World Photography Day 2024 | #LightsNShadow Contest | Terms & Conditions
The #LightsNShadows Contest, organized by Praxis, will run from 2:00 PM on 14th August 2024 to 2:00 PM on 18th August 2024. Contest Details: Platform: Instagram only. Theme: Black-and-white photographs, only. Submission Limit: Upload your entries as a single or carousel post on your personal Instagram profile and tag @Praxis_Business_School in collaboration, using the mandatory […]
‘Carried’ Away: The Yen’s Surge and the Global Market Unwind
In recent weeks, a significant financial disruption sent the Japanese yen soaring, rattled global stock markets, and heightened risk aversion across the board. Here’s a detailed look at what happened, why it matters, and the underlying factors driving these events. A carry trade involves borrowing in a low-interest-rate currency – like the Japanese yen […]
The EU AI Act: A Catalyst for Ethical Technology Transformation
By mandating transparency and accountability, the AI Act encourages innovation that aligns with societal values, potentially leading to the development of AI applications that are more widely accepted and adopted by the public. The European Union’s landmark Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) has officially come into effect, marking a significant milestone in the regulation […]
Cybersecurity Giants Wield ‘God-Like’ Powers: The Fragile Balance of IT Ecosystems Exposed by Global Outage
In the early hours of Friday, July 19, computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems worldwide started displaying the Blue Screen of Death, revealing the cascading ‘digital doomsday’ effects that can arise from a single innocuous software failure. The world seemed to have taken a huge pause and dialled back several decades to an era when […]
The Potential Impact of US Presidential Elections on Global Supply Chains
While the specific policies of a second Trump administration remain to be seen, the potential for renewed US-China tensions underscores the importance of supply chain resilience. India, however, would likely face several challenges and opportunities With the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House, businesses must consider how his trade policies could affect […]
Is a Global Stock Market Crash Imminent?
Global equity markets’ remarkable run stretching from last year is raising several concerns about its sustainability and the potential formation of a market bubble. How long till the levee breaks? Global equity markets have been on a remarkable run recently with key indices setting record highs and attracting significant investor attention amid anticipated policy rate […]
Agile’s 23-Year Odyssey
Twenty-three years ago, the Agile Manifesto sparked a revolution in the software industry, championing flexibility and a whole new set of values. These principles have since shaped diverse frameworks like Scrum, DevOps, and Kanban, paving the way for agile methodologies to redefine how software is developed. Once a beacon of innovation and efficiency, debates about […]
An AI-Powered Economic Crisis
Experts warn that the widespread adoption of AI could turn a regular recession into a deep and prolonged economic catastrophe, with devastating consequences for labour markets, financial systems, and global supply chains As the world prepares for the inevitable next economic downturn, a new and alarming risk has emerged – the potential for Generative […]
Executives Warn of Skills Shortages
McKinsey survey reveals that while companies have enough employees with basic cognitive and physical skills, they face acute shortages in advanced technological capabilities A recent survey by consulting firm McKinsey of over 1,100 C-suite executives across five countries paints a concerning picture of the current and future state of workforce skills. The findings reveal […]
Game Theory Meets AI
In the intricate dance of artificial intelligence and game theory, a fascinating story unfolds. Game theory, traditionally a study of strategic decision-making among rational agents, is now being harnessed to make AI systems more accurate and efficient. There is great synergy between these fields, and much potential in their combined force. A striking example […]