Leadership is something many people aspire to. To have the privilege to lead people or an organization and provide direction due to experience and expertise is not something we should take lightly. In recent articles, we have seen Away CEO, Steph Korey and Razer CEO, Tan Min Liang being featured in investigative pieces around their alleged treatment of their … Read more
Although marketing approaches have varied widely over the years, traditional publishing has remained relevant for business leaders. Part of the key to success in publishing is to ensure the topic is structured in a way that lands with the CEO’s message and aligns with their business objectives. As head of a CEO branding firm, I’m … Read more
‘The rules of the global game have changed for good. Donald Trump and his allies see it clearly. Democrats must now step up and confront reality, or risk losing ground for good.’ Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images There are few phrases as fundamental to US politics as foreign policy. It shapes the balance of power between branches of government. It … Read more
Konark: Five-day long annual Konark Festival, in the backdrop of the Sun Temple and International Sand Art Festival at Chandrabhaga beach, started in Konark on Sunday. The festival began with classical dances like Odissi and Kathak after Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal lightened the lamp. While songs like Vande Suryam and Vande Mataram were played, dance … Read more
After the government prohibited electronic cigarettes citing health risks, two NGOs are planning to move the Supreme Court seeking a ban on conventional cigarettes, arguing they are more harmful, and other carcinogenic tobacco products. Delhi-based NGO URJA (United Residents Joint Action) and Hyderabad-based group VchangeU are in the process of filing a writ and class … Read more
Tired of dilly-dallying at the end of US telecom carriers, Google has announced to roll out its own Rich Communication Services (RCS) on Android that will replace the traditional SMS text messaging with more useful chat features. “To make your conversations more seamless, we’ve worked on upgrading traditional SMS text messaging with more useful chat … Read more
Last year, the Indian cricket team reportedly declined twice to play day-night Tests, a matter which Sourav Ganguly settled in one meeting with Virat Kohli Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket came at a time when change had become the need of the hour. The late Australian media tycoon had the far-sight and intelligence to catch … Read more
Morgan Stanley is sounding the alarm on a popular investment portfolio. The bank is warning investors that the annual return on a traditional portfolio made up of 60% stocks and 40% bonds could fall to 2.8% over the decade, a near-century low and roughly half of the average over the last 20 years. The figure is … Read more
Alok Mittal Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of the Indian economy, playing a significant role in its equitable growth. Around 55-60 million MSMEs are operating in the country at present, comprising 24.63% of the GDP from service activities and contributing 33.4% to the total manufacturing output. However, despite being the growth engine of … Read more
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mamallapuram near here, wearing Tamil Nadu’s traditional veshti (dhoti), which was welcomed by the Pattali Makkal Katchi and others. Modi, who reached Mamallapuram ahead of Xi by a chopper, received the Chinese leader at Arjuna’s penance monument. Attired in a striking Tamil traditional ‘karai veshti’ … Read more