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From the Editor's Desk How to Architect Your Smartphone for a More Focused Life Use the Pyramids of Phone Productivity to design a digital environment that aligns with the lifestyle you want Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers? Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $2 per month. Subscribe to TradeBriefs Premium Access to premium content | No advertisement mailers Work Reddit: Social media platform files to go public Reddit was at the centre of the so-called "meme stock" phenomenon earlier this year. Work Warren Buffett advises young people on how to make twice the money they already make Buffet assures young people that the key is ... Work 5 Ways to Keep a "Big Picture Strategy While Operating On a Day-to-Day Basis Your first year as a startup can set the course for the ultimate failure or success of your business. This one year mark looms large as a major milestone for success, but the first year of operations is just that, your first year. While the ultimate goals for startup owners will look different, everyone will [] Work Bali only received 45 international tourists in 2021 despite reopening Destinations around the world have faced significant reductions in tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic. But few have taken a harder hit than Bali, the Indonesian island long frequented by international travelers. Work The 'career curiosity' mental shift that the Great Resignation is forcing on employers Chief human resources officers say the secret to outcompeting rivals for talent is investments in upskilling and reskilling, even if workers may not stay forever. Work COVID: Omicron variant multiplies 70 times faster than Delta in human airways, study finds The study, in Hong Kong, finds that Omicron replicates less well in lung tissue suggesting a possible lower severity of disease. Work Bruce Springsteen sells song catalog to Sony in $500 mn deal: Report The sale will give Sony ownership of the rock music legend's entire catalog, including 15-times platinum album 'Born In The U.S.A' and five-times platinum 'The River,' Billboard reported Work Substance use among teens dropped significantly in 2021, survey finds Substance use among teens -- including alcohol, marijuana, vaping and illicit drugs -- dropped significantly in 2021, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse's latest Monitoring the Future survey, published Wednesday. Work U.S. builds new software tool to predict actions that could draw China's ire U.S. military commanders in the Pacific have built a software tool to predict how the Chinese government will react to U.S. actions in the region like military sales, U.S.-backed military activity and even congressional visits to hotspots like Taiwan. Work Qantas to switch domestic fleet to Airbus in blow to Boeing The Australian airline also said it expects to make a first half loss of more than $788m. Work Amazon elevates former Prime boss Neil Lindsay to run health efforts Amazon has made clear its ambitions to grow its presence in the health-care industry, including launching an online pharmacy and telehealth services. Work The Busier You Are, the More You Need Quiet Time Its essential for strategic thinking. Work How to Sell Your Ideas up the Chain of Command Start by understanding your manager. Work How to Save People From Drowning in a Sea of Misinformation As with stopping smoking or promoting recycling, containing disinformation will depend upon changing consumer behavior. Work Bank of America's top stock picks -- including 10 to beat the Street The Wall Street titan has forecast 17% upside for the MSCI Europe stocks under its coverage over the coming 12 months. Work Louisiana Judge, Michelle Odinet, Is Urged to Resign Over Racial Slur in Video Michelle Odinet, a judge in Louisiana, said she had zero recollection of the episode captured on video, in which off-screen voices are heard narrating security-camera footage of a failed burglary attempt. Work King Family and Activists Plan Marches to Pressure Democrats on Voting Rights Prominent backers of stalled voting rights legislation plan a blitz emphasizing the urgent need to counter new state restrictions. Work Mitch McConnell on January 6 probe: 'It will be interesting to reveal all the participants that were involved Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he did not speak to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on January 6 about then-President Donald Trump's inaction as a crowd stormed the US Capitol. Work US weather: More hurricane-force wind gusts were reported across the US in a single day than ever before A record-setting day of extreme weather struck a large portion of the US on Wednesday, with heavy winds barreling in from the Rockies to the Great Lakes and exacerbating fire conditions. Work Tokyo plans to extend subway network, eyeing return of tourists After 2030, new routes will improve access to maglev service, sightseeing spots Work DeepMind says its new language model can beat others 25 times its size RETRO uses an external memory to look up passages of text on the fly, avoiding some of the costs of training a vast neural network Work CMS Info Systems sets IPO price band at Rs 205-216/ share The public issue is a pure offer for sale by promoter Sion Investment Holdings Pte Limited, an affiliate of Baring Private Equity Asia. Work Govt to seek public view on National Retail Trade Policy soon The policy will address multiple areas like ease of doing business by simplifying licenses and the processes related to it and look at how compliances on retail businesses can be streamlined Work ERP Startup TranZact Raises $7 Mn In Series A Funding ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) SaaS startup TranZact has raised $7 Mn in a Series A funding round led by Tribe Capital. Work Australia bouncy castle fall: Four children killed and five others injured Four others are badly injured after wind blew the castle into the air, causing them to fall 10m. Work