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Modi's New Reformist Agenda

The task that confronts Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is onerous. She has to, first, urge the RBI to cut interest rates. Ms Sitharaman’s second urgent task is to boost consumption. This means putting more money in consumers’ pockets

India At The Annual Carnival Of Cinema

In the Modi 2.0 era, the Indian government’s participation and funding of Indian attendance at film festivals and markets must be streamlined with a farsighted and goal-oriented policy.

‘23.6 Lakh Houses Delivered So Far'

Online building permission system has been implemented in 439 cities, as a result of which India’s rank in this component has jumped to 52 in the World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2019 from 181 in 2018

Enhancing User Experience

HERE ARE THE MOST CRUCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM APPLE’S ANNUAL DEVELOPERS’ CONFERENCE FOR ITS USERS

The Lord Of The Screens

PVRs acquisition of Chennai-based SPI Cinemas has not only strengthened its footing in the southern states but also made it the seventh largest multiplex operator in the world by admissions.

The Growing Trust Deficit

Advertisers and agencies have a complicated relationship, and trust makes a key part of it. However, in recent years, there has been a decline in the trust that an advertiser has in its agency partners. Only 10 per cent of advertisers globally trust their agency partners, according to a recent survey by ID Comms.

Unravelling The Jobs Riddle

THE CONVENTIONALwisdom is that jobs will decide the outcome of the 2019 Lok Sabha election. Like most pieces of conventional wisdom, the truth is more nuanced.

Chronicles Of India's Judiciary

AN ALMOST PUBLIC tussle between the top judges of the Supreme Court,allegations that the Chief Justice picks benches to suit outcomes, an obstinate government meddling in judicial appointments to keep their ideological opponents out of contention 2018 has seen all of the above; and yet, none of these is unprecedented.

'PM Modi Uniquely Placed To Unshackle India'

IN THE RUN-UP TO THE UNION BUDGET, the Narendra Modi government has been meeting experts, economists, and industrialists. In one such meeting organized by the Niti Aayog on June 22 — where PM Narendra Modi was present —, three industry leaders were invited to make presentations on the “road ahead”.

A Case For And Against GST

GST HAS GENERALLY been acknowledged as being an ideal tax system, which has been implemented in a large number of countries and brought several benefits.

The Four Pillars Of A Successful Customer Centric Transformation

Since so much of business today is done online, becoming customer obsessed requires first-rate digital experiences built with the best supporting technology. But it isn’t all about upgrading your technology. Digital transformation has to go much deeper than that to be successful

Privatisation Holds Key To Budget

If the current fiscal deficit of 3.4 per cent of GDP is to be maintained despite lower tax collections (including GST) and higher subsidy outlays, a serious effort at privatisation is necessary. The fiscal deficit in 2019-20 is likely to be around Rs 7.5 lakh crore

Replicating Worldmark's Success

Having tasted success with Worldmark Aerocity — a flourishing business district in Delhi NCR — Bharti Realty is developing 8 million sq. ft of commercial and residential projects

Office Wear Essentials?

Globally, athleisure is a growing segment of the attire market, estimated to be worth a whopping $350 billion by 2020. Now both fashionistas and athleisure marketers predict that those 'cool' and comfortable sneakers could well invade the starchy domain of the workplace too

The Skill Of The Future

FORCING AN INDIVIDUAL TO BE CREATIVE, AGAINST PAY, DEADLINES, AND WITHOUT BREAKS, LEADS TO ANXIETY AND PERFORMANCE ISSUES

'Underestimated The Power Of India'

Penny Simmonds, CEO at the Southern Institute of Technology in New Zealand, sees India as a powerhouse that is not quite recognised. She tells Vaishali Dar that she was in talks with Indian institutes for a student exchange programme.

Back To The Roots

Armed with investment in R&D and innovation, India Inc. is now betting big on healing with herbs

Omnipresent Audio...

... but minimalistic in design. That's Bang & Olufsen's BeoSound 1 wireless speaker.

On A Wing And A Prayer?

India Inc.’s tryst with GST begins. And firms both big and small will face the big migration test

Solving Healthcare Issues

Do we care?

IPL Is Back On The Block

IPL’s fast-paced format is not only very popular and entertaining, it also means big bucks for all stakeholders. As its telecast rights come up for renewal, no wonder there is such a scramble

Making 'The Complete Man' And More

Raymond, a perfect guide to a well-dressed man, will soon be one to women too, with more brands up its sleeve 

How To Make Your First Foreign Trip More Enjoyable, Care-Free!

Funding your holiday overseas is easy due to the funding options, and the credit card. But do scout for low rates, and bargains 

The Bitter Medicine

Implementation of policy to supply only neem-coated urea to Indian farmers will have far-reaching effects.

Home Bred Kingmakers

The consumption story that has been the key driver for many sectors may now be driving the stock market itself.

Infrastructure Growth: Second Innings

The recent turn around in the ECE industry is helping India’s growth story, but sustaining the momentum is key.

5 Rules of Leadership

Sir Vivian Richards spills the beans on what made him a leader and shares a few pointers on becoming one.

What Makes It A Winner

Patanjali’s Acharya Balkrishna unravels the success formula of the home-grown brand.

IIMs To Soon Appoint Own Directors

Union HRD Minister, Prakash Javadekar, in an exclusive interview with Suman K. Jha and Sreerupa Sil, answers a range of questions and says that his priority is to improve education in government schools. He also categorically states that research seats at JNU are not being slashed, as is being widely speculated. They, in fact, will go up. Excerpts:

Benefits Of Strong Rupee

OVER THE PAST SIX months, the Indian rupee has appreciated by nearly seven per cent against the US dollar. According to conventional wisdom, exports should have fallen. In recent months, the opposite has happened. Exports had begun sliding from 2015 when the rupee was around 66-67 to the US dollar. Today, with the rupee having strengthened to 63-64 a dollar, exports have, against conventional wisdom, picked up.