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High Trust, Higher Expectations

Chief executive officers need to step up, as 91% of India expects them to speak up about job automation (read loss), pandemic impact, societal issues, and local community issues. Not just that, 73% polled in the same study expect CEOs to hold themselves accountable to the public and not just to the board of directors…

Virtually Yours: Love in the Age of Algorithms

Remember that episode in Big Bang Theory when Rajesh Koothrappali buys a new iPhone and develops feelings for Siri, the virtual assistant? With artificial intelligence entering the domain of love, relationships with customized avatars might become the norm sooner than we imagine! Globally, the  online dating industry is worth more than US$4 billion. In India,…

The Rise of the Influencer

From dispensing wisdom on baking the fluffiest of banana breads, work from home fashion to decluttering workspaces, influencers are the new power centres of the online world. Stuck at home for months on end due to the coronavirus pandemic, Indian consumers have turned to YouTube videos and Instagram reels for help with everyday cooking, home…

The World of Virtual Events

The deadly coronavirus pandemic might have crippled the world but one thing it has promoted is the human capacity for resilience. Faced with the need to comply with social distancing and mask-wearing norms and safety procedures to prevent the virus from spreading further, people around the world are reshaping the way they live, work and…

Covid19 and India’s Digital Divide

Bridging the digital divide between urban and underserved rural areas has always been a key focus of India’s successive governments and ICT leadership over the years. The recent coronavirus pandemic, however, has revealed the chinks in the armour. Schools are shut all across the world due to Covid19 and education has moved online. According to…