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IMPROVING CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN SUBURBS
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IMPROVING CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN SUBURBS

URBAN AREAS have been epicentres of economic activity since the dawn of humanity. Closest to us, San Francisco is the home of OpenAI, X (formerly Twitter), Salesforce, and Uber to name a few. The city remains synonymous with innovation and entrepreneurial dynamism. However, the tech industry is not limited to the city – Google, Meta, and Apple are all headquartered in the city’s suburbs.

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April 06, 2024
Challenges of Being Human: A Path to Collective Good
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Challenges of Being Human: A Path to Collective Good

THROUGHOUT history, individuals have grappled with the challenge of balancing personal interests with societal well-being. Unfortunately, pervasive negativity, cynicism, and self-serving attitudes often overshadow our interactions, hindering our ability to prioritise broader societal concerns.

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April 06, 2024
India's Five Turning Points
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India's Five Turning Points

INDIA IN 1947 was not expected by many to survive as an independent nation. The departing British thought it would fragment along ethnic, linguistic and regional lines. The more benign Americans believed democracy in an impoverished country would be hard to sustain.

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April 06, 2024
CHARTING A PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY AND DEVELOPMENT
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CHARTING A PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY AND DEVELOPMENT

INDIA STANDS AT THE PRECIPICE of an epochal transformation and is poised to emerge as a developed economy within the next quartercentury.

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April 06, 2024
The Making of the $2.85 BILLION Indian Pet Care Economy
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The Making of the $2.85 BILLION Indian Pet Care Economy

India's pet care industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with projections indicating a 20 per cent CAGR and a target valuation of more than Rs 20,000 crore in 2025. What's stirring in the pet care pot?

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April 06, 2024
MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - A CLASS ACT
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MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - A CLASS ACT

This ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ actor has captured the hearts of viewers across the globe.

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March 23, 2024
MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - "LET YOUNGSTERS CHOOSE"
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MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - "LET YOUNGSTERS CHOOSE"

The question of not a single IIT having a woman director was put to rest when Preeti Aghalayam, a professor of chemical engineering at IIT Madras, became the Director-in-Charge of the newly opened IIT Zanzibar in July 2023.

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March 23, 2024
MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - “TRUE DIVERSITY TRANSCENDS NUMBERS"
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MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - “TRUE DIVERSITY TRANSCENDS NUMBERS"

This young businesswoman is leading a five-year transformation plan across the Piramal Group for top talent identification and development.

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March 23, 2024
MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - PIONEERING LEGACY IN FINANCE, LEADERSHIP
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MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - PIONEERING LEGACY IN FINANCE, LEADERSHIP

Coming from a family of government servants - her mother has been in the civil services since 1964 and her father is a marine engineer Vibha Padalkar, MD and CEO, HDFC Life, grew up surrounded by strong role models.

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March 23, 2024
MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - GROWTH BLENDED WITH INCLUSIVITY
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MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - GROWTH BLENDED WITH INCLUSIVITY

Hina Nagarajan, the force to reckon with behind Diageo India's growth and the catalyst for inclusivity in the company has navigated some important roles at the alco-beverage brand.

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March 23, 2024
MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - ARUNDHATI BHATTACHARYA, Chairman & CEO, Salesforce India
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MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN - ARUNDHATI BHATTACHARYA, Chairman & CEO, Salesforce India

Arundhati Bhattacharya stands as a beacon of inspiration for corporate India, her journey is a testament to resilience, determination and a commitment to empowering women.

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March 23, 2024
Equality of Healthcare for Women
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Equality of Healthcare for Women

Concentrated efforts to provide good health and education to girls and women will not only help in bringing gender equality in healthcare, but it will also lead to sustainable economic growth

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March 23, 2024
The Influence Of The Influential Women
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The Influence Of The Influential Women

Celebrating women leaders who are driving sustainable growth across India and beyond

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March 23, 2024
Breaking Barriers, Yet Miles To Go
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Breaking Barriers, Yet Miles To Go

The legal profession boasts of many women luminaries, but they are the exception rather than the norm in an otherwise maledominated milieu

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March 23, 2024
The Rise of Women Leadership in Education
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The Rise of Women Leadership in Education

