UpFront
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Great expectations: Are greed, overconfidence getting the better of HNI stock calls?
In the January to March period, HNIs increased their stakes in 812 companies, which on average depreciated 12.56 percent. In contrast, institutional investors like DIIs upped their stake in 529 stocks and FIIs raised their stake in 609 stocks in the period
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Some philanthropists are supporting mental health causes. More should follow the lead
India is at the starting point of understanding mental health and making services accessible to people. While the government has a huge role to play, we need more philanthropists in this space, and they need to do better
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Big surge: TATA IPL 2023 on JioCinema gets record-breaking 1300 crore-plus video views in first five weeks
A record-shattering for TATA IPL 2023 on streamer JioCinema continues as the platform clocks over 1300 crore video views in the first five weeks of the league
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Can the experiential learning of Masters' Union be the Indian MBA alternative?
A new-age university gets students to build startups in class. Without a syllabus and textbooks, can experiential learning be the Indian MBA alternative?
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Polyamoryfication of adland: Why are brands getting together with multiple agency partners?
The trend of multiple agencies being hired by marketers can be attributed to multiple factors including customer segmentation, younger cohorts and legacy agencies falling short on the promise of integration
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Inside Vedanta's gigantic semiconductor ambitions
The company is betting big on a novel ecosystem to develop around India's semiconductor and glass manufacturing industries. The entire project is estimated to cost Rs1.54 lakh crore and will involve a bunch of risk takers and entrepreneurs
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Are the odds stacked against women in science by design?
In this episode, Divya Shekhar speaks with science writers Aashima Dogra and Nandita Jayaraj, who run The Life of Science, a platform dedicated to highlighting the stories and voices of women and minorities in science. In late-2015, they decided to visit the labs of women scientists and researchers in India, and their recent book 'Lab Hopping', is a result of hundreds of conversations they have had with these women. It navigates the web of patriarchy, isolation and ineffective regulations to highlight the grit, wisdom, victories and challenges these women face in everyday life
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Chip(s) Thrills: How TagZ is cracking the snacks market
A unique product proposition—popped potato chips with 50 percent less fat—a set of differentiated offerings, and aggressive scale-up has helped TagZ grow 230 times in four years. Can the challenger brand now take on the big boys?
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Laureus World Sports Awards 2023: Winners
From Lionel Messi as the winner of Sportman of the year to Catherine Debrunner as the awardee for Sportsperson with Disability, here's a look at the winners at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2023
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Almost 60 percent Indian women worried about rights, financial security at the workplace
A recent report by Deloitte titled 'Women @ Work 2023' highlights various challenges and concerns which are being faced by working women globally and in India
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How Venwiz is building an Uber for manufacturers
With a powerful discovery model, the company helps manufacturers find vendors and finalise projects faster