What does ISIS want?
In this slightly dated article, the author examines the purpose of ISIS's existence and its modus operandi. While this article merely scrapes the surface of ISIS's purported ideology and demands, it gives a bird's eye view of its operations. (LiveMint)
Investor Sentiment vs Consumer Confidence
There have recently been seemingly paradoxical reports about investor confidence in India declining, and consumer confidence increasing. This article discusses the possible reasons for this result. (LiveMint)
Rise of counterfeits on AliBaba's sister website worrying trend
This article is about the landmark case where Chinese entrepreneurs were selling counterfeits of global brands on AliBaba founder Jack Ma's online marketplace Taobao, leading to an outcry. In a two-sided problem for Ma, he had to solve this issue without alienating the small Chinese entrepreneurs whose business depended solely on his website. Read on for more details. (Business Insider)
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