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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FUELLING THE INDIA STARTUP STORY

INDIA IS POISED TO FUEL the next phase of its startup story on digital entrepreneurship. A 2022 NASSCOM survey estimated over 25,000 tech startups in the country.

FROM JOB SEEKERS TO JOB GIVERS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS FUNDAMENTALLY ABOUT problem-solving. Entrepreneurs have started ventures that have significantly changed how we communicate, live, move, and access healthcare, among other things.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND A STATE OF MIND

TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR IS TO embrace a state of mind. That includes the startups that are discussed breathlessly in the media. However, entrepreneurship is about much more than just this clutch of (financial) unicorns capturing the imagination at any given moment.

Criteria For An Ideal Prime Minister

Daksha Bharadwaj, Founder Trustee, Dr Satyakam Bharadwaj Vedic Research Foundation, elucidates on the qualities that an ideal prime minister must possess based on Vedic ethos

AIm High, India

Zoho Corp’s Sridhar Vembu believes the country has the potential and IT talent to be a leader in artificial intelligence innovation, and what’s needed is a strong policy and a national consensus on AI use

SHIFTING GEARS

Hinduja group flagship and the second largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India, Ashok Leyland is driving in the fast lane now with the revival in demand for trucks, buses and LCVs

Cryptos Genesis to Governance

In recent years, the fortunes of cryptocurrencies have seen wild swings, with Bitcoin, the most well-known digital currency, experiencing both staggering highs and devastating lows. Currently,  Bitcoin is on an upswing, reaching new record highs after a lengthy bear market

WRONG-SIDE DRIVING

WE, AS INDIANS, take great pride in our country being amongst the leaders in any field. We have excelled in certain areas and won wide international recognition.

ECHOES OF BLEAK HOUSE: Confronting India's Waste Management Crisis

IN HIS CLASSIC novel Bleak House, published in 1853, Charles Dickens masterfully illustrates the failure of managing waste in the city of London.

Possibilities of Web3 - A Wish List

Web3 refers to a new generation of internet technologies that aim to empower individuals and communities with greater control over their online activities and data.

EQUITABLE GROWTH MUST BE THE FULCRUM OF GOVERNMENT BUDGETS

GOVERNMENTS have an obligation to use taxpayer money responsibly. Budget making requires a strategic and comprehensive approach. Policymakers must invite consultations, gather input on budget priorities and allocate funds accordingly. Most state budgets do not.

Bigger Is Better

AFTER MORE THAN 300 YEARS, India is once again the world’s most populous country. China is not pleased. Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin was quick to claim that China still had over 900 million people of working age. He tactfully didn’t mention that this number was declining rapidly.

THE YOUNG & ENTERPRISING

Ranging from beauty and personal care to apparel, logistics to food and healthtech to fintech, 15 top enterprises and entrepreneurs stand above their peers

Why Multitasking Is A Myth

Modern-day managers are often told to “multitask”. This gives rise to a debate whether “multitasking” actually improves efficiency and productivity. Bibek Debroy, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, who is also a prolific writer and speaker, talks about what multitasking means to him and how he manages his own time

"NOIDA & GREATER NOIDA ATTRACTED RS 1.2 LAKH CRORE IN INVESTMENTS IN ONE YEAR"

Ritu Maheshwari, CEO of Greater Noida Authority and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, was recently given additional charge of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) as District Magistrate

FOCUS ON A HOLISTIC APPROACH

The second edition of the Festival of Wellbeing organised recently by BW Wellbeing World in Mumbai stressed on the fact that wellbeing is not just about physical fitness, but also includes mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness

"WE NEED TO BE MORE IMAGINATIVE IN OUR APPROACH TOWARDS CENTRAL ASIA"

Ramakant Dwivedi spoke to BW Businessworld about the highlights of his new book Indo-Kyrgyz Relations: Challenges & Opportunities, and the need for having more economic engagement with the Central Asian region despite geographical inaccessibility

STELLAR SHOWING: MOST VALUABLE CEOS

Businessworld puts the spotlight on the executives and their companies that have thrived in a challenging economic environment by generating value for their shareholders and investors

Atiq is merely a symbol

Where we are headed as a nation is worth thinking about provided we have the collective courage to handle the truth

KESHUB MAHINDRA LIVES ON...

THIS PIECE IS ABOUT the ‘Legacies’ of Keshub Mahindra. What he believed in, what he said, what he practiced – and how all of this continues to be very relevant, now and in the future

G20 & Crypto Issues

THE G 20 PRESIDENCY has put on the table the need for a global consensus on virtual digital assets (VDAs) so that a coherent regulatory framework may emerge for addressing prevailing apprehensions and concerns

Inclusive Growth Mandates Focus on MSMEs

INDIA AS THE FIFTH largest economy has two major issues to focus on in the Union Budget for the 2023-24 financial year, namely, inclusive growth and sustainable quality employment for its young population under the age of 35, who constitute 65 per cent of the total population

"Our Nation Is In Dire Need Of A National Book Policy"

Aditi Maheshwari, CEO of Vani Prakashan, talks about the pivotal role the publishing group is playing in bringing out the best books across genres

Let’s Give Sustainable Growth a Chance!

WITH INCREASE in the frequency and severity of Extreme Weather Events, due to climate change, heavy downpours that cause flooding in a short period of time have become a regular feature

With Al Marketing, Trust & Transparency Should Be Top Priority

IN ORDER TO CREATE tailored customer experiences that lead to loyal connections, it is becoming standard practice to gather and nurture first- and zero-party data through an open and transparent value exchange with consumers

Why Success Satisfaction Rarely Meet

IN THE 1975 Bollywood movie, Deewaar (the wall), the story unfolds of two brothers, struggling to survive in the slums of Mumbai

CORRUPTION ERODES THE GOVT.'S CREDIBILITY, EXPLOITS THE POOR

THE CULTURE of graft is pervasive and entrenched. Corruption affects every section of society and the economy

ChatGPT's Trial by Fire

Let’s deal with the sexism charge first. Sharmin Ali is founder of a deep-tech startup called Instoried. She complained to journalists Arpika Bhosale and Aastha Atray Banan in Sunday Mid-day: “At the core of any open AI is a man – not a woman – who inputs ‘variables’

JOTTINGS

Good governance-led policymaking; India's population advantage; Enhancing regional air connectivity; Steel exporters face CBAM challenge, and more

Creating A Winning Social Media Strategy In 2023

IT’S 2023 AND social media has gone beyond selfies or about where people travelled recently. Worldwide social media usage is predicted to reach almost six billion by 2027.