FEATURES / Biggest Questions Of 2012
2011 saw the emergence of Rahul Gandhi as one of the rare politicians unscathed by scandals. As the nation enters another cycle of elections in 2012, his decision will impact the fortunes of Congress
Rasheed Kidwai
“That’s how you really make a contribution… you build a company that will stand for something a generation or two from now,” — Steve Jobs. Will it be so?
Horace Dediu
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There are years that question and years that answer. While We aren't sure yet what kind 2012 will be, we went ahead and tried to find some answers
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Ferran Adria of El Bulli restaurant and Heston Blumenthal of Fat Duck are considered the experts of this style of food, where the lab meets the kitchen. But with El Bulli closing down and the world in economic slowdown, will people still want experimental cooking?
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Both these industries are sensitive to global technology changes and, therefore, pricing. India has undertaken a solar mission and is also looking at wind energy. The year 2012 will see how these two shape up
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The year 2012 will see change of guard in China, Russia, Mexico, US, France and even Egypt; the Arab Spring is expected to reach Sub-Saharan Africa. Will it all be peaceful?
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With broadband and wireless auctions in India over, services are expected to roll out in 2012. As more consumers adopt broadband, multimedia content will get a fillip. This will change the media industry dynamics
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Governments have proven to be too inefficient, the non-profits too small and the corporates too greedy to provide basic services. What about for-profit social enterprises?
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Publishing in the West is in severe turmoil. But in India, literary festivals are a rage and new authors are being published every month
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Over the past few years, car makers have been looking for an eco-friendly substitute to the internal combustion engine. Many now agree that the car will go all electric — powered by batteries. Some concerns remain, though
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In response to Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’s initiative, many billionaires, including Facebook founders Mark Zuckerberg and Dustin Moskovitz, have committed to donate the majority of their wealth. Will India’s rich follow suit?
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The way petrol prices are going up, Rs. 100 a litre isn’t improbable. Easier car loans and new models could further fuel demand and push petrol towards the century mark
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