All stories by Devangshu Datta
Making computers intelligent
Rediff.com29 Nov 2019Computers need to be trained to recognise images, says Devangshu Datta.
Slow march on the path to immortality
Rediff.com20 Oct 2019Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.
Markets down? Hedge with gold or currency
Rediff.com30 Aug 2019But whatever you do, be prepared to hold on to your positions and keep your nerve, advises Devangshu Datta.
Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle
Rediff.com19 Aug 2019Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.
How to gain from fall in rupee
Rediff.com8 Aug 2019Assume that the rupee will trend lower over the next 10 years as India increases overseas sovereign exposures, and your long-term asset allocation should be geared to deal with this trend, suggests Devangshu Datta
When prime time is not for prime news
Rediff.com9 Jul 2019A free press is not necessarily an unbiased press. The media curates what it presents to the public, and that curation is driven by multiple considerations, argues Devangshu Datta.
Every party has corruption in its DNA
Rediff.com20 Jun 2019'You cannot win an election without putting together a massive war chest.' 'It is impossible to put a war chest together, without giving and taking favours from India Inc, with a large dose of extortion thrown in,' says Devangshu Datta.
World Cup 2019: When coaches took over
Rediff.com18 Jun 2019'This World Cup is likely to be much more a clash of plans than of talent,' says Devangshu Datta.
World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'
Rediff.com12 Jun 2019Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.
Just legalise betting on elections!
Rediff.com9 May 2019'Legalised election betting would drive black money and satta operators out of business while creating a more level and transparent playing field for politics,' argues Devangshu Datta.
India needs a weak coalition government
Rediff.com24 Apr 2019'A rag-tag coalition is more insecure and hence, more inclined to reform,' argues Devangshu Datta.
Challenging times for Vodafone Idea
Rediff.com23 Apr 2019'Vodafone Idea has losses running over Rs 10,000 crore in the last four quarters.' 'It has long-term debt of about Rs 1.15 trillion.' 'Even post-issue, the debt service numbers won't be good,' points out Devangshu Datta.
Current bear market is a tough phase for stock pickers
Rediff.com19 Mar 2019There is little sense in trying to find stocks that will not be vulnerable in a situation where 87% of the market is trending down and India is getting set for a crucial election, says Devangshu Datta.
Growing crops in space, reaping the benefits on Earth
Rediff.com3 Feb 2019The ongoing experiments on Moon, Mars and elsewhere could translate into better crop yields and hardier plants that could thrive in inhospitable parts of the world, says Devangshu Datta.
The World's Youngest Grandmaster
Rediff.com29 Jan 2019At 12 years, seven months and 17 days, Dommaraju Gukesh is the second youngest Grandmaster of all time.
Why retail investors should pay homage to John Bogle
Rediff.com29 Jan 2019John Bogle figured that cheap mutual funds, which just mirrored indices with little tracking error, would be a useful vehicle for wealth creation, recalls Devangshu Datta.
Where to hedge in 2019
Rediff.com28 Jan 2019Continue to invest normally unless prices fall drastically in April-May. If prices do fall drastically, invest more than normal, advises Devangshu Datta.
Good time to take stock of your equity portfolio
Rediff.com25 Jan 2019'Historically, the lead-up to a general election tends to be excessively volatile and big losses are perfectly possible.'
How cricket has changed since that historic day!
Rediff.com21 Jan 2019'Perhaps the biggest change is in terms of mindset when it comes to the art of the possible when chasing.'
'A modern team knows that knocking off 120 runs in 10 overs is eminently possible.' 'When things click, that can translate into 450 in 50 overs,' says Devangshu Datta.
Detecting cancer
Rediff.com12 Jan 2019It isn't one disease. It can attack different organs and there are very significant differences in the treatment modes for each.