In international travel, the power of a passport is not to be underestimated. After all, it almost single-handedly determines the ease with which its holder can cross borders and explore new horizons. The Henley Passport Index is a worldwide list that ranks countries based on their citizens’ travel freedom. It offers a detailed summary of … Read more
Naveen-ul-Haq of Afghanistan celebrates after dismissing Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh (not pictured) to win and to advance to the Semi Finals the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Super Eight match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh at Arnos Vale Ground on June 24, 2024 in St Vincent, Saint Vincent and The … Read more
Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power Image: Mexy Xavier The power industry in India is having a moment in the sun. Quite literally. There are two main reasons. First is the rising, unprecedented demand for power, and second is the ambitious green energy transition goals the country has set, which are to be led by … Read more
[CAPTION]The nature of insights in the behavioural sciences is significantly different from evidence in other sciences Image: Shutterstock[/CAPTION] More than a decade after the publication of Nudge, the organizational relevance of insights from Behavioural Science is no longer questioned. But in terms of applying these insights, two challenges remain. The first relates to creating organizations … Read more
Shinji Fukuyo, Japanese executive officer and chief blender of Suntory Spirits. Image: Mexy Xavier As we sit for a chat on an overcast afternoon in mid-June, in Mumbai, Shinji Fukuyo asks for a masala chai. The Japanese executive officer and chief blender of Suntory Spirits Limited, which celebrated its centenary year in 2023, says he … Read more
The Indian defence industry is a significant sector of the country’s economy, with a growth trajectory that is only expected to accelerate due to ever-rising concerns about national security. With the world’s second-largest army, India has a strong defence capability to protect its borders and citizens. And it makes sense to ensure it’s optimally leveraged.The … Read more
Fault-finding happens when someone identifies and points out mistakes, flaws or problems, focusing on what is wrong rather than what is right or effective. Image: Shutterstock Failing to identify faults seems to be a prevalent issue nowadays, considering recent reports of quality control problems at Boeing and numerous recalls by car manufacturers, to name a … Read more
Researchers in Germany have designed an organic reagent capable of inserting a single carbon atom into existing molecules – one of three group transfer reactions supported by the new compound. The designed reagent is easy to make and can become a powerful addition to the skeleton editing toolbox. Insertions of carbon atoms are important transformations … Read more
In what could be a step forward for equine science, a University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is helping lead a three-year project to map the genetic blueprints of 13 breeds of horses. horses and their relatives. Funded by a $765,000 award from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National … Read more
Rice University chemist James Tour has led a research team to develop a rapid electrothermal mineralization (REM) process that, in seconds, can remediate the buildup of synthetic chemicals that can contaminate soil and the environment. The study was published in Nature Communications on July 20. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or persistent and bioaccumulative pollutants … Read more