Take One: Big story of the day
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Can Narendra Modi's vaccine diplomacy help India win some lost ground in South Asia?
Though setbacks remain, it offers an opportunity to improve ties with neighbouring countries
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Tatas' (Second) Retail Tryst
As Tata Sons puts in place plans for an aggressive retail rollout, it would also need to put in place firm guardrails
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Lending a helping hand: Five innovations that are benefitting farmers
From coolers and artificial ponds to sensors and drones, we take a look at innovative tools that are increasing farm productivity and farmers' income
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Budget 2021 reckoner: All eyes on private sector to drive growth
With the government finances weaker in the pandemic, the responsibility to revive growth will shift to the private sector. FM Sitharaman will, however, need to provide relief to individuals to encourage spending.
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WhatsAlt: The Messenger Alternatives
Some use the internet, some function without servers, some are paid and others are free, but all these apps claim to have one thing in common—respect for user privacy
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Sensex at 50k: The sun is out, but don't ignore the dark clouds yet
Earnings growth and liquidity have helped improve investor sentiments, say experts, but will the momentum sustain?
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Where does OTT vs exhibition stand after a rough 2020?
The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the entertainment industry to the point of no return. Equations between OTT platforms, exhibitors and film producers have changed. Who had the upper hand and who will be the underdog of 2021?
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Data Protection Bill: Can it ensure your privacy online?
Following WhatsApp's proposed changes to its privacy policy, all eyes are now on the Bill that will be tabled in Parliament in February. But is the Bill robust enough?
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93.5% vs 45%: The inside story on how Ajay Piramal clinched DHFL
Bidding for the bankrupt Indian shadow lender was both a strategic and a platform-driven decision for the billionaire, who trumped competitor Oaktree Capital due to brand familiarity, and better relations with bankers and stakeholders
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How PE firms are becoming bullish on startups in India
Private equity firms, which previously favoured safer IT and BPO companies in India, are increasingly willing to go after newer internet-based startups
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How India is pulling off the world's largest Covid-19 vaccination programme
As health care and frontline workers start getting inoculated from January 16, Forbes India looks at how states are gearing up to implement last-mile vaccination, where the private sector is chipping in, and the fears, hesitancy or confidence beneficiaries have regarding the vaccine shot