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From Chandni Chowk to Global Recognition

For Manish Aggarwal, director at Bikano, Bikanervala Foods, the family business was not just a responsibility but a passion he took to the global stage

Spotting AI Scams

Al has become an integral part of our lives, from customer service no insurance claims. But it is also becoming a tool for fraudsters who use it to scam individuals and corporations

Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom

On the banks of the Ganges in industrial Kanpur, a start-up has blossomed that turns waste flowers into incense

BATTERY LOW

India produces enough green energy to power many of its largest cities yet lacks the storage to use it efficiently. A nation blazing forward must leap ahead in battery technology to stay on course

We Have Everything Going for Rajasthan

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Rajasthan’s industry and commerce minister, tells Pushpita Dey why the state is suited to become a hub for investments.

Dairy and Other Dilemmas

India’s refusal to open its dairy market has complicated trade negotiations for years. As global partners demand concessions, is the cost of protectionism outweighing benefits?

Riding in a Maze

As gig workers ride into an uncertain future with little more than a smartphone and a bike, the government is struggling to arrange a socialsafety net. But millions without social security is recipe for disaster

BIRLA'S BIGGEST BATTLE

As Kumar Mangalam Birla completes 30 years at the helm of the Aditya Birla Group, he has a battle to defend his businesses and conquer new ones

THE INNOVATION LEAP

India dreams of becoming a product nation. But unless the corporate sector significantly increases spending on R&D, the country will continue to lag behind global peers

EDUCATION BUDGET MUST DOUBLE EVERY 3 YEARS

Veezhinathan Kamakoti, a renowned academic and director of Indian Institute of Technology Madras, tells Deepsekhar Choudhury on what technology sovereignty means for India and how it can propel the country towards its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

WHY TECH SOVEREIGNTY IS IMPORTANT

Sovereignty basically implies the ability of the people of a country to be able to enforce their collective will on its resources and its destiny.

CHASING TECH SOVEREIGNTY

Pagers turn into bombs. Chips shatter freemarket dogmas. As tech becomes the new front of geopolitical conflict, India must strive to become a product nation

HOW TO MAKE INDIA A PRODUCT NATION

Over the past year, the phrase “India as a product nation” has leapfrogged into public discourse, appearing in manifestoes of political parties, and emerging as a policy priority for the government. To be a product nation, the economic ecosystem must shift from a focus on providing services that are relatively low value-added to making longer-term investments in brand building and product development.

BIOTECHNOLOGY: KEY TO TECH TRANSFORMATION

Biotechnology is emerging as one of the most transformative fields of our time, offering solutions to critical challenges in health, agriculture and sustainability.

Transforming Partner Engagement with a Next-Gen Approach

In an exclusive interview with Outlook Business, Sanjib Sahoo, EVP, Global Technology and Chief Digital Officer of Ingram Micro, shares how the Xvantage platform is empowering channel partners and reshaping the distribution landscape in India.

INDIA IS NOW A TECH MAKER FROM A TECH TAKER

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union minister of communications tells Neeraj Thakur and Parth Singh how India is taking the lead in 6G technology and the changes he is pushing at India Post.

SHANKAR PRASAD

C'EST LA VIE - MY FAVOURITE

Star Plus

Actor Keerthy Suresh's talents extend far beyond the silver screen. In a chat with Prachi Khanna, she talks about her growing interest in the world of investments - from real estate to tech to co-owning a cricket team

Shelter From the Storm

Taking care of 500-plus homeless was only the first of the challenges; the 24-year-old social worker has done more since

Saying No to Jugaad

In India, people often rely on a quick-fix approach to manage the daily challenges of taking insulin shots. But a Gen-Z innovator has other ideas

Green Skills Champion

An unexpected career choice was the beginning of efforts to demystify the conversation around climate change and raise awareness

Force of Change

An educator's journey that started in the municipal schools of Andheri West is helping bridge the learning gap among young students

An Appetite for Health

The 'food pharmer' has taken on some of the biggest names in the FMCG sector. His mission: to get consumers to read product labels

More Than Medals

India's success at the Paris Paralympics can inspire a new era of inclusivity

Checkmate

A new generation of chess elite, backed by early mentorship and building on the wins of the previous generation, is cementing India's place at the top

On A Strong Wicket

Team India has had a mixed month but a good year. This was the year Rohit Sharma and his boys brought the T20 World Cup back home

Rockstar Unbound

The artiste has had a stellar run this year and could well turn out to be Punjab's biggest cultural export

The Reel Deal

A drama of sisterhood is the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix at Cannes and puts the spotlight on independent films in the country

A Star is Born

A break in a nascent acting career that lasted over a decade eventually led the actor to Cannes - and to scripting history

Pioneers of Desi AI

A tech duo refuses to play by rules of Big Tech players operating from the West