Category: Technology

  • Future of Software Engineering amidst AI

    Future of Software Engineering amidst AI

    The next generation should think beyond the immediate impact of AI and consider what else it may transform. Rather than resisting the change, they should prepare by developing top-notch technical, creative, critical-thinking, and communication skills. The future of software engineering will not be defined simply by developers competing to be the best among themselves; increasingly,…

  • ₹39, a Village Tower, and the Man Who Holds the Switch

    ₹39, a Village Tower, and the Man Who Holds the Switch

    Thirty-nine rupees I was in Mumbai recently, running work calls and answering emails off my phone’s hotspot for two days. At the end of the trip, a notification told me what it had cost: ₹39 for 3 GB. For reference, ₹39 in Mumbai is two vada pavs and some change. I had spent more on…

  • SaaS is not dead: Why AI is Reshaping Software in 2026

    SaaS is not dead: Why AI is Reshaping Software in 2026

    Since early 2026, the software sector is facing a massive sell off and there is a new term in the market called “SaaSpocalypse”. Most investors feared that autonomous AI agents and “vibe coding” would allow enterprises to build internal tools, and making commercial software-as-a-service (SaaS) no more valid. However, recent macroeconomic data reveals a different…