Image: Shutterstock “The ability to forecast the consequences of “arbitrary”, unannounced sequences of policy decisions, currently claimed (at least implicitly) by the theory of economic policy, appears to be beyond the capability not only of the current-generation models but of conceivable future models as well… in short, it appears that policymakers, if they wish to … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Once relegated to the shadows, mental health is now central to public discourse. Especially since the pandemic, more people are willing to talk about mental health within the workplace and beyond. Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, are unafraid to prioritise their mental wellbeing. Encouraged by their peers and celebrities opening up about … Read more
Image: Shutterstock While workplaces in India have made headway in their journey towards LGBTIQ+ inclusion, we know that Pride, in the true sense, means more—more love, more acceptance, and more opportunity. This reality underscores the need to bridge the ‘ally gap’—the disparity between people’s intent towards supporting the LGBTIQ+ community and the actions they take … Read more
Image: Shutterstock If your child is priceless, then, as a parent, aren’t you richer than the richest? That, in a nutshell, is “Perspective”—an attitude-shifting framework. The same facts can lead to different results. Where one sees no market for shoes, another sees an enormous opportunity because no one wears shoes there. That is the power … Read more
Image: Shutterstock As we commemorate Pride Month, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on India’s journey toward inclusion and address a pressing concern within our industrial landscapes: diversity fatigue. Within our country’s diverse societal landscape, this phenomenon poses a significant challenge to our collective pursuit of a more inclusive society. Diversity fatigue: India and abroad … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Under the wide leafy shade of a Gulmohar tree, a group of young mothers are practising a number game. With chalk, they make boxes on the ground and write single-digit numbers. The first woman gets ready to play the game. Others give her a number. She jumps onto the box with the given … Read more
Image: Shutterstock The Sensex, India’s benchmark stock market index, reached a record high of more than 77,000 points on Monday, sparking ongoing concerns about market valuation. Investors are grappling with the question of whether it’s the right time to invest or if they should wait for a correction. Is the market expensive? Yes, the market … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Regulatory support is the lifeblood for any industry to break new ground and progress. For the insurance industry, IRDAI’s consumer-centric initiatives and the inspiring vision of ‘Insurance For All by 2047’ fuels innovation. This goal calls for all gears in the insurance machinery to work in perfect harmony. Picture this: A future where … Read more
Regenerative agriculture builds and improves soil fertility, while sequestering and storing atmospheric CO2, increasing farm diversity and improving water and energy management. Image: Shutterstock As the global population continues to grow, and consumption patterns demand more from the finite natural resources that surround and support us, consider this—according to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification … Read more
Image: Getty Images India’s burgeoning tech industry is at a critical juncture as the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skills far outpaces the supply. Considering our demographic dividend and an existing skills gap, artificial intelligence is set to play a crucial role. This technology can augment our workforce, unlocking human potential in ways we can … Read more