Spectrum allocation favors open access and innovation

Space spectrum is the range of radio frequencies used for communication between satellites and ground stations. Elon Musk seems to have come out on top in a competition against Indian telecom giants Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal regarding how satellite spectrum should be distributed. This rivalry is part of a larger battle over who … Read more

Hyundai Motor IPO: Do Valuations Justify The Price?

(File) A worker inspects parked Hyundai vehicles ready for shipment at a port in Chennai. Image: Arun Sankar / AFP As investors are vying to grab a share of the world’s third-largest auto manufacturer Hyundai Motor India, the initial public offering (IPO) appears to be richly valued. Though the company has consistently … Read more

Legends League Cricket: Kashmir Delights In Return Of Cricket To The Valley

Spectators react in the crowd during Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between India Capitals and Toyam Hyderabad at Baskhi Stadium on October 13, 2024, in Srinagar, India.  Image: Yawar Nazir/Getty Images “Is this for real?” Aamir, an enthusiastic spectator, shouted as Chris Gayle walked out to bat in Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium on October 11. The … Read more

Barcelona Turns Against Surging Tourism

Protesters hold a banner reading ì Americaís cup never againî during a demonstration against the 2024 Sailing America’s Cup in the center of Barcelona on October 13, 2024. Image: Josep Lago/ AFP Tourists are flocking to Barcelona in ever increasing numbers, fueling anger among locals who complain that mass tourism is driving up housing prices … Read more

Truecaller Co-founders On Growth Plans And Data Privacy Concerns In India

Nami Zarringhalam (left) and Alan Mamedi (right), the cofounders at the Truecaller. Bengaluru. September 2024. Image: Nishant Ratnakar  Stockholm-headquartered Truecaller was co-founded by Alan Mamedi and Nami Zarringhalam amidst the unfolding chaos of the global financial crisis. The college friends wanted to tackle the problem of pesky calls. In the first week of its … Read more

Direct And Indirect Tax In India: Differences, Types

“There are two things certain in life, said Benjamin Franklin once, “death and taxes”. Taxation is an essential part of our lives, shaping how governments function and providing the resources needed for public services. In India, there are two main types of taxes: direct and indirect. But what exactly are these taxes, and how do … Read more

Power Over Leadership Stifles Human Potential: Erin Clark

Erin E Clark is a Author and Managing director with Deloitte Consulting, Human Capital Erin E Clark is a managing director with Deloitte Consulting, Human Capital and the co-author of Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership. In an interview with Forbes India, she talks about a new leadership model that creates … Read more

Curious Case Of SME IPOs In India

High market liquidity, fear of missing out (FOMO) on SME jackpots, and substantial returns in the short term are luring retail investors to SME IPOs. Image: Shutterstock IPOs have always been a trusted way for retail investors to make money in the short term. Retail investors have shown enigmatic euphoria in the SME IPO market … Read more

Liam Payn dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall

Argentina: Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said. Buenos Aires police said in a statement that Payne fell from the third floor of the Casa Sur Hotel … Read more