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Amit Shah: BJP's key strategist who rose to become one of the most influential figures in Indian politics
Amit Shah's strategic acumen and BJP's electoral outcomes, including the need for NDA allies, were key in the Lok Sabha polls. His influence on party growth and governance has been significant.
New study challenges benefits of healthcare privatisation
A study published in The Lancet Public Health journal highlights the negative effects of healthcare privatisation, particularly in high-income countries like the US, Germany, Canada, and South Korea. The research, led by the University of Oxford, suggests that privatisation seldom improves the quality of care but is associated with higher profits. It challenges the notion that market competition and flexibility in privately-owned healthcare systems lead to better outcomes.
Unleashing potential, embracing diversity: A symphony of women's voices
The ET Women Conclave 2024 gathered women leaders to discuss pressing issues, celebrate achievements, and promote leadership roles across industries. The event featured insightful sessions on work-life balance, gender-neutral leadership, and women's empowerment in various fields.
Make in India: Unlock industry-academia collaboration
This opinion piece discusses the importance of fostering collaboration between industry and academia to drive innovation in India's manufacturing sector. The author emphasizes the need for a paradigm shift, where interdisciplinary intersections between technology, policy, and sustainability lead to an ecosystem promoting collaboration and research.
Indian armed forces one of the finest in the world: IAF chief
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari highlighted the transformation of the Indian armed forces at the 8th Armed Forces Veterans Day, emphasizing their adaptability to diverse warfare challenges. The event, attended by Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar and senior officers, recognized veterans for shaping the armed forces. Chaudhari acknowledged their sustained contributions, and the Navy Chief assured commitment to combat readiness and veteran welfare.
ET Circle: William Bissell on weaving Fabindia as a crafts-centred, cultural lifestyle brand celebrating the diversity of India’s heritage
Dive into the intricate tapestry of history, heritage, and culture, as William Bissell, Managing Director of Fabindia, shares an incredible journey of building Fabindia as an Indian lifestyle brand selling crafts-based products. In this episode of the ET Circle multimedia series, Bissells likens retailing to elections, shares his vision for Fabindia to be a deep moat monopoly, and explains why generalisation is a red flag for him. Discover how Bissell’s family traces its roots back to India’s freedom struggle and how his parents’ adherence to Gandhian ideology significantly influenced his core beliefs, now reflected in Fabindia’s framework.
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BJP's hopes for 2024 soar as outgoing year ends on happy note
Lok Sabha: Entering the new year with optimistic strides, the BJP sees 2023 as a promising prelude to the national elections, eyeing a third consecutive term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Bolstered by recent state victories, the party is strategizing to surpass its 2019 Lok Sabha election triumph, building on its strong position in the political landscape.
'Rights of nature' are being recognised overseas; In Australia, local leadership gives cause for optimism
The need to protect Australia's environment is growing more urgent, as highlighted in the State of Environment Report 2021. The concept of rights of nature, which recognizes the inherent rights of Earth's natural elements, has gained international attention. Legal personhood, granting entitlements and duties to entities like rivers or wetlands, is a strategy to protect ecosystems. The Blue Mountains City Council and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River have demonstrated local leadership in embedding rights of nature principles.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assures Rs 200 cr investment for CSIR-NEIST in Jorhat to boost medicinal plant market of northeast India
The Minister assured complete support for an approximate investment of Rs 200 crores to build capacity around the medicinal plant sector of the region. This amount is aimed at creating infrastructure that will strengthen the medicinal plant storage for commercial purpose, boosting research and development of the local herbs and plants for medicinal purpose as well as providing a platform for traditional healers to further their treatments to a wider section of the society.
Nurturing diversity and women’s leadership in family enterprises: A call to action
This article aims to delve into the critical aspects of promoting women's leadership within family businesses. By focusing on dual role balancing, the importance of support networks, gender inclusivity, and drawing lessons from successful women peers, we can unravel a comprehensive roadmap for transformative change.
India is being viewed independently; it's not as if the money that's going out of China is coming here: Chetan Ahya, Morgan Stanley
“You want to see a government which is looking more stable. It can be a coalition government, but it should be a more stable coalition versus a weak coalition environment where the lead party doesn’t have enough seats to hold together a coalition which is going to implement the long term strategies to revive private investment and give that continuity of policy to the corporate sector.”
Israel-Hamas war is a difficult test of US leadership
Joe Biden’s show of solidarity with Israel while acknowledging the plight of Palestinians is wise. Russia and China have not condemned Hamas, but criticised Israel for imposing 'collective punishment' on the Palestinians in Gaza. The new alignment of RIC - Russia-Iran-China - resented the possibility of a Saudi-Israel rapprochement with US security guarantees because it would have meant the US was back in West Asia. Any attempt at normalisation is anathema to RIC - Iran is more relevant when instability prevails, Russian grows its influence and China can tout its honest broker role.
