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OLYMPIC MEDALS: Desire, Criticism, Reality & the Way Forward

OUR CONTINGENT — of 117 athletes and 118 support staff — to the Paris 2024 Olympics has admittedly come back with a haul little lower than what we had bagged at Tokyo and drastically below our expectations of ‘at least double digits’.

TOWARDS BUILDING AN ENERGY SUSTAINABLE AI FUTURE

ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionise efficiencies across the healthcare, finance, transportation, and manufacturing sectors.

A NATION HELD HOSTAGE: INDIA'S EXAM FACTORY, A TALENT TRAP

INDIA, ONCE A BEACON of holistic learning, is now trapped in a highstakes exam factory.

Has Google Finally Made The iPhone of Android?

In Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro XL, Google finally has smartphones that willwow you with their looks, build, innovative features and silky performance

"India's travel sector is rapidly adapting to meet the evolving preferences of modern travellers"

Daniel D’Souza, President Country Head Holidays, SOTC Travel, speaks to Tarannum Manjul on how India’s travel sector is evolving to meet the dynamic needs of modern travellers. Excerpts

DIPLOMATS ON DIPLOMACY

That Economic Diplomacy is a specialised skill has long gained credence, making room for a division on economic diplomacy in the Union Ministry of External Affairs. Two dozen serving and former diplomats pontificate on this specialised craft in a CUTS compilation titled Economic DiplomacyIndia's Ascendancy in the 21st Century

'When You Give, You Get, And You've Got to be Generous About Giving'

LULU RAGHAVAN, now President APAC of the brand consulting and design firm Landor, offers a primer for career advancement, titled Go Further, Faster: A Practical Guide to Advancing Your Career. Raghavan’s credentials for tutoring wannabe leaders is impeccable, having risen to her present role in the WPP group company at the end of a steadfast stint of 23 years. Asked about her new role, Raghavan says, My focus will be to unleash growth and realise the immense potential of APAC for Landor.” REEMA BHADURI picks the mind of the author on her new role and her first book

THE CONUNDRUM

Achieving the goal of 20 per cent ethanol blended petrol by 2025-26 is at risk due to the impact of climate on crops. Which then should take precedence energy or food security?

New Tidal Forces For India's Startup Economy

INDIA EXITED FY24 strongly with a nominal GDP of $3.7 trillion and is now the fifth-largest economy in the world. It grew at a phenomenal 16 per cent in FY23 (following 18.4 per cent in FY22) in nominal terms, continuing to beat multiple forecasts that growth would slow down post the pandemic recovery.

STARTUPS & THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENTS

The Indian technology ecosystem has been on an impressive trajectory, marked by several successful IPOs.

VALUE CREATION OVER VALUATION

For the Indian startup ecosystem, 2023 was challenging, with a much-anticipated rebound projected for 2024. Yet, halfway through the year, only five unicorns have emerged. As the IPO wave gains momentum, is the ecosystem poised for a stronger finish than expected?

PLAYING THE GROWTH GAME

AS THE €16-BILLION (approximately Rs1.4 lakh crore) Decathlon, the largest sporting goods retailer in the world, jogs along the growth path, India, a market of tremendous potential, is quickly emerging as a crucial driver of this growth.

Nap-vertising Goes Local

RIPAL CHOPDA, CMO, The Sleep Company (TSC) speaks to BW Businessworld's Reema Bhaduri, delving into the company's focused marketing strategies, technological innovations, future plans and more. Excerpts

How Cloud Technology is Empowering Indian MSMEs

HARJIT SINGH of Tata Teleservices on cloud technology andits beneficial effects on Indian MSMEs in terms of higher productivity, lower costs, and quicker market responsiveness

THAR ROXX: MAHINDRA'S GAME CHANGER? MHO1TC 137

Mahindra has taken the iconic Thar to new heights with its 5-door design, combining enhanced practicality with the legendary off-road prowess. As the company aims to redefine its SUV segment dominance, we test if the Thar Roxx truly lives up to the hype

TRAVEL & TOURISM: From Rapid Growth To Transformation

With an estimated annual growth rate of 9.6 per cent from 2024 to 2028, the Indian travel and tourism sector is expected to reach a market volume of $34.25 billion by 2028

UNCHECKED GIANTS?

Ecommerce has transformed India’s retail landscape, giving wings to countless brands and entrepreneurs to thrive and benefiting millions of consumers if not billions). Yet, as giants like Amazon, Flipkart and quickcommerce platforms grow larger, the question looms: Are they operating unchecked? What are therreal risks and what's just noise? As we navigate this evolving market, the line between necessary regulation and rhetoric becomes ever more crucial to define. By Rohit Chintapali

THE 'INSTANT KARMA' OF INDIAN SHOPPING

The sustainability of quick commerce in India hinges on more than just cheap labour and investor backing; it also depends on infrastructure, regulatory shifts, and socio-economic dynamics

PM MODI'S GAME OF CHESS & THE BANGLADESH CRISIS

Neighbouring Bangladesh is simmering and its deposed leader, now in asylum in India, blames the US for engineering the coup to gain access to a strategic island that Bangladesh controls.

Google's Summer Of Reckoning

What began as a routine quarterly earnings report quickly turned into a landslide of reversals that have shaken the company's foundation and cast doubt on its future dominance in the digital world

"Our vision for APAC is to transition into a more consultative role"

A communications veteran of more than 25 years, TYLER KIM, CEO, Weber Shandwick APAC, has helped senior executives and organisations devise comprehensive strategies for market entry, corporate positioning, crisis management, and marketing communications. During a visit to India A recently, Kim spoke to BW Businessworld's Ruhail Amin on a range of issues including his vision for Weber Shandwick. Excerpts

MEET SATYAM ROYCHOWDHURY

The extraordinary mind behind reshaping education in Bengal and beyond

Reverse Mentoring is a Powerful Collaborator

REVERSE MENTORING, a practice where younger employees mentor more senior leaders, is a recent phenomenon transforming organizational dynamics across the globe, and India is uniquely positioned to leverage this trend.

Absent Authorities

THE CHESHIRE CAT from Alice in Wonderland, whose grin stayed behind even after the cat had left or Macavity, the cat which just wasn't there (T.S. Eliot's 1939 poem, Macavity: The Mystery Cat). If you are not fond of cats, there is the dog which did not bark, from a Sherlock Holmes story.

MORAL BANKRUPTCY & INAPTITUDE

IN THE MIDST OF uplifting news on the economy front – thanks to a very sensible budget – and also glimmers of hope from Paris, two terrible recent news must make us all lower our heads in shame and do some deep introspection about where we are heading on the moral front.

The Indian Obsession with STEM

INDIA'S EDUCATION SYSTEM, over the past decades, has leaned towards an obsession with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), creating an either/or mentality that undervalues the humanities, such as history, philosophy, literature, and the arts.

PAYING FOR A CLEANER FUTURE

THE TRANSITION to renewable energy has been the hallmark of India's approach to tackling climate change in the last decade.

America's Homeless Crisis

WHEN AMERICA SNEEZES, the world catches a cold

INDIA'S GROWTH STALEMATE: BREAKING FREE FROM THE MIDDLEINCOME TRAP

INDIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH has been substantial but has fallen short of generating sustained high growth rates necessary to absorb its expanding workforce.

Samsung's Big Foldable Move-Is It Worth It?

With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the mix along with some really useful AI tricks, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 offers a mixed bag of features that make this device a foldable marvel. Do they make this extremely pricey novelty tech item worth it, though?