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Decoding GDPR by CRIF Highmark
As data, the new oil of the digital era continues to drive the economies around the globe, privacy and protection of data is in the spotlight. On 25 May 2018, The European Union led the pack by enforcing GDPR into full-effect, thereby making a milestone in data protection laws across the European Union (EU). …
AI is the path to maximum profitability for retail and FMCG firms, says GlobalData
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the next big step for retail and FMCG companies following the implementation of advanced big data and analytics (BDA) solutions, which can unlock huge data volumes in an automated way in real-time and ultimately lead to maximum profitability, according to leading data and analytics company GlobalData. The company’s Disruptor Database revealed …
ASA Rainbow 3-in-1 Filling Colourful acrylic Fountain Pen
The name is quiet a mouthful: ASA Rainbow 3-in-1 Filling Colourful acrylic Fountain Pen. But trust me, the pen is mightier than the name! Legend has it that the pen – mine is a Cherry Swirl (Red & Black), its sibling come in equally tempting combinations of Flaming Orange, Midnight Blue and Cracked Ice – …
The Write Circle with Dr. Yusuf Merchant
The Write Circle on June 15, 2018, hosted Dr. Yusuf Merchant who is the President of the Drug Abuse Information Rehabilitation & Research Centre (DAIRRC) and the author of Happyness: Life Lessons from a Creative Addict. The session was introduced by Mita Kapur, CEO of Siayhi. The session was focused on his book and the …
Too Long……Too little!!!
– Villagers from worst drought hit regions of Odisha have waited year on year for solutions and relief, but in Vain – Rise Against Hunger India teamed up with Ahinsa Club to provide basic relief and solutions to the villagers across Balangir and Bargarh – The three-month long project providing safe drinking water during the …
International Day of Family Remittances: Working to build prosperity at home
Rome, 14 June 2018 – Ahead of the International Day of Family Remittances to be observed on 16 June, Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) called for continued efforts to help remittance-receiving families build a sustainable future for themselves and their communities. Houngbo’s message comes as the UN General …
83% Indians are aware of the World Cup 2018; 85% Claim to be watching Soccer: Ipsos Survey
Soccer is a social experience for Indians – watched with family, friends, work colleagues High approval ratings among Indians for the host country Russia; 6 in 10 Indians will watch FIFA World Cup on the Big Screen (on TV). More than two in ten respondents who are aware of the FIFA World Cup 2018, believe …
Mental health: massive scale-up of resources needed if global targets are to be met
6 June 2018 – WHO’s Mental Health Atlas 2017 reveals that although some countries have made progress in mental health policy-making and planning, there is a global shortage of health workers trained in mental health and a lack of investment in community-based mental health facilities. “This latest edition of the Mental Health Atlas provides us …
AMID MUCH SPECULATION, RBI CHOOSES TO PLAY HAWKISH
The Reserve Bank of India in its second bi-monthly policy review for the financial year 2018 – 19, has decided to increase the repo and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points. This monetary policy review, the RBI Governor Dr. Urjit Patel has decided to change its approach towards interest rates, Statuary Liquidity Ratio (SLR) …