UpFront
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Long before 'Netflix and Chill,' he was the Netflix CEO
In a new memoir called 'That Will Never Work', Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph tells the tale of Netflix as a scruffy startup, before it spent billions on original content and had 151 million subscribers worldwide—and that of Reed Hastings
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What people say about the economy can set off a recession
The probability that a recession will come soon — or be severe when it does — depends in part on popular narratives. These stories provide a framework for piecing together the seemingly random bits of information that one picks up from friends, the news or social media
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Attack on Saudi oil facility is seen as short-term disruption
One of Saudi Arabia's most prominent oil facilities was crippled by a drone attack, but experts say that a severe shock to energy markets and the world economy is unlikely
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Inside the world of Nirav Modi, a 'tyrant to be around'
An excerpt from Flawed, an investigation into the rise and fall of the disgraced diamond tycoon, by journalist Pavan C Lall
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Kashmir Valley communication curfew hits Ludhiana hosiery industry
The largely unorganised business is heavily dependent on Kashmiri traders around the onset of winter—some business-owners sell almost 85 percent of their goods to the region. Some haven't received a single order this season
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You're fired! How many staff members has Donald Trump forced out?
From Steve Bannon to John Bolton, a look at the key members of the Trump administration who have been ousted over the years
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Ban on flavored vapes would imperil an industry
A ban on most flavours would be a direct hit on Juul's business, as 85 percent of domestic sales will be affected. It could also have repercussions for the $2.6 billion industry at large
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Demi Moore lets her guard down
After years of scrutiny for her career, relationships and setbacks, the movie star hopes the public sees another side in her memoir, "Inside Out", which will release on September 24
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Ten interesting things we read this week
Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are: Capitalism (Lessons from the East India Company), Digital (A new business model is emerging in podcasting), Investing (Large fund houses need to take the lead in sustainable investing), Technology (Why tech CEOs should not be making policies), and Physics (In a mysterious pattern, math and nature converge)
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Which Indian city has the most unicorn startups?
The best city to be based in if you want to grow a successful company is...
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CEOs of 145 US companies, including Twitter and Uber, push for gun control
Some of the nation's best-known companies sent a letter to Senate leaders on Thursday, demanding stronger checks and laws. The debate and the decision to sign — or not sign — are a case study in how chief executives must weigh their own views and the political risks to their businesses