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Tech and Sustainability: Forging a Future Together

Environmental sustainability must be prioritized, with technology playing a crucial role. The synergy between these realms is essential for reducing carbon footprints and enhancing ESG reporting, driving positive impact. As we navigate our interconnected world, the harmony between sustainability and technology will continue to shape our future.

New broadcasting bill draft raises censorship concerns

The Bill seeks to regulate online news distributors, raising concerns about free speech and the legislative process amid industry debates

Early warnings in the heatwave mine: Telecom at risk

Extreme heat waves are threatening telecom infrastructure globally, necessitating innovative solutions for enhanced climate resilience

The era of Glass Pipes: Blockchain

With clear visibility, real-time traceability and tamper-proof information – Blockchain can not only help our supply-chains and information tunnels in unclogging corruption and fraud but can also improve the flow of carbon accountability. Time to call the plumber?

Hair Of The Dog: Technology for Climate Modelling

You can’t rely on reading tea-leaves for solving the present and upcoming concerns of climate change. With all the data centres, factories, e-waste and supply chains that technology weighs down the planet with, it only makes sense to use the problem, itself, as a solution. But it would take more than a hair-cut here.

Rising economic boom through tech

India's economy, fuelled by tech growth and policy reforms, surged to USD 3.6 trillion, with a booming start-up ecosystem and rapid e-commerce expansion

A roadmap to Viksit Bharat

Union Budget 2024's focus on the TMT sector presents a comprehensive and strategic roadmap for advancing India's technological capabilities

Wearables hit a roadblock as smartwatch stumbles in 2024

India's wearable market faces its first decline as smartwatches struggle with oversupply and innovation fatigue, while earwear remains steady

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE WITH SKYWARD SOLUTIONS

India's Viksit Bharat vision hinges on high-quality broadband access for all, with Satcom bridging the digital divide and driving inclusive growth

"Similar to roads, digital infrastructure must also be protected"

Dharmender Khajuria, Head - Network Partnerships, Bharti Airtel, brings over 24 years of experience in consumer durables and telecom, spanning diverse geographic and multicultural settings. His leadership roles have included COO positions in J&K, UP West, Uttarakhand, and CEO roles in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. With extensive expertise in sales, distribution, marketing, and operations management, he has held full P&L responsibility. In this conversation with Shubhendu Parth, he discusses the challenges faced by telecom service providers in network expansion and fibreisation, the ROW issue, and ongoing efforts in collaboration and green initiatives. Excerpts:

PREPARING INDIA'S WORKFORCE FOR 5G AND THE LEAP TO 6G ERA

India's GDP powerhouse telecom sector faces a 2.5 M talent shortfall. Rapid 5G and upcoming 6G require heavy investments in upskilling to stay ahead

Unlocking India's connectivity potential

Scindia's approach introduces pivotal changes in telecom, including stakeholder committees, rural connectivity enhancements, and a revitalised BSNL 4G rollout

Al: The Next Big Power Guzzler?

AI may be coolest kid in the fancy tech town and new business street, but it’s not literally ‘cool’. Is that something to be worried about? Now?

India Must Embrace Digital Revolution to Power Future Workforce: Vipin Kumar, Additional Secratary, Ministry of Education, GOI

Vipin Kumar, Ministry of Education, stressed the need for tech-driven education reforms in India to bridge the skill gap and prepare youth for future job markets.

Dataquest Higher Education Awards Recognize Top Institutes

Celebrate the excellence in Indian education with the Dataquest Higher Education Awards 2024. Learn about the top institutions recognized for their outstanding achievements and the distinguished guests who presented the awards.

MoS Bittu Calls for Industry Collaboration to Tackle Skill Shortage

Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu addressed the brain drain issue, emphasizing the need for higher education and skill development to retain talent in India at the Dataquest Higher Education Conference & Awards.

Educationist MP Sandhu Shares Insights on India's Academic Landscape

At the recently concluded Dataquest Higher Education Conference and Awards, Honourable Rajya Sabha MP Satnaam Singh Sandhu addressed the audience as the guest of honor.

Dr. Abhay Jere's Blueprint for the Future

Dr. Abhay Jere advocates for a modular, personalized learning system integrated with industry experience to create a future ready workforce. Jere’s call for a radical overhaul of the education system has sparked a much-needed debate.

Satellites in your pocket? Not so fast

Despite the hype, satellite networks for smartphones remain a distant horizon, hindered by technical challenges and economic constraints

Q1FY25: Earnings & Economic Outlook

India's economic resilience has outperformed other economies, as evidenced by much controlled inflation, revised upward GDP targets, record reserves, strong tax collections and fiscal discipline. Meanwhile, the markets continue to hit record highs, leading investors to question whether a market correction is imminent or if robust earnings and future growth prospects will justify the elevated valuations. Mandar Wagh examines Q1FY25 financial performances and key developments to provide insights into the future direction of the market

Sectoral Gains Make A Mark

Benchmark indices continued their uptrend, reaching new record highs, although the pace has slowed as the broader markets faced selling pressures

❝Technology is the new game-changer"

With a new breed of young investors entering the financial markets, it is the use of technology that is increasingly playing a major role in how investments are done and tracked. Anand Radhakrishnan, Managing Director, Sundaram Mutual Fund, shares his opinion about how this factor is turning into a significant tool and how it will shape the strategies of his company

What If Donald Trumps?

The potential election of Donald Trump as president in the U.S. carries significant implications for the Indian equity market. It could lead to changes in the global trade dynamics, in particular affecting the Indian IT sector while also raising inflation levels and leading to yet another revision in the visa programme for Indians who want to work in the US. The article takes a closer look at what may lie in store

Wealth Building For Retirement Through Mutual Funds

Retirement is one of the most crucial and lifechanging phases. It marks a period where maintaining your lifestyle becomes paramount even though your regular income stops.

U.S. Elections and China's Economy Hamper Commodities

Commodity markets experienced selling pressure in the last fortnight, driven by uncertainties surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, concerns about the Chinese economy, and increased agricultural production in Brazil.

Wild Swings Engulf Global Equities

U.S. stock markets experienced significant volatility. An early-week rally pushed the markets to new highs, but this momentum faded, primarily due to weaknesses in the tech sector. The major indices had a mixed finish with, S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower, while the Dow recorded a notable gain.

Should You Entrust All Your Money To A Single AMC?

If you are a market participant, you have probably heard the quote 'don't put all your eggs in one basket', which suggests diversification. Investors often focus on diversifying across categories like large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap, but they may unintentionally overlook diversification across different AMCs. The question arises: is AMC-wise diversification really necessary? Rakesh Deshmukh takes a closer look at this scenario

Mastering Investment with Information Ratio

Information Ratio helps in navigating the complexities of the investment landscape by assessing an active fund manager's performance. And though it has its limitations, it remains an essential part of the finance industry. The article explains what Information Ratio is and how investors can use it as another tool

AMBITIOUS EXPANSION PLAN TO TRIGGER GLOBAL GROWTH

Jubilant FoodWorks boasts a diverse portfolio of brands and in India alone it operates 1,995 stores across 421 cities, underscoring its dominance and rapid growth within the food service sector

Plan To Be Financially Independent

Each of us aspires to be financially independent as it ensures having enough resources to be self-sufficient and control our finances.