October Magazine 2021 - Latest News, Analysis, Opinion

From winning Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar App Innovation Challenge in August 2020 to attracting investments, Koo has had a remarkable journey so far

We Are Transforming The Media Ecosystem With Blockchain

Media innovations drive the economy, shape culture and define our world view. Media tech companies that show the promise of democratising entertainment and increase digital adoption are slated to grow the fastest, shares Vikram Tanna, COO, Mzaalo, in this conversation with BW Businessworld. Excerpts:

The Rise Of Interactive Media, Games

Ojasvi Nath

To understand the disruption that follows in the wake of fast-moving user-generated content, experts from the gaming industry explain how this form of media has become a mass product, requiring the right content strategy to succeed

Cracking The Code Of Making A Mass Media Product

Ojasvi Nath

The female-friendly game developer company, Gamestacy, which is steadily smashing preconceived notions of gender and aiming to help and influence gamers solely on their skills and abilities, believes in the strategy of creating content in any form, be it written, audio or video. The company’s founder, Danish Sinha, thinks that it is crucial to the popularity of a video game. Sinha, in an interview with BW Businessworld’s Ojasvi Nath, shares how Gamtestacy is wearing a dual hat of being a content as well as a media company. Excerpts:

A Promising Digital Audio Future

Despite being a late entrant, India has become the third-largest podcast market globally in a relatively short span

Bridge The Gap Between Academia, Industry and Society

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur keeps its focus on R&D, integrating scientific knowledge with practical application. Dr Abhay Karandikar, Director of IIT Kanpur talks to BW Businessworld’s Vasudha Mukherjee about multidisciplinary studies, fostering entrepreneurship and digitisation

Shaping Management Thought

Vasudha Mukherjee

The pandemic accelerated the challenge of maintaining relevancy while creating employability for professional education institutes. Dr Vishal Talwar, the newly appointed Director of the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, speaks to BW Businessworld about taking on this challenge, industry partnerships and prioritising student engagement

“Our Educational System Will Take A 360 Degree Turn”

Vasudha Mukherjee

Dr Madhu Chitkara founded Chitkara University, Punjab in 2010, alongside Dr Ashok Chitkara. As Pro-Chancellor of the eponymous institute, Dr Madhu Chitkara speaks about the transformation of education, the importance of learning, imparting industry-relevant skills and the introduction of the new National Education Policy 2020 that is revolutionising the education sector. Excerpts.

Assisting Students To Reach Their Full Potential

The IILM is a higher education institution in New Delhi, with its headquarters on Lodhi Road and a second campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was founded in 1993 under the aegis of the Ram Krishan & Sons Charitable Trust. It has established itself among prominent institutions with over 28 years of competence in training future entrepreneurs and leaders.

The Boom Continues

Avishek Banerjee

Companies & Markets Sector Reports Auto

Online sales on e-commerce portals continue to clock unprecedented growth irrespective of festivities because it’s a safer alternate to physical shopping excursions

Media And Technology

Dr. Annurag Batra

Opinion Editorial

Media mavericks turn to tech as they chart a unique growth course for the sector and the Indian economy

In High Demand

Siddharth S

Is this festive season going to set order books of the manufacturers full? The domino effect from the pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a severe global semiconductor shortage and the auto industry is in distress. By Siddharth Shankar

More Phones, More Choices

Abhay Shukla

Of the Rs 3.1 lakh crore connected consumer devices market estimated this year, smartphones will have a lion’s share of around 71% in value terms. Festive season sales are expected to only add to this despite business challenges.

Media Future Is In Marrying Creators With Communities And Commerce: Sai Kumar, Founder, Arré