Furquan Ameen
@frqnsid.bsky.social
Member, The Reporters' Collective
2016 RISJ Oxford fellow | Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus | formerly with Land Conflict Watch, The Telegraph, ICFJ, India Spend, Hindustan Times, The Caravan | Words in @aljazeera.com @restofworld.org
2016 RISJ Oxford fellow | Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus | formerly with Land Conflict Watch, The Telegraph, ICFJ, India Spend, Hindustan Times, The Caravan | Words in @aljazeera.com @restofworld.org
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Furquan Ameen
@frqnsid.bsky.social
· May 3
India is concerned about lagging behind China in tech innovation, particularly in manufacturing and AI. This gap is attributed to a focus on services over manufacturing, lower investment in research and development, and brain drain.
Full report:
Full report:
Why India fell behind China in tech innovation
India’s government urges the private sector to take the lead in tech innovation, while industry experts say it’s complicated.
restofworld.org
India’s investment in innovation is meagre. India spends 0.64% of its GDP on R&D, far below China’s 2.4% or the U.S.’ 3.5%. Private sector is no different. China's Huawei alone spends more on R&D than India's public and private sector combined. I write for @restofworld.org
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Another short 🧵 on the Israel-Iran war: There’s been a lot of commentary suggesting Israel’s goal is to turn Iran into a fragile state with a fractious polity. The parallels offered are of. Lebanon, Syria, Libya and Iraq. 1/9
June 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Another short 🧵 on the Israel-Iran war: There’s been a lot of commentary suggesting Israel’s goal is to turn Iran into a fragile state with a fractious polity. The parallels offered are of. Lebanon, Syria, Libya and Iraq. 1/9
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A strong piece on how India is working to accelerate high-tech manufacturing and develop its own AI tools. restofworld.org/2025/india-f...
Why India fell behind China in tech innovation
India’s government urges the private sector to take the lead in tech innovation, while industry experts say it’s complicated.
restofworld.org
April 28, 2025 at 6:24 AM
A strong piece on how India is working to accelerate high-tech manufacturing and develop its own AI tools. restofworld.org/2025/india-f...
India’s investment in innovation is meagre. India spends 0.64% of its GDP on R&D, far below China’s 2.4% or the U.S.’ 3.5%. Private sector is no different. China's Huawei alone spends more on R&D than India's public and private sector combined. I write for @restofworld.org
India is concerned about lagging behind China in tech innovation, particularly in manufacturing and AI. This gap is attributed to a focus on services over manufacturing, lower investment in research and development, and brain drain.
Full report:
Full report:
Why India fell behind China in tech innovation
India’s government urges the private sector to take the lead in tech innovation, while industry experts say it’s complicated.
restofworld.org
May 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
India’s investment in innovation is meagre. India spends 0.64% of its GDP on R&D, far below China’s 2.4% or the U.S.’ 3.5%. Private sector is no different. China's Huawei alone spends more on R&D than India's public and private sector combined. I write for @restofworld.org
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Incredible product placement for Signal
March 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Incredible product placement for Signal
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I won’t apologise, I don’t fear this mob: Kunal Kamra
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for his remarks on Eknath Shinde
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra refuses to apologize for mocking political figures, questions freedom of speech and press freedom in India.
www.thehindu.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I won’t apologise, I don’t fear this mob: Kunal Kamra
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
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Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
The inside story of how a journalist was sent White House war plans
Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
www.npr.org
March 25, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
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Child deaths surge amid ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank, report says
Child deaths surge amid ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank, report says
Palestinians facing mass displacements, airstrikes and rise in attacks on children and other civilians, rights group says
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Child deaths surge amid ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank, report says
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Maybe DOGE can help Musk keep it up.
March 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Maybe DOGE can help Musk keep it up.
