Delhi’s Central Pollution Board, the Committee for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas and the Central government’s Air Quality Early Warning System in Delhi have got into action as the national capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) moved into the “severe” category when it crossed the 400 mark — it … Read more
A common problem for traditional players is their belief that technology is simply a tool for improving efficiency. Image: Shutterstock Emerging technologies like big data, AI and blockchain are reshaping finance. New products, such as platform finance, peer-to-peer lending and robo-advisory services, are examples of this transformation. These developments raise important questions: How concerned should … Read more
Founders aren’t afraid to fail and pivot their way to success whereas others think of risk mitigation. Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur Founders are a force of nature. They take risks whereas most others just accept the status quo. They aren’t afraid to fail and pivot their way to success whereas others think of risk … Read more
Ravichandran Ashwin of India poses for a portrait prior to the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 at The Oval on June, 2023 in London, England. Image: Ryan Pierse-ICC/ICC via Getty Images Virat Kohli hugged an emotional Ravichandran Ashwin during the rain break on the last day of the third Test between India and Australia. … Read more
Twenty-four members of Congress released their report on their work to develop a U.S. vision for responsible artificial intelligence innovation that accounts for appropriate guardrails to safeguard against current and emerging threats on Wednesday. With 66 key findings, the lawmakers offered 89 recommendations to create a “carefully designed, durable policy framework” based on an approach … Read more
Tirupati: In a bid to curb fraudulent practices and enhance transparency, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams would implement live Aadhaar authentication and eKYC services. Recently approved by the TTD trust board led by chairman BR Naidu, the initiative is designed to ensure genuine pilgrims receive seamless and secure services, utilising the provisions of Section 4(4)(b)(ii) of … Read more
The food and beverage industry is at a pivotal moment, where the challenges of sustainability, automation, and consumer demand require bold, innovative solutions. Tetra Pak is at the forefront of this transformation, redefining how the industry navigates these complexities. On November 19th, the company hosted Innovation Starts Here, a landmark event in Gurugram that brought … Read more
Epic Systems asked the court to support its motion to dismiss Particle Health, Inc.’s complaint that the company violated federal antitrust statute on Thursday evening. In addition to detailing why the plaintiff failed to allege “tortious interference” with prospective business relationships and contracts, Epic said in the filing that the case was retribution for revealing … Read more
Talent mobility could become the mechanism by which companies avoid intellectual isolation from relying solely on internal AI systems. Image: Shutterstock Imagine you’re a business leader faced with filling a critical position. Who should you hire—an internal candidate with deep knowledge of your operations or a talent from a competitor, someone who can bring in … Read more
Macau’s gaming boom began in 2002 when authorities ended the monopoly of late tycoon Stanley Ho and brought in multinational casino operators known as concessionaires. Photography Eduardo Leal / AFP© In the shadow of the Grand Lisboa, the Macau casino world-famous for its “golden lotus” design, fashion boutique owner Suzanne Leong wonders if the economic … Read more