Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India

Time for government, companies to adopt artificial intelligence: Deloitte India

The Deloitte CEO said whether it is manufacturing, banking, services or agriculture – technology is key for India’s aspirations in any of these sectors. Synopsis “Indian companies need to re-skill, train, and acquire more relevant talent, if they are to successfully integrate AI technologies. Most importantly, they should be willing to make the continued investment. … Read more

View: It hasn’t been that bad a year for India at all

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Synopsis On the whole, this year did seem, at times, to be without hope and a roadmap. Fortunately, India, with strong leadership at its helm, was able to utilise this period for launching key structural reforms that position us well for a rejuvenation, renewing India’s tryst with destiny. For India, this year may have been … Read more

China uses Huawei cameras to spy on African Union headquarters

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NEW DELHI: A sensational report has emerged that alleged Chinese hackers had been obtaining security camera footage from inside the African Union (AU) headquarters building in Ethiopia which is an indication of Beijing’s objectives in the resource rich continent. “Beijing’s opportunities for eavesdropping in Africa are vast. Chinese companies—many of which are state-owned, all of … Read more

Bamford hits early winner for Leeds

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Patrick Bamford hit a fifth-minute winner from the penalty spot Burnley manager Sean Dyche said the referee had a “massive impact” as his side narrowly lost to Leeds at Elland Road. Patrick Bamford converted an early penalty, after being brought down by Clarets keeper Nick Pope, to earn Leeds their third home win of the … Read more

View: In 2021, governments and central banks will sink their intrinsic differences and work as one

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Synopsis Macroeconomic textbooks are replete with examples. We saw this play out between President Donald Trump and the US Federal Reserve, and former finance minister P Chidambaram and Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Yes, on rare occasions, as during the 2008 crisis and during 2020, when pandemic-induced restrictions virtually brought economic activity to a standstill, … Read more

UP takes steps to keep Covid’s new strain at bay as old strain claims 13 lives

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With 13 more people dying of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the disease fatality toll rose to 8,306 in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday while the total number of cases reached 5,81,980 with 959 more people being found infected. Meanwhile, the discovery of new strain B-117 of coronavirus in the UK and elsewhere has led … Read more

A 7-year-old boy went back into a burning home to save his baby sister

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It was a typical night at the Davidson household in New Tazewell, Tennessee, on December 8. Chris and Nicole Davidson fed their three children dinner, tucked them into bed and were asleep by 8:30 p.m. Hours later, Nicole Davidson woke up to the smell of smoke. Within minutes, the family’s home was up in flames … Read more