Benjamin Shestakofsky, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. In the early 2010s, Benjamin Shestakofsky, now an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, joined a Silicon Valley-startup as an intern and, as he worked his way up into middle-management, spent the next 19 months studying its functioning and ecosystem from … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Sep 06 2024 | 12:54 PM IST Indian stock market crash: The Indian stock market bled heavily on Friday, with BSE Sensex dropping 953 points or 1.15 per cent to 81,248 levels, while Nifty falling 286 points or 1.13 per cent at 24,859 level in intraday deals. This came after … Read more
Behind every successfully implemented initiative is a CEO or a leader who is fully committed. Image: ShutterstockAn organisation’s work culture defines how employees interact, communicate, make decisions, and approach their tasks and responsibilities. A positive work culture includes higher employee engagement, retention, increased productivity, and customer-centric behaviours, which translates into profitable growth. Workplace initiatives may … Read more
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 20: In an era where sustainability and luxury are often viewed as mutually exclusive, Gravity Homes is challenging this notion by seamlessly blending eco-friendly practices with opulent living. Founded with a vision to revolutionise the Bangalore real estate market, Gravity Homes is setting new benchmarks in sustainable luxury and eco living … Read more
Certain countries shine for their dedication to peace and steadiness in a world frequently marked by conflict and instability, as the Global Peace Index (GPI) shows. The GPI is a report created by the Institute for Economics & Peace that ranks 163 independent states and territories based on their levels of peacefulness. Its purpose is … Read more
The United Nations officially recognises 180 currencies worldwide as legal tender. However, popularity and wide usage do not necessarily equate to the value or strength commanded by a currency. The concept of currency strength revolves around the purchasing power of a nation’s currency when exchanged for goods, services, or other currencies.Currency strength is determined by … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Sep 05 2024 | 10:30 PM IST Country-wide cleanliness campaign Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched a decade back, contributed to preventing deaths of 60,000-70,000 infants and children under five annually from 2014 to 2020, according to a study in an international peer-reviewed scientific journal. The research paper … Read more
Sahara India Pariwar | Credit: Company website 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 05 2024 | 11:20 PM IST The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Sahara Group to deposit Rs 1,000 crore in a separate escrow account within 15 days and allowed it to enter into a joint venture for developing its land … Read more
EV go fast-charging stations in Los Angeles | Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg 6 min read Last Updated : Sep 05 2024 | 6:25 PM IST For EV drivers traversing the great state of Wyoming, the Smith’s grocery store in Rock Springs is an oasis. It’s just off I-80, there’s a Petco across the street, and … Read more
Bruce Springsteen (Courtesy of TIFF) 4 min read Last Updated : Sep 05 2024 | 5:22 PM IST Bruce Springsteen. Elton John. Robbie Williams. Pharrell Williams. No, this is not a lineup for a mega concert. Instead, each of them will feature in a film that will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival … Read more