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Dear reader,
India’s G20 Presidency, and the year-long events, have justifiably generated a
buzz, and even excitement, here. True, it’s a rotating presidency. True, India has
held the position in the past, too. But given the current geo-political challenges,
and the headwinds that the global economy faces, many expect the G20, under
India’s presidency, to be much more than a global ideation lab.
While the G20 Presidency has geo-political repercussions, it has a significant
bearing on the Indian economy and businesses, too. Consider this: India’s
infrastructure – both physical and digital – has seen a massive boost in recent
years. With year-long events being held across India, our urban infrastructure
is set to get a massive boost. Coming to specifics, whether it’s the global tourism
industry or the MICE market, India has a miniscule share. The G20 Presidency
and the year-long events present to us an opportunity to significantly increase
India’s presence in both these sectors. This is a point that was highlighted by G20
Sherpa Amitabh Kant, in an interview to BW Businessworld.

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Reshaping Global Power

ALL EYES ARE FIXED on the 2024 Lok Sabha election. But three months before that, and six months after, are two key elections in Taiwan and the United States. Taken together, the three general elections could shape geopolitics through this decade.

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AI PRIMARILY AN ENHANCER, BUT JOB DISPLACEMENT REAL

THE IMPACT of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labour market is a significant topic of debate and discussion. Several sections of society believe AI has the potential to transform the way we work and live. However, many others equally fear that AI catalysed transformation will have appreciable implications for the labour market.

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To Work, or Not to Work, from Home

A RECENT SOCIAL MEDIA platform report mentioned that over three-fourths of office workers in India are heading back to office, essentially to socialise and to become part of normal team activities.

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The Road Less Taken

PICTURE A YOUNG schoolboy in his mid-teens – impatient and hungry for success – with a rare capacity to think out-of- the-box. He belongs to a traditional Gujarati Jain family.

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Creating A Winning Social Media Strategy In 2023

IT’S 2023 AND social media has gone beyond selfies or about where people travelled recently. Worldwide social media usage is predicted to reach almost six billion by 2027.

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Why Guardrails for AI Ethics is an Important Ask

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4-Day Working Week, A Panacea?

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INDIA'S PROSPECTS AMIDST GLOBAL UNCERTAINTY

THE WORLD HAS BEEN grappling with unprecedented uncertainty brought about by a confluence of factors such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, geopolitical tensions, and economic turbulence.

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'THERE'S A LOT THAT FOREIGN FIRMS CAN LEARN ABOUT PRACTISING LAW IN INDIA'

IN mid-March the Bar Council of India (BCI) overcame its earlier reservations about allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practise law in India, adding a rider that it should be on a reciprocity basis. In an exclusive conversation with John B. Quinn, Founder & Chairman, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, BW Businessworld Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Annurag Batra discusses the nuances of the Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022. Quinn also talks at length on law practices prevalent across the world. Excerpts:

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'NOT OPPOSED TO FOREIGN LAW FIRMS, BUT ADVOCATES ACT NEEDS TO BE AMENDED'

A towering legal luminary, Lalit Bhasin, helms one of the largest law firms in north India, Bhasin & Co. In an exclusive interview with BW Businessworld Chairman and Editorin-Chief Annurag Batra, he explains how the Indian legal ecosystem has evolved over the years, incrementally moving towards opening the doors to foreign law firms. Excerpts:

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DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS

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'India has a quadruple balance sheet advantage today'

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INDIA'S G20 MOMENT

As infrastructure, tourism, MICE market get a fillip, India Inc. senses G20 presidency as an opportunity to showcase the country as a business and investment hub

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India's G20 Presidency and Economic Growth

THE YEAR 2023 IS A momentous one for India. The G20 presidency, of course, serves as a diplomatic exercise to reinforce relations with old partners, explore new ones, and enhance the incumbent nation’s image and might on the global stage.

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A TALE OF TWO CITIES

India’s ‘techade’ is facing some challenges due to global headwinds, but with the 5G rollout opening opportunities and newer technologies gaining ground, backed with steady economic growth, India’s tech sector is holding its own

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"MANAGEMENT IS NOT LEADERSHIP"

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"The Hiring Process Has Become More Diligent And Intense Post-Covid"

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Online Astrology: Is It Safe?

WITH THE advent of technology, online astrology has become a habitual way for people to connect with the cosmos. But with so many websites offering personalised horoscopes and astrological readings, the question remains – is it safe to foray into the virtual world of astrology?

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