Category : thriving-in-volatile-times
With the COVID-19 pandemic, things are changing rapidly on several fronts. Here’s how individuals and businesses are responding and handling the uncertainty.
Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation
When the pandemic struck and almost all sports were suspended, fans were left with a void. This pair of armchair enthusiasts talk about how it is making them rethink their relationship with sports—especially when sports returned on TV with empty stadiums and simulated crowd noises
Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation
I hated relying on digital technologies. I struggled to craft emails that communicated my ideas crisply. And I didn’t see the larger point in building a social media profile on Twitter and engaging with complete strangers. Till the pandemic forced me to confront the harsh realities and grapple with the demands of the new virtual world
Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation
Season 2, Episode 1: Master chef Sanjeev Kapoor and his daughter Rachita talk about food, especially home-cooked food, the evolution of the kitchen, and how attitudes around cooking and eating are changing
Talkin’ ‘bout My Generation
Home food was boring for millennials, but the pandemic and the sudden loss of options to eat out or order in is forcing them into the kitchen. They are discovering the joys of being creative and the assurance of being self-sufficient, but they still want convenience. Food entrepreneurs are taking note
Daily Newsletter
September 22, 2020: Winston Churchill on why facts are better than dreams; Don’t focus narrowly: Think systems; The shake-up in Indian farms: Boon or bane?
A message for social change-makers seeking ‘impact on scale’ even as sources of funding dry up: Stay focused on the purpose (the doughnut) and not the scale and brand of your organisation (the hole). Innovate. And learn to be a catalyst
Donor fatigue has started to set in, even as the pandemic continues to wreck havoc with people’s lives, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged sections. Here are the biggest causes that need immediate and urgent attention—and here’s how you can contribute
The Growth Factor
The Growth Factor: Raghuram Rajan on reviving MSMEs; Two SMB lending models for the future; How MSMs are faring: Good, bad or ugly; Emergency funds & rescue teams
How can businesses claw their way back, past survival and into growth? They’ll need to conserve cash, clean up their governance so that banks will not hesitate to lend, and embrace digital transformation. Highlights from a panel discussion organised by Ficci Flo
Ground Realities
India’s small towns move beyond the Bunty-Babli stereotype as they emerge as new labour hubs in the post-Covid world
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