The 180 Pulse
With thought-provoking articles covering varied domains, 180DC SRCC aims to create student leaders through a holistic learning experience.
Read to take a deep dive into looking at world issues from the eyes of a consultant.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
End to password sharing: Boon or Bane for Netflix?
In a shocking twist, Netflix has declared war on password sharing, ending an era where one subscription meant endless connections. The fallout was immediate – angry subscribers, threats to abandon ship. But did Netflix’s gamble pay off? The unexpected answer lies in a surge of 5.9 million new subscribers, defying skeptics and reshaping the streaming landscape. Dive into the full article to unravel the suspense behind Netflix’s bold move – a decision that not only challenges the norms but leaves a lasting mark on the future of online entertainment. Discover how the streaming giant turned a potential crisis into a triumph, setting the stage for a new era in streaming.
The Real Estate Market Crash In China
This article by Sanit Jain discusses the Chinese real estate market crash, its causes, and its effects on the economy. The author argues that the crash was caused by a combination of factors, including over-ambitious players, prodigal use of funds, unsustainable financial practices, and a lack of foresight. The crash has had a significant impact on the Chinese economy, leading to unemployment, a fall in household income, and a cash crunch in the financial sector. The Chinese government is taking steps to protect the industry and prevent a financial crisis, but the author argues that the crash has highlighted the need for a more diversified economy and a more developed financial system.
Read more to find out!
Moonlighting – Cheating or Upskilling?
Unveiling the modern work paradox: Navigating moonlighting’s dual employment complexities in an ever-evolving professional landscape. A profound analysis by Arshiya Gupta, peeling back the layers of the multifarious practice where professionals seamlessly blend full-time roles with side pursuits, stimulating profound debates, and raising pertinent questions about viability, work-life equilibrium, and the shape of the future workforce.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Quantum Computing
A problem that would otherwise take the world’s fastest computer Fugaku 600 million years to complete, was solved in a matter of 200 seconds. Solely through quantum computing. Taking the world of technology by storm, quantum computing is revolutionising sectors including healthcare, finance, banking and entertainment.
Read the latest article on 180 Pulse, wherein Gaurika Manchanda breaks down Quantum Computing bit-by-bit. The future is here, thanks to this technology.
Gaming Console Market And Its Road Ahead
Gaming consoles contribute a huge proportion of revenue in the gaming industry, with Sony and Microsoft being the dominant players. Being a volatile industry, it has to face several challenges and has to adapt to the current trends, while simultaneously working towards innovation and technological advancements as they are the market drivers.
PlayStation by Sony or Xbox by Microsoft? This exhilarating article on “Gaming Console Market and it’s Road Ahead” by Keshav Garg gives a wider view about gaming consoles, the current competitors and what the future holds for them.
The Opportunity Cost of Bitcoin
The day is January 3rd, 2009. The sun shines in the clear skies and the planet wakes up with endless opportunities. Satoshi Nakamoto, whoever they might be, turns on their system and mines the genesis block. The world, for better or worse, has been set on a path of change. Within a small period of just over a decade, Bitcoin reached a market cap of almost $1.2 trillion in April 2021, and over the years, it has grown to be much bigger than, perhaps, what it was supposed to be.
ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC POLICY
Understanding India’s Aromatic Future with the Purple Revolution
Were you aware that the cultivation of lavender has been instrumental in helping farmers in Jammu & Kashmir endure the COVID-19 pandemic? This emerging trend of lavender farming in India has been coined as the Purple Revolution.
The primary objective of the revolution is to maximize the natural resources of Jammu and Kashmir and enhance the cultivation of lavender. By providing education and training in lavender cultivation, this initiative has effectively transformed the lives of numerous farmers in Jammu and Kashmir.
To gain insight into the Purple Revolution and the aromatic future of India, check out our recent article, which delves deep into Understanding India’s Aromatic Future With The Purple Revolution.
The Declining Dollar Reign
The dollar’s long reign of dominance as the world’s primary medium of exchange is beginning to wane as nations around the world adopt strategies of de-dollarization in order to prevent Western countries from exploiting their economic power for personal gain.
But what is de-dollarisation and how India is moving towards becoming a developed nation through internationalisation of the rupee?
Are there any risks involved in internationalising the rupee? If so, what are the measures that need to be taken in order to ensure that these risks are minimised?
Check out Pooja Jain’s article on “The Declining Dollar Reign” that delves deeper into these questions and tries to answer how India is taking steps to reduce its reliance on the dollar and become a more prominent player in global trade.
The Cost of Hunger
Every second child suffers from some form of malnutrition in India, leading to diminished mental ability and increased risks of nutrition-related diseases. 144 million children under the age of 5 around the world are stunted, with a third of these children in India. India loses up to 4 per cent of its GDP and up to 8 per cent of its productivity due to child malnutrition, as per estimates.
How does the government estimate these figures and do the surveying methodologies used portray a true picture of reality? How do the policy makers plan to overcome these issues through the government’s intervention?
Check out Rohan Punhani’s article on ‘The Cost of Hunger‘ that delves into these questions and provides a greater insight into the larger issues at hand.
PSYCHOLOGY & HISTORY
Psychology in Market
It has been a belief that rational people make rational decisions. This belief system has generated an entire rational choice theory, which says that people employ logical calculations to make sensible decisions and obtain outcomes that are in line with their own goals. This concept has also been the main assumption in most of the economics that we study. But do you think that people make rational decisions every time? Delve deeper and analyse the biases that affect your decisions even without you noticing them.
Mass Psychology and the Stock Market
We often hear Warren Buffet’s words “Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” But does this actually translate into action?
The herding behaviour in finance is broadly defined as an investor’s imitation of the actions of others rather than their own analysis. The fear of missing out on a profitable investment idea is often the driving force behind herd instinct. This behaviour of investors represents a major cause of speculative bubbles and leads to deviations of the stocks prices from their fundamental value.
Head to 180 Pulse’s latest article – “Mass Psychology and the Stock Market” where Ryan Barua emphasises the importance of a proper in-depth analysis of the market and the respective stocks.
Psychology in Consulting
Usually when people hear the word ‘Consulting’, they think of complicated spreadsheets, decision making for business finance and coming up with corporate strategies to make a firm bigger and better.