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According to IMF projections, emerging markets and developing economies are growing at roughly 4 — 4.4 per cent, compared with developed economies at 1.6 — 1.8 per cent. The growth narrative...

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook has raised India's growth projection from 6 to 7.3 per cent. It forecasts global growth at 3.3 per cent, signalling India as a...

December 9-10, 2025, Australia became the first country in the world to both pass and enforce a nationwide ban on social media for under-16s. During November 2025, Australia issued the Online Safety...

Over the last decade, the world has witnessed an upsurge in hate crimes, online toxicity, identity-based polarisation and cyberbullying within and across countries. These macro behavioural trends are...

KV Ch Madhu Sudhana RaoThe writer is AI researcher based in the USA.Our digital lives are now powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which powers chatbots, virtual assistants, search engines; and...

In 2026, GDP growth is projected at 2.5-3.1%, lower than in the pre-pandemic period of roughly 3.7%. However, it does not reflect recessionary averages. The climate of uncertainty will continue to...

The proliferation of smartphones, advances in communication technologies, collaborative work and remote or hybrid work models have blurred the lines between work and personal life. The work culture...

Surprisingly, taxes that are not actual government taxes are still being paid by women. Both ‘pink tax’ or ‘gender tax’ and ‘safety tax’ are economic burdens that women face worldwide. The...

Artificial Intelligence was once hailed as the dawn of impartiality, a tool capable of removing human prejudice from decision-making. From global corporations to national policies, AI promised to...

The global dashboard for 2025 indicates that 4286 organisations have announced massive layoffs across technology, retail, finance, automotive, warehousing, government, healthcare administration,...

The modern human resources (HR) department is undergoing a seismic shift, moving from a role defined by intuition and paperwork to one driven by data analysis and automation. Across the globe,...

The one commodity that appeals to the hearts of millions is the yellow metal, gold, which has a universal reputation of being the most preferred investment as a speculative hedge and a safe-haven...

Behind the sleek interfaces of today’s chatbots lies a labyrinth of code, data and unanswered questions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become humanity’s most impressive mirror, reflecting our...

As the sun soars and global cities set record temperatures, climate change is rewriting daily schedules and routines. The 24-hour economy is no longer a buzzword; it is an evolving adaptation of city...

Artificial Intelligence has become the crown jewel of the digital economy. From OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Microsoft’s Copilot and Google’s Gemini, billions of daily interactions are powered by complex...

With the increase in competitiveness and indelible imprints of innovation and technology, there is a simultaneous rise in the growth, resilience and inclusivity among global economies. There is an...

As a girl, she dreamed of living with the wild animals in Africa. From a very young age, she was interested in animal behaviour. Her dream was not well-received and was dismissed by her friends and...

The world is at a technological crossroads, with AI disruption expected to reach more than 22% across various industries. By 2030, we are expected to witness a net increase of 78 million jobs in...

On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration issued an order imposing “restrictions on entry of certain non-immigrant workers”. A one-time fee of $100,000 will be levied on employers applying...

It is interesting to know that mental health is intricately linked with physical health. People with a high level of happiness live longer. It has been observed that anxiety and depression can slow...