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Akash Podishetty

Akash Podishetty

Akash Podishetty

How indigenous is India's 5G technology?

India is taking a big leap with rolling out 5G network, after successful auctions. And the government recently said that this fifth-generation technology is indigenous. This report offers an insight

How indigenous is India's 5G technology?
Updated On : 11 Nov 2022 | 1:06 PM IST

How the Indian EV scooter market saw consolidation?

The sales of electric two-wheelers saw an impressive 44% jump in October from the previous month. Latest sales data suggests that the Indian EV market is witnessing a consolidation now. Here's more

How the Indian EV scooter market saw consolidation?
Updated On : 10 Nov 2022 | 11:28 AM IST

Is it time to regulate financial influencers?

The number of 'finfluencers' and their followers are rapidly rising in India. But the country's financial regulators have not carved out any specific norms that finfluencers should stick to

Is it time to regulate financial influencers?
Updated On : 08 Nov 2022 | 9:56 AM IST

What is a free trade agreement?

Australia recently said that the free trade agreement with India has been tabled in its parliament, and is likely to be passed soon. But what is a free trade agreement? Watch this report to know more

What is a free trade agreement?
Updated On : 07 Nov 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Why does the RBI have to write a letter to govt over inflation?

RBI's monetary policy committee held an off-cycle meeting on Thursday, to discuss the unrelenting inflation and give a response to the govt on it. Why's the RBI is writing to the govt over inflation

Why does the RBI have to write a letter to govt over inflation?
Updated On : 04 Nov 2022 | 7:45 AM IST

What is a phishing attack?

The number of cyber-attacks have jumped manifold across the globe. Phishing is one of the common forms of cyber threat. Let's take a peek into the dark world of phishing and the ways to prevent it

What is a phishing attack?
Updated On : 03 Nov 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

What pictures can be used on currency notes

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal believes images of deities on legal tenders can help India attain 'economic prosperity'. Other political parties disagree. What visuals can the govt use on legal tenders?

What pictures can be used on currency notes
Updated On : 31 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

Is it time to think of WhatsApp as a public service?

Recently, WhatsApp went down for two hours. But this longest-ever glitch in WhatsApp forced millions of us to introspect, and ask one question: Is it time to think of WhatsApp as a public service?

Is it time to think of WhatsApp as a public service?
Updated On : 28 Oct 2022 | 7:08 AM IST

What made GSLV Mark III's last mission special?

Last Sunday, the country's largest rocket placed 36 satellites in space. The successful launch of OneWeb India-1 mission was a big milestone for the country and the ISRO. Let us find out more about it

What made GSLV Mark III's last mission special?
Updated On : 28 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

What is a 'dirty' bomb?

This week Russia wrote to the UN Security Council, saying Ukraine may detonate 'dirty bomb' in its own territory, only to blame Moscow. But what is a 'dirty bomb'?

What is a 'dirty' bomb?
Updated On : 27 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

How WhatsApp is turning into a spammer's paradise?

WhatsApp was hit with a major outage recently. Off late, the platform has also become a paradise of sorts for spammers. Here's more about this growing menace

How WhatsApp is turning into a spammer's paradise?
Updated On : 26 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

What is a disaster relief fund?

Cyclonic storms, excess rains wreak havoc, triggering floods and landslides. Such calamities need govt intervention, which in turn, taps into the disaster relief funds. Let's find out more about it

What is a disaster relief fund?
Updated On : 25 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

What is Star Alliance?

There is an alliance of airlines which has been trying to cut the hassle in air travel. Formed in 1997, Star Alliance has been providing seamless connectivity to fliers. Find out more on it

What is Star Alliance?
Updated On : 21 Oct 2022 | 8:18 AM IST

Has India's battle against poverty done well in the last 5 yrs?

A World Bank report said that the pandemic pushed 56 million Indians into poverty. This report offers insight into India's prolonged struggle against poverty and its by-products like malnutrition

Has India's battle against poverty done well in the last 5 yrs?
Updated On : 20 Oct 2022 | 2:20 PM IST

As deposit rates rise, where should you park your money?

Central banks around the world are raising rates to suck liquidity and bring down the soaring inflation. Banks too are passing on the rates. Find out where should you park your hard-earned money

As deposit rates rise, where should you park your money?
Updated On : 18 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

What is wet and dry lease of aircrafts?

Through the Gift City special zone in Ahmedabad, India is trying to become a global hub for aircraft leasing. But why do most airlines prefer leasing aircraft rather than buying them? Let's find out

What is wet and dry lease of aircrafts?
Updated On : 18 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

What is lock-in period?

Anchor investors are offered shares in an IPO a day ahead of its primary market debut. But they cannot offload it for the next 30 days. It is called the lock-in period. This report tells more about it

What is lock-in period?
Updated On : 17 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

What is low base effect?

India's GDP growth fell in the negative zone in 2020. The next year, growth numbers threw a surprise. The sudden jump in GDP growth was due to the previous year's low base. Let's know more about it

What is low base effect?
Updated On : 14 Oct 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

How did railways turn around the freight train?

The revenue of Railways from freight transport jumped by 24% last fiscal. And the government has lined up a host of measures to transform the freight service. Let us find out how

How did railways turn around the freight train?
Updated On : 12 Oct 2022 | 10:14 AM IST

Is the Vande Bharat Express ahead of its time?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the third Vande Bharat train on September 30. We ask today if our rail tracks and other infrastructure are ready for such a speed upgrade

Is the Vande Bharat Express ahead of its time?
Updated On : 11 Oct 2022 | 9:31 AM IST