11 August 1962: The Day the Soviets Soared Again
It was the morning of August 11, 1962, and radios all across the Soviet Union were buzzing with urgent updates. At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, out in the scorching Kazakh steppe, a shiny steel capsule sat on top of an R-7 rocket, gleaming in the summer sun. At exactly 08:24 Moscow
Leadership Lessons from F.C. Kohli
The Man Who Taught India to Think in Code When F.C. Kohli took over leadership of Tata Consultancy Services in 1969, India didn’t really have an IT industry to speak of. There was ambition, and there were skilled engineers — but there wasn’t a clear sense of direction. Kohli gave
Beyond the Code
Why Asia’s Top Tech Leaders Need More Than Just Technical Skills Asia is going through a massive digital shift — from Bengaluru to Singapore, Jakarta to Seoul. Technology isn’t just supporting the business anymore; it’s become the business itself. But here’s an uncomfortable truth: being a technical genius doesn’t automatically
Professionalising Leadership in Asian Family Firms
Today in Asia, family-run businesses are more than just economic entities; they are the heart of many communities, preserving generational wealth, culture, and employment. From India’s diverse landscapes to Singapore’s renowned shipping lines and small factories across Southeast Asia, these businesses embody genuine entrepreneurial spirit. Yet, they stand at a
July 7, 1930: Infrastructure As a Leadership Act
Bold investments during crises are crucial for shaping future economic realities. On July 7, 1930, construction officially began on the Hoover Dam, a project so ambitious that many questioned whether it could be completed at all. The United States was entering the darkest years of the Great Depression. Businesses were
Strategic Localisation and the “China + N” Strategy
Global trade has become increasingly fragmented. Asian leaders are moving away from rigid global supply chains toward modular, regionally balanced networks. After the Second World War, the victorious Allied powers decided through a series of agreements and treaties to standardise trade and manufacturing norms to make a global, interconnected economy.
How Vandana Luthra Built VLCC Through Empathy and Grit
When Vandana Luthra started a wellness centre in a basement in the Safdarjung Enclave area of Delhi in 1989, from a small bank loan of ₹20,000, the concept of ‘wellness’ was far from the corporate buzzword that it has become now. On the contrary, it was as alien a concept
Digital Dollars: How Stablecoins Are Transforming Money
Have you ever tried paying for a cup of coffee with Bitcoin? If you did, you might have noticed a slight problem. By the time the barista handed you your latte, the price of your crypto asset might have jumped or crashed by 5%, or more. That intense volatility is
Gold Loan: Benefits, Eligibility | Tips to Manage
If you’re running a business in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector, then you’ve likely experienced difficulties in scaling and growing your business operations. Traditional business loans often require collateral and a strong credit history, which many MSMEs may lack. This is where a gold loan for business
Devyani and Sapphire Foods Merge to Create $934 Million QSR Giant
Devyani International Limited (DIL) is set to create a $934 million QSR powerhouse through a proposed merger with Sapphire Foods India. The strategic deal highlights DIL’s pivot toward operational scale and margin protection amid slower consumer demand in FY2025-26. While shifting focus to tech-driven efficiencies and cautious expansion, DIL still
