economics

Jan 23 14:39

2008: Year of the Nano

The arrival of TATA Nano was announced on January 10th, and the news articles (domestic and international) have been ceaseless since.

Jan 12 15:36

Geeks have kidnapped The Economist's editor

The Economist included social and political commentary long ago, and its Technology Quarterly is provides a unique approach to contemporary science a

Dec 02 18:33

India's economic indicators

Swaminomics vs The Economist:

Dec 01 16:16

India's other major export: human remains

Wired's Scott Carney has an interesting piece on how India has been a primary source of human bones for medical schools worldwide, for over a 150 years: http://www.wired.com/medtech/health/magazine/15

Sep 12 02:40

"Third World"

In this amazing talk, Hans Rosling (Professor of International Health at Karolinska Institutet) uses statistical visualisations to debunk mis/preconceptions about the 'third world'.
Jul 05 14:16

Mass appeal in the time of the long tail

What some may term crass media entertainment (reality shows?) are obviously in high demand amongst most other viewers.

Jun 04 00:03

G8: Trippy Hippies vs The Real World

This year's G8 is presided over by Germany, where the annual summit is being held.