The Meta Wave: The Next Stage of Technological Innovation** Alvin Toffler, a futurist, proposed the concept of waves of technological innovation in his book named "The Third Wave." According to him, Each wave builds on the foundation laid by the one that came before it. We are currently in the midst of the Information Wave, but a new wave is on the horizon: The Meta Wave. The First Wave was characterized by agrarian civilizations and the use of manual labour. The Second Wave was characterized by industrialization and mass manufacturing. The Third Wave, which began in the 1960s, is characterized by the service industry and the information age. The Information Wave has been made possible by the proliferation of the internet and portable electronic gadgets, which have given us access to an unprecedented amount of information. The Meta Wave is the next stage of technological innovation...
Many Indian scholars who embark on a PhD journey may face challenges such as navigating a complex system of fellowships, dealing with exploitation, and encountering a preference for foreign-trained individuals. This article explores the challenges faced by Indian academia and the reasons why some Indian scholars are opting to pursue their PhDs overseas. In the world of academia, the pursuit of a PhD is often seen as the pinnacle of intellectual achievement. However, in India, this journey is fraught with challenges that go beyond the rigors of research. Stories of student exploitation by guides, irregular fellowships, and a preference for foreign-trained individuals over Indian PhDs are all too common. For some, a PhD is seen as a way to prolong their stay in the university campus when job prospects are bleak. However, this is a far cry from the West, where a PhD is a result-oriented program, decently funded, and offers better career opportunities in the private sector. The ...