Breaking Free from the Soft Budget Constraint: Can Kerala Embrace Economic Liberalism?
Breaking Free from the Soft Budget Constraint: Can Kerala Embrace Economic Liberalism?
Category: Opinion
Data Analytics for Small Business: Strategies for Competitive Advantage
“The internet says, on an average, 3.5 quintillion bytes of data is being generated daily so the urgency to harness this data is palpable.” In the dynamic world of business, data analytics is the lighthouse guiding SMEs and MSMEs through murky waters. It is not just about numbers and graphs; it is about transforming these figures into actionable insights, driving growth, innovation, and a competitive edge. However, as with all powerful tools, it is essential to wield data analytics with precision. This underscores the need for technical consultation, ensuring that while businesses soar to new heights, they remain grounded in robust strategies, minimizing risks and maximizing rewards. The future is data-driven; are you ready to embrace it?
Khadi: the new corporate attire?
Khadi’s Unique Blend of Tradition and Sustainability: Discover how adopting Khadi as corporate attire not only showcases a commitment to Indian culture but also supports eco-friendly practices, preserving traditional craftsmanship and empowering local communities. Unlock the potential of sustainable fashion and responsible consumption with Khadi’s versatile and timeless appeal.
BRICS Rising: The Multipolar World Order and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: What to Expect in the Decade Ahead
the emergence of a multipolar world order, speeded up by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the influence of the BRICS nations, is expected to reshape the global landscape by the end of this decade. This shift in power dynamics is predicted to result in a stronger role for Russia, China, and India on the international stage, while the influence of the United States and Western Europe may weaken. This new world order holds significant implications for development, peace, and cooperation. The potential changes in the emerging world order will result in peace in the Middle East and South Asia, resource allocation collaboration among Russia, India, and China, accessible education and technology transfers, reforms in global institutions, and the return of Asian tech professionals. This new world order has the potential to bring peace, prosperity, and inclusive global cooperation.
Digital nomads: destination woes
While selecting a location, digital nomads and freelancers have to keep in mind that the location that they select is an open society that does not restrict internet use. It is also important for countries that promote digital nomad tourism to remove restrictions & censorship on internet and data access. Freedom to use varied digital…
Sri Lanka: channelizing human capital for diversification in the knowledge economy
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has left its population faced with shortages in essential commodities, including life-saving medicines, and basic food items like rice and milk. While any crisis may be turned into an opportunity, for Lanka, this might be a watershed moment in its quest to make a name for itself in the new knowledge…
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India – UAE CEPA: opening a new era of mutual economic cooperation
India – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to be a game-changer. Both these countries enjoy close trade and cultural relationships historically. Over millennia, India and the Arab world have maintained extensive trade and cultural ties. The west coast of India, particularly the Malabar and Konkan coasts, were active trading hubs, with Arab…
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Combating distorted thinking
The best tip off that we are using a distorted thinking style is the presence of negative emotions, such as feeling nervous, fed-up, frustrated or irritated. We feel disgusted with self; we play certain worries over and over like a broken record. We notice conflicts arising with friends or family. It is time to focus on what we are thinking. Our heart is always locked down inside our body and yet working with passion and compassion. Therefore, in the time of inevitable locked down period we shall analyze all our logic behind the distorted thinking.
2020: What is in for Retailers?
There’s no hiding the fact that the global retail environment, much like the rest of the world, has been beset by negative or flat growth and shrinking margins. Some have laid the blame on increased competition from the internet.
Pandemic crisis and economy: Adopting a Gandhian-Buddhist economic approach need of the hour
Pandemic crisis and economy: Adopting a Gandhian-Buddhist economic approach need of the hour .The economic and social costs of the pandemic are worrisome: Businesses, farming activities and even normal day to day life have been badly hit. When human interventions cross the limit, they can break the natural equilibrium. Shrinking forest cover, over depletion of natural resources, unlimited mining and quarrying have all taken a toll on our ecosystem.