Category: Quantum Brief

Germany joins global wave of 4-day work week

The country's Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, has expressed concern about the potential negative impact on prosperity, particularly in context with the fears of a recession and hiring issues until 2024. (Representative Image: Tungsten Rising via Unsplash)

Germany embarks on a six-month experiment with a four-day workweek, joining the global trend for flexible schedules.

Who are the Unilever executives scooped up by Ola and Swiggy?

Two experienced executives from Unilever have recently joined prominent Indian startups Ola and Swiggy. These hires come as both companies prepare for significant shifts and development in their industries.

Ola and Swiggy, two major new-age companies, have hired executives from Hindustan Unilever.

Boycott Zerodha trends: Users express their disappointment over technical glitch

The episode delved into the intricacies of energy transition, emphasizing the critical role of renewable energy sources, such as solar, nuclear, and wind, in combating climate change. (Image source: Forbes India)

On January 30, Zerodha experienced a technical glitch which was resolved later during the day. Some of the traders who were affected were seen asking for compensation on social media platforms.

Sony unlawfully terminated merger: Zee’s petition to NCLT

The Singapore International Arbitration Center is the first Asian arbitration institution to offer this process and has received over 130 applications since 2010 for the appointment of an Emergency Arbitrator. (Image source: Moneycontrol)

During the NCLT hearings, Zee lawyers are likely to argue if Sony actually had any concerns when SEBI passed the interim order in June 2023. Sony did not reach out to the Zee board nor the NCLT at the time, seeking sanction.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra launches new kids fashion venture Zip Zap Zoom

The venture focuses on offering entertainment friendly clothing made with sustainable materials that provide safety and comfort to the children.

Zip Zap Zoom is a new clothing line for teenagers and the little ones, aiming to reshape the industry combining both Shilpa’s fashion sense, artistic talents and Ashmika’s industry knowledge and entrepreneurial expertise.

Disney’s strategic sale to Viacom18 set to boost market share to 40 percent

The combined strength of TV and digital for these premium cricket IPs is naturally expected to do wonders when it comes to AdEx boost for the company.

A major shakeup is in order. Media experts foresee the Disney and Reliance partnership to become a media superpower with majority market share and massive negotiating powers with advertisers.