[ad_1] The backlash against Goyalâs remarks was swift and predictable. Startup founders, enablers and watchers joined camps either defending or criticising the progress of Indiaâs entrepreneurial ambition and effort. But beyond the discourse on the internet, Goyalâs remarks pointed to an uncomfortable truth: builders in India have long struggled to turn foundational science into scalable…
[ad_1] Indiaâs antitrust watchdog has formally approved a settlement with Google over allegations that the company employed unfair tactics in the smart TV market. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had earlier found that Google misused its strong position by forcing TV makers to pre-install certain Google apps, including the Play Store, if they wanted…
[ad_1] The American economy really is exceptional. It is richer, more innovative, and continues to expand at a high rate compared to most of the developed world. It has been extra special over the last 15 years, with its equity market outperforming any other country as growth prospects for China and Europe dimmed. But it…
[ad_1] Artificial intelligence has broken free from its awkward, glitch-ridden phase and emerged as a revolutionary tool for success. It is no longer the bumbling intern of technologyâaccidentally endorsing illegal activities or discriminating against certain age groups. AI has sharpened its edge, becoming the crème de la crème of human innovation, capable of rewriting the…
[ad_1] Americaâs prodigious wealth and power are founded on two pillars: universities and businesses. The first produces the ideas, research and training that have made the country a Mecca for the worldâs best minds. The second generates the investment and innovation that have powered Americaâs formidable economic engine. But now, President Donald Trump seems intent…
[ad_1] Climate change is a man-made problem, but campaigners and irresponsible politicians have distorted this out of all proportion and now falsely call it an existential problem that could lead to the extinction of humanity. This exaggeration grossly twists the science in the United Nations Climate Panel reports and is repudiated by the worldâs leading…
[ad_1] Mumbai: India’s fintech sector is undergoing a regulatory shift, with industry leaders emphasizing the need to balance compliance and innovation. At a panel discussion titled Indian Fintech: Balancing Disruption and Regulation during the Mint BFSI Summit on Friday, experts highlighted the challenges and opportunities of navigating this evolving landscape. âYou may be right in…
[ad_1] In India, this has significant implications for the debate on the draft digital competition law, which aims to promote user freedom, competition, innovation and consumer empowerment by allowing the use of third-party apps on Core Digital Services. Big Techâs dominance in the global digital marketplace, particularly through its app store policies, has faced scrutiny…
[ad_1] IF THERE ISÂ one thing the Chinese Communist Party and Americaâs security hawks agree on, it is that innovation is the secret to geopolitical, economic and military superiority. President Xi Jinping hopes that science and technology will help his country overtake America. Using a mix of export controls and sanctions, politicians in Washington are trying…
[ad_1] This was India in 1947: Life expectancy was 32 years. Literacy was 18%. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth had been sub-0.5% per annum for over 50 years. Yes, the so-called âHindu rate of growthâ of our early years of independence was an eight-fold increase over the growth rate in the first half of the…
