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Renowned philanthropist, engineer and noted author Sudha Murthy was recently appointed to the Rajya Sabha, filling a long-standing vacancy in the Upper House. Her nomination announcement, which coincided with International Women's Day, was greeted with widespread praise. Sudha Murthy, 73, boasts of her distinguished career spanning philanthropy, literature and academia. As the former Chairman of Infosys Foundation, her contribution to social welfare and development efforts has left an indelible mark on society. Her appointment to the Rajya Sabha is seen as a testament to the valuable role that women play in shaping the destiny of the country, as highlighted by…
On this episode of Fortune’s Leadership Next podcast, Michal Lev-Ram, sits down with René Lacerte, CEO and founder of Bill Holdings, to discuss Lacerte’s family history of entrepreneurship and the lessons he has learned at the companies he has founded, including PayCycle (now owned by Intuit) and Bill. They also discuss wealth creation, which Lacerte believes is the wrong motivation for entrepreneurs, as well as the unique challenges facing company founders today. Co-host Alan Murray joins Lev-Ram for the pre-interview conversation. Listen to the episode or read the transcript below. View the chart Transcript Alan Murray: Leadership Next is powered by the folks at Deloitte who, like…
Digital innovation has improved patient care both inside and outside the hospital. However, there remains a frustration among healthcare providers and patients that they are overloaded with too much technology that does not flow effectively from one aspect of care to the next. Cherry Drulis, RN, is the Director of Healthcare Mobile B2B at Samsung Electronics America. She will be at Samsung's HIMSS24 booth 2667 to talk about the impact of patchwork digital health technologies, including healthcare worker burnout, patient confusion, and ineffective communication between healthcare teams. We believe that streamlined, continuous care based on intuitive, secure mobile technology and…
According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Research Preliminary Report, the market value of farmland in Nebraska increased 5% year over year to an average of $4,015 per acre. This is the third year in a row that Nebraska's farmland market prices have increased, setting a new high for statewide land prices not adjusted for inflation in the 46-year history of the study. The report is published annually by the university's Department of Agricultural Economics and the Center for Agricultural Profitability. It is based on a survey of land industry professionals across Nebraska, including appraisers,…
From year to year, business schools continue to make progress — gradual but measurable — in achieving gender parity in the enrollment of women in MBA and other master’s programs; in the hiring of women faculty and adjunct faculty; and in women’s advancement in leadership positions. So it is for B-school deans as well, according to a new report by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB’s report, Leading Today’s Business Schools: Insights From Deans, released February 26, finds that women continue to make gains in rising to the top of the leadership ladder at the world’s business…
The Dutch central bank, Netherlands Bank (DNB), has fined Crypto.com for operating without registration for more than two years. The fine was imposed in October but announced on March 13th. It is unclear why this measure was not announced at the time or why it has been announced now.On October 23, DNB awarded Foris DAX MT, commercially known as Crypto.com, a €2.85 million (then €300 A fine of $1,000,000 was imposed. May 21, 2020 is the date the DBN introduced the registration requirement.Crypto service providers must be registered under the Dutch Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Act. DNB said the…
women's health by Brooke Kato issued March 13, 2024, 12:53 PM ET It's hard to believe there was a time when Gwyneth Paltrow didn't have a strict health regimen. “I didn't really have a morning routine in my early 20s,” the 51-year-old Goop founder said during a webinar about his partnership with meditation app Moments of Space, according to Business Insider. Back then, the Oscar-winning actress starred in star-studded blockbusters, partied in a time before camera phones, and dated Hollywood hotties like Brad Pitt. I was extremely busy doing that. “I was either going out with friends and sleeping late,…
image:Getty Images One woman's recent parenting dilemma ended in a hospital visit and a shouting match with her mother-in-law. And of course, a trip to “Am I The A—hole?” (AITA?)” Find out who’s at fault in the subreddit. The mother who first posted (or “OP” in Reddit parlance) explained that she has a 16-year-old son, Joe, and a 5-year-old son, Josh. situation Getty Images Getty Images She was unexpectedly called into work on a Saturday and didn't have time to find a sitter, so she asked Joe if he could watch Josh for four hours until his father got home.…
A survey conducted between 2019 and 2023 found that health check up rates are lower than they should be and obesity is the most common health risk facing South Africans.The study was conducted by Discovery Vitality, which found that only six in 10 of its customers have had at least one health check in the past three years. They found that many people are living with the disease without realizing it, which poses additional risks to their health.In 2022, 19.8 million people died from cardiovascular disease worldwide.In 2019, diabetes was the leading cause of underlying natural death in South Africa,…
Kiawah Island Real Estate Isn’t it time to call a Kiawah home? Located off the coast of South Carolina, Kiawah Island is a premier retreat that is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after places to live in the country. With a history steeped in southern beauty, this island has transformed from a tranquil natural habitat to a luxurious lifestyle without losing its soul. The storybook natural landscape is truly breathtaking, with miles of pristine beaches, lush wetlands, and ancient oak forests. Kiawah Island's luxurious properties offer everything from world-class golf courses to luxury spa retreats and dining experiences. But…