·Economy, Policy & Society
The Aadhaar Effect
Multiple futures are possible. But we live now. Pointers to what may emerge lie in history and with people
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·Economy, Policy & Society
Yes, we need privacy protection. No, it’s not just about Aadhaar
The pro-privacy debate has become an anti-Aadhaar stance. Are we missing the forest for the trees?
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·Economy, Policy & Society
A brief history of money, identity and Aadhaar
Is the current debate in India around privacy misplaced? All evidence suggests it is about the evolution of money and the need for a uniform identity
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Charles Assisi
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·Entrepreneurship, Startups & Innovation
How variety store MINISO became a mega-success
MINISO co-founder Ye Guofu takes us inside his emerging retail empire
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·Leadership & Organisation
What is the matter with men like NR Narayana Murthy?
He was destined for greatness. But tragically, many like him stay wedded to their ideas. Somehow, they did not learn when it is time to let go
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Charles Assisi
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·Business & Strategy
Technology and the making of a new business empire
This Week: Building modern empires through economies of engagement, the importance of anonymity, and deliberate practice
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·Work, Careers & Personal Mastery
The inevitability of Roger Federer
When the legend walks towards Centre Court at the finals of Wimbledon later today evening, whatever the outcome of the match be, his victory is a given
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Charles Assisi
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·Economy, Policy & Society
The importance of being anonymous
A minor subplot in the grand narrative of Aadhaar has raised important questions about privacy
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N S Ramnath
Senior Editor | Founding Fuel
·Entrepreneurship, Startups & Innovation
Life is unfair. Deal with it
History repeats itself and biology insists humans reproduce (or innovate). Else, death is inevitable. It is in an entrepreneur’s interest to study both themes closely
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Charles Assisi
Co-founder and Director | Founding Fuel
·Business & Strategy
Battles in The Age of Engagement
The tech giants are rewriting the rules of how business empires are built. How deeply they can engage the millions on their network is the key to the kingdom. No business, including their own, is invulnerable. The concluding part in a two-part series
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Haresh Chawla
Investor | Entrepreneur
·Economy, Policy & Society
Is there a structural limit to growth?
This Week: A systems approach to problem solving; tech businesses and funding for potential; customer data and privacy
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·Technology & the Future
We’re getting de-FANGed and Uber-ed
That artificial intelligence is here to stay and is intrusive is one thing. Question is, should Homo Sapiens regulate it to survive the onslaught?
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Charles Assisi
Co-founder and Director | Founding Fuel
·Business & Strategy
Behind the global tech investing tsunami
The gold rush in technology investing changed the way firms are valued and built. Those predicting its premature demise are likely to be proven wrong. If anything, the pace at which these firms will change the landscape around us is set to accelerate
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Haresh Chawla
Investor | Entrepreneur
·Leadership & Organisation
Tune inwards, define your ‘why’
This Week: Higher purpose and transformative leadership, Chinese brands’ global strategy, Amazon’s Whole Foods deal and creating a fair workplace
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·Business & Strategy
The march of China’s ‘glocalised’ brands
Doreen Wang, global head of BrandZ Millward Brown, on whether China can move beyond its cheap reputation
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