Navigating the Modern Marketing Landscape: How Experts Propel Businesses to Success
Don't miss this golden opportunity to delve into the minds of these marketing and advertising trailblazers. Join the event to discover the secrets of modern marketing and learn from the experts who have already redefined the rules of the game.
Mind Over Money: 45-minute Ashtanga yoga session and squash keep this CEO mentally & physically fit
"Yoga, to me, represents a holistic approach and the fulcrum upon which I harmonise the demands of my professional career, the cherished moments of my personal life, and the nurturing of my own well-being."
G20: World leaders hail PM Narendra Modi for 'decisive leadership', championing voice of Global South
"Under India's leadership, we have demonstrated that we can come together, at a time when it really matters. When you walk around in 'Bharat Mandapam' and see the displays, we can see what PM Modi, the digital initiative and technology can do --delivering service to people in remote corners of our nations," a source quoted British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as saying at one of the meetings.
Hindi can't be imposed on ancient Tamil, says TN Governer
The Governor emphasised the need to spread Tamil language and the wisdom of Tamil literature across the country and also for having "a galaxy of Tamil scholars coming from non-Tamil parts." He encouraged non-Tamil students to learn Tamil and immerse themselves in the age-old wisdom of Tamil literature. He assured full scholarships for the non-Tamil students who are willing to pursue higher studies in Tamil and said that Raj Bhavan would organise "Tamil Nadu Darshan" regularly.
10 Best Product Management Books for Every Product Manager
Customer habits and technology are constantly evolving. To maintain your competitive advantage, you must adapt quickly and strategically. To learn everything from user-centric design principles to career advancement, there is a cornucopia of stellar books perfect for product management. Below are some of the best Product management books spanning nearly two decades. These top-rated books on product management will help you think outside the box.
Government must review tax structure to keep auto industry on fast lane, says R C Bhargava
While the industry has grown in strong double-digits this year, demand is coming from the more premium end of the market, indicating stress on affordability at the entry-level, head of the country’s largest carmaker pointed out.
Uniform tax on small, big cars will not augur well for auto industry growth: Maruti Suzuki Chairman
"The burden of regulatory changes on the small cars is far higher than the regulatory burden on big cars and that is changing the whole market behaviour. People who are buying small cars are not buying small cars in near the same numbers. Personally, I think it's not a good thing, either for the car industry or the country," Bhargava said in an interaction on Monday evening.
G20: How India can strengthen cooperation to solve the global problems
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that India will strive to strengthen global cooperation to resolve systemic problems such as economic inequities, climate change and unequal access to technologies. This requires a new approach - more systems thinking and less expert-driven; more common people and less big power-driven.
Assam CM Sarma stressed on the need for proper rehabilitation of all those who were affected by violence in the restive period of the Bodoland movement
Later in the day, the Chief Minister also attended as Chief Guest the third triennial conference of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) held at Chandrapara in the district. Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister showered praises on the current Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) administration led by its Chief Executive Member (CEM) Promod Boro, who also happens to be the President of UPPL.
Software superpower India to join world data capitals: Microsoft Corp president Brad Smith
I think that (ONDC) is one of the great opportunities for India. The export of Indian IP is what happens every day. But the opportunity India has now is to take an entire software stack or multiple layers of it and begin to move that to other countries as well.
View: Govt's financial and operational commitment to the Global Centre for Traditional Medicine
Globally, around 80% of people access TRM. A total of 170 WHO member states report the use of TRM, and around 40% of pharmaceuticals originate from traditional natural products.
Onus on PM to ensure Centre-state unity in vaccine procurement and supply: Anand Sharma
Alleging the vaccine drive “is in a shambles and the people in villages are suffering and feeling letdown, Sharma reminded the Centre, “in a democracy, questions will be asked and those in authority made accountable. There is no wisdom in denials and challenging scientists and epidemiologists.”
SPJIMR sets up Centre for Wisdom in Leadership (CWIL) to create future ready leaders
CWIL intends to conduct research projects which are relevant to address contemporary world problems, from a wisdom perspective. The approach will be multi-disciplinary and drawn from the most pertinent findings in neurosciences, philosophy, developmental and organizational psychology, spirituality, ethics, sustainability, economics and sociology and leadership.
Getting creative: SMEs need to build and sustain an innovative workplace
The ability to 'generate, catch and implement ideas' for tangible gain is the hallmark of an innovative organization.
Mamata Banerjee to face tough time ahead with Narendra Modi government in Centre
Mamata Banerjee’s biggest problem perhaps is that she characteristically usurps all wisdom unto herself which is why every single henchman in her party plays a subservient role and dittoes everything she says.
B-Schools pump up spiritual quotient in classrooms
Biz schools are giving a renewed impetus to spirituality on the curriculum to equip their students to manoeuvre a challenging biz environment.
B-schools strengthen family business courses to groom younger generation for leadership
Family business management is the new hot discipline in India as the scions of small to large business houses look for specialised skills.
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