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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Top 10 airlines in the world 2025: This Indian airline ranks #3 among best low-cost carriers, Air India in top 100
Top 10 Airlines in the World 2025: As global aviation rebounds in 2025 with rising passenger traffic, airlines are investing heavily in quality service, safety, and innovation in an effort to transform air travel into a more comfortable, enjoyable experience. At the top of the list is Qatar Airways that has, once again, been named the World's Best Airline 2025 by Skytrax, claiming the title for the ninth time. The Doha-based airline also swept multiple categories, winning Best Airline in the Middle East, World's Best Business Class, and World's Best Inflight Entertainment. Singapore Airlines, a five-time title holder, came in second this year. It has also been recognised as the World's Best Cabin Crew, the World's Best First Class, and one of the Best Airlines in Asia, according to Skytrax. Cathay Pacific Airways made a notable jump to #3 this year, pushing Emirates to #4 and ANA All Nippon Airways to #5. Rising performers this year were Korean Air at #7 and Hainan Airlines at #10, which made significant entries in the global top 10 this year, pushing Swiss International Air Lines and EVA Air, at 11th and 12th, respectively, in 2025. Skytrax World Airline Awards recently ranked airlines based on millions of passenger reviews across various categories. Here are the world's best airlines in 2025: Source: IndiGo, India's largest airline by market cap, was ranked #39 in the World's Top 100 Airlines for 2025, rising from #42 in the previous year and #3 in the World's Best Low-Cost Airline. Regionally, it ranked top for the Best Airline and Best Low-Cost Airline in South Asia for 2025. In a significant shift, Air India ranked 84th this year, from #90, on the World Top 100 Airlines for 2025 and ranked second in the Best Airline in South Asia for 2025. Source: Skytrax World's Best Airlines in South Asia 2025 Source: Skytrax World Best Regional Airlines in South Asia 2025 Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Top 10 countries with the biggest population decline percent: Europe leads, with only one from Asia
The global population has seen extraordinary growth in recent centuries, defying initial expectations. While it was expected to take hundreds of thousands of years to reach 1 billion people, the population surged to seven times that figure within just 200 years. By 2011, the world's population had hit 7 billion, and projections from the United Nations indicate that this upward trend will continue in the decades ahead, estimating a rise of 8.6 billion in 2030, 9.8 billion in 2050 and 11.2 billion in 2100. However, geopolitical conflicts can also shake up a country's population as a result of refugees and the unfortunate loss of lives, like Ukraine has been identified as the fastest-shrinking country in the world, driven by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Europe is witnessing a significant population decrease, with a reported shrinkage of 0.2% in 2023 compared to the previous year, with six of the world's top ten countries in the region. In addition to declining birth rates and increasing aged populations, which were further catalysed by the Greek financial crisis of the 2010s, Greece's population of around 10 million is expected to lose 1 million by 2050. Mass emigration in Tuvalu, a country of just 10,000 people in Oceania, the second-fastest shrinking globally, will take a hit, making it one of the first places on Earth to disappear due to a changing climate and rising ocean levels. On the contrary, Asia is one of the most populated continents, experiencing an overall growth rate of 0.6% as of 2023, with countries like India leading and being the most populated globally. Rounding up the top ten, Japan is the only Asian nation recognised for its significant population decline, driven by its burgeoning elderly population, declining birth rates, and the tendency to marry young and have children later. Source: UN Population Division (via Statista) Note: Due to outmigration and demographic change. The sharp population decline in Ukraine is largely attributed to refugees fleeing due to the war. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
From creativity to AI literacy: Top 10 fastest-growing skills for Indian working professionals in 2025
Top 10 in-demand skills for Indian professionals 2025 LinkedIn report: In the dynamic and digital-driven world of work today, change has become the only constant with artificial intelligence (AI), tech advancements, and rising trends re-designing traditional business approaches. LinkedIn report that 70% of the skills required across various industries will experience significant changes by 2030, with artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of these developments. The report further highlights a remarkable 140% increase in the rate at which LinkedIn users are updating their profiles with new skills since 2022, highlighting the growing necessity of upskilling. When hiring for working professionals, 69% of Indian recruiters point out a mismatch and gap between the skills professionals have and what employers need. India, presently overtaking as the world's fourth-largest economy, benefits from a substantially educated workforce; however, it has an employment-to-population