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Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Travel and tourism recovery: a perspective for South Asia and lessons for other regions in the age of COVID-19
What's in store for travel and tourism in South Asia after the coronavirus pandemic? What does recovery of the sector look like in the region and world?
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Towards Responsible #AIforAll in India
India is striving to balance innovation and regulation of artificial intelligence. Responsible #AIforAll will put ethical AI principles into practice.
COVID-19
Asian cities virus-proof public transit with smart shelters, thermal scanners
As Asia's cities open up, authorities are using technology to make commuters feel safer on public transport.
United States
COVID-19: How we can build back sustainable and healthier cities
The World Bank outlines five practical steps for city leaders to reshape economic densities and make cities inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
China
Large population decline expected in China and India
Research by the University of Washington suggests that population decline in China and India could be more rapid than previously thought.
India
This Indian activist says its time to use indigenous knowledge in the fight against climate change
Archana Soreng says its time to stop 'hijacking' traditional, indigenous methods and for communities to work together to tackle climate change.
COVID-19
COVID-19 has accelerated India’s digital reset
The country was already on a digital-first trajectory when the coronavirus pandemic struck and drove the use of contactless digital technology.
COVID-19
This innovative solution is helping Indian children get an education during the pandemic
Recorded lessons have been played on loudspeakers in six villages in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. The children are taught in designated, socially distanced spots.
COVID-19
Renewable energy can get India's returned rural migrants back to work
During India's lockdown many workers moved back to their villages, where employment opportunities are limited. Could renewable energy be the answer?
Advanced Manufacturing and Production
Factory workers face a major COVID-19 risk. Here’s how AI can help keep them safe
As global manufacturers reopen their factories amid the coronavirus pandemic, find out how artificial intelligence tools can help prevent second-wave outbreaks.
COVID-19
3 ways digital technology can help drug makers fight COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the global pharma industry's vulnerability, disrupting the supply of vital drugs. Here's how technology can make the sector more resilient.
India
Drones and helicopters are battling India's fast-spreading locust swarm
India is battling its worst desert locust outbreak for decades and is using a helicopter and 12 drones to spread insecticide to battle the swarm.
COVID-19
Air pollution kills 7 million people a year - and probably makes COVID-19 more deadly: this week's World Vs Virus podcast
Air pollution may well be making the pandemic worse, but we now have an opportunity to tackle the problem that itself kills 7 million people a year.
India
This gay stand-up is promoting LGBT+ rights across India
Gay stand-up comic Vasu Primlani uses comedy to tackle prejudice against women and LGBT+ people in India, where until recently.
Leadership
Reset or perish: A guide to adaptive leadership
Certain ambidextrous leaders or start-ups in India have pivoted quickly during the crisis. But adaptation is not just for leaders.