Small Men And Overweight Women Earn Less, Says UK Study
If you are earning less than your colleague, you can now also blame it on your genes. Small men and overweight women…
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Norway Has 40% Women Directors on Its Board; India Has Only 6.9%
Norway has 40.1% women directors followed by Sweden with 29.3% and Finland with 25.9%. In comparison, there are 17.4% women directors in US. India comes at a lowly 26th rank with 6.9% women directors.
Man Who Invented Email, Picked The @ Symbol Is No More
Email man Raymond Tomilson, 74 passed away on March 5 from a suspected heart attack. Tomlinson is credited with writing and sending the first email in 1971 on the ARPANET system, a computer network that was created for the US government that is considered a precursor to the Internet.
Indian Startup Discovers World’s Safest DNA/ RNA Stain
Bengaluru-based Indian science startup Azooka Life Sciences has announced the discovery of the world’s safest DNA/ RNA fluorescent gel stain.
China Has Just Announced The Biggest Layoffs In History
The slowdown in China – the world’s second largest economy – has started the rolling out of layoffs. In a startling announcement, Chinese Minister for Human Resources and Social Security has stated that China expects to lay off 1.8 million workers in the coal and steel industries.
Ratan Tata Invests In Home Rental Startup NestAway
Continuing with his investments in startups, top industrialist Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed sum in home rental startup NestAway Technologies. This is Tata’s eighth personal investment in a startup in 2016 so far.
Vishal Sikka’s Pay Package Doubled By Infosys
Infosys has extended the tenure of its CEO Vishal Sikka by two years and announced a hefty increase in his package. In a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange, the company said the board had re-appointed Sikka as managing director and chief executive from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2021.
Vienna Best City To Live In The World; Hyderabad Best In India
Austria’s capital Vienna has bagged the top ranking in the world as the best city to live in, according to the 18th Mercer Quality of Life Study. Three German cities, namely, Munich, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt find a place in the top ten cities with rankings at number 4, 6 and 7 respectively.
45% Of Young Indian Professionals Suffer From From Lifestyle Disorders
There is some sobering news for young professionals. A survey conducted recently has revealed that 45% of young professionals suffer from some lifestyle…