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Tatas upping consumer-facing business with super app

Tata Group's much-awaited super-app will finally be launched tomorrow. Tata Neu is bringing all the company's digital services in one place, while also doubling down on its consumer-facing businesses

What are edge data centres and why are they essential for 5G?

NxtGen Datacenter and Cloud Technologies have announced Rs 1,300 cr investment to set up 236 edge centres in India. So is RailTel, in the country's rural and semi-urban areas. Let us find out why

Why foreign diplomats are rushing to New Delhi?

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?

What are the challenges facing the PLI scheme?

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?

What are carbon credits?

Investors happily bid adieu to another profitable financial year. Environmentalists too were a relieved lot as the concept of carbon credits was gaining ground. Find out more about carbon credits

What does the Axis-Citi deal mean for Citi's India customers?

Citigroup has sealed the deal with Axis Bank to sell its consumer businesses for nearly $2 bn. What does Citi's exit from India mean for its customers here? And what Axis is going to gain from it?

Can opening of procurement market to UAE firms lead to a tricky situation?

India has finally inked free-trade agreement with UAE. Delhi has extended 'national treatment' status to UAE firms in bidding for central govt tenders. Why has it raised concerns in several quarters?

Everything you need to know about the drone-as-a-service model

The government has said that wants to make India a global drone hub by 2030. Promoting the drone-as-a-service model is one of the ways to achieve this target. Let us know more about it

What is ransomware?

People, organizations and the government are always on the guard against malware. And, of the lot, ransomware is among the most notorious. Watch this report to know more about the growing menace

Oscars for OTT

This year, OTT streamers achieved the feat of scooping the best movie award, apart from 35 nominations in the Academy Awards. But back home, OTT's future is linked to vernacular programs and films

How rupee-ruble trade mechanism is shaping up

India is exploring a rupee-rouble trade mechanism with Russia to circumvent the sanctions on Moscow by the US and its allies. What are the options and how feasible will they be in the long run?

From immersive video to holograms: What will 5G experience be like?

Telcos are conducting 5G trials in India. Yesterday Airtel showcased high internet speed by recreating Kapil Dev's 175 run from 1983 World Cup in 4K to a spell-bounded audience in Manesar. Here's more

Covid-19 induced changes are here to stay after 2 years of first lockdown

Two years ago on this day, PM Narendra Modi had announced a 21-day lockdown, as the Covid-19 virus started wreaking havoc. We look at how the pandemic has altered the way we live, work and consume

What is attracting IT giants to smaller cities?

Tech companies are venturing into smaller cities in search of talents. And they are finding many in cities like Coimbatore, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow and Jaipur. What are the reasons for this trend?

What are hypersonic weapons?

Recently Russia is said to have used hypersonic missiles, called Kinzhal, to destroy a weapons depot in Ukraine. So, what are hypersonic missiles? Take a peek into this nuclear-capable weapons system

What does Japan's $42 billion investment mean for India?

On his first visit to India, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged an investment of $42 billion over the next five years. So, what are the specifics of this fresh investment? Let us find out

What is a no-fly zone? Why is its Ukraine implementation fraught with risk?

Ukraine has been pleading with the West to enforce a no-fly zone over the country. But the West fears that its implementation may escalate the war. What exactly is a no-fly zone? Let's find out

The deceptive world of deepfakes

The dissemination of information also suffered in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Deepfake videos of presidents of both sides hit social media. And it's not something new. Find out what is deepfake

Will India seize wheat export contracts missed by Russian-Ukraine?

With two major wheat exporters locked in a war, the world is now looking for countries that can fill the void. Will India be able to rise to the occasion? Can it overcome the logistical bottlenecks?

KYC challenge for financial institutions

Months after Paytm IPO shook investors' confidence, a recent audit shook RBI's trust in its implementation of 'know your customer' norms. But are all financial institutions adhering to these norms?