend that has persisted for more than a decade. If this continues, Japan’s population, 125 million in 2023, could shrink to 90 million by 2075 and further decline to 75 million by 2100. Why is Japan’s population declining? Consequences What is the government doing? The Japanese government has introduced financial incentives for childbirth, relaxed parental leave policies, and invested in automation to address labour shortages. However, experts warn that unless birth rates…

Anil Joshi, one of Gujarati’s most celebrated poets and writers, passed away Wednesday morning. He had been undergoing treatment in a hospital due to illness for some time. Joshi had been in the ICU for nearly two weeks and had only returned home on 21 February following treatment. His son, Sanket Joshi, announced the news of Anil Joshi’s passing on social media. Many writers and literary figures paid tribute to the departed soul through heartfelt messages on Sanket’s post. In his English post, Sanket Joshi wrote, “This is to inform that my Papa is no longer with us. Today early…