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Time for India to move Up the Global Ladder
Covid-19, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Sri Lankan crises, deadly heat wave….. It seems that it’s now impossible to have a “rest” day when we are not bombarded by the gloom a
Aspiring towards a smart healthcare system
When I was eight or nine years old, my parents gifted me a wristwatch. I still remember that it was a simple digital one with a steel strap. I could tell the time, the date, the da
Are we out of the woods: An economic perspective
While we all can take comfort in the fact that the current wave (let’s call it the Omicron surge) is not as deadly as its previous avatars it does beg a question…are we really
What’s in a Name? Ask Zoom
Let me ask you a question: what’s your favourite video teleconferencing app today? Was it the same 2 years ago? 5 years ago? I’m fairly confident that your answers are likely b
Is this the right time to buy Electric Vehicle
I’m planning to phase out my 7-year-old diesel car and buy something new in 2022. As usual, I am spending time looking out for information on new models, new features, safety, se
When Celebrity Endorsement Goes Wrong
Marketers, all over the world, generally adopt a short route to gaining product or brand popularity in the market. This usually comes into the picture when there isn’t a good mar
Human Resource Outsourcing
In reference to my previous blog pertaining to how Human Relations department can contribute towards Cost Containment, I further believe that the other aspect to control costs for
The Malady of Mistrust
In July 2021, two uncommonly significant things happened. Richard Branson (needs no introduction) along with his crew flew to into space…technically about 50 miles above the eart
Developing Industrial Resilience: To Survive and then To Thrive
Last 1.5 years have not been easy for any industry. Business plans have gone vary, risk mitigation formulas have not proven effective, investment strategies have had to be revamped
Are the Paralympics really Fair & Equal?
From late July till early September 2021, Olympics fever had gripped the world. This included both the traditional Olympics and the Paralympics. In the lead up to the Games, many s
HR Role in Cost Reduction
To some degree, starting a company can be simple. The real challenge is sustaining it. One thing you can do for the well-being of the company is to slash costs and save money. What
The Economics of Global Warming
Climate Change is a topic that needs no introduction. It has been in the news at every level for over two decades now. So much of it has been banded around that most of us (myself