ratio of just 52.8% and a labour dependency ratio of 1.52. LinkedIn's latest Skills on the Rise report for 2025 highlighted the fastest-growing skills key for professionals who want to rise in today's job market and stay ahead in the future world of work. Notably, soft skills like creativity, problem-solving, communication, and strategic thinking are fast becoming necessary across industries, according to the recent LinkedIn Skills on the Rise 2025 report. Amid technological advancements and increasing market volatility, these skills enable businesses to differentiate themselves through innovative ideas and creative solutions, while staying ahead of the curve by forecasting future opportunities and challenges. Nonetheless, AI literacy is undoubtedly becoming the most sought-after skill globally and a baseline expectation across various job functions, with over 95 per cent of C-suite leaders in India prioritising AI skills over traditional experience. Source: LinkedIn India – Skills on the Rise 2025 Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
WEF Gender Gap Index 2025: Top 10 best and worst countries for gender parity
WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2025: According to the WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2025, the global gender gap has marginally narrowed in 2025, from 68.4% in 2024 to 68.8% in 2025, in 148 economies that were surveyed. However, the overall pace still lags behind pre-pandemic trends. At the aggregate level, high-income economies have closed 74.3% of their gender gap, slightly higher than the averages recorded in lower-income groups; however, the best performers in the three lower-income categories have narrowed a larger percentage of their gender disparities than more than half of the high-income countries. Notably, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Ecuador, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia have shown to be the most effective economies in overcoming gender inequalities across each income level. The top 10 economies in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025 have succeeded in minimising gender gaps by at least 80%. Iceland retains the world's most gender-equal economy for the 16th consecutive year, closing 92.6% of the gender gap – the only economy to reach 90% parity. European countries account for eight of the top ten rankings; Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have all been in the top ten since 2006. Source: World Economic Forum – The Global Gender Gap Index 2025 Rankings The bottom 10 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index 2025—led by Pakistan, Sudan, Chad, and Iran—continue to show the widest gender disparities globally. Source: World Economic Forum – The Global Gender Gap Index 2025 Rankings In 2025, India ranked 131st in global gender parity out of 148 countries, with a score of 64.4%, down three positions from the previous year. While it's way behind its neighbours – Bhutan (119th), Nepal (125th) and Sri Lanka (130th) – it saw an improvement in economic participation and opportunity. The score rose to 40.7%, supported by an increase in estimated earned income from 28.6% to 29.9%, while labour-force participation remained steady at 45.9%. In educational attainment, India scored 97.1%, reflecting gains in female literacy and tertiary education enrolment. Health and survival also improved due to a better sex ratio at birth and increased healthy life expectancy. However, political empowerment declined, with women's representation in parliament dropping from 14.7% to 13.8%. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Indian Express
10-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Top 10 countries by AI talent concentration in 2024-25: Where does India stand?
Top 10 countries with highest AI talent in 2024-25: The 2024 Work Trend Index from LinkedIn and Microsoft revealed that 66% of organisational leaders now say they would not consider candidates without AI skills, while 71% prefer less experienced talent with AI expertise over more seasoned professionals without it. With the rising adoption of AI, the Stanford AI Index Report 2025 and LinkedIn revealed countries leading in AI talent concentration via the share of professionals with AI-related skills or job roles. Israel leads the rankings with its AI talent concentration, accounting for 1.98% of its workforce, and Singapore follows next with AI talent making up 1.64% of its workforce. This might be driven by significant AI-driven investments over the last decade, as, according to the same report, Israel, at 5th position, has made a total private investment of $15.0 billion, and Singapore, at 10th, has invested $7.3 billion in AI. The top six countries in the 2024 rankings remain unchanged; notably, Ireland rose four places up to rank 7th, whereas South Korea fell three places to stand at 10th in 2024. Source: LinkedIn 2024 | Stanford AI Index 2025 Report As of 2024, India was unable to make it to the cut of the top 15 countries with the highest concentration of AI talent, however, it showcases a 252% increase, placing it on top globally in terms of percentage change in AI talent concentration. With $1.16 billion in private AI investments in 2024 and $11.29 billion in total private AI investments from 2013 to 2024, India is making significant investments in private funding for AI globally. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
