Have I told you this before? Long ago, my closest friend said this about me: “Ranjona is not prejudiced. She just hates everybody”. I have learnt over the years to disguise my lack of prejudice and ahem, that other thing, but it can be a struggle for me. In the workplace, I could never suffer … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg, Melinda French Gates and Justin Timberlake Illustration: Ben Kirchner for Forbes Five years ago, tech entrepreneur and Shark Tank co-host Robert Herjavec fell in love with the Yellowstone Club. Located about an hour’s drive south of Bozeman, Montana, and some 80 km north of Yellowstone National Park, the club owns a private mountain … Read more
Once synonymous with modesty and decorum, tights, pantyhose, and stockings have dramatically transformed over the decades. These once-functional garments, originally designed to cover and conceal, now play a pivotal role in the broader narrative of fashion, body image, and self-expression. Their journey from being a tool of societal propriety to an emblem of modern sensuality … Read more
The president of World Athletics, Sebastian Coe. Image: Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP When British running legend Sebastian Coe won his Olympic gold medals (in 1980 and 1984), sports was consumed across the world through print and linear TV. “The recent Olympic Games in Paris, for many of my friends, cousins, nephews, nieces in … Read more
Hyderabad:Lakdikapul and Masab Tank recorded an ear-shattering noise level of 113 deciBels (dB), during a check by Deccan Chronicle reporters from across the city. This is the equivalent of a jack hammer at full blast, concert music at full volume or someone shouting directly in your ear. To put this in perspective, 120 dD is … Read more
Shiv Nadar with primary school students supported by the Shiv Nadar foundation. Image: Udit Kulshrestha for Forbes India Three Indian philanthropies are among the 20 largest philanthropic institutions in Asia, a region of soaring wealth and daunting social and economic need, concludes a new report from The Bridgespan Group. The Shiv Nadar Foundation has spent … Read more
Kurnool: District collector P. Ranjit Basha announced that, following directives from both the central and state governments, steps are being taken to detect and prevent cancer at an early stage. As part of these efforts, free cancer screening tests have been conducted in every home across the district. The Collector participated in the Preventive Oncology … Read more
Australia has introduced a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, a move that has sparked mixed reactions Image: Shutterstock Australia enacts world-first social media ban to protect under-16s Australia has introduced a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, a move that has sparked mixed reactions, Reuters reported on November … Read more
Rather than replacing managers, AI calls for a new kind of leadership, where human judgment and strategic vision are crucial to success. Image: Shutterstock Imagine slashing millions in marketing costs while ramping up campaign volume and creative impact, all thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). The Swedish fintech company Klarna did just that, achieving a balance … Read more
In recent times, the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has unlocked new opportunities for businesses to deliver personalized experiences at scale. Generative AI (GenAI) is at the forefront of this transformation, offering unprecedented creativity and customization capabilities that allow companies to connect with consumers in a more tailored and relevant way. However, as companies push … Read more