Image: Shutterstock In an era marked by rapid technological advancement and globalisation, the imperative to unlock the power of democracy in talent has become increasingly evident. Talent knows no boundaries; it is a universal force that transcends geographical limitations. However, a disconcerting reality emerges as we delve deeper into the statistics. Despite this universal potential, … Read more
ASHA volunteers giving health tips to village women, Mewat, Haryana, India. Image: Hemant Mehta/ Getty Images Amidst the tragedy that spread with the surging Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 came an important insight for the social development sector. In Mumbai’s slums, the informal settlements where an estimated 42 percent of the city’s population resides, a distinct … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Neither skill nor knowledge in isolation can generate income. It is the ability to channel both into creating products and/or services that customers are willing to pay for that creates jobs. The magical linkage between the two is the ‘market connection’, the engine that drives the economy. In the last two decades, creative … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Third-party cookies revolutionised marketing, becoming the preferred choice for most marketers. They changed the game for targeted marketing and became an integral part of the digital marketing ecosystem. But they are on their way out. A slew of privacy concerns and a crackdown by regulators means by 2024, marketers will have to find new, privacy-first … Read more
In 2019, LALIGA roped in cricket captain Rohit Sharma as the first Indian ambassador of the league. Adaptability, Innovation and Market Intelligence: Our presence and operations in India can be summed up in these three words. With a presence in over 40 countries across the globe through our delegates network, LALIGA’s popularity is a product … Read more
A picture taken on December 15, 2023 shows the aftermath of recent shelling in Yasynuvata (Yasinovataya), Russian-controlled Ukraine, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Image: Stringer/ AFP As we come to the end of 2023, it is interesting to look back on the year gone by and the prevalent mood at the end of 2022. 2023 was … Read more
Image: Shutterstock India’s digital journey has been monumental, marked by groundbreaking initiatives such as Aadhaar — the unique identity number; UPI — the Unified Payments Interface; GSTN — the Goods and Services Tax Network; and ONDC — the Open Network for Digital Commerce. While these strides have primarily enhanced the experiences of the public and … Read more
In spite of possessing surface water resources, India is highly dependent on groundwater for day to day survival. Image: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images That India is in the midst of a significant water crisis is well known, with economic growth, livelihoods, human well-being, and ecological sustainability at stake. It is not unusual to see long lines … Read more
Image: Shutterstock For any entrepreneur to become successful, it’s necessary to define the scope of success for the founder. Every founder hopes that their company becomes a monopoly but raising funds even for a successful business can be a long journey. Founders’ mindset, clarity on structures and processes, and knowledge about apt due diligence, valuation … Read more
Image: Shutterstock 2023 will go down in history as a year that surprised us all and at least for India, it turned out to be a much better year than expected. With global CEO optimism reaching a record low, as highlighted by our annual CEO survey released at the same time last year, coupled with … Read more