UpFront
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Boeing 737 Max troubles add up: $8 billion and counting
On Thursday, Boeing announced that $7.3 billion in costs will hit its bottom line after the 737 Max failure, and this price tag could still climb
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A wealth of notions
Most of India's business elite pull out all stops to create value. Will the supertax help them bring about reforms?
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Why are Indian rating agency heads being sent on 'leave'?
The heads of two Indian rating agencies, CARE Ltd and ICRA Ltd, were asked to go on immediate leave, after anonymous complaints were sent to the market regulators. More heads are expected to roll as ratings agencies come under the scanner after the IL&FS debacle
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Profit can no longer be the sole business motive: Anu Prasad of ILSS
India needs a sustainable, conscious and responsible model of doing business, says Prasad, founder of the Gurugram-based non-profit organisation, which helps corporate leaders transition into the social sector
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Facebook's cryptocurrency faces second day of critical hearings
The company's plan to introduce Libra, a digital currency, is dogged by its own reputation and scepticism of the legal use of cryptocurrencies
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How startups could use 'iSafe notes' for early stage funding
Unlike lengthy shareholder agreements, iSafe notes are a simpler form of fundraising, says 100X.VC founder, Sanjay Mehta. The 100X.VC fund aims to invest in 100 startups using this method
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Google Glass lives on as a device to teach autistic children
The technology could help the children learn how to recognise emotions and engage directly with those around, in addition to measuring changes in behaviour
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Smartphone wars: Is Realme the real thing?
Chinese smartphone brand Realme, launched to take on leader Xiaomi, is off to a blistering start—but its real challenge starts now
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I don't like the word 'influencer': Bhuvan Bam
The 25-year-old comedian and YouTuber speaks about the perks and perils of influencer marketing and brand endorsements on social media
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No lender wants to be reckless anymore: IMGC's Mahesh Misra
IMGC, India's first and biggest mortgage guarantee company, has seen a huge uptick in demand over the past three years, says CEO Misra
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Baby steps to linking mind and machine
Elon Musk wants to insert a chip in your brain. Neuralink, a company Musk has invested $100 million in, say they are ready to discuss their work publicly