UpFront
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Private equity funds, sensing profit in tumult, are propping up oil
Since 2010, the private equity industry has invested at least $1.1 trillion into the energy sector, double the combined market value of three of the world's largest energy companies, Exxon, Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell
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World's growth cools and the rich-poor divide widens
The overall growth rate will remain near 6% this year, a historically high level after a recession, but the expansion reflects a vast divergence in the fortunes of rich and poor countries
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In China, homebuyers who went all in say they want out
Nearly three-quarters of household wealth in China is now tied to property and the loss of confidence in the market could spill over to lower sales of cars and appliances, further hurting the economy
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Superman comes out, as DC Comics ushers in a new man of steel
The coming out of Superman, perhaps the most archetypal American superhero, is a notable moment even in an age when many comics have embraced diversity and are exploring pressing social issues
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Amazon expands flexibility for some employees to work from home indefinitely
Many large tech employers have delayed their return-to-office dates until 2022, often embracing hybrid approaches to work that encourage the use of the remote technologies they produce
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After whistleblower goes public, Facebook tries calming employees
During her time at the company, Frances Haugen, a former product manager, amassed a trove of internal Facebook research, which she has since distributed to news outlets, lawmakers and regulators to prove that the social network knew about many of the ill effects it was causing
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Moderna, racing for profits, keeps Covid-19 vaccine out of reach of poor
After developing a breakthrough vaccine with the financial and scientific support of the US government, Moderna has shipped a greater share of its doses to wealthy countries than any other vaccine manufacturer
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Piaggio is much more than Vespa: MD Diego Graffi
Almost a decade after rolling out Vespa in its solo avatar, Europe's biggest two-wheeler maker is content with its premium play in India. Piaggio's chairman and managing director talks about the Italian brand's strategy, electric plans, and what it takes for any foreign brand to succeed in India
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Why Forbes India is doing a South celebrity special
This fortnight's three-cover celeb special is as much a celebration of the stars that glitter on Southern screens as it is a salutation of the OTT trend that has gripped much of India.
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Money, beyond a point, doesn't interest me: Harsh Mariwala
Harsh Mariwala, chairman of Marico, opens up about learning from the members of his big Kutchi joint family, his travelling habits, standing up to HUL, and gaining more than one thousand followers on Instagram
