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…
Suryansh
UPL: From Local to Global Agrochemical Solutions
The agrichemical industry in India has undergone a dynamic transformation, evolving from a nascent sector into a global powerhouse. Spearheading this revolution is United Phosphorus Limited (UPL), which has strategically positioned itself as the world’s fifth-largest agrochemical company. UPL’s ascent is attributed to its relentless focus on sustainable agricultural practices, extensive research and development, and…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
Pradip Kumar Mandal
Leading Futurlytic’s Charge in the Data Analytics Arena Pradip Kumar Mandal Chief Executive Officer, Futurlytic Data analytics is an indispensable tool in modern business, pivotal for converting data into revenue and enhancing customer satisfaction. At the helm of this transformation is Pradip Kumar Mandal, CEO of Futurlytic. With over two decades of experience in the…
John David
The Cure for Smallpox
One of the deadliest infectious diseases in the history of humankind, smallpox is estimated to have killed nearly 300 million people in the 20th century. On 8th May 1980, the World Health Assembly declared smallpox to be eradicated. The process of getting the world freed of smallpox began much earlier, when on 14th May 1796,…
Vikas
Richard Branson Success Story: A 73 Old Billionaire
Sir Richard Branson is a 73-year-old self-made multi-billionaire. Richard Branson success story is a testament to his philosophy: “You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and by falling over.” He is the founder of Virgin Group, one of the biggest business conglomerates, employing over 60,000 employees and operating in more…
The Dangerous Favours
In a significant disclosure, Emma Reilly, a former Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) employee, has made serious accusations against the United Nations. She alleges a troubling connection between OHCHR and the Chinese Government. The UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has published written testimony it gathered as part of its inquiry into…
SHAHID MUSHTAQ
Cross-Border Labour Justice
“Labour is not a commodity.” Companies should never compromise employees’ freedom, safety, and dignity while establishing full and productive employment. Rising disputes due to unfair labour practices like low wages, unsafe working conditions, overtime abuse, forced labour, discrimination and mistreatment, and denial of labour rights have led the world to introduce International Labour Standards. Recently,…
Asia’s Robotic Supremacy Soars
“In 30 years, a robot will likely be on the cover of Time magazine as the best CEO. Machines will do what human beings are incapable of doing. Machines will partner and cooperate with humans rather than become mankind’s biggest enemy.” ~ Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba. Robotics innovation has a prevailing dominance over the…
abhinav singh
Liquidity Conundrum in Asian Banks
Asia and the Pacific region remain at the epicentre of global growth, contributing 70% of the world economy’s growth. Unfortunately, despite being a driving force, Asia struggles with inflation, financial vulnerabilities, and liquidity droughts due to the global economic slowdown. Rising inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war, high-interest rates, and a disbalance of demand and supply force…
Meta Launched Llama 3 Powered AI Chatbot Assistant
Meta takes a new leap in the AI race with its new AI chatbot, which was developed using the company’s latest large language model, Llama 3. The company further mentioned that it will release the chatbot for billions of users by integrating it with meta suites, which include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and hardware such…