If you have seen a dog or cat eating grass in a garden or parrots eating clay, then you have witnessed wildlife self-medication and the healing power of Nature. A few months ago, photographs of a wounded orangutan in Indonesia chomping on the leaves of some Southeast Asian plant and then applying the plant juice … Read more
The recent terror attacks in Jammu have once again focussed attention on the fraught nature of the Indo-Pakistan relationship that is weighed down by the corrosive legacy of Partition and four wars, namely 1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999, respectively. Cross-border terrorism sponsored by Pakistan since the late 1970s, first in Punjab, then Jammu and Kashmir … Read more
Hyderabad: The Quorum’s “Art Quotient” program has collaborated with Hyderabad’s Kalakriti Art Gallery for an exhibition titled “Nature Reimagined”. Curated by Amit Kumar Jain, The Quorum’s Head of Art Program, this exhibit features seven Indian artists exploring nature’s calm and captivating world. The exhibit features works by Dushyant Patel, Balaji Ponna, Manas Naskar, Manisha Agarwal, … Read more
Ever since its launch on 14th June 2022, the ambitious “Agnipath Scheme” of India has been a matter of debate and was one of the prominent issues during Indian general elections 2024 Kamlesh (Name changed) belonged to a village in Western Uttar Pradesh. He got recruited as an “Agniveer” in the Indian Army in Mid … Read more
This comprehensive project unified multiple departmental functions into a single, efficient system, leading to a 40% reduction in data processing time and a 25% reduction in operational costs A recent ERP innovation at Deloitte has set a new standard for business excellence. This comprehensive project unified multiple departmental functions into a single, efficient system, leading … Read more
Effective leadership in this era means balancing cutting-edge technology with practical solutions that address real-world needs, driving meaningful advancements and maintaining a competitive edge. In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, leading innovation-driven teams requires a unique blend of technical expertise and visionary leadership. Technology leaders must navigate complex challenges, foster continuous learning, and maintain a user-centric … Read more
The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing, and while the world’s top athletes are busy competing for gold, a different kind of prize has caught the attention of the internet: Olympic condoms. These prophylactics, adorned with cheeky slogans like “In the field of love, be fair, ask for consent” and “No need to be … Read more
The story of IndiGo airlines was long overdue and the author has scripted a book just the way a hard-nosed reporter would. He has utilised the vast experience he has gathered from his civil aviation beat to give us what can be called a detailed ‘report’, probably a shade beyond a ‘book’. Innumerable interviews add … Read more
The grand tradition of turning the most innocuous events into global controversies continues as the Paris 2024 Olympics decided to rewrite the rulebook on cultural sensitivity. The opening ceremony, a spectacle typically reserved for national pride and athletic glory, instead featured a masterclass in stirring the pot and outraging the easily scandalized. First, let’s set … Read more
Paris: After a glaring and first-of-its-kind opening ceremony on the Seine River, the highly anticipated Paris Olympics 2024 was declared open in the French capital on Friday. For the first time in the history of the Summer Games, the opening ceremony of the Olympics was held outside the stadium. The spectacular opening ceremony broke away … Read more