RAGE OF THE FAST AND FURIOUS

Southern states are angry despite being beneficiaries, along with western states, of the country's unequal industrial development. In their rush to gather new forms of industrial opulence, ... they continue to benefit from the cheap labour of central and eastern regions. Will the former share their riches for a more equitable growth of the union of states?

Inside India's Podcast Revolution

The rising popularity of podcasting has made India the third largest listening market in the world. Considered still in its infancy, the Indian podcast industry is drawing attention from brands and has created its own set of influencers who are as popular as they get

SANJEEV BARNWAL

FOUNDER AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, MEESHO

OPENING HAPPINESS WITH A CHILL PILL

Juan Pablo Rodriguez, the chief executive officer of Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, aims to do his best each day and believes in enjoying the present to the fullest without worrying excessively about the future

CUSTOMERS WANT ELEVATED SAFETY, REFINED DRIVING EXPERIENCES

Aryaman Thakker, executive director of premium and luxury car dealer Group Landmark, talks about five trends in consumer demands and expectations from the automobile industry and how it is responding to them

Spectacle around the Written Word

The rising number and scale of literature festivals in the country shows that while they may or may not make great business, their popularity is unmistakable

Consumption Pattern Slightly Different This Election Year

Election years usually bring in volatility in the market. Vijay Chandok, managing director and CEO of ICICI Securities, talks about opportunities and challenges in 2024 for the stock market.

Building a COPing Strategy

India has offered to host the 33rd edition of the UN's Conference of the Parties in 2028. To drive global agenda on climate action as the COP host, it will have to prepare itself to go beyond climate justice advocacy and come up with viable solutions where the interests of developing nations can be balanced with those of the planet

IN THE MARKET OLD IS GOLD

There was a lot of hype around the growth potential of new age brands like Zomato, Paytm and Nykaa at the time of launch of their initial public offerings two to three years ago, but the poor show of these IPOs at the bourses reflected the sentiments of increasingly cautious investors who prefer to bet on the strong fundamentals of legacy companies

Navigating the Cybersecurity Skill Gap: Balancing Human Expertise and Technological Resilience

The shortage of cybersecurity professionals is a critical issue, but it's not just about personnel numbers-it's about equipping experts to tackle evolving threats

TWICE BORN AT THE BOURSES

While the first few months of 2023 saw nothing going right for the Adani Group, market watchers do not see much going wrong for the 35-yearold group as it enters the New Year

Collaboration or Cannibalisation? IT's AI Dilemma

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, a new protagonist has emerged—generative artificial intelligence. Its promise is as vast as the Indian Ocean, but so are the apprehensions surrounding it.

Of Human Choices in an AI World

2023 has emerged as one of the next big frontiers in human-artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration. However, as we explore the possibilities and consider the challenges, a few fundamental questions remain unanswered: can India’s tech services industry expect significant revenue growth from this technology soon? What are the risks associated with large-scale deployment of generative AI? Why is human control crucial for the future of AI?

FACING GEN AI

Can Indian IT Companies Evolve to Turn a Global Monster into an Ally?

THE COMEDY SHOWSTOPPER

The actor and comedian has faced several challenges but his ability to make people laugh, his next-door-boy image and the ability to connect with masses, have enhanced his brand value

Larger Than Life

S.S. Rajamouli has been a catalyst for change in the perception of south Indian films. His blockbusters like Baahubali and RRR are credited with revitalising the Indian film industry when it struggled to impress masses

GUNEET MONGA - A WINNER FOR THE INDEPENDENT SPIRIT

Before Guneet Monga's win for The Elephant Whisperers, no Indian production had ever won an Oscar. Her triumph represents a better future for independent filmmakers in India

THE BAAZ IGAR

After lacklustre years, the overwhelming success of Pathaan and Jawan this year has given hope to other Bollywood movies waiting in the aisles of benefitting from a rub-off effect of King Khan's Midas touch

INDOMITABLE SPIRIT

Six survivors, most of them diagnosed with advanced cancer, show their determination to live life to the fullest as they pursue their passions and, in the process, inspire others like them

SEEDS OF INNOVATION

The agriculture scientist, who is the recipient of the Norman E. -Borlaug award for field research and application this year, has been working to bridge the gap between agriculture research and on-field application. She aims to empower farmers by improving their access to quality seeds, says Naina Gautam

THE MAN WHO SCRIPTED INDIA'S WIN OVER HUNGER

Having left the pursuit of medical studies to be an agriculturist, M.S. Swaminathan is credited with the success of the Green Revolution in India that dealt with the country's food scarcity, turning it from a 'begging bowl' into a 'bread basket'

HIMALAYAN TRIUMPH

Within months of becoming chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, a mountain state vulnerable to natural disasters, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu proved his mettle by spearheading the evacuation of 75,000 tourists during floods in Kullu this year

WALKING FOR THE SELF

Rahul Gandhi's multifarious attempts to take his idea of India finally bore fruit in the form of the Bharat Jodo Yatra earlier this year. In the process, he discovered a new self for himself and proposed a benevolent image for the nation

THE HIGHWAY MAN - NITIN GADKARI

A visionary when it comes to recognising the role of highways in the growth of a country's economy, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari has been instrumental in the rapid expansion of the road network in the country. He is confident that it will be on par with that of the US by the next year

When a Celebrity Shifts Gears

For actress Kriti Sanon, 2023 has been a year of accomplishments. She won her first National Film Award for best actress for Mimi. She also launched two new ventures-skincare brand Hyphen and production company Blue Butterfly Filmsand has been pouring her heart and mind into both. In an interview with Outlook Business, Sanon talks about her growth as an actor, deep commitment to her companies and future plans

MALLIKARJUN KHARGE - GENERATIONAL GLUE

The 81-yearold Congress president proved his mettle as the leader of his party in the 16th Lok Sabha. In the first year of his presidency, he has carried the same feistiness from there in taking on the BJP and become a bridge across generations in the party

A PLACE FOR THE CHIP

Union electronics and information technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's entry into the Narendra Modi cabinet within two years of joining politics was seen with scepticism. However, with his background in civil service and business, the tech-savvy minister has emerged as Modi's Man Friday when it comes to working for India's semiconductor ambitions

THE SHERPA'S TREK

The former Indian Administrative Service officer has been at the helm of important assignments of the government for long. However, during India's G20 presidency, his role as India's sherpa in building consensus among disagreeing nations amid geopolitical volatility has been a gamechanger