Innovation is often more of an organic process without any specific eureka moment or single inventor. Image: Shutterstock Investors and business leaders are always on the lookout for the next big thing, the paradigm shift that will upend industries and change the world. The hope is to get in early and ride the wave — … Read more
Nearly 50 percent of India’s agricultural land depends solely on the monsoon for irrigation. A poor monsoon can lower agricultural output and stoke higher food prices and inflation. Image: Amit Dave / Reuteres Early forecasts of a normal and above normal rainfall seem to have gone awry in June. The India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) and … Read more
Today, he’s celebrated as “The Disruption Coach™,” a motivational powerhouse guiding global audiences through the tumult of change and the challenges of disruption. But Simerjeet Singh’s journey to becoming a sought-after international keynote speaker is a tale of unconventional paths and self-made success.A Toast to Beginnings in Hospitality Imagine a young man, bustling around in … Read more
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), generally known as drones, are a diverse range of aerial devices that can be controlled remotely. Initially developed as a military experiment, the Indian army imported drones from Israel in the 1990s to monitor the LOC during the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. Over time, drones have seen significant advancements and … Read more
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