Chakraborty’s academic path began with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the University of Poona in 1993, followed by an M.Sc. in Chemistry from IIT Madras in 1996. In an increasingly globalised world, the intersection of academia and policy-making plays a critical role in shaping international trade. Debashis Chakraborty, a faculty member at the Indian Institute … Read more
Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best known cryptocurrency, extended gains to a session high of $107,148 and was most recently at $106,877, up 5.43% from late Friday. Bitcoin’s record rally topped $107,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated that he plans to create a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve, … Read more
Shruti Shibulal CEO and director of Tamara Leisure Image: Nishant Ratnakar for Forbes India People are at the core of Shruti Shibulal’s business philosophy. And this is evident in the emphasis she places on talent diversity at Tamara Leisure Experiences, her hospitality venture that will soon complete two decades. Whether at their luxury resorts, wellness … Read more
Prostate cancer screening: Should you get screened? Making the decision to have prostate cancer screening depends on a variety of factors. Here are some tips that can help you make a good decision. By Mayo Clinic Staff Deciding whether to have prostate cancer screening isn’t always an easy decision. Prostate cancer screening can help find … Read more
Aneesh Reddy, co-founder and vice chairman, Capillary Technologies Image: Selvaprakash Lakshmanan for Forbes India Aneesh Reddy has seen many ups and downs in the more-than-15 years building Capillary Technologies as a loyalty platform provider that processes more than seven billion transactions a year for 400 brands around the world. In a recent interview, he sat … Read more
Twin pregnancy: Getting ready for twins or multiples Being pregnant with multiples takes special care. Know what to expect, from nutrition and weight gain to possible complications. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’re expecting more than one baby, such as twins, you have a multiple pregnancy. Here’s what to know when you’re getting ready for … Read more
Surging demand for electric vehicles, leading to a significant accumulation of end-of-life batteries in the coming decade. Image: Shutterstock The EV battery industry is poised for explosive growth, with the entire lithium-ion battery value chain expected to grow by more than 30 percent annually till 2030, which will amount to a staggering $400 billion and … Read more
Gluten-free diet To follow a gluten-free diet, don’t eat foods with wheat and some other grains. Find out how to choose other nutritious foods instead. By Mayo Clinic Staff Definition A gluten-free diet is an eating plan that cuts out foods that have a protein in them called gluten. Gluten helps foods keep their shape. … Read more
US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift (C) and Ashley Avignone (R) attend Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024. Image: Patrick T. Fallon / AFP© There was a multitude of great sport in 2024 with the winners, and even the losers, … Read more