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Business schools find themselves at a crossroads as the consulting spell breaks

While consulting remains the most sought-after career choice at top B-schools, the sector itself is experiencing its worst downturn in recent history.

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How Bewakoof, once a trendsetter, fell out of favour with young people

Indian youngsters are experimenting with newer D2C brands like never before. Bewakoof’s early success and its 2022 acquisition by retail giant Aditya Birla Fashion should have given it the edge, but the company has been left behind.

17 Dec 2024

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Why Nifty 50’s profit is the lowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The earnings of India’s oil refiners and other Nifty 50 companies have taken a hit. But IPO premiums suggest that investors seem unfazed.

20 Aug 2024

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Plea filed in SC seeking medical panel to look into Covishield risk factors

This development follows AstraZeneca admitting that its COVID-19 vaccine could cause blood clot-related side effects in ‘very rare’ cases.

01 May 2024

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Is Ajay Singh’s SpiceXpress just hot air?

The cargo arm, carved out of SpiceJet on the basis of the promise it showed during the pandemic, is now more appendage and less the trump card it was cracked up to be.

11 Aug 2023

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Why must you choose the right preschool

Preschool education plays a vital role in developing a child’s social and cognitive skills—and isn’t just about play and fun.

17 Jul 2023

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India’s startup growth story lacks fundamentals - Part 1

Indian tech startups and consumer internet companies have—or will—hit a wall. We look at why, sector by sector.

09 Mar 2023

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Bad science or medical practices: Who’s really responsible for the Gambia cough syrup deaths?

The unfortunate, and preventable, deaths of around 70 children in the impoverished West African nation are largely attributable to poor drug regulation in India.

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Nestlé wants a bigger bite of the pet food pie in India

Will the consumer goods company’s financial strength and market reach be enough to challenge well-entrenched rivals?

18 Oct 2022

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The sterile debate on freebies in India

The discussion we must move towards is on how best the government can provide the required social goods to everyone, aiming ultimately at every individual’s overall development.

13 Sept 2022