In today’s world, where customer feedback and public relations are key to preserving a brand’s credibility, companies are progressively overlooking the importance of their audience’s voice, says Priyabrat Biswal   In a world increasingly driven by brand images, effective communication is paramount for multinational corporations. Historically, corporate communication departments were seen as the strategic backbone of businesses, tasked with safeguarding ...

The Utkarsh Odisha Conclave 2025, with its grand signing of 54 MoUs worth ₹5 lakh crore on Day 1, feels less like a business summit and more like a theatrical revival of Odisha’s ancient legacy as a global trade hub. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invocation of the Bali Yatra — a festival commemorating Odisha’s maritime glory with Southeast Asia — ...

As we approach the 2025-26 Union Budget, infrastructure expenditure remains the linchpin of India’s economic growth strategy. The allocation of Rs 11.1 lakh crore for infrastructure in the 2024-25 budget has laid a robust foundation, and the upcoming budget must accelerate momentum in key sectors such as railways, defence, power, and data centers. To maximize the potential of these investments, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 13, 2025 The sixth edition of Odisha Manaska, a vibrant community discourse platform organized by All Things Odisha, took place on Sunday at the Safe Odisha For Her head office in Saheed Nagar, here. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of around 30 individuals from various fields, who engaged in an in-depth discussion on the theme, ...

By PRIYABRAT BISWAL With each New Year, a bittersweet memory resurfaces — one I’ve cherished for decades. It’s the memory of my mother, quietly standing by my side as she handed me a diary, a simple yet profoundly meaningful gift. For me, the arrival of the New Year will always be intertwined with the memory of her thoughtful gesture, which ...

You are in your late thirties or forties, juggling work, family responsibilities, and a long list of personal goals. Planning for retirement might feel like one more overwhelming task, especially when managing current finances already demands attention. But then, someone mentions mutual funds—a type of investment that can potentially grow your money over time without your constant involvement. You start ...

It has been a month since Shri Ratan Tata Ji left us. From bustling cities and towns to villages, his absence is deeply felt across every segment of society. Seasoned industrialists, budding entrepreneurs and hardworking professionals mourn his loss. Those passionate about the environment and devoted to philanthropy are equally saddened. His absence has been deeply felt not only across ...

By Jayajit Dash The AI revolution is rapidly altering the technological landscape, but it comes with a hefty energy demand. The recent collaboration between BlackRock and Microsoft, proposing a $30 billion fund to invest in AI infrastructure, signals that the future of AI is as much about energy and infrastructure as it is about algorithms and code. This partnership highlights ...

The new Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, signed by key global powers, emphasizes transparency, accountability, and human oversight to prevent AI from reinforcing biases and inequalities, while still encouraging innovation, writes Jayajit Dash   In the annals of history, certain documents stand out as beacons of progress. The Magna Carta, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Geneva Conventions ...

Jharsuguda, August 29, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium’s efforts to boost access to quality education have had a profound impact on secondary education and digital literacy in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha. Through initiatives such as Project Vidyagraha, the Vedanta Mini Science Centre, and support for the Government of Odisha’s Mo School Abhiyan program, the company is setting new benchmarks ...