From the Desk of Dr. Samir Barua
Reflections and lessons from a lifetime spent in pursuit of knowledge, in the practice of leadership, and in exploration of the world.
Age Is Just A Number
Years slipped past, I scarcely knew,Silent march of time, relentless, true.Many peers have gone from…
The History and Evolution of Artificial Intelligence: From Dartmouth to Generative AI
From Personal Assistants to Robotaxis Every day, millions of people casually interact with AI-driven personal…
Whither American Democracy?
American democracy is built upon a delicate balance of power. The Constitution vests the executive…
When Atmane Put the Spotlight on Extraterrestrial Life
A Genius Tennis Player Terence Atmane, ranked just inside the top 150 and a qualifier…
The Daughter of Time
As always, on our recent visit to London, we had reserved one evening for the…
Trump’s Tariff Illusion: How Protectionist Rhetoric Masks a Tax on Americans and Hands China a Strategic Win
An article on the eve of August 12, the day when Trump tariffs come into…
A Test to Remember – When Cricket Mirrored Life
There are few sporting experiences as sublime as watching a Test match unfold under a…
Caution Over Courage: How India Let the Lord’s Test Slip Away
India’s loss in the last Test at Lord’s was not the result of English brilliance,…
The Rise and Fall of Nations: A Two-Century Story Told Through Numbers
I decided to publish this piece on Alka’s birthday, July 8, a day that made…