Fourth Industrial Revolution

Opinion

Opinion | India and the promise of service revolution

India’s demographics will become the new growth driver if investments in human capital stock is scaled up

4 min read13 Nov 2018
Politics

India wants to work with BRICS nations on 4th Industrial Revolution, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday to attend the BRICS Summit, said technological innovations can help to enhance better service delivery, productivity levels

1 min read26 Jul 2018
Special-reports

Sprinting towards digital transformation

Digitisation presents organisations with transformational opportunities. However, organisations will need to gear up to be able to take part in this 'transformational sprint marathon'

3 min read30 May 2018
Opinion

Policy challenges of new technology

The fourth industrial revolution and 5G connectivity offer a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity, but capitalizing on the shift requires creative policy reforms

4 min read23 Apr 2018
Opinion

Which are the jobs that the robots will steal?

The Fourth Industrial Revolutionautomation, robotics, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, blockchain and 3D printingis already impacting jobs in labour-intensive manufacturing and textile industries

3 min read17 Apr 2018
Technology

The success of digital transformation depends on people

Leaderships in firms should first assess the digital fitness of the workforce to identify the strengths and gaps

4 min read30 Mar 2018
Opinion

Klaus Schwab | Agile governance for a fractured world

In a world where technology is both a disrupter and the driving force of progress, the best approach may be to apply lessons from technology to policymaking itself, says Klaus Schwab

4 min read1 Jan 2018
Mint-lounge

Creativity, entitlement, dishonesty: the dark side of a coveted trait

As amazing as being creative is, it harbours a dark side that seldom gets mentioned in a world enchanted with its magic

6 min read9 Dec 2017
Opinion

Shaping the future of manufacturing in India

India should embrace digital technologies to achieve the target of becoming a global manufacturing hub

4 min read11 Jul 2017
Opinion

Ready for the day the machines take over?

The education system needs to be redesigned to promote creative thought over rigid process-based solutions

4 min read21 Dec 2016