PM Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS+ Summit. This was the first meeting between Modi and Xi after the military standoff between both countries in Galwan in 2020 (the previous one being in Mahabalipuram in 2019). The 16th Summit BRICS+ Summit held in Kazan (Russia) – October 22-24, … Read more
Beirut: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had on Thursday killed or wounded almost 200 individuals, which included women and children in an airstrike on Jabalia refugee camp in Northern Gaza, according to reports. Earlier, Israel unleashed a wave of air strikes on Hezbollah’s southern Beirut stronghold on Wednesday night, Lebanese state media said, as the … Read more
Employers want candidates who can adapt to different situations, think critically, and communicate across cultures. Studying abroad naturally builds these traits. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to study abroad? For many Indian students, this isn’t just a dream anymore—it’s a strategic decision that could open doors to exciting career opportunities. Imagine … Read more
A gathering of purpose-driven minds at Storyboard18 and Network18 Group’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability Edition, impactful stories, and pivotal conversations set the agenda for a sustainable future. The evening was graced by prominent industry leaders and key policymakers. (Clockwise: Rohit Kapoor, Alok Lall, Sanjeev Bikhchandani and Chirag Paswan) The capital witnessed a gathering of purpose-driven … Read more
Kanwaljit Singh Founder and Managing Partner at Fireside Ventures Image: Vikas Chandra Pureti for Forbes India Early-stage investor Kanwaljit Singh is credited with scaling-up dozens of new-age consumer startups over the past seven years. With unconventional strategies, the ‘kingmaker’, as Singh is fondly called, has bucked the trend and bet on digital brands to redefine … Read more
Wondering how to increase your CIBIL score? The interchangeably used terms credit score and CIBIL score are slightly different—while the CIBIL score is awarded by the Credit Information Bureau India Limited (CIBIL), a credit score can be provided by any of the credit bureaus in India. However, regardless of whether your credit score is good … Read more
Consumers increasingly prefer buying from own-brand stores, but poor customer service can cause a boomerang effect and repel the consumer. Image: Shutterstock Even four years out from the first lockdowns, post-pandemic consumer confidence has failed to completely rebound. International conflicts, the energy crisis and inflation have all played a role. While not all consumers have … Read more
“AI will eventually end up replacing human beings in many areas—there will be a process of transition. But in the long run, AI should create more jobs than the job losses that are caused,” says Sanjeev Bikhchandani, co-founder & executive vice chairman, InfoEdge (in right) at the Storyboard18 and Network18 Group’s Power of Purpose: Sustainability … Read more
Consumers today are increasingly prioritising mindful living, seeking out experiences and products that reflect a commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing. In line with this shift, the ZIRO festival is making waves not just for its eclectic sounds but for its strong environmental ethos, held in the quiet and pristine Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. … Read more
Abhishek Razdan, co-founder and CEO, AVTR Meta Labs, which created influencer Naina Image: Bajirao Pawar for Forbes India She’s in Egypt one moment, and zooming off to space the next. She’s doing a ‘Khatron ke Khiladi’ task underwater today, and starring in an action film tomorrow. She’s showing off her new smart glasses, a Met … Read more