Breaking Down the Billions: CCI Fine Shakes Meta
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has fined Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Rs. 213 crore for alleged antitrust violations. According to CCI, Meta engaged in unfair trade practices that violated India’s competition law. The investigation began last year and focused on allegations that Meta abused its dominant position in the…
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NBA and Warner Bros Call a Truce in Broadcast War!
Warner Bros. Discovery has reached a settlement with the NBA over its breach-of-contract lawsuit, ensuring a decade-long partnership. The agreement, finalized on Saturday, November 18, will be formally announced next week. The deal gives Warner Bros. Discovery broad rights to broadcast NBA content in the U.S. and internationally while the NBA avoids a lengthy legal…
From Burnout to Breakthrough Managers Can Find Joy in the Most Chaotic of Times
Today, the stakes are high in the business landscape, and managers bear the brunt. From project delays to team dynamics, managers have to deal with everything. So, it becomes easy for the weight of responsibility to overshadow the joy of leadership. However, embracing the tough days can transform even the toughest days into opportunities for…
It All Started With A Crystal
In 1954, scientists at Bell Laboratories developed the first practical silicon solar cell in New Jersey, United States, while exploring ways to use silicon to harness solar energy. This gave the USA a headstart in the renewable energy race. In 2010, Central Michigan led the world in solar polysilicon production. However, it was not long…
Global VC Funding Landscape Hit Rock Bottom Can AI and Emerging Markets Lead a Rebound?
In a striking downturn for the venture capital landscape, global VC investment has plunged to its lowest level in the last seven years. According to KPMG Private Enterprise’s latest Venture Pulse report, investments fell from $95.5 billion in Q2 2024 to just $70.1 billion in Q3 2024. This decline reflects a combination of geopolitical tensions…
Not So Fast: Why Are Retirement Dreams Being Put on Hold?
Americans are now fearing retiring more than death and getting divorced. According to the survey conducted by Livecareer, more than 82% of the respondents claimed to delay their retirement, and 92% of them mentioned they had to work longer than they had planned. Moreover, according to the F&G Annuities & Life Inc. survey, 33% of…
Ford Fined $165 Million for Faulty Rearview Cameras
America’s second-biggest car manufacturer, Ford Motors, has been fined $165 million. The fine comes after the company failed to promptly call cars with defective rearview cameras. The agency responsible for fining Ford, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said that Ford had also failed to provide adequate information about the failure and the callback, prompting…
Now Watch ‘Freevee’ Content on Amazon Prime Videos
In a recent announcement, the E-commerce giant Amazon announced that it is planning to stop its ‘Freevee’ streaming service and fold the whole service into its more famous streaming platform, Amazon Prime Video. However, the shows will remain free for viewers who don’t have an Amazon Prime subscription. People had anticipated this move, as earlier,…
Trump Introduces Department Of Government Efficiency
The newly elected president of the United States of America, Donald Trump, announced his cabinet and also introduced a new department—a department he deems has the potential to be called the “ Manhattan Project of our time.” The newly minted department will be called the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It will be led by…
Ex-Army Colonel Takes Centre Stage in Trump’s Security Squad
Trump recently announced the appointment of USA’s new national security officer, Mike Waltz, an ex-US Army colonel who currently serves as the co-chair of the Indian caucus. Waltz, 50, is a congressman from Florida and has also served as a Green Beret, an elite arm of the US Army Special Forces. More importantly, Waltz has…