Renewed impetus for reforms is essential for India to continue to narrow its major gap in living standards with middle-income and OECD economies, to reduce widespread poverty, to reverse rising inequality and to improve the wellbeing of all Indians. Based on the expertise of OECD, this report presents an update of policy advice in critical areas to India’s long-term economic performance and social development.

The Slovak Republic is one of the most dynamic economies in the euro area. The country has continued to converge rapidly towards the living standards of advanced OECD economies. However, the Slovak Republic should continue on its path of reform to achieve balanced, fair and sustainable growth, according to a new OECD report.

This seminar series is part of the OECD project, Supporting Decentralisation in Ukraine. The 2nd seminar on Strengthening the Subnational Partnership, took place in Mykolaiv ON 15 March 2017.

With conferences canceled indefinitely, companies are increasingly reliant on online events to hype product launches. As they prepare to release a next-gen console before the end of the year, expect plenty of live streams and blogs from both Microsoft and Sony in an attempt to flesh out all that their respective systems have to offer. […]

The pandemic may feel all-encompassing at the moment, but Confluent announced a $250 million Series E today, showing that major investment continues in spite of the dire economic situation at the moment. The company is now valued at $4.5 billion. Today’s round follows last year’s $125 million Series D. At that point the company was […]

There are few more messages more timely than the opening line, “Dance your cares away, worry’s for another day” (or is it “worries?”). Today the familiar Fraggle Rock bass line returns, along with the titular felt underground dwellers, as the first of a new series of mini-episodes hits Apple TV+. Apple’s streaming service will post […]

Locatee, a Swiss startup that uses existing sensors and IT infrastructures to provide employers and commercial real estate owners with detailed data about how their spaces are utilized, today announced that it has raised a $4 million Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based FYRFLY Venture Partners and Zurich-based Tomahawk VC. “We started the […]

Orca Security, an Israeli cloud security firm that focuses on giving enterprises better visibility into their multi-cloud deployments on AWS, Azure and GCP, today announced that it has raised a $20 million Series A round led by GGV Capital. YL Ventures and Silicon Valley CISO Investments also participated in this round. Together with its seed […]

Cockroach Labs, the NYC enterprise database company, announced an $86.6 million Series D funding round today. The company was in no mood to talk valuations, but was happy to have a big chunk of money to help build on its recent success and ride out the current economic malaise. Altimeter Capital and Bond co-led the […]

Locatee, a Swiss startup that uses existing sensors and IT infrastructures to provide employers and commercial real estate owners with detailed data about how their spaces are utilized, today announced that it has raised a $4 million Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based FYRFLY Venture Partners and Zurich-based Tomahawk VC. “We started the […]

Peanut, an app that began as a tool for finding new mom friends, has evolved into a social network now used by 1.6 million women to discuss a range of topics, from pregnancy and parenthood to marriage and menopause, and everything in between. On the heels of significant growth in online networking fueled by the […]

In the time many of us live in now, we all know our online media consumption is — to state the obvious — going through the roof. Subsequently, the amount of data pertaining to online marketing is, equally, reaching stratospheric heights and in recent years tech companies like Datorama and Funnel.io, SuperMetrics and Adverity have appeared to […]

Back in 2018 Templafy — which had come up with a way for enterprises to more easily make templates out of standard documents (yes, it’s a thing) — raised an additional $15 million from existing investors as an extension of its earlier Series B round taking it to $40.2 million raised. The company integrates with enterprise infrastructure to […]

There are some startups that behave like sprinters, and others that run a marathon. I came across Instabug when I was in Cairo in 2013. Born during the chaotic era of the Arab Spring, this plucky startup managed to make it to TechCrunch Disrupt, then Y Combinator in 2016, then a $1.7 million in seed […]

“If your kids aren’t sleeping, you aren’t sleeping,” says Moshi founder and CEO Ian Chambers. As mindfulness apps grow increasingly popular among adults, Moshi is looking to bring mindfulness and meditative techniques to children. The app today announced the close of a $12 million Series B financing led by Accel, with participation from Latitude Ventures […]

Figma, the design platform that lets folks work collaboratively and in the cloud, has today announced the close of a $50 million Series D financing. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with partner Peter Levine and cofounding partner Marc Andreessen managing the deal for the firm. New angel investors, including Henry Ellenbogen from Durable […]

Eight glasses of water a day. That’s the old recommendation you and I have heard growing up. And while we all know the importance of hydration to our health, some methods of hydration are more efficient than others. At least, that’s the premise that Hydrant was built on. The company, a wellness brand that launched […]

Credit cards have become all but ubiquitous for consumer transactions, and it isn’t hard to see why. By intermediating payments, networks like Visa allow buyers and sellers to exchange money for goods and services without knowing the financial risk profile of the counter-party. Rather than applying for credit at every merchant you shop at, you […]

This morning Finix, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup selling payments tech to other businesses, announced that it has raised a $35 million Series B. Sequoia led the round, which also saw participation from new investors Activant Capital and Inspired Capital. Finix did not disclose a new valuation as part of its round, and declined to share […]