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this is the neworktimesiest headline that has ever headlined
January 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
this is the neworktimesiest headline that has ever headlined
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India doubles down on pro-Israel policy saying 'national interest' drives arms transfers - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/india-doubles-down-pro-israel-policy-national-interest-drives-arms-sales
India doubles down on pro-Israel policy saying 'national interest' drives arms transfers
India has been under scrutiny recently after reports that Indian weapons, ammunition and technology were making their way into Israel's army
www.middleeasteye.net
December 6, 2024 at 1:48 PM
India doubles down on pro-Israel policy saying 'national interest' drives arms transfers - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/india-doubles-down-pro-israel-policy-national-interest-drives-arms-sales
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Guards on either side of a border checkpoint between India and Bangladesh scour vehicles and frisk passengers in a hunt for illicit consignments of gold and drugs, as well as food staples such as sugar, grain and even onions reut.rs/4gkOFW2
Grains for gold: Indian export curbs drive boom in barter smuggling
Guards on either side of a border checkpoint between India and Bangladesh scour vehicles and frisk passengers in a hunt for illicit consignments of gold and drugs, as well as food staples such as sugar, grain and even onions.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:37 AM
Guards on either side of a border checkpoint between India and Bangladesh scour vehicles and frisk passengers in a hunt for illicit consignments of gold and drugs, as well as food staples such as sugar, grain and even onions reut.rs/4gkOFW2
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Trump pledges a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and an extra 10% on Chinese products over border crossings and drug trafficking aje.io/7cawwd
November 26, 2024 at 2:08 AM
Trump pledges a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and an extra 10% on Chinese products over border crossings and drug trafficking aje.io/7cawwd
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The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza – podcast
The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza – podcast
While Palestinians are fleeing the war, one group of Israelis are planning for beachfront homes on the strip. Bethan McKernan and Ruth Michaelson report
For weeks people living in northern Gaza, like Dr Mohammad Salha, have been sheltering from a renewed…
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:07 AM
The Israeli settlers preparing to move to Gaza – podcast
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Gautam Adani takes on plan to redevelop Mumbai’s biggest slum on.ft.com/48WZkne
Gautam Adani takes on plan to redevelop Mumbai’s biggest slum
[FREE TO READ] Locals and opposition parties denounce tycoon’s bid to rehouse 1mn people in crowded part of India’s financial capital
on.ft.com
November 20, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Gautam Adani takes on plan to redevelop Mumbai’s biggest slum on.ft.com/48WZkne
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Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of silencing it over pro-Palestine stance - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ben-jerrys-accuses-unilever-silencing-its-pro-palestine-stances
Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of silencing it over pro-Palestine stance
Beloved ice cream maker sues parent company over accusations it breached an agreement giving Ben & Jerry's responsibility over 'social mission'
www.middleeasteye.net
November 15, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of silencing it over pro-Palestine stance - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ben-jerrys-accuses-unilever-silencing-its-pro-palestine-stances
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Sending aid to Gaza is more difficult than ever with the besieged enclave’s north almost totally cut off, UN humanitarian official Jens Laerke says.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bmca54
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bmca54
November 15, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Sending aid to Gaza is more difficult than ever with the besieged enclave’s north almost totally cut off, UN humanitarian official Jens Laerke says.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bmca54
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/bmca54
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This Palestinian journalist in the occupied West Bank remained calm and cracked a joke while Israeli sniper lasers were pointed at him.
November 15, 2024 at 10:01 AM
This Palestinian journalist in the occupied West Bank remained calm and cracked a joke while Israeli sniper lasers were pointed at him.
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Sri Lanka’s leftist president on track for parliamentary landslide on.ft.com/3UQBPq5
Sri Lanka’s leftist president on track for parliamentary landslide
[FREE TO READ] Result set to bolster mandate for change in country reeling from aftermath of financial crisis
on.ft.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Sri Lanka’s leftist president on track for parliamentary landslide on.ft.com/3UQBPq5
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The air pollution in Delhi can't be even called 'slow poison' anymore. Its much more toxic than that.
www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi...
www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi...
www.hindustantimes.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:11 AM
The air pollution in Delhi can't be even called 'slow poison' anymore. Its much more toxic than that.
www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi...
www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi...
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Israeli army torches school in north Gaza after aid trucks enter - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-army-torches-school-gazas-north-after-entry-aid-trucks
Israeli army torches school in north Gaza after aid trucks enter
The Israeli military has killed over 2,000 people in the north since the start of its offensive last month
www.middleeasteye.net
November 14, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Israeli army torches school in north Gaza after aid trucks enter - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israeli-army-torches-school-gazas-north-after-entry-aid-trucks
perhaps a good laterpost to start here. attended this super talk by cartoonist-journalist Joe Sacco this week.
got this book, that survived at least 12 years of my journalism years, signed as well 🤩
got this book, that survived at least 12 years of my journalism years, signed as well 🤩
November 14, 2024 at 2:49 PM
perhaps a good laterpost to start here. attended this super talk by cartoonist-journalist Joe Sacco this week.
got this book, that survived at least 12 years of my journalism years, signed as well 🤩
got this book, that survived at least 12 years of my journalism years, signed as well 🤩
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Cocktail hour in Gujarat’s GIFT City: The eerie quietness of India’s new financial hub
on.ft.com/4fMmNJT
on.ft.com/4fMmNJT
The eerie quietness of India’s new financial hotspot
[FREE TO READ] Narendra Modi’s GIFT City has already lured JPMorgan and HSBC but the social side has been slow to catch up
on.ft.com
November 14, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Cocktail hour in Gujarat’s GIFT City: The eerie quietness of India’s new financial hub
on.ft.com/4fMmNJT
on.ft.com/4fMmNJT