What a difference an election can make. There’s a new atmosphere at the BBC Proms this year, one of tentative hope and, yes, relief. With divisive culture wars over and the licence fee declared safe, hearts must have been lighter in the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus on the first night. Joining them were the … Read more
This comprehensive project unified multiple departmental functions into a single, efficient system, leading to a 40% reduction in data processing time and a 25% reduction in operational costs A recent ERP innovation at Deloitte has set a new standard for business excellence. This comprehensive project unified multiple departmental functions into a single, efficient system, leading … Read more
Tiffany Sciarrillo/thesocialwedit Tiffany Sciarrillo is one of a growing number of wedding content creators From the venue and the flowers to the DJ to the cake – there’s so much to organise when planning a wedding. Now a growing number of couples are adding something else to their unwieldy to-do lists – book a content … Read more
Effective leadership in this era means balancing cutting-edge technology with practical solutions that address real-world needs, driving meaningful advancements and maintaining a competitive edge. In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, leading innovation-driven teams requires a unique blend of technical expertise and visionary leadership. Technology leaders must navigate complex challenges, foster continuous learning, and maintain a user-centric … Read more
On 8 July, the eve of Nato’s 75th anniversary summit, a Russian missile struck Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital, destroying, among other sections, its cancer center, hematology lab and surgical transplant unit. Russia launched 40 missiles at cities across Ukraine that day, killing more than 40 people, wounding numerous others, and demonstrating yet again that there … Read more
There are two wars going on between Israelis and the Palestinians. The one with the global spotlight is of course between Israel and Hamas raging in Gaza. But, there is a second, longterm, lethal war – as Israel continues to hold on to the occupation of Palestinians in the West Bank. No mention was made … Read more
The dog was already on the scene when Jane and her partner got together – this was a man-plus-dog package. But Jane, a Brit living in Barcelona, didn’t foresee the problems. “I’m not a dog person, but I’m not averse to them,” she says, speaking to me from Catalonia. “I innocently thought they were a … Read more
Earlier this month, a popular lifestyle magazine introduced a new “fashion and lifestyle editor” to its huge social media following. “Reem”, who on first glance looked like a twentysomething woman who understood both fashion and lifestyle, was proudly announced as an “AI enhanced team member”. That is, a fake person, generated by artificial intelligence. Reem … Read more
Humans have been drawn to the idea that alcohol may have health benefits for almost as long as they have been drinking it. In ancient China, rice wine was widely used for medicinal purposes, while Hippocrates, the ancient Greek “Father of Medicine”, advocated moderate amounts of alcohol for the mind, body and soul. Later, proponents … Read more
There is oodles of lace, glinting diamante and enough sequins for several series of Strictly Come Dancing: no, it’s not the Met Gala but an unassuming street in north London where a quiet battle is under way to protect a hidden fashion treasure. Almost 100 fashion stores, with names such as Bien Avenue, Cinderella and … Read more