Orca Security, an Israeli cloud security firm that focuses on giving enterprises better visibility into their multi-cloud deployments on AWS, Azure and GCP, today announced that it has raised a $20 million Series A round led by GGV Capital. YL Ventures and Silicon Valley CISO Investments also participated in this round. Together with its seed […]

Hub Security, a Tel Aviv-based startup that developed a software and hardware platform for cryptographic operations, today announced that it has raised a $5 million Series A round led by AXA Ventures. Crowdfunding platform OurCrowd also participated in this round. Like most companies at the Series A stage, the company plans to use the investment […]

Locatee, a Swiss startup that uses existing sensors and IT infrastructures to provide employers and commercial real estate owners with detailed data about how their spaces are utilized, today announced that it has raised a $4 million Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based FYRFLY Venture Partners and Zurich-based Tomahawk VC. “We started the […]

Peanut, an app that began as a tool for finding new mom friends, has evolved into a social network now used by 1.6 million women to discuss a range of topics, from pregnancy and parenthood to marriage and menopause, and everything in between. On the heels of significant growth in online networking fueled by the […]

Orca Security, an Israeli cloud security firm that focuses on giving enterprises better visibility into their multi-cloud deployments on AWS, Azure and GCP, today announced that it has raised a $20 million Series A round led by GGV Capital. YL Ventures and Silicon Valley CISO Investments also participated in this round. Together with its seed […]

Downton Abbey creator's new HBO series revealed Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon will star in the period drama The Gilded Age with Morgan Spector and Amanda Peet.

Ioan Gruffudd is set to return to ITV's Liar as Andrew Earlham next month. Father-of-two who lives in LA, says he's now 'old and weathered enough' to represent anti-heroes.

Joanne Froggatt promoted series two of Liar alongside co-star Katherine Kelly in London on Thursday, in her first public appearance since announcing her split from husband James Cannon.

CONTAINS SPOILERS. Last night's Belgravia, which aired on ITV at 9pm, left viewers disappointed, after some complained the conclusion had been tied up with a speed that gave them 'whiplash'.

Gavin & Stacey's Rob Brydon shut down rumours of any further episodes of the show during his red carpet appearance at the National Television Awards on Tuesday.

Lucie Donlan is clearly trying to ensure the Love Island cast of 2019 aren't rendered obsolete as the new winter series kicks off this week.

They're one of Hollywood's quirkiest couples, and Miley Cyrus gifted Cody Simpson an equally unique gift ahead of her boyfriend's 23rd birthday.

Jane Lynch and Cyndi Lauper are teaming up for new Netflix comedy series that has been described by the former Glee star as a 'Golden Girls for today.'

This show started modestly in 2009, and has gone on to practically reinvent the family sitcom from the ground up, winning over 20 Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe along the way. 

GEORGE BOND: The longest championship drought in the history of North American professional sport met its end deep in the webbing of Anthony Rizzo's right glove.

It's been a scary week for the Strictly contestants after Jerry Hall's shock exit last Sunday.

According to The Sun, the 27-year-old Olympian is reportedly already in training for the winter sports show in Austria - just weeks after being banned from gymnastics for offensive video.

The Handmaid's Tale star Samira Wiley stopped by the BUILD Series to chat about season three of her dystopian Hulu series.She displayed a winning smile in a summer floral print dress.

Jenji Kohan, the creative force behind much-loved shows like Weeds and Orange Is The New Black, is working on a new concept for Netflix which is all about life in its current bizarre circumstance. 

Despite reports claiming one option was to keep the celebrity and dance professionals in isolation together, insiders insisted this was not plausible

The actress, 32, gave a glimpse of behind-the-scenes life on the show as she shared a sweet Instagram snap of herself and her co-stars on Thursday.

The former Coronation Street star, 32, gushed that it had been an 'absolute pleasure' filming the new series of the BBC drama, and confirmed it would be released sometime in 2020.

The Our Girl star, 32, who stars as Erin, and the Being Human actor, 35, who plays Dylan, were reunited with their fellow castmates on set.

Michelle Keegan battled the elements as she filmed scenes for Brassic series two in chilly Lancashire on Friday.

Our Girl series 4: First look as Michelle Keegan, 32, teased new series ahead of her final scenes as Georgie Lane after quitting the role.

The actress, 32, appears in the emotional preview as Georgie continues to struggle following the death of her fiancé Captain Elvis Harte, who was tragically killed several series erlier.

And Michelle Keegan looked stunning as she transformed into a bridesmaid for scenes in the upcoming fourth series of military drama Our Girl.

Dressed as her character Corporal Georgie Lane, the actress, 32, beamed to cameras as she posed in her army gear.

Michelle Keegan is hotly tipped to join the Strictly Come Dancing line up, with show bosses placing her at the top of their wish list

The actress, 32, is ditching her Our Girl army uniform and donning a skintight lycra costume in the upcoming series as she becomes a magician's assistant in a bid to make some extra cash.

Just after Boris Johnson - son of former Made In Chelsea star Stanley - announced to the UK that no one can leave their homes on Monday night, E4's favourite structured reality series returned.