HTS, the dominant force behind the Salvation Government, is currently led by Abu Mohammad al-Julani, who has held this position since 2017. Mohammed al-Bashir, an engineer and politician connected to the Salvation Government, which is linked to HTS, has been named the new prime minister of Syria. Bashir used to lead a group called the … Read more
41% Indian businesses paid bribe several times in the past year. Image: Shutterstock There’s a saying in India which goes something like this – if you can’t get something done in a direct way, you’ve got to do it indirectly. The point is to get it done. While the saying is obviously to be considered … Read more
High blood pressure and sex: Overcome the challenges You can be treated for high blood pressure and still enjoy a satisfying sex life — if you discuss any concerns and work closely with your healthcare team. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you have high blood pressure, having sex is unlikely to cause immediate health dangers … Read more
Apple sought to catch up with AI rivals with “Apple Intelligence,” but that didn’t seem to help iPhone sales overall. Image: Shutterstock The year 2024 was amazing for Apple in some ways. It won 72 Emmy nominations for its shows, for example, reflecting the continued rise of its strong services business. Its Vision Pro went … Read more
Beirut: The fall of Assad has put Syria at a crossroads, after nearly 14 years of civil war sparked by his deadly crackdown on democracy protests. While Syrians around the country and in the diaspora were celebrating the ouster more than 50 years after Assad’s father seized power, the country now faces enormous uncertainty. What … Read more
Flipkart is preparing to go public in 12-15 months, with India’s capital markets picking up and rewarding large internet companies with strong business operation Image: Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images Flipkart has a 12-15 month IPO timetable Flipkart is preparing to go public in 12-15 months, with India’s capital markets picking up and rewarding large internet companies … Read more
It’s among the most unexpected of comebacks. But, as with much of his life, Grandhi Mallikarjuna (GM) Rao, chairman of the eponymous GMR Group, with interests in airports, highways and the country’s power sector, has managed to turn the tide for him and his group. The 74-year-old has made a stunning return to the Forbes … Read more
A new political setup in Syria could bring changes that affect India’s relationship with the country. These shifts may also influence India’s position and plans in the broader Middle East region, as Syria plays an important role in the area’s politics. India and Syria share a long history of strong ties, both politically and culturally. … Read more
Image: (L to R) David Hill, CEO, Deloitte Asia Pacific and Romal Shetty, CEO, Deloitte South Asia; Photo: Selvaprakash Lakshmanan for Forbes India One big cliche for India has been ‘the back office to the world’. That is an insult to today’s India,” says David Hill, CEO, Deloitte Asia Pacific. India is Deloitte’s fastest growing … Read more
As a CEO approaches a certain level of eccentricity, you might think analysts would begin to have qualms. Image: Shutterstock Businesses face a similar challenge, says Amir Goldberg, a professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “Companies want to differentiate themselves to gain competitive advantage and attention. But studies have shown that … Read more