Your Mood Needs Care
Thankfully, we have been living in an advanced and comparatively humane age when even common human beings’ mental well-being is also being given some focus in our day-to-day lives. We as a species have eventually begun to show concern about our mental well-being. Though human civilisation emerged some 8000 years ago, strangely mental health has…
Credit Card Shake-Up: How Will It Impact Cardholders?
July has ushered in significant financial reforms, including changes to credit card rules and ITR deadlines. Major banks like HDFC, CitiBank, and others have announced alterations to their credit card rules, which will be implemented before the end of July. Additionally, the ITR filing date for the fiscal year (2023-24) and the assessment year (2024-25)…
JP Morgan’s Index Open Doors For Massive Investments
The world’s largest bank in terms of market cap, JP Morgan Chase & Co., has announced that they will be including Indian government bonds in their indexes from 28 June 2024. According to various experts, India is expected to raise billions of dollars after the development. Moreover, this listing will give a broad range of…
The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers
A commonly discussed reason why many female executives struggle to reach top management positions is that they often lack access to informal networks within their organisations and industries. Some attribute this to unconscious bias, suggesting that senior male executives find it easier to connect with other men. Others point to the additional professional and personal…
Vani Kola: Breaking the Glass Ceiling
At a time when the venture capital industry was still at its nascent in India, Vani Kola turned the tables with her visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and pioneering spirit. As the founder and managing director of Kalaari Capital, she embarked on a transformative journey that would redefine the contours of India’s startup ecosystem, leaving an…
Wipro Seals A Big $500 Million Deal With US Firm
The Indian multinational corporation Wipro recently secured a monumental $500 million five-year contract with a US communication service provider. This is a significant milestone for Wipro, marking the first major deal under its new CEO (Chief Executive Officer), Srini Pallia. Under this contract, Wipro will provide the US firm with maintenance services for selected goods…
‘No One Can Pressurise You Today’: Aircel Founder
In the twilight of the 20th century, 1999 marked a digital dawn in India with the advent of mobile phones. State-owned enterprises like BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) and MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) began their services in the domestic sphere. At the same time, private sector giants like Reliance ventured into the mobile service…
The Midas Touch: Gold’s Influence in Global Finance
Gold, although no longer associated with currencies as it was under the gold standard, continues to function as a safeguard against inflation and economic volatility. Central banks worldwide maintain gold reserves within their foreign exchange holdings to mitigate risk and stabilise their currencies. As a financial instrument, gold attracts investors and institutions who trade gold…
The Assassination of a Progressive PM
On 21st May 1991, the former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated at Sriperumbudur, a village located approximately 40 km from Chennai(then it was Madras). He was assassinated at 10.10 pm, while campaigning for the then Lok Sabha Congress candidate of Sriperumbudur, for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections of 1991. A woman who…
Hindalco Industries: A Powerhouse in the Metals Industry
Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has etched an indelible mark on India’s industrial landscape since its inception. Hindalco’s story began in the nascent Indian democracy of the 1950s, with its official journey commencing in 1958. A pivotal moment in its history was the establishment of India’s first integrated aluminium…
