Road safety: Tech helps, but miles to go

 This article I wrote appeared in the Deccan herald edit page on 20th Nov 2023. The article looks at the MORTH's report on accidents in India

technologies like ADAS can play an important role in reducing accidents but V2X can be a gane changer. 

While V2X implementation has enough challenges and will take time, India needs to look at strengthening the overall Learning and Driving process with tight controls and improved Driving discipline. 

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Corruption in IT sector: Time to strengthen corporate governance

This article i wrote appeared in the Deccan Herald Panorama page. The article is written in the backdrop of the recent Bribe-For-Job Scam in a leading IT company. The article looks at the Behavioral aspects that lead to Bribery . How are bribes found and what needs to be done. 

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Time for India to focus on becoming global electronics manufacturing powerhouse

This article has appeared in the New Indian Express - Web Exclusive . The article looks at 

 1) While India still does not have the semiconductor chip capability, we are able to locally source over 75% of the electronic components. In some cases it is as high as 95% as well 

2) We are still 6-9% cotlier than China as China government still provides tax benefits. Indian government policies are helping but more needs to be done. 

3) Our dependence on IT industry for jobs must change and this sector can provide a great opportunity.

4) We need to use advanced technologies for  disrupting the market and emerge as a a global power house.

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