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Sandeep SinghNov 22, 2021
Covid-19 concern and RIL stock: Why markets dived on Monday Subscriber Only
Indian markets emerged as one of the biggest losers on Monday, weighed down by several factors. What is unnerving the markets, and what is the way forward? What should investors do?
ENS Economic BureauNov 22, 2021
SBI has also revised its GDP growth projection for the year to 9.3-9.6 per cent.
New York TimesNov 22, 2021
Explained: Who, and where, is Peng Shuai? Subscriber Only
Peng Shuai, a Chinese tennis star, disappeared from public view for weeks this month after she accused a top Chinese leader of sexual assault. Who is she, and why did she disappear? How has the world
Express News ServiceNov 22, 2021
A new study has identified the earliest age when humour emerges, and how it typically builds in the first years of life.
Express News ServiceNov 22, 2021
A treatment for HIV, a combination of infections cabotegravir and rilpivirine, has been recommended in the UK. Why is this significant?
Udit MisraNov 22, 2021
Given the distress in Indian agriculture, it appears heartless to suggest that MSPs should not be given or, for that matter, MSPs should not be raised. But there are unintended consequences of undermining the market.
Leena MisraNov 22, 2021
Events over the last two weeks show how unlikely it is that meat-eating can be banned in Gujarat.
Anuradha MascarenhasNov 22, 2021
Covishield, Covaxin: the findings of a large efficacy study Subscriber Only
The overall effectiveness against severe Covid was 80 per cent with two doses of Covishield, and 69 per cent with two doses of Covaxin.
Maulshree SethNov 22, 2021
Explained: Politics of Uttar Pradesh expressways Subscriber Only
Three successive regimes in UP have focused extensively on building expressways, but these have also faced delays, political one-upmanship and public protests. As a result, policy and planning have evolved.
Manoj C.GNov 22, 2021
Explained: Congress leadership asserts itself with Rajasthan cabinet rejig, sends signals to Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot Subscriber Only
By laying stress on sizable representation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the council of ministers, the high command ensured that both Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot were boxed into a corner.
Anuj BhatiaNov 21, 2021
Explained: How the tech world is tackling the chip shortage Subscriber Only
The global semiconductor shortage has affected smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, automobiles, and medical devices.
Shamik ChakrabartyNov 21, 2021
Manchester United’s next game is a Champions League fixture, against Villarreal on Tuesday and Michael Carrick, a former club captain, will be in charge.
Deep MukherjeeNov 21, 2021
Explained: Equations behind the Rajasthan cabinet reshuffle Subscriber Only
Rajasthan Cabinet reshuffle: Who are the new faces in the Rajasthan council of ministers? What factors seem to have been taken into consideration before their selection?
Anju Agnihotri ChabaNov 21, 2021
The farmers have been protesting against the three farm laws alleging that the they will lead to the abolishment of the minimum support price (MSP) regime and leave them at the mercy of big corporates.
Karunjit SinghNov 20, 2021
Reliance Industries Ltd and Saudi Aramco are re-evaluating a proposed investment by the latter in RIL's oil to chemicals (O2C) business. A look at the background and context for this decision.
Explained DeskNov 20, 2021
Apart from the US, Canada is planning to recommend booster shots for those people who are severely or moderately immunocompromised. A similar recommendation was made by the EU's drug regulator last month.
Explained DeskNov 20, 2021
Explained: Why has SC ordered a CBI probe into 2002 Hindustan Zinc Limited disinvestment? Subscriber Only
The judgment will enable the government to carry forward the disinvestment of HZL and raise revenue for other public purposes by offloading the residual stake estimated to be worth Rs 40,000 crore in the open
New York TimesNov 20, 2021
While many people have no complaints about their experience, for some, the swab test — a vital tool in the global battle against the coronavirus — engenders visceral dislike, severe squirming or buckled knees.
Farm laws repealed: A look at why and how the government had pushed these laws, why it has now withdrawn them, and the implications of the move, politically and economically.
Karunjit SinghNov 20, 2021
Explained: CCI market study on pharma sector Subscriber Only
A look at the findings and recommendations of the Competition Commission of India's market study in the pharmaceutical sector in India.
Apurva VishwanathNov 19, 2021
Explained: The process for repealing a law Subscriber Only
Laws can be repealed in two ways — either through an ordinance, or through legislation.
Abhishek AngadNov 19, 2021
This is the first such protest related to jobs after the enactment of the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in Private Sector Bill that provides for 75 per cent reservation to locals in jobs
Harish DamodaranNov 19, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on repealing the farm laws may have helped stave off the elephant in the room – making MSP a legal right.
Anuj BhatiaNov 19, 2021
Why Apple's U-turn on the right to repair iPhones and Macs is a big win for consumers, and what it means for the industry.
Manraj Grewal SharmaNov 19, 2021
The agitation against the three farm laws started in Punjab, but gradually spread to Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh. But it caught the eyeballs of the nation only when farmers marched to the Delhi
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