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Men's ODI WC: India were definitely favourites; tenacity helped Australia win title, says Brett Lee
India, the pre-tournament favourites, lost to Australia in the World Cup final at Ahmedabad, losing by six wickets. India were bowled out for 240 after being put in to bat first. Australia chased down the score in 43 overs, thanks to a superb 120-ball 137 from Travis Head. Australia's captain Pat Cummins' calmness and ability to keep the team together after losing their first two games were credited for their stunning performance in the final.
From Data to Insights: Know all about the Senior Management Programme in Business Analytics from IIM Calcutta
The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) is offering a Senior Management Programme in Business Analytics certification course. The course aims to challenge misconceptions about business analytics and provide a combination of academic and practical techniques to help participants understand and utilize data analytics for corporate growth. The program covers topics such as statistics, data sources, and experimentation, and includes case studies from various regions around the world. The course is designed for senior managers and professionals in IT and offers a comprehensive understanding of data-driven decision-making and strategies for gaining a competitive advantage.
Data Analytics: Definition, Applications, Illustrations, and More
Data analytics is the collection, transformation, and organization of data for the purpose of gaining knowledge, creating projections, and assisting with deft decision-making.
How to Become a Sales Manager
Sales managers play a crucial role in driving revenue for businesses. They collaborate with sales representatives, set sales goals, and manage the sales team. They are responsible for overseeing sales performance, training, mentoring, and recruitment. Sales managers also play a role in setting sales strategies, monitoring development, and managing sales training. Key skills for sales managers include analytical capabilities, communication skills, customer service abilities, and leadership qualities. Career progression for sales managers can lead to roles such as advertising sales agents, retail sales workers, insurance salespeople, market research analysts, and public relations experts.
How to Become an Account Manager
An account manager is responsible for maintaining client relationships and serving as a bridge between the organization and its clients. They wear multiple hats, including those of a salesperson and a customer service executive, to maximize customer satisfaction and drive business growth. The role involves nurturing client connections, collaborating with sales and marketing teams, managing budgets and investments, and keeping up-to-date data. Account managers must have strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to adapt to client needs and solve problems.
India's labor market shows promising growth with increased youth participation: PLFS report
According to the statement, the PLFS findings shows that the participation of the youth, aged 15 to 29 years, within the labor market has showcased an encouraging trajectory. The engagement of this demographic within the workforce surged to 36.8% in the 2021-22 compared to 31.4% in the 2017-18, it said.
Chinese engine is sputtering: What China's stalling economy means for the world
China's declining economy poses risks for households and economies globally, with a series of events amplifying concerns in recent weeks. China's exports and imports have dropped and prices have fallen sharply on goods including food and apartments with a regulatory crackdown adding to mounting problems.
Infrastructure may get new definition to woo investors
The finance ministry has tasked a high-level committee under Bibek Debroy, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to PM, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the characteristics or parameters defining infrastructure and its financing framework.
Adding up isn't always so simple
Anomalies in official surveys and estimates can be attributed to differences in data collection practices by different agencies, differences in survey scope and administration, and delays in reporting. Standardisation of definitions and questionnaires in surveys may not necessarily align with administrative yardsticks, hence cross-validation of data across agencies is essential.
UK economy shows zero Q4 growth, narrowly avoids recession
Britain's economy showed zero growth in the final three months of 2022 - enough for it to avoid entering a recession for now - but faces tough prospects in 2023 as households continue to wrestle with double-digit inflation.
UK economy shrinks 0.3 per cent in three months through October
Output by productive industries, which range from manufacturing to mining and energy production, dropped 1.7 per cent in the three months through October. Service industries, which account for about four-fifths of the British economy, fell 0.1 per cent in the period. Consumer price inflation accelerated to a 41-year high of 11.1 per cent in October, fuelled by by high cost of food and energy.
Our goal is to create a long term healthy durable business: Vinay Dube, Akasa Air
Our thought is that once you get the reliability and efficiency then what separates us is the kindness, is the ability to delight our customers whether it is USB ports that we offer, a seat cushion, a newer and fresher cabin, more leg room, etc that is part of the consumer experience that we are providing our customers that will separate us from everyone else.
Cheating in chess ain't so black & white
On October 4, the first day of the 2022 US Chess Championship, Chess.com released a 72-page report detailing an internal investigation of grandmaster Hans Niemann.
View: The flawed Global Hunger Index methodology shows India must reform its statistical system
As per estimates by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), around 140 million people were pulled out of poverty in India between 2015-16 and 2019-21. Despite this, India’s ranking in GHI has deteriorated. It is beyond imagination that poverty has decreased, but malnutrition has increased significantly.
Diwali target for India-UK FTA possible but not definite, say experts after PM Johnson's exit
The Diwali target set for the India-UK FTA by the outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson does not have to be set in stone, says strategic and industry experts .
Pakistan's draft finance bill approval a challenging task: Report
In addition, in the past such schemes failed as with no collateral required, the borrowers did not repay the amount which in turn led to the reluctance of banks to meet the government's stipulated credit targets.
Lay down definite, decisive ground to implement reservation in promotions to SCs/STs: Centre to SC
"We can't fill the seats unless merit is the criteria but there is a class that has been sidelined from the mainstream for centuries. In which case, in the interest of the country and in the interest of the constitution, we have to bring an equaliser, and that in my view is proportional representation. That gives the right to equality," Attorney General Venugopal told SC bench.
Third wave of COVID-19 definitely underway in Britain, says vaccine expert
Professor Adam Finn, who advises on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), told the BBC that the country is now in a firm race between the vaccines and the Delta variant - first identified in India.
View: It's time for CMIE to rethink how they determine labour market data
The strong positive correlation between CPHS’ urban unemployment rate and real GDP, and the simultaneous negative correlation between real GDP and PLFS urban unemployment rate, raise serious doubts about CMIE’s labour market data.
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