Author: Teena Jose
Long ago, Portuguese had arrived on the shores of Mattancherry, opening a direct sea route from Europe to India. But tragedy struck just before it could anchor at the harbour — stuck on the sea one stormy night and led astray by the fierce winds, the magnificent Escondida came up against the ragged coast, sinking her to the bottom of the ocean floor before dawnbreak. The precious cargo was long believed to be destroyed, without having quenched anyone’s thirst. Years later, with a legacy of 40 golden years, an ingenious AlcoBev startup was launched with a motto, ‘Drink Smart and…
World is at your fingertips with the revolution of the Internet. This is not just a commercial slogan, but the reality we are going through in current times. Everything you need on a daily basis is available online. The things you use, places you go, food you eat and literally everything is kind of decided by the Internet. So, in this festive season, what about spirituality and religion? Galvanized by the belief and family traditions, most of the Indians are deeply connected with religious aspects, specially the donations. Considering just the temple economy, up to 40 lakh kilogram of gold treasures,…
Employee welfare is a prerequisite and critical factor for growth of any organization. On a casual morning, while discussing employees’ welfare with colleagues, obviously wasting all our productive time, is where this idea bloomed. Though the discussion kept on going for hours and ended up in unrealistic dreams of getting 3 days leaves in a week and annual tour package to European countries, and some unrevealed desires that were enshrouded in ‘what ifs’, the conversation was fruitful to gain an in-depth knowledge on many interesting HR policies. The role of the human resources department has proliferated in the last few years to grow past…
During the pandemic and mostly in the immediate post-pandemic industrial scenario, Byju’s was one of the prominent names echoing around with good revenue digits and innovative initiatives. From creating a novel virtual world for the edtech industry to on-boarding dream stars as their brand ambassadors to the evolution of many of its subsidiary arms with a pretty well finance background, Byju’s topped the list of startups with a golden glow of unicorn status and entered in the Forbes rich list. But in recent times, precisely for so many months earlier this year, the edtech major is stumbling from one crisis…
The Government’s roadmap for making India a $5 trillion economy comprises focussing on growth at the macro level and complementing it with all-inclusive welfare at the micro level, promoting digital economy and fintech, technology-enabled development, energy transition and climate action and relying on a virtuous cycle of investment and growth. Where is the Goal Now? The Indian economy is expected to grow at a 6.8% annual rate during the next five years, with labour contributing 10%, capital 52%, and efficiency 38% of the increase. The need for capital will be crucial, and the odds are in favour of a sustained…