Digital Inclusion

India’s new policy push for its ‘orange economy’ signals more than support for creative industries. If backed by the right infrastructure, finance and IP reforms, it could expand jobs, boost women’s workforce participation and empower marginalized voices.

India needs policy intervention to contain the harmful cognitive consequences of excessive smartphone and GenAI use. Lifting India’s growth potential isn’t only about capital formation, education, skilling and tech innovation, it’s also about averting the harms of technology.

DPI is under discussion across the world, with India’s UPI held up as an example of its value. While DPI has enormous benefits, its definition needs clarity. We also need clear-cut measures to prevent its misuse.

The American stack-it-high-sell-it-low retailer boasts of a loyal base of shoppers that’s unlikely to abandon it. As Costco thrives on diversity, it’s ready to boldly defy the anti-DEI wave in America.

Return-to-office is talked about but hybrid work is standard, GenAI isn’t making as big an impact as claimed and diversity, equity and inclusion is being rebranded rather than dumped. Walmart replaced its chief diversity officer with a chief belonging officer.

Change will range from rollbacks of the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda to how CEOs forge fresh ties with Donald Trump. As for corprorate stories, turbulence hit Boeing and Intel will be tracked.

While efforts are underway to bridge gaps in internet access, we must also track digital dynamics within households and work at increasing the agency of women when it comes to the use of digital devices. Here’s what may work best.

Despite some states surpassing others previously known for higher monthly per capita expenditure, the gap in spending power remains stark, influenced by factors like inflation and varying income levels