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India's 'drone sisters' steer farming and social change
India's 'drone sisters' steer farming and social change
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Once a housewife in rural India, Sharmila Yadav always wanted to be a pilot and is now living her dream remotely, flying a heavy-duty drone across the skies to cultivate the country's picturesque farmlands. "Who would have thought until a few years ago that in our country women living in villages too would fly drones?

Far-right threatens to scare off German industry's new talent
Far-right threatens to scare off German industry's new talent
Business and Economy
by  AFP

In its search for sorely needed talent, German chipmaker Infineon is looking as far as Guatemala, but the rise of the far-right at home risks making the move unappealing and harming the industry. To find the potential new hires and bring them to Germany, Infineon has signed deals with training institutions in Guatemala and is organising language courses and help with housing for new arrivals.