How advanced algorithms are cracking the consumer code

Image: Shutterstock It’s 7 AM on a Monday. A 29-year-old working professional in Mumbai reaches for her phone to check the news, and not before long, she’s scrolling through her favourite shopping app. Little does she know, the discounts she’s provided and the products she’s being nudged toward aren’t random—they’ve been meticulously curated by an … Read more

Indian balancing act in changing world order

A cargo vessel is seen at Chabahar seaport during an inauguration ceremony for the first export convoy to India via Iran in Chabahar, Iran on February 25, 2019. Image: Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images The recently concluded BRICS Summit of October 2024 in Russia’s Kazan highlighted the momentum behind an emerging global order distinct from the … Read more

Why industry leaders must take a balanced approach

Image: Shutterstock Heralded as the next wave of transformative technology, AI has catalysed the business landscape. Its rapid adoption across the industry has been marked by its transition from a tool for improving operational efficiencies to a guide to company strategy. However, the skewed focus on Generative AI (GenAI) has led many to overlook alternatives, … Read more

Leveraging SportsTech for powerful brand connections

Image: Shutterstock Picture a stadium filled with fans from across the world, each united by their shared passion for the game. In that moment, nationalities, languages, and backgrounds fade away, replaced by a vibrant energy that flows through the crowd. This is the power of sports—a universal language that transcends boundaries and forges connections like … Read more

Manufacturing Sector in India: Past, present, and future

Image: Debajyoti Chakraborty/NurPhoto via Getty Images Despite being the fastest-growing economy, India has not been able to become a global manufacturing powerhouse. While this national goal is now renewed with astute decision-making, enabling policies and corresponding incentives, a number of aspects need to be looked at to decipher the current metrics. There are a number … Read more

TradeTech set to revolutionise cross-border trade for Indian MSMEs

Image: Shutterstock The ecommerce exports sector in India is at an inflection point, driven by the confluence of robust manufacturing capabilities and an expanding global appetite for high-quality, sustainable, and culturally rich products. Industries such as handicrafts, gems and jewellery, textiles, and herbal products are emerging as formidable ambassadors of India’s craftsmanship on the global … Read more

How Conversational AI can help reduce spam calls

Image: Shutterstock The explosion of spam calls has become one of the most significant irritants for consumers globally. Billions of such calls disrupt daily lives and undermine trust in phone-based communication. A recent survey indicates that over 60 percent of Indians receive at least three spam calls daily. As a result, consumers are increasingly reluctant … Read more

H-1B in 2025: Rethinking US immigration pathways

Image: Shutterstock For more than three decades, the H-1B visa has stood as a primary entry point for skilled professionals into the United States, bridging talent gaps in technology, engineering, healthcare, and beyond. In 2025, however, a convergence of factors—skyrocketing demand, extended green card backlogs, and unpredictable policy shifts—has prompted many H-1B holders (and would-be … Read more

A push for awareness, accessibility, and affordability

Image: Shutterstock The vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 is not just about achieving economic growth, it’s also about building social equity in a country with such diverse demographics. At the core of this vision is financial stability, which is capable of withstanding uncertainties and challenges. The insurance sector, often considered the safety net … Read more

Is the quiet evolution of a new normal growing up with humans and AI?

Image: Shutterstock For children today, artificial intelligence (AI) won’t be a marvel or a menace—it will simply be there. As unremarkable as Wi-Fi or running water. It’s not a question of whether they’ll adapt to AI; they’re already growing up with it. Alexa’s voice mingles with bedtime stories. ChatGPT drafts homework outlines. Google Home turns … Read more