Can boAt navigate the choppy waters? Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur“Have you seen Pirates of the Caribbean,” the seasoned tech analyst posed an intriguing counter-question. “How do you explain the mayhem in the wearable and hearable market in India,” was the original query with which I started the conversation. Can Pirates of the Caribbean, I wondered, … Read more
The triumphalism of the Premier League is unlikely to disperse any time soon, even during a chastening 2024. Performances in last season’s Uefa club competitions were disappointing. Though Rodri was named player of the tournament, Euro 2024 struggled for Premier League stardust. In its final, a Spanish team backboned by Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao … Read more
Like many hospitals and health systems, Northwell Health – New York’s largest health system and private employer – was challenged by ongoing staff shortages, high labor costs and reliance on contract agency labor across its 22 hospitals. To help tackle these issues, Northwell Health successfully implemented an internal resource pool called FlexStaff to fill temporary … Read more
The standard cliché of ‘Shaadi, phir-bacche’ is becoming outdated for many ‘dual income, no kids’ (dinks aka dinky) couples in India. An increasing number of couples are opting for a child-free lifestyle out of choice. Award-winning actor Supriya Pathak Kapur says, “Times have changed and the younger generation has a ‘care-free’ approach. People have second … Read more
Discover the brands that are set to become household names in 2024, known for their unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. These trusted companies have built strong reputations through consistent excellence, innovative products, and exceptional service. As they continue to lead their industries, these brands exemplify reliability and integrity, making them the ones to watch in … Read more
Eric Clapton fled the Yardbirds in the spring of 1965, dismayed by the prospect of their latest single, For Your Love, bringing commercial success and thereby compromising his musical integrity. The 20-year-old guitarist found comfort in the arms of John Mayall, who welcomed him into his band, the Bluesbreakers. Within weeks their relatively purist approach … Read more
Patient safety challenges are exacerbated by healthcare workforce challenges. However, a workplace culture focused on measuring what goes wrong and making changes to address root causes – powered by reporting and analytics technology and encouraged by the example set by top leadership – can address these significant forces impacting care delivery. As healthcare workers signaled … Read more
New Delhi: The long-awaited booster Budget is in place as the government on Tuesday has focused mainly on four key areas — the poor, women, youth and farmers. Besides, it has also prioritised nine segments from kisan to corporate, including employment, education, skill development for youth and women, the middle class and salaried people, sops … Read more
As a tax-paying citizen in India, you might be already aware of the revision to income tax slabs in India every year. With the new tax regime slabs, certain changes have come about. For instance, right now, there are two different income tab slabs in India that you can avail of. The old tax regime … Read more
A new Labour prime minister with a landslide majority faced the first real test of his authority with a party rebellion from MPs concerned about a tough stance on welfare. That prime minister was Tony Blair, in December 1997, when 47 Labour MPs voted against the government including a frontbench resignation over a bill to … Read more