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Rural tourism can facilitate a harmonious exchange between the urban and the rural in a way that enriches both communities. Image: Shutterstock Unless you’re a textile enthusiast, chances are you haven’t heard of Pochampally, a small village in Telangana known for its exquisite Ikat designs—especially on silk saris. In 2021, the village carved a larger … Read more
People walk in a hall at Davos Congress Centre, the venue of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023, in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland, January 15, 2023. Image: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann ‘Aaghaaz’, or the beginning of the year, is an opportune time to contemplate how different the coming year can be in terms of business … Read more
There is an urgent need to democratise the use of technology in agriculture sector. Image: Shutterstock Every year, nearly one-third of food produced for human consumption—worth over $1 trillion and weighing approximately 1.3 billion tonnes—is lost or wasted globally. At the same time, nearly 828 million people go to bed hungry every night. These statements, … Read more
Image: Shutterstock Digital business transformation is nothing but business transformation for the digital age. If that sounds simplistic, then it is for good reason. For business leaders, the world over, the drivers for transformation are much the same as they have always been: to unlock new sources of value for customers, i.e. operate at maximum … Read more
Image: Shutterstock A significant highlight of the new world post-Covid has been the phenomenal shift in people’s consciousness of their health and lifestyle choices. An Ernst & Young report indicated that around 94 percent of Indians are worried about their family’s health, in contrast to 82 percent globally. And while we, as a community, are … Read more
Image: Shutterstock India’s growth story in the twenty-first century has been nothing short of remarkable, particularly in the last decade. We have progressed from being regarded as a technologically slow country to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with innovation driving this growth. As we continue on this path, it is important to consistently focus … Read more
Image: Ricardo DeAratanha/L A Times via Getty Images Building a brand that is recognised globally is no easy feat. These brands achieve worldwide love and respect due to their products, marketing, and distribution strategies that appeal to diverse consumer groups in different markets. Despite this success, even the most successful brands can face difficulties when … Read more
Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder & CEO of Bumble; Photo by Marla Aufmuth/WireImage /Getty Images International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated to honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements and accomplishments of women. The theme for IWD 2023 is DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality. It is aligned with the priority theme for the … Read more
The integration of fast payment systems is expected to unlock tremendous economic potential for India and Singapore. Image: Shutterstock In FY22, the total transaction value processed by the United Payments Interface (UPI) platform accounted for 86 percent of India’s GDP. It also played a great role in helping the country weather the economic aftermath of … Read more
Abortion is still a taboo topic in many parts of the country, especially in rural India, and individuals may face social stigma and shame if they seek abortion services. Image: Shutterstock Abortion is a much-debated topic, and everyone seems to have their own perspective, often without keeping the pregnant person at the centre. While India … Read more