Business & Economy

27
Jul

AGRICULTURE: THE BACKBONE OF INDIA

Farming is an age-old profession in India and millions are highly dependent on it for their survival. India accounts for more than 60% of the population which relies upon the income earned from agricultural activities and has the 2nd largest agricultural output in the world. Since India’s independence, the agriculture…
11
Jul

SOCIAL MEDIA: AN UNDENIABLE FORCE

Social Media, a familiar term for all of us which includes the use of website applications that turn communication into an interactive dialogue by allowing people to share content quickly. It is evident in our lifestyles that the ability to share photos, videos, opinions, events, etc. in real time has…
4
Jul

The urban mental health landscape

Increased urbanization, riding on the backs of industrialization and rapid economic development, will see Indian cities swell in population by 12% in 2020. Indian cities are home to more than 44 crores people with varied lifestyles. Yet similarities remain between them-in the nuclear structure of families, proximity to industrial zones,…
21
Jun

India’s road to digital inclusion

The simplest explanation for a cashless economy would be – an economic system supported by a virtual form of real money. A system that doesn’t need the traditional ‘Bank Notes & Coins’. A system that enables lightning-fast transactions regardless of the distance or amount. Indian economy, fifth largest on the…
11
May

Startups: an indispensable part of government policies

India, with its unique demographic advantages and cultural heritage, withholds immense potentials to prosper in the prevailing gen-x era of development by enabling opportunities for the youth population in the nation. Investors, big and small enterprises and entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations are an integral part of the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our…