Srinagar: Breaking a prolonged dry spell, Srinagar and other areas in the plains of Kashmir received the season’s first snowfall on Friday, draping the valley in white and bringing cheer to locals and tourists alike.Under the influence of a western disturbance, light to moderate snowfall was recorded in most areas of Kashmir, including the plains, … Read more
Workers assemble cosmetics tubes at the Indo Herbal manufacturing unit in Haridwar. Contract manufacturers like Indo Herbal tailor a comprehensive selection of products for leading cosmetic brands. Image: Madhu Kapparath A couple of years ago, the co-founder of a direct-to-consumer (D2C) company proudly pointed out how they disrupted the market when they introduced onion hair oil … Read more
New York: The holidays are meant to be a time of celebration with family and friends. But they can also bring pressure to spend money on gifts, gatherings, and plane tickets home, exacerbated by brand emails, social media influencers, and family expectations. With credit card debt rising and prices for many items still high due … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Recent years have seen growing interest in firms that show corporate responsibility toward a broader set of stakeholders, including society, employees and the environment. This shift in thinking contrasts sharply with the traditional, profit-driven approach of maximizing shareholder returns. The newer view argues that the purpose of the firm is to generate value … Read more
Renowned journalist-writer, Nandi awardee as best ‘Cine Critic’ Dr. Rentala Jayadeva, the man who unearthed the correct release date of the first full-length Telugu talkie ‘Bhakta Prahlada’ with his meticulous research, now authored the book, ‘Mana Cinema… First Reel’. The book represents his 25 years research and presents the history of South Indian cinema to … Read more
The world’s deadliest tsunami hit nations around the Indian Ocean two decades ago before social media platforms flourished, but they have since transformed how we understand and respond to disasters — from finding the missing to swift crowdfunding. When a 9.1-magnitude quake caused a tsunami that smashed into coastal areas on December 26, 2004, killing … Read more
Aditya Pittie, Managing Director, Pittie Group. Image: Mexy Xavier Both sides were evenly matched. Both factions could flex their bulging muscles to drag the other into submission. Both the camps swore by their unshakeable beliefs. For Aditya Pittie, though, the neck-and-neck fight between his heart and mind made the tug-of-war emotionally exacting. In 2005, the … Read more
The adoption of AI-supported negotiation systems by corporations can result in competitive advantage, short-term gains and an early learning curve. Image: Shutterstock Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could outsource the complex, laborious and often emotionally intense process of negotiating to technology? Until recently, the idea of merging negotiation and AI was but a … Read more
Last-minute shopping for makeup on quick commerce has quickly evolved into a matter of choice, driven by convenience. Illustration: Shutterstock You’ve placed the order and—ding dong!—in less than 30 minutes, it’s at your doorstep. But before you bring out the chilli flakes, this isn’t pizza we’re talking about. Instead, you’re probably mid blow-dry, waiting for … Read more
New Delhi [India], December 19: In a world characterized by rapid technological advancements, the materials industry plays a pivotal role in shaping modern solutions. Mr. Anil Kumar Sharma, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Materials Group for the Asia Pacific region at Avery Dennison highlights the innovation behind the company, his insights into … Read more