Literate, But Can’t Read
“India’s Ongoing Struggle” India, despite its economic strides, grapples with a persistent issue: a workforce ensnared within low-quality jobs due to inadequate education. This chronic problem has its roots in the predominance of informal, unorganised sector employment. Even with concerted efforts, India has struggled to alleviate this long-standing challenge. The crux of India’s labour force…
Shaping Future Innovators
In today’s digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from a futuristic concept to an indispensable part of our daily routines. Its presence is felt everywhere, from the algorithms suggesting content on streaming platforms to the virtual assistants responding to voice commands. But beyond being a technological marvel, AI holds immense potential in revolutionising education,…
Crafting Life’s Dualities: Motherhood & Profession
For many employed single mothers, it’s a continual challenge to balance dedicating time and attention to their kids while excelling in their chosen careers. Despite these difficulties, they persist and manage to thrive. A supportive and inclusive environment is a crucial factor contributing to the success of single mothers in the workplace. Employers play a…
From Glory to Downfall: the Duality of India’s Education System
The Indian education system exemplifies resilience and innovation, fostering some of history’s brightest minds, from ancient scholars like Aryabhatta and Bhaskaracharya to modern luminaries such as Sir CV Raman and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Its rich heritage, rooted in the Gurukul system, emphasised holistic development and revered education as sacred, drawing knowledge from the Vedas,…
NFTs Are Changing The Future of Trade & Finance
NFT technology is set to change how we view digital ownership, impacting the art world, major businesses, and even celebrity merchandise. However, beyond the excitement of owning digital items, there’s a larger, more impactful aspect. NFTs are on the brink of revolutionising trade finance and global commerce. They have the potential to tokenize various assets,…
Money With A Mission
As one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally, India needs a budget exceeding $10 trillion to achieve its net-zero emissions goal by 2070, as per Earnest & Young research. Various measures are being implemented in both the public and private sectors, leading to increased investment opportunities. One notable initiative is green finance,…
Next-Gen Banking: Enriching Services Through Generative AI
Generative AI emerged prominently in early 2023, displaying notably positive outcomes and introducing potential new risks for organisations worldwide. Despite potential challenges, leaders in the banking sector seem open-minded in this regard. According to a recent McKinsey forum on Generative AI, two-thirds of senior digital and analytics leaders believed this technology would fundamentally alter their…
How Embedded Finance is Disrupting the Modern Economy?
The seamless inclusion of financial services in people’s everyday lives is progressing into a new phase. Many individuals and businesses find financial services most effective when they’re part of an interconnected customer experience rather than being separate interactions alongside that experience. People and businesses now increasingly anticipate that financial products and services will be closely…
Metaverse and the Threads of Indian Mythical Lore
How we live and work is changing significantly as we enter the era of Metaverse and Web 3.0. A FICCI-EY’s 2022 report projected that the Metaverse and Web 3.0 could boost India’s GDP by a whopping $ 1.1 trillion by 2032. The term ‘Metaverse’ has become a buzzword, suggesting an immersive digital world where people…
Voice Commerce – The Future of Online Shopping
With the increasing presence of readily accessible digital assistants in handheld devices, it’s common to hear people using them either in bustling city streets or within the comfort of their homes. A study by Mircosoft named “From Answers to Action: Customer Adoption of Voice Technology and Digital Assistants” revealed that a substantial 72% of consumers…
