BUSINESS
Big Brother is watching you on the Net
The new digital media regulations give the government unprecedented powers over media and platforms
BUSINESS
The turnaround of Tata Motors
Things are looking up and the domestic passenger vehicles business is finally doing well. But it is not yet time to pop the champagne
BUSINESS
Australia vs Google: Smaller news players are feeling the squeeze
When elephants fight, grass tends to get trampled
BUSINESS
Priya Ramani's acquittal is a milestone for the #MeToo movement
The verdict is a victory for Priya Ramani -- but there are miles to go in the #MeToo journey still
BUSINESS
Tesla is here, but the EV road is bumpy
Helping the ancillary industry transition, building a charging infrastructure and addressing the fossil fuel supply chain are key issues the government must address
BUSINESS
Google vs Australia in a game of ‘Chicken’
Both players have so far refused to budge from their respective positions. But eventually, one will need to swallow its pride
BUSINESS
The final lesson from Jeff Bezos
The Amazon founder, along with Bill Gates, Larry Page and Sergei Brin, can teach entrepreneurs about the importance of moving away from the CEO role at the right time
BUSINESS
Zuckerberg’s nightmare
The “deplatforming” of a sitting US President and WhatsApp’s new privacy policy are both defensive steps being taken by the tech titan to avoid the break-up of his empire
BUSINESS
Physical infrastructure is fine, Budget must give wings to India’s digital dreams
It will play a critical role in ensuring the post-Covid economic recovery is inclusive and sustainable – and in ensuring higher growth
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The limitations of India’s EdTech startups
Despite the giddy valuations they command, most Indian EdTech players have restricted themselves to low-hanging fruits
BUSINESS
Why the Budget should be delayed
If the government wants to make realistic revenue projections and a proper expenditure plan, it needs to wait for better data
BUSINESS
The government’s vaccine cost dilemma
There are two potential suppliers – but only one has proven efficacy. And that is causing a problem in negotiating the cost of the vaccine
BUSINESS
The vaccine controversy deals a big blow to India’s global profile
The unseemly hurry to hand out approvals without adequate data in at least one case has long term implications for the Indian vaccine industry’s reputation
TRENDS
The Age of Uncertainty | The six trends for 2021
Despite the development of effective vaccines, it will not be business as usual. Here are six trends that will define 2021
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The quest for Atmanirbhar manufacturing
Five things that need to be kept in mind by the government if it is serious about its goal
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Hackers are on the prowl. The SolarWinds Hack beats them all
It’s the modus operandi that stood out as the group waited patiently to strike and did not try to attack targets directly
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Breaking up Facebook
Zuckerberg faces the real possibility of his painstakingly built up tech empire crumbling
BUSINESS
Don’t waste the crisis
Previous crises in India often led to great economic reforms. But will Prime Minister Narendra Modi use the Covid crisis to usher in second generation reforms – or fritter the opportunity away?
BUSINESS
Battle of the Super Apps
A number of them will jostle for the attention and share of wallet of the Indian customer. These are the issues they will need to address
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Antitrust and the Technology Race
Will the US fall behind China in the race for AI and Quantum Computing supremacy if significant curbs are put on the Big Four?
BUSINESS
Going after Big Tech
The antitrust case against Google is just the first of the many that will be filed against Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Google in the next few weeks. The cases have deep implications for the global tech world
BUSINESS
Mission Karmayogi is a good idea to build competencies, but falls short of serious reform
Mission Karmayogi does not go the whole hog in fixing the problems that were identified by the P C Hota committee of 2004
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The Future of Kishore Biyani
India’s original retail king survived several close calls in business in the past. But this time, he may finally lose the Future group, which he has built up over two decades
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Keeping an eye out for malicious apps
Banning 59 Chinese mobile apps is a knee-jerk reaction, but we do need proper systems to vet an app for potential danger before it gets introduced in the country.