Netflix: 38 of the absolute best movies to watch From a war drama starring Gary Oldman to South Korean time travel thriller The Call, these are the movies to commit an evening to. Work Fed heads for the exits despite Omicron. Who will follow? Top central banks will on Thursday unveil policy moves to steer their economies through rising turbulence from the pandemic and high inflation, with some set to keep money cheap into 2022 even as the U.S. Federal Reserve tightens. Work Dollar General is putting workers' safety at risk, Labor Department says The Labor Department sharply criticized Dollar General's "troubled history" on worker safety, saying the fastest-growing retailer in the United States has been putting its more than 150,000 workers in harm's way for years. Work The Atlantics vital currents could collapse. Scientists are racing to understand the dangers. So far, the efforts to observe the currents directly show they're weirder and more unpredictable than expected. Work Americas death penalty divide: why capital punishment is getting better, and worse This year the US saw the fewest executions since 1988, but those states sticking with judicial killings are displaying grotesque aberrations Work 90 Day Fianc star dies of Covid age 45 after refusing to get vaccinated Hitchs sister reveals he had no pre-existing medical conditions Work Five things we got wrong about the brain We made a comic to explain the truth behind some common misconceptions. 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Work Outspoken editor of Chinese state tabloid Global Times retires | China | The Guardian Hu Xijin became leading voice of strident nationalism with millions of social media followers Work Japan PM will not attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony | Winter Olympics | The Guardian Fumio Kishida does not say if other officials will attend and it remains unclear if he will join US-led boycott over human rights Work What Covid taught us about racism The long read: We were told coronavirus didnt discriminate, but it didnt need to society had already done that for us. But there is a path to a fairer future if we want it Work 'You immediately tell your friends to cancel their tickets' How does it feel to go back on stage night after night in a play thats been mauled by critics and deserted by audiences? Richard Eyre and other directors and actors relive their trauma Work Distraction disaster! 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Work Dell's magnetic wireless webcam concept may help you forget about that infamous nose cam | Ars Technica Wireless webcam prototype pops out of its base and sticks to anything magnetic. Work 4 Children Die in Fall From Bouncy Castle in Tasmania, Australia The students fell more than 30 feet on the last day of school in Tasmania, Australia. Several others were critically injured. Work Hidden Hearing Loss and How it's Often Missed in Tests Standard audio tests often miss this common condition that only appears with background noise. Work Sustainable investing: Credit Suisse names its top ESG stock picks Credit Suisse says decarbonization is set to dominate the investor agenda in 2022. Work China's buy now pay later market to grow, challenges ahead: experts China's buy now pay later market is set to grow but the industry is still at a nascent stage, and challenges lie ahead, experts told CNBC. Work European markets positive as investors digest Fed decision European stocks jumped on Thursday as investors digested the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decision. Work Climate change: Lab-grown coffee and sustainable ways growing coffee From deforestation to a high usage of water and energy resources, research shows that increased coffee production is destroying the planet. Work Why stocks rallied on the Fed, even with the more aggressive interest rate outlook The Federal Reserve managed a dramatic switch in its policy outlook from ultra-easy to tightening without triggering a market tantrum - so far. Work Plant-based packaging-maker Footprint going public via SPAC Arizona-based Footprint is going public via a merger with Gores Holdings VIII in a deal that values the materials science technology company at $1.6 billion. Work Republican Rebuked for Anti-Muslim Remarks in 'Islamophobia' Debate A conservative Republican accused Ilhan Omar, the sponsor of a House bill to combat anti-Muslim bias, of terrorist sympathies. Work U.S. Waited Months to Book C.I.A. Prisoners at Guant Defense lawyers said the delay cast into doubt whether samples taken from the captives could be considered valid evidence. Work Senate Passes $768 Billion Defense Bill, Sending It to Biden Lawmakers in both parties linked arms in an overwhelming vote authorizing an increase in the Pentagons budget of roughly $24 billion more than President Biden requested. Work Touring Kentucky, Biden Vows 'Whatever It Takes' to Recover From Storms The president promised the federal government would cover the full cost of the emergency response for 30 days as he comforted victims of the devastating tornadoes. Work 5 Republican Governors Seek Vaccine Exemptions for National Guard Troops The move comes as the Pentagon released a new order this week saying that National Guard members who do not get vaccinated would receive a general order of reprimand, essentially ending their careers. Work Why Jerome Powell Pivoted on Inflation A surge in wages and benefits got his attention. Other data soon confirmed his concern. Work Battling for Bolivia's Lithium That's Vital to Electric Cars Chinese and Russian industrial giants seek to tap mineral deposits vital to electric cars. A Texas entrepreneur has his own strategy: the long game. Work Dear Celebrities: Please Stop Churning Out Beauty Brands A-list singers, actors and influencers are dropping makeup and skin care lines at breakneck speed Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Chiara Ferragni and Addison Rae are among the latest but does anyone want them anymore? Work Kroger Eliminates Some Benefits for