Sabeer Bhatia criticized Aadhaar during a podcast, calling it an expensive misstep that could have been built for $20 million using voice and video print technology instead of biometrics. He questioned the technical expertise behind Aadhaar, suggesting that those involved lacked coding experience. Bhatia proposed using voice and video prints as unique identifiers for a more efficient and cost-effective system, while dismissing UPI as basic compared to global payment platforms.
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Passport index: India makes strongest jump to rank 77th – check list
The Indian passport has risen to 77th place in the latest Henley Passport Index, marking its strongest improvement to date by climbing eight spots from last year's ranking of 85th. This increase is attributed to expanded visa-free access to 59 destinations, reflecting a shift in global mobility trends where Asian nations, including India, are gaining strength while traditional leaders like the US and UK are declining. Want More Context? 🔎
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