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A Makeover To Power Ahead

The new iPad os 13 coming this fall will transform your tab into a power-packed performer.

Dawn Of A New Era

A ‘universal’ computer memory that handles the world’s increasing hunger for data and consumes ultra-low energy is right here.

Providing Succour

The Budget will lower to a large extent the liquidity stress in the financial sector.

Under Siege?

Two high-profile RBI exits – Urjit Patel and Viral Acharya – have again opened the debate on the central bank’s independence.

Budget 2019 - Long On Promises But Short On Ideas About Fulfilling Them

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget is long on promises but short on ideas about fulfilling them.

P2P Rental Rides Experiential Wave

THE MUMBAI-BASED COMPANY OFFERS TOP GADGETS, LUXURY CRUISES, CHOPPER RIDES AND MORE.

Making Of Competent Leaders

ORGANISATIONS MUST EMBRACE A CULTURE OF LEARNING TO EMPOWER LEADERS WITH RELEVANT SKILLS AND INGRAIN IN THEM STRONG VALUES.

Pampered Lot

From global family insurance to minimum tenure, India Inc. is going out of the way to keep its honchos happy. But not all perks are in black and white.

No Headstart

Most CEOs started with modest salaries which pale in comparison with what they earn today.

Leaderspeak

I like challenges.

When Food Kills

KEEP A TAB ON WHAT YOU EAT AS UNHEALTHY DIET AND SUBPAR NUTRITION MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES.

Fixing the Ranbaxy Problem

Sun pharma bought a drug company that was lurching from one crisis to another. Here's how it has gone about curing the ailments.

Interview - John B. Veihmeyer

Businesses want more consistency in regulations across borders.

Pushing The Boundaries

Taking calculated risks and thinking long term separated the best CEOs from the good ones.

Trusted Banker

M.K. Jain led a successful transformation of South-based Indian Bank. He is now heading the much bigger IDBI Bank with multiple challenges.

Double The Bank

Romesh Sobti, who has turned around the mid-sized private sector bank over the past 10 years, is now working on doubling the size in the next three years.

The Short And Long Term Impact Of Demonetisation

The Centre's move to demonetise high-denomination currency has shaken up the economy.

RIP Black Money!

A series of curbs on black money has had tax dodgers fearing the worst.

Emerging From An Eclipse

Sun pharma began the month with shockwaves about irregular practices but is trying to rally after clarifying its stance.

Agritech Sprouts Start-UPS

Companies that use technology to improve farm production and distribution are attracting investor interest.

A Bridge Too Far

The government’s fiscal math is off-track. It will have to do some accounting jugglery to stick to the fiscal deficit target.

Unequal Footing

During elections, campaigning rules for social media should be more overarching.

India's Economic Growth Vs Global Growth

Trends in global markets do not augur well for India's economy.

Connected Devices Are Here

India is taking the first steps to 5G, which offers data speeds that are 20 times faster and allows 100 times more devices to be connected compared to 4G. But the crucial difference between 4G and 5G is the 1/10th latency in data transmission or the time taken for a packet of data to reach from one point to another. Be it agriculture or automobiles, 5G is going to disrupt every industry.

Drones: The New Frontier

Drones are about to open up a completely new dimension in application areas as diverse as photography, delivery and security. From a 2-D world where cars and delivery vans run the length and breadth of a country, people and goods can soon take to the air. Such innovations bring new opportunities for entrepreneurs, but also need deft regulatory support, says Jayant Sinha

Is It Time For Drone Taxis?

Drone taxis can be a solution to both road congestion and the heavy need for infrastructure.They can reduce our reliance on road or groundbased infrastructure, which will encourage expansion of suburban or rural centres. But before that happens, the technology and regulatory set-up has to be put in place.

Reshaping Mobility

By 2030, India will have at least seven mega cities with a population of over 10 million and nearly 50 cities that are at least a million strong. Sustainable mobility solutions will be needed, which is where technology will make a big difference. India has also made commitments for climate action and clean energy development. So, sustainable mobility is a need rather than a want, and it is imperative to develop a widely accepted and available ecosystem that supports electric vehicles, says Pawan Goenka

The Modal Model

The government's larger initiatives like GST and specific ones to transform ports such as Sagarmala, Bharatmala, Dedicated Freight Corridors and relaxation in Cabotage Law, in tandem with technological innovations such as IoT, robotics, and unmanned vehicles and equipment, will first impact transportation of containers, rather than passengers.

The New Skyways

As developed nations start using Autonomous Flying Vehicles to offer a multitude of services, Indian drone service providers face a multitude of problems. There are many regulatory challenges as use of large parts of India’s airspace is restricted. The government needs to act quickly so that people and businesses can enjoy the benefits that AFVs offer.

Live Forever, Digitally

With a little help from technology, people can create digital versions of themselves who will always be around.