“Diversity is being asked to the party, Inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Vernā Myers, cultural change thought leader and DEI educator In India, a country of many languages and ethnicities, the role and understanding of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) at the workplace has been ever evolving. What started…
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Unleashing the Opensource Revolution: Empowering Tech and Digital Transformation
11 Jul 2023 In the realm of technology and digital innovation, an ever-growing movement has been steadily gaining momentum over the past few decades—the opensource revolution. With its core principles rooted in collaboration, transparency, and community-driven development, opensource has become a powerful force driving technological advancements and transforming the digital…
Revitalizing India’s Competitiveness: A Blueprint for Global Excellence
04 Jul 2023 As India embarks on its journey from India@75 to India@100, it stands at a critical crossroad where it must prioritize enhancing its competitiveness and establishing itself as a global leader. The world has taken notice of India’s remarkable economic performance and GDP growth, as well as its…
Accelerating Social Change Through Collaborative Action
The Indian Industry is committed to the development of the society and hence a majority of the industry has laid strong emphasis on engaging with it through various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in several areas that are crucial such as education and healthcare, amongst others. The nature and degree…
From Talk to Action: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Today’s Workplace
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace landscape, the concept of diversity and inclusion has shifted from mere talk to an imperative for action. Recognizing the multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that employees bring to the table, companies are realizing that creating an inclusive environment is not just a moral imperative…
Emerging Gig Economy: Opportunities & Challenges for Job Creation
Over the last few decades, internet and telecom connectivity spread across the world at a sustained pace. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has given technology solutions an unprecedented acceleration. In 2020, there were 622 million active internet users in India, and it is further poised to increase in the next three…
Financial Inclusion for Economic Empowerment
The world economy, which has yet to fully recover from the devastation caused by the pandemic, is once again being confronted with fresh challenges arising from the conflict in Ukraine, disruption of global supply chains, unprecedented global debt, expected global recession, and a lot more. The impact of the pandemic…
A Decade of Reformist Action Has Catalysed the Emergence of India
26 May 2023 The ninth anniversary of India’s present government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an opportune moment to assess its achievements so far, especially as the next 25 years lead up to the 100th anniversary of India’s independence. The experience would also serve as a guidepost for…
India’s Growing Ties with Italy and France
03 May 2023 In an uncertain global business environment, India has been proactively engaging with the world for new economic opportunities. This is an opportune moment to deepen engagement with two long-time collaborators and close partners—Italy and France—with whom India shares historical ties and many mutual interests. Both Italy and…
The Need for Functional Literacy for Indian Workforce
Functional literacy refers to the ability to read, write, and comprehend information in a way that allows an individual to function effectively in their daily life. This includes being able to read and understand basic instructions, fill out forms, use technology, and make informed decisions based on written information. Functional…