Zapping malaria: Patients, pathogen diversity is key
The commission highlights three important tools—rapid diagnostic tests, artemisinin-based combination therapy, and long lasting insecticide-treated nets—which have proved highly effective.
UK work visa: How will it benefit Indian students?
The development is expected to pull in more international students by enabling them to seek professional opportunities at any skill level within the UK, for two years, once they complete their study.
What’s making education the golden spot for internet economy?
Students today need a personalised approach to learning that is based on their individual academic needs. This simply isn’t possible because of the very framework of coaching classes.
CivilCops: Solving civil issues with modern technology
CivilCops does not create more apps to be downloaded, forgotten, and eventually deleted for lack of space in the smartphone.
Electric vehicles: The way forward for early adoption
On the government’s part, these include NEMMP (National Electric Mobility Mission Plan) and FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles).
Brands struggle with Pinterest in the absence of promoted pins
The company, often described as a virtual bulletin board for images, counts the Asia Pacific region as one of its fastest growing ones; it opened an office in Singapore in July to service the Indian and South East Asian marke
Car Insurance: When you should avoid filing a motor insurance claim
There are numerous factors that one must consider before making a motor insurance claim in order to enjoy maximum benefits.
Equity investing: Creating wealth with discipline and patience
Every year when he invested money it turned out to be the lowest Sensex level for that year and he got the best buy-price every time. Star-crossed faced the opposite fate.
India needs triple helix model of innovation in universities
Triple helix covers creative destruction—a concept coined by Joseph Schumpeter in 1942—i.e. new innovations killing older ones.
Why apprenticeship ecosystem needs to be simplified
In its previous tenure, the government aimed to reach 50 lakh apprentices in 5 years, for which it amended the Apprentices Act and made it conducive for employers to engage apprentices.
GST rate cut for economic growth is a myth
Of late, there has been an increasing clamour to reduce GST rates on various products—such as automobiles and cement, among others—to give a boost to the economy and getting back to the higher GDP growth track.
Cashing in: Ayushmann Khurrana doubles brand endorsement fee after a string of hits
The actor, after recently being honoured with the ‘Best Actor’ award at the 66th National Film Awards for his performance in Andhadhun, has sharply hiked his brand endorsement fee from Rs 90 lakh-1 crore per year to a pre
PM-KMY: Over 14 lakh join Modi govt’s pension scheme for farmers
According to the agriculture census 2015-16, out of 12.56 crore small and marginal farmers (based on operational holdings), only 14.36% were female.
Potential for India’s USD 80 billion remittances economy
How can India’s diaspora, both NRIs and PIOs, contribute further to the nation’s economic growth?
India, US, japan should put up a united fight against China
In this very timely book, Pradip Baijal, an eminent civil servant who dealt with many of India’s economic problems, outlines the threat to India from China and suggests that the only way to fight off China is by doing it to
Car sales slump deepens in September
“Sales during the shraadh period are negligible and since the period ends on September 28, the entire month is likely to be a complete washout,” a Maruti Suzuki dealer said.
World Suicide Prevention Day: How Facebook, Twitter and Tiktok are implementing suicide prevention interventions
Figures released by WHO based on 2016 data suggests that India has the highest suicide rate in all of South-East Asia.
Common pitfalls in a car insurance policy and how to avoid them
Despite repeated awareness and options, people tend to make some common mistakes while opting for car insurance.
Interest rates: Strong case for 50 bps cut in October
Our base has the RBI MPC following Governor Das into another ‘out-of-box’ 35bps cut (followed by 15bps in December, and if global growth weakens, 40bps by September.) Why 50bps now?
Defaulted on loan, credit card payments? You can still take a loan; Here’s how
Defaults are troublesome and can have wide-ranging impacts on your life and finances, terribly affecting your quality of life in the process.
A look at the blurring lines between offline and online retail
Businesses that want to stay competitive are adopting a phygital model to address these demands through the holistic integration of offline and online retail.
Equity investment: Market has little interest in several large-cap stocks
The cheap valuations of several large-cap. private and PSU stocks underscore the market’s disinterest in certain ‘value’ stocks even as the same market is prepared to pay super-rich multiples for ‘quality’ stocks.
Few key factors to keep in mind for retirement planning
By 2040, it is assumed that among individuals who reach age 65, average life expectancy is projected to rise from 82 to 85 for men and from 85 to 88 for women.
It’s exciting to be part of one of the fastest-growing companies: Madhav Sheth, CEO, Realme India
As tough taskmasters, challenges have a way of helping us expand the horizons of what we believe to be possible, and put our creativity to the best use while navigating around a tense situation.
Manufacturing: Weaving a new path for India’s textile industry
In addition, with the ongoing trade tensions of China with the US, and the rising costs of labour, the manufacturing activity is poised to exit China, in the process vacating more space for countries such as India, Bangladesh
We are pushing exports..GST cut can negate recent price hikes: Rajiv Prasad, president, India operations, JK Tyre and Industries
While we are entering new markets, we are expanding the product categories. For example, the off highway tyres and two- and three-wheelers for which we have also hired domain experts, says Rajiv Prasad.
Jet Airways: Synergy Group emerges lone suitor for grounded airline
The resolution professional (RP) for the grounded airline has set up meetings between the Synergy Group, Jet’s lenders and the ministry of civil aviation over the next week.
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