I explore the start of operations at the Credit Information Bureau of India (CIBIL), a milestone for Indian banking that introduces centralized credit data sharing to improve lending decisions and reduce non-performing assets.
I watched my payphone credit rapidly disappear while making a quick call to a London mobile number. It was a race against time as the display counted down a penny for every word I spoke.
Access labor statistics from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, including the fastest growing occupations for 1998-2008, alongside regional data and various employment schemes provided by the Indian Labour Bureau.
Read how Ovid tracked down and caught identity thieves after they charged thousands to his credit cards. The story highlights the careless mistakes made by the criminals and the luck involved in their arrest.
Review historical reports on significant hacking incidents, including the high-profile theft of credit card information from prominent figures such as Bill Gates, George Soros, and Yoshiro Mori.
I highlight the emergence of localized Indian portals like Yahoo! India, CNet, and ZDNet. These sites, featuring dedicated sections for finance and news, represent a significant milestone for India’s growing presence on the global internet.