As CSAM Surges, A New Drive to Prosecute Offenders
What does it take to take down an illegal video clip containing child sexual abuse material from the internet? This is the story of Naina and Vicky and their quest to take down their video clip from the internet. The post As CSAM Surges, A New Drive to Prosecute Offenders appeared first on Factor Da
Artists as change agents: glimpses from the Avyanna exhibition
In this photo essay, we feature more artworks from the Oorja collective’s exhibition at the Bangalore International Centre.
Bareilly’s Cane & Bamboo Craft: Reimagining Tradition Through Contemporary Design
Across hospitality spaces, contemporary homes, and design-led retail, cane and bamboo furniture is finding renewed relevance.
This Yin and Yang of Screens
We’ve never been more involved with our screens but is the relationship a healthy one? Even as Indians spent 4.7 hours on average on their phones in 2021, how much is too much? The post This Yin and Yang of Screens appeared first on Factor Daily.
If data is king, India is sitting on the throne
India’s AI advantage may not lie in GPUs or cloud infrastructure, but in the scale and richness of its real-world data. From payments and healthcare to identity and logistics, that data could prove far more valuable in the long run than compute alone.
Beware of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is like a ghost fight. You are fighting with your own ghost every day. In this heartfelt account Sunny Ghosh talks about the struggles of entrepreneurship beyond the usual chase of unicorn statuses and success stories. The post Beware of Entrepreneurship appeared first on Factor Dai
FINDING SHAMNAD BASHEER
Exploring the enduring legacy of Shamnad Basheer, whose life's journey reshaped India's legal landscape and inspired a generation of social change-makers. The post FINDING SHAMNAD BASHEER appeared first on Factor Daily.
Bahraich’s Wheat Processing: From Mandi Grain to Everyday Staples Under ODOP
In Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, wheat processing forms a critical part of the local food economy, where grain sourced from nearby mandis
[Weekly funding roundup March 14-20] Venture capital into Indian startups sees a sharp rise
The $155 million Weaver Services deal helped boost overall VC inflows into Indian startups.
World’s Insomniacs Find Cure in Indian Barber Massage Videos
Indian Youtubers have found a global audience devouring videos of Indian barbers performing vigorous massages. These massages shot at rustic roadside salons relaxes stressed consumers and even help them fall asleep. The post World’s Insomniacs Find Cure in Indian Barber Massage Videos appeared first
The hidden cost of “free”: Why open source hits a wall at enterprise scale
As Indian enterprises push GenAI workloads into production, the open-source-versus-enterprise debate has a new and more urgent dimension: governance. Surya Kannoth There is a particular moment in the lifecycle of a technology project when the mood in the room shifts. The prototype has been built
From Loss to Liberation: How Dhiraj Rajaram Fought to Reclaim His Company and Himself
Dhiraj Rajaram's Battle for Mu Sigma - A gripping story of personal struggles, mental resilience, and a daring buyback of nearly a billion dollars. The post From Loss to Liberation: How Dhiraj Rajaram Fought to Reclaim His Company and Himself appeared first on Factor Daily.
Zari-Zardozi in Lucknow: Crafting Value Through Precision Embellishment
Lucknow’s zari zardozi is transforming garments into luxury products through precision craftsmanship, evolving trends, and global demand.
The Crying Shame of Image-based abuse
Commonly called "revenge porn", "leak" or "MMS scandal", image-based abuse is a widespread and systemic yet untrammelled issue that destroys lives. The post The Crying Shame of Image-based abuse appeared first on Factor Daily.
How India’s Librarians Are Turning Books into Social Change
Illustrations by Somesh Kumar Photographs byPankaj Mishra Saba Khan was five years old when she first began borrowing comic books from a neighborhood kirana shop in Bagh Dilkusha, on the outskirts of Bhopal. She would thumb through Chacha Chaudhary and Natraj comics for one rupee an hour, racing aga
Kannauj’s Agarbatti (incense sticks) & Dhoopbatti (incense cones) Industry: Scaling Everyday Demand Through Efficient Production
In Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district, agarbatti and dhoopbatti production forms a steady, consumption-driven industry rooted in everyday use.
The Man Who Grows Bridges from Roots
In Meghalaya’s remote hills, one man is preserving a 500-year-old tradition of living root bridges—before it disappears. The post The Man Who Grows Bridges from Roots appeared first on Factor Daily.