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…
Himanshu
Ravi Modi Success Story: The Untold Tale Of Billionaire
If you can afford it, but it – Ravi Modi. When it comes to men’s or women’s classy ethnic wear, the first name that comes to mind is ‘Manyavar’ – India’s No.1 traditional wear brand. Whether it is a festival, wedding or any other special event, any traditional occasion is incomplete without Indian ethnic wear,…
Bhumika
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…
John David
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…
Shipra Prajapati
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…
Abdullah Ansari
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,…
When Great Britain Came into BeingÂ
Often used interchangeably, the terms Great Britain, England, and the UK represent distinct political entities despite their frequent erroneous conflation. Great Britain is an island on the North Atlantic Ocean, which covers England, Scotland, and Wales, along with their offshore islands. These regions with Northern Ireland form the United Kingdom, a union comprising four constituent…
Vipin
China Dethrones US As India’s Top Trade Partner In FY24
GTRI (Global Trade Research Initiative) reported a dramatic shift in India’s trade dynamics with its top trading partners in the past few years, from 2019 to FY24. According to the report, imports from neighbouring countries increased by 3.24% to reach $101.7 billion in FY24. Moreover, the report mentioned that exports from the United States declined…
Gig Workers: An Emerging Frontier For HR
The gig economy, a global phenomenon, accounts for up to 12 percent of the global labour market—much higher than previously estimated—and holds particular promise for women and youth in developing countries (The World Bank) Across the world, countries are witnessing profound changes in work cultures and job expectations. One of the most significant shifts is…
Chandan Kumar
Navigating Global HR Compliance
The above study perfectly demonstrates the implication of HR compliance and how it can directly impact employee attrition and retention rates. Managing the workforce on an international scale comes with a series of strategies and processes implemented to cultivate the perfect work culture. Adhering to labour laws and compliance procedures of diverse international countries followed…
