Unpacking Google’s Grip: The Antitrust Cases Shaking Silicon Valley
In recent years, Google has found itself at the centre of numerous antitrust investigations and lawsuits. It is accused of leveraging its dominant position to suppress competition and maintain its market monopoly. All the allegations paint a comprehensive picture of Google’s controversial practices and their implications. The Rise of a Giant and its Market Dominance …
Gaming Giants Make Eye-Catching Strategic Move into Indian Market
Flutter Entertainment recently made a major move in India by launching its new Global Capability Centre in Hyderabad. The iGaming powerhouse invested a whopping $3.5 million into the project, which clearly shows their belief in India’s growing technology market and the country’s skilled workforce. The new centre is located in RMZ Spire at Knowledge City,…
Made in Asia: The New Era of Localised Manufacturing
Geopolitical tensions, particularly between the United States and China, have prompted many Asian countries to rethink their reliance on global supply chains. The trade war between these two economic giants has led to increased tariffs and trade barriers, making it more expensive and challenging to import goods. Consequently, countries like Japan, South Korea, and India…
Pay Transparency: The Key to a Fair and High-Performing Workplace
As organisations worldwide strive to develop a culture of fairness and equality, the concept of pay transparency is gaining momentum. In recent years, open salary policies have emerged as a powerful tool to drive both employee satisfaction and organisational performance. According to a report by Aon, new regulations in the United States and Europe are…
Leaping from the Sky to History
Born in Tampa, Florida, on 27th July 1928, Joseph Kittinger’s name sprang from newspaper headlines after a huge free fall; a jaw-dropping and successful skydiving endeavour. On 16th August 1960, Kittinger, who served as an officer in the United States Air Force from 1950-1978, created a world record in skydiving by parachuting from a balloon…
Online Credit Card Fraud: Proven Tips to Protect Yourself
Credit cards have revolutionized the way we make transactions. These universal cards provide cashless transactions secured using a four-digit PIN. Credit cards also offer an opportunity to establish your credit history and achieve a better credit score. Unfortunately, credit card scams have become rampant. Reports show over 60% of credit card holders in the United…
Numbering the Patents
Today, patents are an integral part of inventions and innovations. Without a formal and comprehensive patenting system, it becomes very difficult to safeguard the business rights of patent owners deriving from his/her inventions or innovations. According to the University of Plymouth, the UK, a patent is an intellectual property right to protect inventions granted by…
Stalled Global Trade, Stagnant Global Economy
Exports are the lifeblood of the global economy. After years of steady growth, international trade has encountered significant obstacles. The recent unrest in the Middle East and Eastern Europe has altered global dynamics, resulting in decreased export figures. According to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, total global trade declined…
3D Printing – From Implements To Organs
Globally, a significant number of individuals are in dire need of organ transplants due to the failure of organs or tissues, often a consequence of illnesses or the natural aging process. In the year 2021, nearly 147,000 transplant operations were performed internationally, with kidney transplants comprising 65% of these surgeries. In the United States alone,…