The researchers found that when a new tool can perform a task in place of a worker, all affected workers suffer. Image: Shutterstock The past five years have witnessed immense changes in our working lives, with the Covid-19 pandemic ushering in a new era of remote work and generative AI sitting poised to transform the … Read more
Rajiv Shah, president of The Rockefeller Foundation. Image: Amit Verma India’s growth trajectory has been extraordinary, but the disparity in inclusive growth is stark. Almost all the growth is driven by urban areas and key industries—finance, manufacturing, and information technology—leaving rural communities behind in the country’s economic transformation, says Rajiv Shah, president of The Rockefeller Foundation. … Read more
Tessa West is professor of psychology at New York University, where she is a leading expert on the science of social relationships. She is also the author of Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You. In an interview with Forbes India, she explores the reasons behind unhappiness at work and suggests ways for different … Read more
Total global gold demand gained 5 percent year-on-year to 1,313 tonnes—a record for Q3FY24, according to the World Gold Council report released in October 2024. Image: Shutterstock Gold rewarded both investors and central banks in 2024. The economic pressures of three independent wars across the globe, inflationary pressures, the need to reduce the dependency on … Read more
In the US, a proposal dubbed the ‘Bitcoin Act’ has gained renewed attention following Donald Trump’s election victory Image: Spencer Platt / Getty Images Should central banks add bitcoins to their balance sheet? Surprising as it may seem, the proposal is being discussed in many jurisdictions. What was once unthinkable is now part of … Read more
This photo taken on January 10, 2025 shows Apiwat “Porsch” Apiwatsayree (L) and Sappanyoo “Arm” Panatkool posing for photos at their unofficial wedding ceremony in Bangkok. Image: Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP© Hundreds of LGBTQ couples are set to marry in Thailand on Thursday, as the kingdom becomes the biggest nation in Asia to legalise … Read more
U.S. federal judges – appointed for life – are often regarded as pinnacles of fairness and justice dedicated to upholding federal laws and the Constitution. But are they? Image: Shutterstock Can personal biases sway judicial decisions even when the law is impartial? If so, how is this possible and what drives these preferences? A recent … Read more
The demand for luxury (units priced above ₹1.5 crore) and ultra-luxury housing (units priced between ₹10 crore and ₹80 crore) grew significantly in 2024, most notably in MMR and NCR Image: Shutterstock Despite various hiccups, India is still the fastest-growing major economy for three years in a row. By estimations, the country will surpass … Read more
Rez Hassan, executive vice president APAC, Amplifon. Image: Bajirao Pawar for Forbes India In 1950, Charles Holland was concerned about the soldiers from World War II who were impacted by the event, and had partially or fully lost their hearing. That year, he started Amplifon, a hearing aid retailing company, out of his desire and … Read more
Spotify has revolutionised music consumption with over 252 million premium subscribers worldwide, out of a total market of 667 million. While streaming numbers often grab headlines, an artist’s follower count on Spotify has become an increasingly crucial metric for measuring long-term success and fan engagement. Spotify followers represent dedicated listeners who actively engage with an … Read more