Why Success Satisfaction Rarely Meet

IN THE 1975 Bollywood movie, Deewaar (the wall), the story unfolds of two brothers, struggling to survive in the slums of Mumbai

ChatGPT's Trial by Fire

Let’s deal with the sexism charge first. Sharmin Ali is founder of a deep-tech startup called Instoried. She complained to journalists Arpika Bhosale and Aastha Atray Banan in Sunday Mid-day: “At the core of any open AI is a man – not a woman – who inputs ‘variables’

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?

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

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

Vikram Chhachhi, Managing Partner, India, DHR Global, talks about the transformations that have happened in businesses and expectations from leadership

'India has a quadruple balance sheet advantage today'

Passionate about financial services, and also the evolving India story, Rashesh Shah, Chairman, Edelweiss Group, and a past FICCI president, in an exclusive interview, talks about India today, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the financial services. Excerpts

DELIGHTING CUSTOMERS

With steadily expanding revenues over the past three fiscals and a wide array of premium brands and products under its umbrella, Tata Consumer Products is poised to leap into a higher growth orbit

4-Day Working Week, A Panacea?

A FOUR-DAY WORKING WEEK? Is it just a concept or reality? As many as 61 companies in the United Kingdom tried this out between June and December 2022.

'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:

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.

Why Guardrails for AI Ethics is an Important Ask

THE FAMOUS SCI-FI WRITER Isaac Asimov foretold the shape of artificial intelligence (AI) to come. This was much before the ideology was even incubated into commercialisation. He developed the Three Laws of Robotics, as an antidote to the challenges of autonomous AI.

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.

Ten Banking Lessons From Silicon Valley

What did the era of cheap money and relaxed regulations do to the business of banking? Answer: It injected lethargy and glamour into it! The banks forgot the basics of banking - risk management, balancing their assets and liabilities, and having cash needed to pay on demand!

"INDIA'S INFRASTRUCTURE PUSH QUALITATIVELY DIFFERENT FROM CHINA'S"

Union Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan opens up about a range of issues pertaining to the economy and policy, from the government's focus on infrastructure, cuts in food and fertiliser subsidy and job creation to the basic differences in India and China's approach to infra growth

Reminiscences of a Banker Who Saw Fragility of Banks

RECENTLY MEDIA HEADLINES were agog with the demise of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Without going into the history of why this happened, and how it could have been avoided, I would like to make a case for the need for such an institution.

A WELL-GOVERNED RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR

The Model Risk Code (MRC), a practical playbook meant to ‘enable faster, bolder, risk-intelligent decisions’ for corporates, was released recently by the Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).

"WE ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION"

IN an exclusive interaction, Swati Munjal, President, BML Munjal University (BMU) talks about the university's commitment to providing a transformative learning experience through its innovative programmes, worldclass faculty and focus on leadership, entrepreneurship and social responsibility

END OF A LONG ROAD FOR IT?

Tata Consultancy Services and Tech Mahindra are gearing up for leadership changes signalling the beginning of another interesting chapter in India's tech story

KISSA WHEELCHAIR ΚΑ

I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE with my left knee for a few months now. While I manage all my day-to-day activities at work and at home reasonably well, I have been requesting a wheelchair at the airport because of the long queues and sometimes long commutes to airport gates.

"THERE IS HUGE SCOPE TO GROW AS A MARKET LEADER"

SIS Group Enterprises is a $1.3 billion multinational and market leader in security, facility management and cash logistics solutions. DHIRAJ SINGH, CEO, SIS talks to ASHISH SINHA of BW Businessworld about a variety of issues, opportunities and the role of Al and technology as a major game-changer going ahead. Excerpts:

SPOTLIGHT ON REGIONAL MUSIC

On 12 February history was created when 'Naatu Naatu' a song from the Telugu film RRR became the first song from an Indian motion picture to win an Oscar, bringing the spotlight on to the regional music industry

'We need AI policy in companies, industries & countries'

could Cisco India & SAARC President Daisy Chittilapilly on the lack of digital trust that derail India's digital progress, Al's evolution and threat to human jobs, and much more

K.KRITHIVASAN TO SLIP INTO RAJESH GOPINATHAN'S SHOES AT TCS

IN A RATHER UNEXPECTED turn of events, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO Rajesh Gopinathan decided to hang his boots in mid-March, which was a long way away from the completion of his second term.

The Art And Craft Of Recruitment - Why It Matters

I WANT TO INTERVIEW the interviewer,” said Khanna, a very senior executive of a billion-dollar family business. That was a strange request indeed, for any recruiter. The logic that was given was that the client wanted to ensure that the interviewer was on the same page as what the client wanted.

"WE NEED PROFESSIONALS TO NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTIES"

Drawing from the experiences of legacy B-schools and universities, several new-age institutes in higher education space are writing the rules of the game on a new slate. One such entity, which originated as a B-school in 2014, is Woxsen University. CEO Vishal Khurma, in a chat with Meha Mathur, shares a broad vision of the university, which is in tune with present-day industry needs.

"RESPECT FROM STAKEHOLDERS MUST TOP CORPORATES' VISION STATEMENT"

Self-reliance should be defined as \"earning enough global currency to import whatever is needed for the welfare of the nation,\" says Infosys founder Narayana Murthy

ADANI EPISODE ILLUMINATES SEVERAL 'WEAK' LINKS, HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES

THE HINDENBURG report has several fallouts, many lessons. It has wiped out about $100 billion in market capitalisation of the Adani group. Many others with similar business structures and practices will be impacted.

BRIDGING THE GAP

Not-for-profits like Project Naveli and Aspire For Her are at the forefront of efforts to empower women through gender equality and inclusion initiatives and raise their contribution to India’s GDP

THE PURPOSE MANTRA IN D2

STORYTELLING and being a part of the creative process are two areas of keen interest for actor Alia Bhatt. This, along with a “deep love for the environment”, formed the path for her to follow yet another pursuit, which was to be an entrepreneur.

ANCHORS OF THE boAt

With over 32 per cent market share in the consumer electronics space, and with revenues close to a staggering Rs 3,000 crore, boAt is now looking at category expansion