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OECD faces $500 billion productivity hit by 2040 as ageism keeps older workers sidelined: WEFAgeism may cost OECD economies nearly $500 billion in productivity losses by 2040. Older workers face longer unemployment spells and struct...
Financial literacy for students: The skills Indian schools still aren't teachingFinancial literacy for students refers to the ability to manage money: budgeting, saving, investing, and recognising fraud. Only 16.7% of I...
Stronger India-Japan MSME collaboration can boost electronics, software exports: ESC IndiaThe bilateral partnership can unlock opportunities for MSMEs in AI, electronics, software exports, and semiconductors, says Gurmeet Singh, ...
Middle class to remain India’s growth engine: FM SitharamanIndia's middle class is identified as the primary driver of the nation's robust economic expansion, fueling consumption and ensuring its st...
No smartphones, internet or AI: This Karnataka boy from Chikkamagaluru, who learnt about space from encyclopaedias, now sends advanced satellites into orbitA Karnataka village boy, Awais Ahmed, once reliant on encyclopedias for space knowledge, co-founded Pixxel, a company now orbiting Earth wi...
Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘My name means 'hope' in Arabic, and I was born when…’- George Clooney's wife explains why your beginnings don't define your futureQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney: Born during the war in Lebanon, Amal Clooney embodies the power of hope. Her name, which means "hope" in ...
Xi backs Bangladesh in upholding sovereignty, 'rejecting foreign interference' in talks with PM RahmanChinese President Xi Jinping pledged unwavering support for Bangladesh's sovereignty and rejection of foreign interference during Prime Min...
Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: reportBangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in ...
Premier says China's tech advancements an 'opportunity' for world, not threatChina's Premier Li Qiang has countered global concerns about the nation's technological surge, framing it as a worldwide opportunity, not a...
Singling out Huawei, China's premier defends tech rise, rejects subsidy claimsChina's Premier Li Qiang has pushed back against claims that state subsidies fuel the nation's tech advancements in areas like AI and EVs. ...
FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World CupFIFA President Gianni Infantino's extensive private jet travel for the 2026 World Cup is drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists. Hi...
PM Modi, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch discuss human-centric AI, open-weight models and India partnershipsPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch to discuss artificial intelligence. They focused on developing AI system...
Global energy transition readiness dips, India among top gainers: WEFGlobal energy transition readiness has declined for the first time in over a decade. Geopolitical risks are a major factor. However, India ...
Allbirds rebrands as Smartbird in AI pivot, hires former AWS executive as CEOAllbirds is now Smartbird. The company has a new president and CEO, Nadia Carlsten. Smartbird is shifting focus to AI infrastructure and cl...
Unilever partners with Accenture to build 40 AI-powered digital twins across manufacturing networkConsumer goods giant Unilever is teaming up with Accenture. They will use AI-powered digital twins in factories worldwide. This initiative ...
WEF names 100 tech pioneers for 2026: AI, Clean Energy and Deep Tech lead the chargeThe World Economic Forum has named 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries as its 2026 Technology Pioneers. Spanning AI infrastructure,...
Earth observation can add USD 263 billion in annual economic value globally: ReportEarth observation data offers a massive economic opportunity, potentially worth over USD 700 billion annually. However, a significant porti...