Peenya Industrial Estate must get infrastructure The Centre's decision to develop 12 industrial smart cities is welcome. But how about giving impetus to the existing industrial hubs in major cities? For example, the Peenya Industrial estate is one of the oldest in the South East

Media monopoly & market opportunities The Indian media landscape has changed with the Walt Disney Company's merger with Reliance Industries. A good strategy by Disney that struggled to capture the Indian market over the years. The newly born media house opens news ops for

Kangana, for now, muted Making the right statement is not important in #Indianpolitics; it is politically right statements that are crucial. kanganaranaut, as an MP, is yet to evolve as a seasoned politician. Her statement on the farmers' agitation has embarrassed her party.

When ethics are dead... Technology is always a double-edged sword. This becomes even more clear when we see the hidden camera incident in a women's hostel in AP. We live in an era of deep fakes, CCTV surveillance, spy cameras, and unethical call recordings. We need to be

J&K Polls: BJP's struggle self-inflicted Nothing is going well for BJP in Jammu & Kashmir in the assembly poll time. The party struggles to pick candidates for all 47 and 43 seats in J&K respectively. Party old-timers have resigned. Cong & NC alliance was expected. BJP lacks

Strategic content and posting make money worth It is reported Rs 54 lakh is spent a month by CM Siddaramaiah's office to keep him active on social media. No doubt, he is going with the trends in communication. But has it made way to open debate and exchange of ideas? The

Haryana Polls: Anti-incumbency vs guarantees BJP was safe in the 2014 and 2019 assembly polls in Haryana. But it is on slippery ground in 2024. The state will face polls in October. Cong & AAP may enter seat sharing. Voters will surely weigh the ruling BJP's performance over a

OTT content needs to come under the scanner The Netflix-IC 814 controversy should serve as an eye-opener for the government to establish a robust system for reviewing OTT content. Undoubtedly, OTT platforms are regulated by the IT Act, but the absence of content censorship is a

Global markets are bracing for a surprise on Friday US interest rates are set to fall for the first time in over four and a half years. The quantum of the first rate cut later in September will hinge on a data point due to be released this Friday. #USInterestRates #MarketWatch

Land scams & smart moves On Aug 31, the former MUDA Commissioner GT Dinesh Kumar was suspended from service, just 2 days after being appointed as Registrar of Haveri Varsity! The suspension order cited irregularities in land allotments. Is this an attempt by men in power to duck

Pranams to Lord Ganesh, a master strategist! For me, Lord Ganesha resembles a brilliant tactician. a master strategist. He did not engage in a race against his sibling to travel the cosmos. He intelligently chose to walk around his parents. I get daily inspiration from Him.

Pranams to Lord Ganesh, a master strategist! For me, Lord Ganesha resembles a brilliant tactician. a master strategist. He did not engage in a race against his sibling to travel the cosmos. He intelligently chose to walk around his parents. I get daily inspiration from Him.

Who is destabilizing CM? Cong or BJP? More than the BJP, some Congress leaders are keeping CM Siddaramaiah on tenterhooks. The CM has not been implicated in scams, but some leaders are already claiming that they are fit for the top post. Indiscipline arises when a leader is

Tech interventions bridge the gap Some doctors in Karnataka are now writing medical prescriptions in Kannada, which is great for patients who prefer to read in their language. However, not all pharmacists may be able to read Kannada, which could be a challenge outside of govt

On National Quote Day, I'm reminded of my favorite quote: "The true magic of marketing lies not in the product itself, but in the story it tells. For it's the story that connects us, evokes emotions, and sparks meaning." So true! What's your favorite quote?

Semicon must be held in all major cities As the semiconductor industry develops, India is now catching up with the rest of the world. From Sept 11-13, Semicon India 2024 is being held in Greater Noida at a time when technology and the domestic market are growing rapidly. Growing

Leadership requires flexibility A continued protest by junior doctors over a rape-murder case in Kolkata shows the lack of diplomatic skills displayed by the TMC government. It has been a month since the incident. Leaders should bend before they break. #TMCLeadershipCrisis

BBMP's patchwork needs citizens' inspection The BBMP has started filling potholes after the Deputy Chief Minister instructed them to do so within a deadline. It seems that BBMP officials either lacked funds or were indifferent to citizens' problems so far. #BBMPPatchwork

Semicond Sector: Tech colleges should gear up PM Modi mentioned during Semicon 2024 that 85,000 skilled professionals would be ready in the coming years. Collaboration between industry & tech edu institutions is crucial for India's progress in the semiconductor sector. Colleges

What is the need for early Delhi polls? Arvind Kejriwal wants to move the Delhi assembly polls to November instead of early next year. If he wants to show that he is a non-corrupt politician, why does he want the polls to be advanced? He should hold public office only after the