Invisible costs for women: Pink tax and safety tax
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...
Machines mirror humanity: The inherent bias of Artificial Intelligence
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...
Opinion- Massive global layoffs in the age of AI
The global dashboard for 2025 indicates that 4286 organisations have announced massive layoffs across technology, retail, finance, automotive, warehousing, government, healthcare administration,...
The rise of algorithmic human resource strategy
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,...
Exploring the narrative of the 2025 gold price surge
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...
How do ChatGPT and Gemini think?
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...
Climate change mitigation pathway: The 24-hour economy
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...
The hidden costs of AI data centres
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...
Insights on the new 24-hour economy
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...
Jane Goodall: Pioneering chimpanzee expert and conservationist icon
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 AI job disruption: Women at a greater risk than men
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...
Opinion-The H-1B visa ruling: a turning point in global migration
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...
Disruptions in the global happiness trend
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...
Study reveals shifts in inequality within the European Union
In one of his speeches, Franklin D Roosevelt stated that progress should be measured by our ability to uplift those who are the least fortunate. He foresaw the dominating nature of world policy and...
Trade war triggers new world order
Following World War II, the world was characterised by a bipolar sphere of influence, divided between the USA and the Soviet Union. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the US remained the...
The evolving remote work dynamics
Following the pandemic, remote work remains mainstream, with sustained growth in flexible arrangements. The statistics are encouraging, reflecting a shift towards remote work, with 40% of the global...
AI personalised pricing: the impact on consumer welfare
AI now acts as a super analyst and it can tweak prices instantly across millions of data points. The result is that two people searching for the same product or service could be offered a higher or...
Trade War: US tariffs cripple Indian exports and competitiveness
The Trump administration's trade negotiations with India aimed to secure better access to India’s agricultural and dairy markets. The inconsequential outcome of the talks, India’s Russian oil...
A trending opportunity: AI error correction
Businesses from every industry are leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks that humans traditionally performed. Turning to AI-driven solutions is helping companies to cut costs and improve...
The relationship: Climate change and food security
One of the significant challenges the world is facing today is climate change. The climate crisis is impacting human welfare, agricultural production, public health, labor productivity, and food price...