India took another leap towards self-reliance last week when an aircraft made a successful landing using indigenous navigation system called GAGAN. What exactly is GPS-aided geo-augmented navigation?
Netflix’s customer base shrunk by 2,00,000 during the January-March quarter, and likely to lose 2 mn more in the current quarter. It is now mulling a low-cost subscription, supported by advertising.
Elon Musk is possibly the next Twitter chief. He calls Twitter a digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated. Find out how he may shape this influential platform.
In the past six months, Southern cinemas such as Pushpa, RRR and KGF2 have shattered box office records. Is this a flash in the pan or a longer term trend? Let us find out in our next report
PM Narendra Modi recently announced a set of measures to boost traditional medicines. The government is now introducing a special AYUSH visa category along with a marking system to authenticate qualit
The govt has allowed undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue two degrees simultaneously in the physical mode. Let us understand what this means for students and their employability
The Tesla CEO has offered $43.4 bn to purchase Twitter. But what if Elon Musk manages to acquire the microblogging platform? How will it shape his ties with India? And also that of Twitter?
Take a peek at what visitors can expect to see and experience inside the ‘Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’ that showcases the stories and contribution of former Prime Ministers of independent India.
Govt had launched a green hydrogen policy in February this year. Companies like Reliance, Larsen & Tourbo and Adani have announced projects worth Rs 6 trillion. So how is this sector shaping up?
Parking money into the govt’s retirement fund has become less attractive. After effecting interest rate cut, the EPFO is now levying TDS on interest earned on contribution above Rs 2.5 lakh
SS Rajamouli’s RRR breached the Rs 1,000 cr collection on Monday. Several other movies are also lined up for release in the next few days. Will they be able to give the box office its old days back?
India’s electric vehicle sector is facing a moment of reckoning after at least four two-wheelers erupted in flames last month. Is it because some companies are overlooking the quality of its battery
35 programmes in 16 higher education institutes in India have made it to the global top 100 in their respective subjects, in QS World University ranking. Is higher education in India coming of age?
Parliament passes bill for unification of three Delhi municipal corporations. Mumbai, however, continues to be the wealthiest civic body. How’s the financial condition of country’s major civic bodies?
Women’s cricket is seeing some action. Plans are now afoot for the launch of women’s IPL from next year. Will it be able to draw crowd and sponsors? Let’s find out
Fresh cases of Covid-19 dropped below 1,000-mark on Monday -- the lowest since April 2020 when it all began. The signs of recovery are apparent now. Can we afford to lower the guard now?
Russia and Mexico’s foreign minister, UK’s foreign secretary, US deputy national security advisor and Netherland’s security advisor were in New Delhi last week. What explains this diplomatic traffic?
Apple is ramping up its production in India. The govt’s production-linked incentive, or PLI scheme, seems to have helped it. Is it good for other sectors too? And what are the challenges it is facing?
Business Standard Annual Awards for Corporate Excellence 2021 were announced this week. The winners were picked by an eight-member jury after extensive deliberations and capture India’s growth story
Refugees from Sri Lanka are trickling in on India’s southern shores. The effect of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is now being felt in India too. Find out how its economic condition is hitting India too