Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | India’s hopes, fears rise as Trump picks ‘dream team’

Thanks to China, India has reason not to be displeased with the initial list of members of US President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet. While Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz, respectively nominated as secretary of state and national security adviser, favour more abiding security ties with India, the highly individualistic new Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, … Read more

Dilip Cherian | Extension raj in PESB, Lok Sabha secretariat… will RBI come next?

Since its second term, the Narendra Modi government has retained top civil servants beyond retirement for “continuity in policymaking”. Weeks after being voted back to power, the Narendra Modi government extended the tenure of Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Tapan Kumar Deka. In addition, the government also reappointed Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor as advisers to … Read more

The hidden dangers of skipping your prescribed medication

In a worrisome trend, patients on long-term or life-long medication for common ailments like diabetes, high BP or hypertension, hypothyroidism or depression, are often resorting to mixopathy or worse, stopping prescribed medication on their own to evade being on drugs lifelong. This non-adherence to medication adversely affects the treatment and sometimes patients also end up … Read more

Health system CIOs’ strategic responsibilities continue to evolve

The typical chief information officer in healthcare is taking on more responsibility for determining strategy and digital transformation, with 84% of CIOs now part of their organization’s executive leadership team. That’s just one stat from a recent WittKieffer survey of CIOs and chief digital officers that also found the majority (54%) are reporting directly to … Read more

The uncalculated risks of prolonged spaceflight

Space radiation is different from the radiation we experience on Earth. According to NASA, it consists of three types: particles trapped in Earth’s magnetic field, particles from solar flares, and galactic cosmic rays As two NASA astronauts prepare for an unexpected, months-long stay on the International Space Station (ISS), they could also face a higher … Read more

WeHouse’s tech-driven approach set new standards in transparency, efficiency, quality

Wehouse is a pioneering tech-powered home construction aggregator that has revolutionised the home-building process in India’s proptech and real estate market. Wehouse is a pioneering tech-powered home construction aggregator that has revolutionised the home-building process in India’s proptech and real estate market. The firm offers a stack of services for residential construction, project management, architectural … Read more

Effective E-Commerce Promotion Strategies to Drive More Sales Revenue

Brands must adopt strategic promotion techniques to stand out in the competitive marketplace of the booming e-commerce industry. By the end of 2024, global e-commerce sales are expected to exceed $7.4 trillion. This shows a significant growth trajectory for brands looking to increase their sales revenue. The major reasons for this growth are current trends, … Read more

We Want To Reshape The Future Of Premium Indian Alcobev: Indri Whisky’s Siddhartha Sharma

Siddhartha Sharma, promoter, Piccadily Agro Industrie. Image: Courtesy PAIL Piccadily Agro Industries Limited (PAIL), the producer of Indri single malt and Camikara rum, is embarking on an ambitious ₹1000 crore expansion plan, which was announced by the company earlier this month. This includes a brownfield expansion of its distillery and malt facilities in Indri, Haryana, … Read more