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General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 1, 2018
Has the bubble burst?
The value of Bitcoin has dropped nearly 40% to what it was nearly a week ago. Has the cryptocurrency finally broken or is it the future of financial transactions? Cryptocurrencies are entries about..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Jan 1, 2018
Japan’s manufacturing sector problem
Japan’s number three steelmaker, Kobe Steel, has now admitted for the first time that executives were aware of the cheating. The company has also reassigned three senior officials. Multiple companies…
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 25, 2017
Uber - a taxi service?
European Union's top court has now ruled that technology giant Uber will now be classified as a transport service in the region and will henceforth be subjected to stricter regulations and..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 19, 2017
Security 360 Highlights
In the two decades following the end of the Cold War, the world experienced an era characterized by declining war and rising prosperity. The absence of serious geopolitical..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 19, 2017
Synergia Conclave 2017 - Closure
Back in 2009, we had a compelling thought – to bring together senior practitioners from industry, academia, and government onto a single platform to discuss issues..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 15, 2017
Disney acquires 21st Century Fox
A landmark deal has been struck between Walt Disney and 21st Century Fox. Disney will be acquiring much of 21st Century Fox’s business for a deal worth $52.4bn (£39bn)..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 11, 2017
Why the conclave?
Karnataka is home to some of the largest technology companies in the domain of ICT, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Automobiles, R&D etc. While this is true, there is an intrinsic..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 8, 2017
Fossil fuel demand declines
Amid dwindling demand for fossil fuel, General Electric has announced it will be cutting 12,000 jobs at its global non renewable power business unit. This is the struggling industrial..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 7, 2017
Trouble for VW
Oliver Schmidt, a former Volkswagen executive has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a US court. He has also been fined $400,000 for having admitted he helped..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2017
Bitcoin surges past $12,000
As it continues to ascent in value, the Bitcoin has now officially broken above the $12,000 mark. The cryptocurrency reached this landmark record on December 6th 2017..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 6, 2017
Petcoke the answer?
Reuters has reported that Indian oil refiners are drawing up plans to use petroleum coke for power generation. India is heavily dependent on crude oil imports..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Dec 1, 2017
A cure to HIV Aids?
According to doctors in France, a drug used to particularly treat cancer could help eradicate HIV-infected cells in people with the Aids virus. The drug called as nivolumab is..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 29, 2017
A warning about Malaria
In a recent report the World Health Organization has signaled a warning that progress in fighting against malaria has stalled globally. The organization has said that this..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 28, 2017
Meredith Corp. buys Time Inc
Media company, Meredith Corp. has confirmed that it is buying Time Inc. for about $2.8 billion. The CEO Stephen Lacy of the company called the deal "a transformative..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 22, 2017
Whitman steps down from HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief Executive Meg Whitman has announced that she will be stepping down early 2018. The company has confirmed that current President..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 15, 2017
Jeopardizing Earth’s future
More than 16,000 scientists from across the world have published a warning to humanity about the dire consequences of climate change and how it remains a threat.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 9, 2017
Delhi in danger
The air pollution in the capital city of Delhi has continued to hover in dangerous levels disrupting life in the region. Delhi High Court has issued emergency directions to curb the..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 8, 2017
Jobs on the line
The chief executive of Deutsche Bank, John Cryan, has hinted the bank could cut tens of thousands more jobs as it turns to technology to bring costs into line with sharply..
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 4, 2017
BMW recalls 1.4 million cars
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) has announced that it will be recalling close to 1.4 million cars over concerns about fire risks. The recall is for cars in America and Canada.
General Interest - Analyses & Assessments - Nov 2, 2017
The Center’s big sale
Li Ka-Shing's CK Asset Holdings Ltd. Has agreed to sell its stake in The Center for HK$40.2 billion. He is one of the richest men in Hong Kong. Li Ka-shing is one of the richest..