This shift is not merely symbolic; it reflects a profound transformation in societal attitudes towards gender equality

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March 23, 2024
Professionalism and Clarity of Purpose Won the Day
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Professionalism and Clarity of Purpose Won the Day

Women in leadership roles in education have made it to the top by the dint of their focussed approach, calibre and stellar record. What they bring to the table is the acumen to handle complexities

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March 23, 2024
STARTUPS LEAD IN GENDER PARITY
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STARTUPS LEAD IN GENDER PARITY

In 2023 of all unicorns in India, 17 percent were led by women. Data shows that women-led enterprises are more sensitive to women-centric issues and allow more growth prospects to women employees, but how good are they in bargaining for capital? We speak to women in business in search of home truths

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March 23, 2024
Inclusion, Diversity in Corporate India
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Inclusion, Diversity in Corporate India

Inclusion, Diversity in Corporate India

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March 23, 2024
GLARING DISPARITY BETWEEN INDIA & BHARAT
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GLARING DISPARITY BETWEEN INDIA & BHARAT

While urban India may have made significant strides towards inclusivity and diversity, Bharat struggles to keep up, mired in age-old customs and patriarchal norms

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March 23, 2024
Start with Respect: Nurturing Nari Shakti
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Start with Respect: Nurturing Nari Shakti

Economically, women constitute a formidable force, making substantial and silent contributions to India's economic dynamism and progress. Yet, their representation in the workforce is poor as is their presence in leadership roles

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March 23, 2024
THE GENDER GAMES
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THE GENDER GAMES

Efforts towards equity and inclusion have come a long way and there is a long way to go, but it is essential to take a more holistic approach while striking the balance

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March 23, 2024
Cuisines, Countries, and Cultures
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Cuisines, Countries, and Cultures

CITIES IN INDIA are seeing a flood of new restaurants offering very diverse cuisines, including global food. This new globalisation is not limited to the metros, but is visible even in smaller cities across the country.

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March 23, 2024
INDIA'S DEFENCE PROCUREMENT DILEMMA
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INDIA'S DEFENCE PROCUREMENT DILEMMA

THE STRATEGIC contours of international defence procurement shape national security policies and geopolitical alliances. India, in this global narrative, confronts a critical juncture: choosing between proprietary and open standards in its defence procurement.

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March 23, 2024
Understanding Leadership Failures from Businesses
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Understanding Leadership Failures from Businesses

BYJU’S, A PROMINENT edtech firm, and Paytm, a leading player in the fintech sector, are currently confronting significant challenges.

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March 23, 2024
China's Ghost Towns
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China's Ghost Towns

CHONGQING IS CHINA’S biggest township with a population of 31 million – larger than either Delhi or Mumbai. It is a sprawling municipality with stunning technology, from bullet trains to solar-powered towers.

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4 mins  |
March 23, 2024
Audi's Baby Q Ticks Most Right Boxes
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Audi's Baby Q Ticks Most Right Boxes

The new Audi Q3's sleek design, comfortable interior, and advanced technology makes it a suitable compact luxury SUV for your daily drive

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February 10, 2024
FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
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FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

Daikin India Chairman and Managing Director K. J. Jawa emphasises the significance of the new manufacturing plant in fostering long-term partnerships that drive mutual success

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February 10, 2024
"OUR INDIAN BUSINESS IS THE FASTEST GROWING ACROSS MARKETS"
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"OUR INDIAN BUSINESS IS THE FASTEST GROWING ACROSS MARKETS"

Headquartered in the United States, NYSElisted Belden Inc. is a leading global provider of network infrastructure and digitisation solutions.

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February 10, 2024
GLOBAL LEADERS PITCH FOR BUILDING TRUST
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GLOBAL LEADERS PITCH FOR BUILDING TRUST

India's positioning for global investors has been taken to a new level at Davos. At the national level and regional state level, India's capabilities in a range of sectors were displayed in an experiential format. Invest India set up an experience centre where visitors could view demos by domain experts and entrepreneurs

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February 10, 2024
BEYOND BREAKING
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BEYOND BREAKING

Booming construction sector is helping drive the demand and capacity for glass manufacturers like Saint-Gobain India that is now investing over Rs 6,000 crore in capacity augmentation

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February 10, 2024