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Leadership in the Age of Digital Transformation: Why Strategic Tech Fluency Is Now Essential
Organisations across industries are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, analytics, automation and digital platforms, yet the returns remain uneven. A 2025 McKinsey study found that only 16 % of digital transformation initiatives succeed in delivering sustained performance improvements , despite widespread adoption of advanced technologies. At the same time, Gartner reports that 65 % of organisations now regularly use
Beyond the Festive Sale: Industry Leaders on Conversion, Capacity and Customer Confidence
Behind every festive offer is a business preparing to deliver on it. Advertising may draw shoppers in, but turning that interest into a satisfying purchase depends on products being available, teams being ready, deliveries arriving as promised and service remaining accessible after the celebrations. As festive buying spreads across platforms, cities and a longer calendar, leaders across logistics, digital marketing,
PointAI Founder Nitin Vats Takes India’s AI Innovation Story to the UK Parliament
London, UK, 28 October 2026: Nitin Vats, Founder & CEO of PointAI, addressed “AI for a More Inclusive Tomorrow” at the House of Commons, Westminster, London, on 22 October 2026, sharing his journey from mathematical research to building Simulation AI and his vision for making advanced technology more accessible. The event, presented by The Integration Foundation, was hosted by Dr
As Global Oil Majors Exit Nigeria's Onshore Sector, Sandesara Family's Sterling Oil Expands
LAGOS / MUMBAI, October 28, 2026: Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited, the energy business owned by the Sandesara family, has acquired Italian energy major Eni's Nigerian subsidiary, Agip Energy and Natural Resources (Nigeria) Limited (AENR), marking another change in the ownership of Nigeria's onshore oil assets. The transaction, completed through Apex Global Energy Limited, a wholly owned
GOA’S NEXT BIG ECONOMIC LEAP: SUNIL KUMAR GUPTA AND SARC BRING INVESTMENT, GREEN ENERGY AND AI INTO FOCUS
GOA, October 28, 2026: From global investment and solar power to maritime infrastructure and artificial intelligence, SARC’s five-session programme aims to turn Goa’s economic ambitions into actionable opportunities at the Vibrant Goa Global Business Summit 2026. Can Goa emerge as a stronger destination for global investment while creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, strengthening its energy security and embracing artificial
You look at Kolkata every day. But when was the last time you truly saw it?
It happens to the best of us. The route to work, the yellow taxi idling at the corner, the familiar tangle of tramlines, the crumbling majesty of North Calcutta. They become wallpaper. We look, but because we are busy, or tired, or simply used to it, we no longer truly see. Familiarity doesn’t breed contempt; it breeds invisibility. Antiquity Discoveries,
Hood Launches in Hyderabad: Bringing Neighbourhood Stores Together in One App
Hyderabad, India — October 28, 2026 — Hood, a new hyperlocal commerce platform, has launched in Hyderabad, bringing neighbourhood stores across multiple categories onto a single platform and making it easier for customers to shop locally and get their orders delivered to their doorstep. Unlike platforms focused primarily on restaurants or quick-commerce services operating through dedicated fulfilment centres, Hood connects
10,000 plus women participated in the 4th edition of Mutual Funds Sahi Hai Pinkathon Day
65 cities join a global movement promoting women's fitness and well-being, with Mutual Funds Sahi Hai Mumbai, October 25, 2026: The 4th edition of Pinkathon Day witnessed the participation of 4,000-plus women in Mumbai from 54 locations, bringing them together through a shared commitment to physical fitness. Organised by Pinkathon, India's biggest women's running movement, the event saw participants take
Kumar Mangat Pathak Joins Tovino Thomas and Saiju Sreedharan as Malayalam Film ‘Munpe’ Wraps Shoot
The shoot of Munpe , starring Tovino Thomas and directed by Saiju Sreedharan, has been wrapped up, marking an important milestone for the upcoming film. Kumar Mangat Pathak, Chairman of Panorama Studios and one of the film’s producers, was present on the final day of the shoot for the wrap celebrations and cake-cutting ceremony. Presented by Panorama Studios in association
Higher Education Must Evolve: Bridging Academic Rigor and Industry Needs
Higher education is undergoing a seismic shift. The traditional model—where students memorized textbooks, took exams, and learned their actual jobs post-graduation—is no longer viable. Today’s fast-evolving industry demands career-ready graduates who possess both intellectual depth and practical, day-one problem-solving skills. This transformation aligns seamlessly with the National Education Policy (NEP). By emphasizing multidisciplinary learning, conceptual clarity, flexible pathways, and experiential
Sagar Sir Coaching Supports Students Preparing for CAT, MAT, SNAP, XAT and CMAT
KOLKATA, West Bengal — 28 October 2026 Sagar Sir Coaching supports students preparing for major MBA entrance exams. It includes the Common Admission Test (CAT), Management Aptitude Test (MAT), Symbiosis National Aptitude Test (SNAP), Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) and Common Management Admission Test (CMAT). The Kolkata institute offers both online and offline coaching. The institute focuses on concept clarity, regular
From Trusting the Vendor to Not Needing To: How Kvelden Is Rebuilding Secure Collaboration for Indian Finance and Law
Every major deal in India passes through a room. Today, that room is usually digital: a data room or file-sharing platform where bankers, lawyers, auditors and buyers exchange the most sensitive documents a company will ever produce. There is an uncomfortable truth behind most of these platforms. The vendor running them can, in principle, read everything inside. The files