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"We want a poverty-free world on a liveable planet"

Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank, talks about the institution's new vision and mission, reforms, the debt crisis and India's G20 presidency

THE JIO FINANCIAL BLUEPRINT

WITH THE LISTING OF JIO FINANCIAL SERVICES, RELIANCE CHAIRMAN MUKESH AMBANI HAS LINED UP ALL HIS DUCKS. WILL THE NEW NBFC DISRUPT THE FINANCIAL SPACE THE WAY JIO ROILED MOBILE TELEPHONY DESPITE BEING A LATE ENTRANT?

Winning Game

With broadcast rights for India's bilateral cricket fixtures in its kitty, Viacom18 is turning into the new home of Indian cricket

Heirs Now Apparent

With Mukesh Ambani announcing the appointment of his children to the board of Reliance Industries, the much awaited succession plan at the conglomerate seems well underway

WOMAN POWER TO THE FORE

Jaya Varma Sinha's appointment as the Railway Board's first woman Chairperson and CEO comes at a pivotal juncture in the rail transporter's 170-year history

Back in Vogue

With several AMCs launching technology-focussed funds, the IT sector seems to have regained its allure

'Stay focussed on quality and timely delivery'

Dr Lal PathLabs is the country's largest medical diagnostics firm by revenue

"INDIA HAS SET THE GOLD STANDARD FOR A G20 PRESIDENCY"

I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra decodes the impact of India's one-year presidency of the G20

LEADING AT 100

HOW CAN INDIA CAPITALISE ON THE INFLUENCE IT HAS WIELDED WITH ITS G20 LEADERSHIP? A DAY OF CONVERSATIONS AND DEBATES OFFERS MULTIPLE INTERPRETATIONS

A TRISTAR ADVENTURE

IN A HARMONIOUS BLEND OF LEGACY AND INNOVATION, THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ GLC PROMISES TO TAKE YOU ON AN EXHILARATING JOURNEY EVERY TIME YOU STEP INTO IT

TIME IS LUXURY

THE EVER-DYNAMIC WORLD OF HOROLOGY IS AT ITS CREATIVE BEST WHEN LAUNCHING UNIQUE OFFERINGS FOR ITS PATRONS. HERE'S A LOOK AT SOME STANDOUT WATCHES

"NPS IS NOTA FAULTY SCHEME"

Deepak Mohanty, Chairman of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, talks about pensions and more

NOTA POPULAR SCHEME

INTEREST IN THE NATIONAL PENSION SYSTEM HAS DWINDLED AMONG NON-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES THANKS TO THE PROLIFERATION OF OTHER LUCRATIVE RETIREMENT PLANNING OPTIONS

BOOM & DOOM

STAGNANT STARTING SALARIES, APPEALING NEW TECH JOBS IN OTHER SECTORS, FREQUENT MARKET VOLATILITY, AND NOW ONBOARDING DELAYS. IT SERVICES COMPANIES, THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER MASS RECRUITERS, ARE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR ALLURE AMONG STUDENTS

FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS, PLEASE

MOST MARKET EXPERTS ARE BULLISH ON INDIAN EQUITIES RIGHT NOW, BUT SOME CAUTION NEVER HURT ANYONE. NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO TAKE NOTE OF SOME OF THE HEADWINDS THAT COULD MAKE THE RIDE BUMPY FOR INVESTORS

"Artificial intelligence will explode in the next 5-10 years"

Soumitra Dutta, Dean of Oxford University's Saïd Business School, in a conversation with Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson of the India Today Group, talks about the impact of AI and what the future holds for this disruptive technology

WINNING FORMULA

PHYSICS WALLAH SEEMS TO HAVE TURNED THE TIDE EVEN AS MANY OTHER MAJOR EDTECH PLAYERS IN INDIA ARE GRAPPLING WITH LAYOFFS, LOSSES, VALUATION CUTS AND REGULATORY SCRUTINY. HAVING SOLVED THE EDTECH RIDDLE, NOW IT'S AIMING FOR RAPID GROWTH

CAN BYJU'S SURVIVE THE CRISIS?

ONCE THE MOST-VALUED EDTECH FIRM IN THE WORLD, BYJU'S IS NOW BATTLING SERIOUS FUNDING ISSUES, A CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CRISIS AND COURT BATTLES. THE FIRM WILL HAVE TO URGENTLY RAISE AT LEAST $1.5 BILLION AND SET ITS HOUSE IN ORDER. CAN IT SUCCEED?

Alchemy of Languages

The Indian box office is turning vibrant as Hollywood, Marathi, Punjabi and other non-Hindi films are drawing audiences to the theatres

Made in India

With the production of the latest iPhone in the country before its global debut, India's Make in India play is gathering steam

A Step Closer

With India's first dedicated personal digital data protection law, the challenge now lies in implementing its provisions

OVER THE MOON

Chandrayaan-3's success is set to redefine the trajectory of the Indian space sector

Refreshing Air India

Air India's ultimate success hinges on the implementation of its turnaround plan and the quality of services accruing from it

MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME

Ravneet Kaur, the new CCI Chairperson, is swiftly getting the regulator into shape and working on setting up a digital markets unit

G20 Shouldn't Restrict Itself To Resolutions

India has taken some noteworthy initiatives during its G20 presidency and has not shied away from tough discussions

How To Study Abroad

It Is Natural To Feel Confused When Preparing To Pursue Higher Studies Abroad. From Selecting The Right College To Financing Your Studies, Here Is A Primer On Finding The Perfect Destination To Study Overseas

Singing Sensation

Music helps Ashwinder R. Singh, CEO-Residential at Bhartiya Urban, appreciate life in a holistic manner

INQUISITIVE WANDERER

Novelist Henry Miller says one's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. Inspired, Vishal Gondal has perfected the art of getting more out of his work trips

ON THE WHISKY TRAIL

It's impossible to stay clear of whisky from the moment you arrive in Scotland. Visit a few distilleries to discover the process behind the spirit

TECHNOLOGY THE KEY TO INDIA'S TRANSFORMATION

The G20 presidency gives India a vital platform to take its prowess in creating population-scale digital goods to the global stage