The art of persuasion
This is common during any election season: There will be one set of ads painting candidates in glowing colours, extolling their virtues and their unimpeachable characters, brandishing their rare accomplishments. The other set of ads simply go for the jugular…
Poll body directs political parties not to use derogatory language for persons with disabilities
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a set of guidelines for political parties, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The poll body has instructed the parties not to use derogatory language for persons with disabilities. In an…
ED arrests 3 more in money laundering case against Vivo-India, others
The Enforcement Directorate has made three fresh arrests in connection with its money laundering probe against Chinese smartphone-maker Vivo and some others, official sources said on Saturday. The three have been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention…
Memes that wowed: 2023 was a big year for memes as they became a powerful tool for content creators
Memes on social media are addictive and fun. Some have been so eccentric and relatable to pop culture that they won our hearts this year because of high entertainment quotient or caught maximum attention on social media, giving huge exposure…
The flashlight industry’s battle against low-cost Chinese imports
– By Arun Kumar Sahay Flashlights, once a simple and ubiquitous tool, have become a battleground for manufacturers and retailers worldwide. The influx of low-cost Chinese imports has led to a fierce competition bubble that raises important questions about quality,…
The year of tech: A rewind of the major happenings of the tech world in 2023
There are decades where nothing happens, and then there are weeks where decades happen.” This quote, attributed to Russian communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, loosely applies to the world of tech in the context of the year we are bidding adieu…
Sugar stocks weather exports curbs
The stock prices of the major sugar companies have not been impacted much by the recent government’s decision to restrict sugar exports beyond October 31, presumably because the decision was largely anticipated by the investors. The stock prices of Triveni…
Exploring the impressive net worth of SunRisers Hyderabad co-owner, Kavya Maran
On April 9, 2023, the internet witnessed a surge of admiration for Kavya Maran, co-owner of SunRisers Hyderabad. Despite her visible irritation with a persistent cameraman during a public appearance, Kavya Maran’s captivating presence left a lasting impression on online…
Stocks to watch: Adani Energy, Gland Pharma, Indian Energy Exchange, HPCL
Stocks in Focus: GIFT Nifty traded flat at 19,463.5 down merely 4 points or 0.02%, indicating a lacklustre opening for domestic indices NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex on Tuesday. Previously on Monday, the NSE Nifty 50 soared 181.15 points…
Lack of contribution to network costs from large traffic generating digital players a challenge: COAI
The telecom industry faces a “major challenge” as large traffic-generating digital platforms do not contribute to network costs, COAI said on Friday asserting that the “conundrum” is placing undue burden on telcos, hampering their financial sustainability and impeding further investments…
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