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"A digital and automation tsunami is sweeping shop floors across global manufacturing hubs. VR, AR and AI are the new to...
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Credit and more: Mukesh Ambani’s Financial ForayCredit and more: Mukesh Ambani’s Financial Foray
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The A to Z of the Zee-Sony Merger SagaThe A to Z of the Zee-Sony Merger Saga
The Zee-Sony merger in India has taken a dramatic turn. Neither the resignations of independent directors nor the demand...
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Industry 4.0: Enterprise vs Employee?Industry 4.0: Enterprise vs Employee?
"""Automation and digitizing is great for the enterprise but what does it mean for the economy desperately seeking more ...
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Co-founder Prescribes New Course For Ailing PharmEasyCo-founder Prescribes New Course For Ailing PharmEasy
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Qatar 2022: The Burning Questions with Tom Byer and Akshay TandonQatar 2022: The Burning Questions with Tom Byer and Akshay Tandon
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India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27 India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27
"India has hit out at the developed nations for their hot air on addressing climate change. From calling for a phase dow...
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India's Football Fever: Will we ever compete in a FIFA World Cup?India's Football Fever: Will we ever compete in a FIFA World Cup?
As FIFA kicks off the World Cup in Qatar, host Uday Jhala talks to Neel Shah, former director of fan development for the...
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Trailer: ET Startup SchoolTrailer: ET Startup School
A step-by-step guide to building your startup and helping it succeed. Host Suresh Venkat quizzes entrepreneurs to put to...
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Does Infy Need A Gen Next Reboot?Does Infy Need A Gen Next Reboot?
As India's original startup turned 40, its founder and face NR Narayana Murthy said he wants to reverse its biggest unwr...
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The IPL Auction 2023: The numbers, the strategy, the masterplan with Justin Geale and Jeet Banerjee
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On this episode, we speak with Justin Geale, Tournament Director of Major League Cricket and the former Director of Oper...
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Ban vs Pause: The Plastic DilemmaBan vs Pause: The Plastic Dilemma
This month Maharashtra government relaxed its almost non-existent four-year ban on single-use plastic. Using disposable ...
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ChatGPT Explained and Explored: The ABC of the New AI RageChatGPT Explained and Explored: The ABC of the New AI Rage
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TMB Rewind: Tabla, Tech and Triumph with Ustad Zakir HussainTMB Rewind: Tabla, Tech and Triumph with Ustad Zakir Hussain
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Corner Office Conversation with Maersk’s Keith Svendsen and Chris Cook
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Shipping giant AP Moeller Maersk just announced its biggest investment commitment to India: $5 billion. The investment w...
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