Unvaccinated Employees The company said some unvaccinated employees in its health plans would be charged $50 a month. Its unclear how many of the companys nearly 500,000 employees are vaccinated. Work Inflation in Britain Hits 5.1%, the Highest in a Decade The pace of price rises is moving faster than the Bank of Englands estimate. Work Online Orders in Manhattan May Soon Arrive by Ferry A partnership plans to bring packages into Manhattan by ferry, relieving truck congestion in tunnels and bridges. Work NASA Mission Could Blast an Asteroid That Once Menaced Earth The OSIRIS-REX spacecraft, which collected samples from the asteroid Bennu, would visit a second space rock, Apophis. Work Vaccines Prevent Severe Disease From Omicron, New Studies Say In the lab, immune cells put up a strong fight against Omicron, suggesting that vaccines will be able to prevent the worst outcomes of the virus variant. Work Tasmania: Four children dead and several injured after wind lifts bouncy castle into the air Five children are dead and another four are critically injured after they fell 32 feet (10 meters) from a bouncy castle lifted into the air by wind at a school event in Australia. Work A Louisiana judge is on unpaid leave and facing pressure to resign after a home video with racist language surfaced A judge in Lafayette, Louisiana, is taking a leave of absence and facing calls for her resignation after a video with racist language recorded at her home surfaced. Work Urban Meyer fired as head coach of Jacksonville Jaguars Urban Meyer has been fired after less than a year as head coach of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, team owner Shad Khan said in a statement. Work Ben Affleck says he felt 'trapped' in his marriage to Jennifer Garner Ben Affleck opened up about his marriage to Jennifer Garner and social media is not happy. Work What will we wear in the metaverse? Digital fashion is developing fast, with brands breaking into the market with virtual couture, accessories and sneakers. And they're betting virtual wardrobes won't just be for Zoom, but eventually worn all over the metaverse. Work Opinion | Did Climate Change Cause the Deadly Tornadoes? Heres what we know. India TCS bags contract from Plaza Premium Group to transform airport experience The partnership focuses on reimagining the end-to-end airport travel experience across three core areas: customer experience, employee experience and operational excellence India New PLI scheme to benefit domestic dairy sector: ICRA The scheme offers incentives based on sales growth based on investment incurred by companies between FY22 and FY27 with the base year being FY20 for t.. India Venture Catalysts made 207 bets in 2021, biggest exit brought 80x returns IPO rush encourages early stage investor to dial-up deals up to Series C rounds India India Potentially Has A $1.1 Tn Digital Asset Market Opportunity According to the report, India has the potential to add $1.1 Tn of economic growth to its GDP by adopting Web 3.0 and blockchain technologies India Atomberg raises $20M in growth funding led by Jungle Ventures | VCCircle Mumbai-headquartered Atomberg Technologies, on Thursday said that it has raised $20 million as part of its growth funding India India's ShareChat raises $266 million for valuation of $3.7 billion The new investments, part of ShareChat's third funding round this year, was led by Alkeon and saw participation from Singapore's Temasek Holdings and Moore Strategic Ventures, among others. India Installed nuclear power capacity grew by over 40% in last 7 years: Govt The country is pursuing an indigenous three-stage nuclear power programme to provide long term energy security in a sustainable manner: Jitendra Singh India Setback For Judge Who Gave 'No Skin-To-Skin Contact' Order: Sources Justice Pushpa V Ganediwala, the Bombay High Court judge who on January 19 delivered controversial orders including the "skin to skin" verdict in a POCSO case, will not be made a permanent judge, sources told NDTV. India Enoki Mushroom to Modak: The Top Recipes Indians Googled in 2021 Indians looked up these recipes the most on Google in 2021. India Rapid RT-PCR test price reduced to Rs 1,975 at Mumbai airport The rapid RT-PCR test at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will now cost Rs 1,975. India WazirX trading volume surges 1,735% in 2021 WazirX NFT Marketplace also witnessed huge participation as over 962 creators minted 12,600 NFTs and have sold over 5267 of them worth over 262,896 WRX (about 2.4 crores) in 2021 so far India India will ensure internet isn't dominated by big corporates: Chandrasekhar Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar was responding to a question from Facebook India head Ajit Mohan on where the private sector fits into the govt's digitalisation push India HAL signs Rs 2400 crore contract with BEL The five-year contract spanning from 2023 to 2028 is valued at Rs 2,400 crore and involves supplying critical avionics Line India Entrepreneurial aspirations are growing, but with consciousness, says Sameer Guglani of Supermorpheus In this weeks 100X Entrepreneur Podcast, Sameer Guglani captures the Indian startup ecosystems journey from creating for joy to chasing growth and valuation, and how entrepreneurial aspirations now focus on building and creating wealth with consciousness. India Indian fintech Uni raises $70 million for its pay-later cards offering Uni, an Indian startup that offers users pay-later cards, has raised $70 million in a financing round as it looks to broaden its product offerings in the South Asian market. General Catalyst led the one-year-old startups Series A funding. Eight Roads Ventures, Elevation Capital, Arbor Ventures as India 'Worst fashion wage theft': workers go hungry as Indian suppliers to top UK brands refuse to pay minimum wage | Garment workers | The Guardian Shortfall of 16p a day leaves children living on just rice as suppliers to Nike, Zara and H&M in Karnataka underpay by estimated 41m TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India