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Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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The myth of Silicon Valley’s technology ‘visionaries’: A focus on profit has impeded innovation
For real discovery and progress cannot rely on the minds and motives of a few famous men.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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As Big Tech experiences financial setbacks, new startups are focusing on people over profit
Emerging platforms are challenging traditional tech giants by giving consumers and workers more power.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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While Ukraine burns, the world’s defence giants are quietly making billions from the war
The conflict has already seen massive growth in defence spending.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Ferguson shooting shows need for lighter policing, not heavier
Attack on two police officers shows a new approach is needed to resolve tensions.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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Shell chief calls for climate action, but what are the firm's motives?
For the most part, Shell is not transforming into a 'green' company for the sake of it.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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Casting Idris Elba as the first black James Bond wouldn’t make the films less troubling
Regardless of Bond’s race, these films present a romanticised version of Western intelligence exactly at a moment when its less savoury reality is being so exposed to the world.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Eric Garner, the ‘American problem’ and a chance to unite
Awareness of police violence in America could spark a mass movement against state violence of all kinds
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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Ferguson has reinforced racial fear and lethal stereotypes
The citizens of Ferguson know that stereotypes can kill – and they’re fighting back.
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
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'Interstellar' is a dangerous fantasy of US colonialism
A new America?
Peter Bloom, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller