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Forbes India 13th Anniversary: Rewind of Key Milestones of India's Corporates and Startups

A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India

Why We Are Watching The Pachyderm's Progress

Like a supertanker that takes a long while to change course, it will take SBI a long time to change. But at least there is a realisation that change is needed

You Notice Good Governance Only When It's Gone

You don't feel the presence of good management until it's gone

'We Are Not Talking About IT Anymore'

In an interview with Forbes India, new Nasscom president R Chandrasekhar expresses concern about the Indian industry's stagnant domestic revenue growth

The World's Largest Solar Thermal Facility Can Light Up 140,000 Homes

5 Companies That Can Bounce Back: Report

Angola's First Daughter Adds Jewel To Her Crown

GSK Pharma's Billion-Dollar Buyback

GlaxoSmithKline plans to increase its share in Indian subsidiary GSK Pharmaceuticals to 75 percent

Hong Kong's Richest

How To Trick The Hackers

Backed with $26 million, a startup is using hackers' own tricks against them

In An Ad-mad World, Google Wants It All

Forget wearable computers and self-driving cars. The search giant will continue its dominance by sticking with its roots—taking $20 billion out of the hides of some very familiar companies

Can An NBA Team Reinvent A City?

We've seen time and again that it can't. But that isn't stopping Big Data pioneer Vivek Ranadivé from using the NBA to bet $1 billion on Sacramento

Brooklyn's Billionaire Is Betting On The Borough, Again

Cash crises, political grudge matches, suicide. None of it stopped David Walentas from forging a 10-digit fortune by creating an entire neighbourhood in New York's underdog borough. And he's about to do it all again

Teaching English and Minting Money

Duolingo teaches English to millions for free, as the non-profit Khan Academy does with math. But its founders want to make real money so the service lasts

Thoughts on Travel

For Frequent Flyers, The Going Gets Good

For the frequent flyer, there's change on the horizon

India Inc Gets Smarter With Travel Spends

Managing travel costs during economic downturn isn't about spending less, it's about spending smarter

Avoiding The Oops Moment In Your Travel

When hopping countries becomes a habit, one tends to overlook the more pedestrian aspects of travel. We bring you a checklist to save the hassles that might catch you unawares

Bridging the Cultural Gulf In China

As the volume of Sino-Indian trade rises steadily, more and more business travellers struggle to bridge the cultural gulf. We tell you how to get around it

Life Beyond The Glass Cabins In India Inc's Favourite Places

After Hours

Who Pays For Free Wi-Fi At Airports

Travellers are demanding free airport Wi-Fi. But who is going to foot the bill?

Gadgets To Make Your Trip Easier

Gadgets to make your trip easier, more efficient

315 flights in 365 Days: What Are Sanjay Reddy's Travel-ready Mantras

Having figured out smart travel strategies, GVK vice chairman hardly breaks a sweat at the prospect of living out of a suitcase

Must-Have Apps and Websites For Frequent Flyers

The interconnected world where devices talk to each other and make your journey hassle-free

How Tech and Social Media Make Kathleen Tan An Informed Journeywoman

Technology and social media are major enablers, she says

How India's Hotel Industry Is Beating The Downturn

The economic slowdown has had little impact on growth in India's hotel industry. Here's how players will handle this dichotomy

Shuttling Around The Globe, Saina Nehwal Style

Arriving in perfect shape is critical for the young Olympian

Best and Worst airports in the world

Bertrand D'Souza, editor, Overdrive, travels the world testing cars bound for the Indian market. For 13 years, his schedule has meant he seldom sees the countries he travels to, but he has become quite an authority on airports

Riyaaz Amlani and His Economics of Fine Dining

Riyaaz Amlani's Impresario Foods has moved up the value chain from Mocha cafes to fine-r dining, using economies of scale to grab India's limited prime real estate

Hero Performs Better Under Pressure: Pawan Munjal

Post the split with Honda, it was widely believed that it is only a matter of time before Hero MotoCorp unravels. But Pawan Munjal says that's wishful thinking

For 250 Years, Strategy Has Been About How Much More We Can Sell: Niraj Dawar

Marketing strategy expert Niraj Dawar says companies should instead ask: 'What else do our customers need?'

SBI's First Lady A Harbinger of Change?

Arundhati Bhattacharya has taken charge of the country's largest bank during a critical phase. Will the 57-year-old veteran State Banker be able to push through her agenda for change against the odds?

IL&FS's Archana Hingorani is Upbeat Despite Stock Market Slump

India's oldest player in the private equity fund segment has seen lacklustre stock market performance in recent years. But CEO Archana Hingorani is not particularly worried. Here's why

Lenskart.com Has Set Sights on $10 Bn Market

By delivering improved eyesight at your doorstep, Lenskart.com's Peyush Bansal believes he is well-placed to capitalise on the growing eyewear industry in India