Ajay Nair

East London, London

Chief Sub-Editor at Sky News

From ends, navigating journalism. Chief sub-editor @SkyNews - worked in radio, TV and papers. Rapper/producer in a former life. Views mine. [email protected]

Articles

Author Correction: Collagenolysis-dependent DDR1 signalling dictates pancreatic cancer outcome - Nature

1 week ago | nature.com | Ajay Nair |Robert Schwabe |Beicheng Sun

Correction to: Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-05169-z Published online 5 October 2022In the version of the article initially published, the middle initial of David A. Brenner was missing and has now been added to the HTML and PDF versions of the article.
✨ The One Marketing Insight You Need This Week

1 month ago | medium.com | Ajay Nair

This Tiny Change Boosted Conversions by 34%🔍 The Power of One Word: How “Get” Outperforms “Submit”I’m Ajay, a Brand Strategist, and the founder of Fresh Mind Ideas, a branding and digital marketing agency. After working with 100+ brands across industries, I’ve seen how small tweaks — like a single word — can drive real results. Most call-to-action buttons say “Submit.”It’s functional. It’s neutral. But it’s also forgettable.
Maximize ROI on Technology Spend in Banking - 7 Step Approach

1 month ago | medium.com | Ajay Nair

Banks globally spend over $650 billion annually on technology (IDC, 2024). From cloud migrations to automation programs and core banking software upgrades, CIOs and CXOs are under mounting pressure to translate these investments into real business value. However, measuring the return on investment (ROI) on technology remains one of the most elusive aspects of IT governance.
When Fiction Cuts Deep: What Adolescence Tells Us About Our Broken Digital Reality

2 months ago | medium.com | Ajay Nair

Member-only storyAjay Nair·Follow5 min read·--I didn’t expect much when I hit play on Netflix’s Adolescence. Just another crime drama, I thought. But a few episodes in, it hit me — this wasn’t just fiction. It was a mirror. A dark, uncomfortable one. What’s scary isn’t the violence or the twisted plot. What’s scary is how close it is to real life. How easily we shrug off warning signs online. How boys are learning to be men from influencers who equate power with cruelty.
The Poisoned Office: Why Toxic Workplaces Exist and How to Detox Your Career

Mar 2, 2025 | medium.com | Ajay Nair

Ajay Nair·Follow6 min read·--Surviving a toxic workplace isn’t just about dodging bad bosses and office drama — it’s about protecting your sanity, career, and well-being. Learn how to spot the red flags, break free from the cycle, and build a healthier professional future. We’ve all heard horror stories about toxic workplaces — maybe you’ve even starred in one yourself.
Understanding JavaScript’s Single-Threaded Nature

Feb 27, 2025 | ajaynair710.medium.com | Ajay Nair

Ajay Prakash Nair·Follow2 min read·--JavaScript is known for being single-threaded, but what does that actually mean? If you’ve ever heard this term and felt confused, don’t worry! Let’s break it down in simple terms. Imagine a factory that has only one worker on the floor. This worker is responsible for handling all tasks, one after another. He can’t do two things at the same time, so if he’s busy packaging a product, he must finish that task before moving on to the next one.
Compiled vs Interpreted Languages: A Simple Explanation

Feb 24, 2025 | ajaynair710.medium.com | Ajay Nair

Ajay Prakash Nair·Follow2 min read·--Programming languages come in two main types: compiled and interpreted. But what does that mean, and why should you care? Let’s break it down with an easy-to-understand analogy. Imagine you have a recipe book written in French, but you only understand English. You have two ways to use this book to cook a dish:Get the entire book translated into English before you start cooking. Have a live translator read and translate each step one at a time while you cook.
Agentic AI: When Tech Stops Asking and Starts Deciding

Feb 18, 2025 | medium.com | Ajay Nair

Ajay Nair·Follow5 min read·--Welcome to the age of Agentic AI — where machines aren’t just tools, but self-driven entities ready to optimize (or overthrow) your workflow. From ambitious automation to unsettling autonomy, let’s dive into what happens when AI stops being polite and starts getting real. Introduction: Welcome to Your AI ApocalypseRemember when we used to fear AI taking over the world, turning us into batteries like in The Matrix? Cute times.
Bangalore: The “Silicon Valley” That Forgot to Upgrade Its Own Software?

Feb 3, 2025 | medium.com | Ajay Nair

Member-only storyAh, Bangalore! The city where innovation thrives, startups bloom, and your daily commute makes you question all your life choices. But beyond the startup buzz and swanky offices, the city seems to be running on an expired trial version. Ajay Nair·Follow4 min read·--Once hailed as the “Promised Land” for engineers, entrepreneurs, and caffeine addicts, Bangalore now feels like that old laptop that keeps overheating — you love it, but it’s one update away from complete meltdown.
2024 High Tunnel Short Course Features Innovative Production Techniques

Oct 16, 2024 | extension.iastate.edu | Dan Fillius |Ajay Nair

AMES, Iowa – Registration is open for the 2024 High Tunnel Short Course Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Iowa Arboretum near Madrid. The short course is free, but online registration is required by Oct. 31. “We’re excited to bring Iowa growers another opportunity to learn innovative production techniques from experienced growers and university researchers," said Dan Fillius, commercial vegetables and specialty crops field specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.