November 1, 1956: The Dawn of India’s Linguistic Reorganisation
Delhi embodies a recurring dream of power, a burial ground of eight empires where Turkic ‘dehliwal’ coins and Mughal echoes linger near Qutub Minar and Red Fort. It’s a melting pot of rulers from Prithviraj Chauhan to Babur and the British, with foundations shifting like the Iron Pillar. From Tomars’ settlement to Bahadur Shah Zafar’s…
Leadership Lessons: Niranjan Hiranandani, Co-founder & MD, Hiranandani Group
Niranjan Hiranandani, Managing Director and Co-founder of the Hiranandani Group, is a name associated with contemporary urban development in India. He is an innovator of integrated townships and a new understanding of luxury living that combines architectural excellence with social responsibility, supported by over forty years of experience. Hiranandani’s leadership demonstrates vision, integrity, and long-term…
The Infrastructure Challenge to India’s Tech Dreams
Bangalore and Gurugram’s roads, built for fast business, are now clogged with traffic that never seems to move. This permanent gridlock wastes millions of work hours every day. When the monsoon hits, it exposes the city’s failures, turning highways into sudden, dirty lakes. We ended up creating a weird situation: our cities are writing the…
Donald Trump’s New Warning Over Russian Oil Purchase
United States President Donald Trump says that Washington could raise duties on New Delhi, giving a fresh warning to India, directly linking the threat to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. He quoted, “We could raise tariffs on India if they don”t have help on Russian oil issue”. Donald Trump added, “They wanted to make me happy,…
Best Business Ideas for People from All Walks of Life
Did you know? India is home to some 1.97 lakh recognised startups, which provide around 21.11 lakh direct jobs, making India the 3rd largest startup ecosystem. This number is only going up with each passing year. Following this trend, many people in India aspire to run their own businesses, but with a population of 1.5…
India’s Export Bounced Back on Supply Chain Adjustments
India’s exports to the US rebounded in November, driven by supply chain changes and pre-holiday restocking after two months of decline, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). Despite the US imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods since August, the recovery came. GTRI said the recovery followed a significant decline in…
Rox AI: How AI Agent Swarms Are Redefining Sales Efficiency
In enterprise sales, success hinges on how quickly teams respond to insights and engage customers regularly. Old sales tools, though powerful, are disjointed and inefficient, forcing reps to waste time reassembling information and navigating multiple platforms, rather than focusing on relationships and deals. Rox AI, founded in 2024, aims to eliminate this friction by streamlining…
Is Data Capable of Preempting CEO Strategic Moves?
Business agility determines success, and unlocking the capacity to predict a visionary CEO’s next move could transform competitive landscapes. Imagine sophisticated machine-learning systems analysing complex historical data, nuanced boardroom behaviours, and real-time industry signals to forecast the future actions of industry leaders. What once seemed speculative is swiftly becoming actionable insight, but can algorithms truly…
India’s Export Rise in November Despite the US Tariffs
India has defied the odds against US tariffs and emerged as the largest exporter, with $38.1 billion in November, resulting in a five-month low trade deficit. This has increased overall by 19.4%, driven by growth in China and the US, where the main shipments were of electronics and engineering goods. The trade deficit has reached…
How confidence, clarity, and credibility fuel leadership growth
The concept of executive presence is said to be invisible yet dictates who reaches the top. It’s not just competence or charisma, but also projecting confidence, credibility, and composure in a way that builds trust and encourages individuals to take on leadership roles. The Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) reports that 26% of executives see…
