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'An intelligence revolution is upon us. You have to disrupt yourself': Citibank Vice Chairman Viswas Raghavan
Viswas Raghavan shares his journey from Mumbai to leading Citi's banking operations in over 100 countries. He emphasizes the growth of Citi's corporate and investment banking services in India and globally. Raghavan reflects on the importance of emotional intelligence as he advanced in his career. He highlights the challenges facing global banks in retail banking and foreign investments in India.
Family fortunes, family feuds: 10 ways to stop inheritance from becoming a boardroom battle
Indian business families are increasingly treating succession as a governance and continuity issue rather than simply an inheritance question, with advisers urging promoters to formalise family rules, ownership structures, trusts, wills and shareholder arrangements before disputes arise. The broader message is to professionalise the business, prepare successors on merit, plan for incapacity as well as death, and keep succession plans updated as family relationships and assets change.
‘Nobody your age does this’: Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal recalls emotional decision to surrender US green card
Shaadi.com founder and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal recalled the emotional decision to surrender his US green card and return to India. Despite visiting the embassy twice, he took five years to finally let go. Mittal believes giving up his safety net gave him the freedom to build businesses, support 300+ startups and join Shark Tank India.
GTA 6 new gameplay revelations: How Rockstar Games’s new game may impact gaming, entertainment, tourism, music and other businesses worldwide?
The release of GTA 6 on November 19, 2026 may have an impact on several industries. The game release may lead to longer breaks at work, spike in food delivery orders to rise in online content creators. Rockstar Games's latest game title has generated a lot of excitement among players. GTA 6 will also have new gameplay options like new features for Jason and Lucia, robberies, and animals.
Who will get the kill switch? India satcom showdown intensifies
Two big battles are raging as India's commercial satcom business gets ready to launch. One is for customers, market share and the lucrative business of connecting places beyond the reach of fibre and mobile towers. The other is for control over the infrastructure carrying India's communications traffic, and the 'kill switch'.
Bengaluru couple sold Rs 80 lakh flat to sell samosas; how their business which once earned just Rs 500 daily, is now a Rs 200 crore empire
Bengaluru duo Nidhi and Shikhar Veer Singh had it made – with high-paying corporate jobs and even a fairytale Rs 80 lakh home. However, the couple, who had one simple agenda – to become the #1 samosa brand, had to sacrifice their dream home and cushy jobs. Today, Samos Singh has over 50 outlets across the nation and is valued at Rs 200 crore.
Microsoft says sorry for global outage as it traces disruption to network upgrade issue; adds all products now operational
Microsoft services like Outlook and Teams faced a significant outage impacting users globally for over a day. The disruption began on Thursday, November 12, and continued into Friday, leading to severe communication issues. Microsoft reported gradual improvements in service restoration across affected areas during the outage. Many users still encountered intermittent access problems and delays in email delivery as the company worked on a resolution.
Peoria bomb threat: What to know about the police warning and one-mile evacuation zone
Police in Peoria, Illinois issued a mandatory evacuation order due to a bomb threat at BioUrja Renewables. Residents and workers within a one-mile radius are urged to evacuate immediately, remaining away until further notice. The Peoria Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine the credibility of the threat. Citizens are advised to avoid the affected area as most streets have been closed.
Anthropic CEO sells investors on safety, 'no jerks' culture
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei pitched investors on safety and a strict hiring culture on Friday, days before the AI company's stock market debut. Nvidia, the chip giant at the center of the AI buildout and an Anthropic investor, has been rocked by the resignation of chief executive Jensen Huang after he admitted to an affair with a woman US intelligence reportedly believes was a Chinese spy.
Microsoft 365: Teams out of office, Outlook grim; co reroutes traffic as it works on recovery
Microsoft faced a global outage affecting Outlook and Exchange Online services, which disrupted communication for various organizations. Financial institutions in India dealt with impairments in email-based communication, requiring alternative channels for continuity. Banks reportedly continued operations through other platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Airlines also experienced issues with email support for customer assistance but maintained flight operations and other communication channels.
Missed a job interview because Teams went down? You weren’t alone; here’s what to do after the Microsoft outage
A major outage at Microsoft recently halted access to vital services such as Outlook and Teams worldwide. This disruption led to significant setbacks in work, education, and government operations, with many users unable to attend scheduled meetings. While businesses struggled to maintain operations, schools resorted to using phone calls over emails. Microsoft acknowledged the issue and worked on recovery, although initial efforts did not yield the expected outcomes.
Microsoft won’t automatically refund users for Microsoft 365 Outage, but businesses could get bill credits: How to claim before December 31
Microsoft outage refund: Microsoft 365 customers affected by the Outlook outage may be eligible for service credits, but the money will not come automatically. Businesses must file a claim with Microsoft to seek up to 100% in credits, while personal Outlook users may not qualify.
Microsoft 364 meme meaning: Why are workers begging Microsoft not to fix Outlook as hilarious outage memes flood X?
Microsoft 364 meme meaning explained: The global Microsoft outage affecting Outlook, Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft 365 services has sparked a wave of hilarious memes across X and Instagram. Many netizens suggested that the company should rename its product Microsoft 364, implying that one day had effectively been lost because its services were unavailable.
‘Absolutely not...’: Jensen Huang’s surprising confession about building an Nvidia again
Jensen Huang's resignation as Nvidia CEO has brought renewed attention to his 2018 interview with Guy Raz. Recalling the company's difficult early years, Huang admitted he would never build Nvidia again, describing the experience as embarrassing and humiliating. He explained that the financial struggles, layoffs and personal sacrifices made the journey extremely painful.
ET Exclusive | Sunil Mittal’s next big bets: AI, cloud, space telecom and a billion Airtel users
Sunil Mittal reflects on the Bharti Group's journey and outlines future plans during his 50-year entrepreneurial journey. He emphasizes the importance of succession plans and bold investments to ensure growth. Airtel aims to expand into financial services and improve digital infrastructure while keeping cash flow strong. The competitive landscape in telecom presents both challenges and opportunities that Mittal acknowledges.
Nvidia board meets to decide CEO Jensen Huang's future, source says
Nvidia's board is meeting to discuss whether to remove CEO Jensen Huang amid reports of two alleged extramarital affairs involving the longtime leader. The possibility of a leadership change has raised concerns among investors and market experts about the company's succession plans, future AI strategy, China business and its position in the global artificial intelligence industry. Here is what market experts are saying about the potential impact on Nvidia and the broader AI sector.
Kiley Pulley Walmart career: How a college dropout went from cashier to store manager, bought a house and earns six figures like CEO John Furner
Kiley Pulley, the youngest Walmart store manager in the US, draws parallels with that of Walmart CEO John Furner, who started his career at the retailer as a part-time hourly associate in the garden centre in 1993. Kiley Pulley, who i just 23, has brought her own house and earns a six-figure salary. Both Pulley and Furner began their Walmart journeys in entry-level positions.
Dabur hints calibrated price hikes amid inflation, focus on cost optimisation to protect margins
The company is navigating an inflationary environment, with rising crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict adding to cost pressures across the supply chain, said Dabur India CEO (India Business) Herjit Bhalla during the post-earnings investor call last week.
India's invisible pain: The dirt in the air comes with a hefty price tag for economy and businesses
Severe pollution plaguing Indian cities is taking a toll on businesses. Restrictions placed on construction and transportation impede the movement of goods, leading to increased operational expenses. Many consumers are opting out of outdoor activities due to dangerous air quality, resulting in a drop in sales and foot traffic.
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