UpFront
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Forbes India 30 Under 30: Rising stars walking the path of glory
The 30 under 30 winners shortlisted by individual juries for each category are professionals or entrepreneurs who've shown remarkable excellence at a young age and are set for greater triumphs
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For good governance, boards need to vouch for shareholders not management: Vetri Subramaniam
What does it take for companies to stay clean in terms of compliance and good governance? How does one position portfolio during elections in India and the US? Subramaniam, the CIO of UTI AMC, reveals
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PM's new rooftop solar scheme holds promise, if correctly implemented
Multiple factors have kept households from adopting rooftop installations, but financial benefits might make them more interested this time
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Fall of the Titans: How shoddy corporate governance destroys companies
From Zee to Byju's to Paytm, why are board members often mute spectators of a crisis—to a great extent—of their own making? Corporate governance veteran Anil Singhvi believes this can change only if independent directors are held accountable for corporate failures. Here's how
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Can Indian startups take an Uber ride?
Uber's first annual profit since its public listing in 2019 and Zomato's third consistent quarter of profit have kindled hope for a similar performance by loss-making unicorns and startups
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Arsene Wenger and the silver lining to India's recent football setbacks
While a number of international outfits have forayed into India without noticeable success, can the former Arsenal boss set the template for a successful engagement?
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RBI treads with caution with concerns of high food inflation
The rate-setting panel delivers a status-quo policy as it navigates the slippery disinflationary zone amidst worries of supply shocks and global volatility
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SpiceJet's Ajay Singh wants to bite off more than he can chew. Can he work it out in the end?
SpiceJet's interest in purchasing the now-defunct Go First airline has sent the aviation world into a frenzy, and seen its stock soar by over 18 percent since the announcement. Though it's facing multiple challenges, including losing market share, the company plans to raise over Rs2,200 crore from 63 entities
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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on her new book about Sudha and Narayana Murthy
Sudha and Narayana Murthy are icons of our generation. But when so much is known about their life, what might you write that seems new to readers? When the subjects of your book are your primary sources, how can you avoid being hagiographical? In this conversation with Divya Shekhar, celebrated author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni talks about 'An Uncommon Love', where she focuses on the early life of the Murthys. She traces their childhood, courtship, marriage, family life, and individual professional milestones, including the founding and initial years of Infosys
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Bone of contention: Utterly butterly useless fight
The bitter dispute between Moti Mahal and Daryaganj over being the 'inventors' of murg makhani aka butter chicken and dal makhani is nothing but laying claim to a common and shared legacy
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20 years that changed the world: A brief history of Facebook
Founded 20 years ago by Mark Zuckerberg and three friends as a simple hangout spot for young people, Facebook has since become a battle-hardened behemoth. Here's a look at the significant milestones and controversies of the social media giant