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Big questions confront the government in 2018

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Sun, Dec 31, 2017 | 10:30 AM IST

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Big questions confront the government in 2018
There are concerns around biometric data, including for Aadhaar, and the Supreme Court will be hearing a batch of petitions on that in the coming year
Private labels to power the e-commerce cart
Private labels have not yet become a significant part of any retailer's revenue in India — but this could change in a big way in 2018.
After the giddy early years of the millennium, a sense of grown-upness to 2018
There is a sense of grown-upness even in the new economy: the heady days of startups give way to investors becoming choosy and cautious.
2018 could be the year of unusual holidays
With the increasing influence of travel trends in the West, more and more Indians are likely to ask for offbeat experiences in the new year.
This is what will define the dining culture in 2018
The dining culture is set to change with much-needed freshness by home cooks, niche restaurants and small entrepreneurs.
A standout year awaits India's sportswomen, with a little help from the establishment
2018 promises to be an even better year, provided the infamous "system" does not let them down.
More earthquakes could occur globally & India needn't worry about a bad monsoon in 2018
Like earthquake prediction, forecasting a monsoon accurately well in advance is also extremely valuable but difficult.
AI will play a huge role in your life
Thanks to artificial intelligence, businesses and consumers will benefit from reduced costs, improved efficiency and more choices.
Biometrics will be the thumb rule in 2018
Biometrics will come of age with more smartphones being equipped with fingerprint and iris recognition.
Drones set to rise in 2018
Better technology and lower costs will see drone use proliferating across businesses, consumers and the military.
How will a constantly wired cohort define itself and the world?
This generation on the contrary is to the palm-internet born. In some cases, even their birth was broadcast live on Facebook by enthusiastic parents.
How companies will change hands to the next generation
In November, through an ordinance, the Centre tweaked the IBC to debar wilful defaulters and those with NPA accounts from bidding for their own assets in auctions to recover defaulted loans.
Stars will again rise in southern politics in 2018
But with DMK chief M Karunanidhi no longer active in the party's affairs owing to old age — he is 93 — new political aspirants are hoping to provide an alternative.
The fight for privacy in this connected age
Recently, Facebook denied one of the oldest allegations against it — that it listens to user conversations through the smartphone mic and then uses cues to target ads.
Why India will push further down the e-vehicle path in 2018
There are marked improvements in EV technology, including battery storage capacity, its cost economics, charging time and range anxiety.
Startups need scalable interests in 2018, with investor interest waning
The past 12 months have seen a sharp downturn in investor sentiment, as startups have struggled to enthuse VCs wary of backing ventures in this difficult business environment.
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