The rupee free fall

GDP growth: Indian economy faces global headwinds

The GDP growth rate in the April-June quarter was the highest in a year, helped by a revival in domestic demand and a favourable base effect. Read more »
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Crimes against women: What causes the rise in gender-based violence

Crimes against women are rooted in the cultural and institutional social structures such as discriminatory rules, customs, traditions, laws and misogynistic language. Read more »
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Reliance Retail looks to steal a march over rivals

Reliance Retail has made a number of acquisitions to get a foothold in every conceivable retail segment. Read more »
UGC, Higher education, foreign university

UGC woos foreign universities with autonomy promise; chokes the best at home

The UGC will invite applications from foreign universities seeking to set up campuses in India once the proposed guidelines are approved by the government. Read more »
green hydrogen vs blue hydrogen

Two landmark deals will transform green hydrogen industry

The convergence of a number of geopolitical and economic factors have made green hydrogen a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Read more »
Ageing Indian society

Ageing India must build a foolproof social security net

Ageing India will a need strong social security net, knitted around better healthcare facilities and welfare schemes for the future. Read more »
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Rise in dog bite cases: Kerala must act in humane way

There were 95,352 dog bite cases in Kerala in the first half of the year which highlights the high human exposure to unvaccinated pet and stray dogs. Read more »
Xylitol is a sugar substitute

IIT Guwahati researchers produce Xylitol from bagasse

Xylitol, a sugar substitute derived from natural substances, has antidiabetic and anti-obesogenic properties. Read more »
tomato flu outbreak in india

Tomato flu: All you need to know about the infection

Around 82 cases of tomato flu or tomato fever have been reported in India since May 2022. Read more »
FOOD GRAIN, WHEAT EXPORTS, WHEAT, FOOD

Global warming will fuel wheat price spiral, hit yield in India

Global wheat prices may increase if average global temperature rises by 2 degrees Celsius as yield in South Asia and Africa could decline by up to 15%. Read more »