Blogs

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  Environment and Sustainability

  World Environment Day 2023: Need to think beyond carbon footprint, to plastic and water footprint — Nandini Piramal

  By Nandini Piramal & Anuj Sharma

  Aligning with the global 'Beat Plastic Pollution' campaign for World Environment Day, it is time to reflect on India’s efforts to ensure a better tomorrow for her citizens

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  Environment and Sustainability

  Rural India's exploding plastic problem

  By Pearl Tiwari

  The rise of consumerism and rural India's lack of waste management infrastructure should not become yet another noose we tie around our necks

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  Technology

  Are banks ready to take on generative AI?

  By Dilipkumar Khandelwal

  The technology has the power to revolutionise industries, including banking, inspire human imagination, and shape our future. However, we must approach this advancement with caution

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  Public Good

  Rural youth: The demographic dividend we must invest in

  By Zarina Screwvala

  There is a wealth of human potential in our villages that doesn't shine through. Governments, corporates, civil institutions, and communities need to join forces to help build this youth

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  Technology

  Indian deep science tech ecosystem: An untapped opportunity for investors

  By Ritu Verma

  The confluence of India's STEM talent, cost-competitive tech development, and conducive policy environment will drive gains over the next 10 years

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  Business & Strategy

  How multiplexes can thrive in the age of OTTs

  By Abhik Choudhury

  With technology on their side, multiplexes need to give a visually alluring experience that's inimitable, especially now because at the present price point, each ticket is worth more than a month’s subscription of any OTT platform in the country

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  Health

  Why sickle cell disease elimination in tribal India is a necessity

  By Dr Swati Piramal & Dr Shobha Ekka

  A collaborative effort between the government, corporates, and NGOs is crucial to eradicate sickle cell disease. This will go a long way in transforming our nation, the health and well-being of our people living in tribal areas, and ensuring no one is left behind

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  Health

  The Indian healthcare industry is at a crossroads. Here's how it can go to the next level

  By Dr Bishnu Prasad Panigrahi

  It has taken the collaboration between public and private sectors to improve the status of the Indian healthcare ecosystem. It is now at a crossroads to become a global hub and once again requires the spirit of partnership to shine