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Covid-19: India's second wave is here. And the world's largest vaccination programme may just not be enough
As India sets out to vaccinate people above 45, Forbes India takes stock of the pace of vaccinations, candidates under regulatory approval, vaccine-hesitancy, and the demand-supply dynamics
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One vaccine is good. How about mixing two?
Mixing vaccines might do more than just help overcome supply bottlenecks and some researchers suspect that a pair of different vaccines might work better than two doses of the same one
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Why the world's container ships grew so big
The growth of the shipping industry and ship size has played a central role in creating the modern economy, helping to make China a manufacturing powerhouse and facilitating the rise of everything from e-commerce to retailers such as Ikea and Amazon
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The startup enemies of Wall Street are booming
Many investors are making bold predictions that these startups will upend big banks, established credit card providers, and in some cases, the entire financial system
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An alliance of autocracies? China wants to lead a new world order
The threat of a US-led coalition challenging China's authoritarian policies has bolstered Beijing's ambition to be a global leader of nations that oppose Washington and its allies
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CityMall wants to change how small-town India buys groceries
Founders Angad Kikla and Naisheel Verdhan are building a network of micro-entrepreneurs in smaller cities and towns, and aim to touch 400 cities
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Nestlé: Last-mover advantage
If Suresh Narayanan, chairman and managing director of Nestle's Indian operations, is on the Forbes India cover this fortnight, it's precisely because of the shift to rural that this hitherto urban-centric brand is making.
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Beyond the Boardroom: Peyush Bansal, CEO and Founder of Lenskart, has figured out how to switch off from work when with family
In a conversation for Beyond the Boardroom, Peyush Bansal reveals a completely diiferent side of his personality. He loves to travel, learn from books, and run to think from heart
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Your education shouldn't be tied to your zip code: Andre Agassi
Tennis legend-turned-philanthropist on his ambitions to transform early-stage learning and bring about a generational change through technology-enabled education
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Ten interesting things we read this week
Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are: Technology (Rise of the invisible hand in India's stock markets; Why payment companies want you to tap and pay), Leadership (Lessons from a chess master; Leading when you're not in charge), Economy (India needs to look east at Taiwan) and Health (Sadie Lincoln is rewriting the fitness story).
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How long will the IPO fever continue?
Initial Public Offerings are the latest stock market darlings. Their dream run could be on its last legs