 "Bhaswar Kumar")
Bhaswar Kumar
Bhaswar Kumar
Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.
Bhaswar Kumar has over seven years of experience in journalism. He has written on India Inc, corporate governance, government policy, and economic data. Currently, he covers defence, security and geopolitics, focusing on defence procurement policies, defence and aerospace majors, and developments in India’s neighbourhood.
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IT rules draft to be back with revisions: Impact on social media explained
A year after releasing IT Rules 2021, the govt proposed a clutch of changes in it. While we await the revised version, find out what the original draft proposed and its impact on social media giants
 "IT rules draft to be back with revisions: Impact on social media explained")
After 4.1% GDP growth in Q4, what next for the Indian economy?
The Indian economy grew by 4.1% in March quarter. While the overall growth for FY21-22 was 8.7%, against the contraction of 6.6% in FY21. What do these numbers say about the economy?
 "After 4.1% GDP growth in Q4, what next for the Indian economy?")
After 4.1% GDP growth in Q4, what next for the Indian economy?
The Indian economy grew by 4.1% in March quarter. While the overall growth for FY21-22 was 8.7%, against the contraction of 6.6% in FY21. What do these numbers say about the economy?
What is masked Aadhaar? Can it prevent misuse?
Soon after issuing notification to use masked Aadhaar for identification, instead of sharing photocopies, Unique Identification Authority of India withdrew it. But what exactly is masked Aadhaar?
 "What is masked Aadhaar? Can it prevent misuse?")
Why India's curbs on Chinese investment may spell bad news for its plans?
The govt has been pursuing its PLI scheme to boost manufacturing and grow exports. But it involves a lot of competition from smaller nations like Vietnam and Malaysia. What are the challenges?
 "Why India's curbs on Chinese investment may spell bad news for its plans?")
What are key takeaways from WEF meet? What made India stood out this year?
The World Economic Forum ended with a call for unity and a win-win world. But is the world order shaping up like that? Here are the highlights of the event in which India emerged as a bright spot.
 "What are key takeaways from WEF meet? What made India stood out this year?")
How close is the govt to its divestment target for FY23?
After missing disinvestment target for three years, will the govt be able to nail it this financial year? How are things progressing for the Centre's divestment and privatisation plans? Let's find out
 "How close is the govt to its divestment target for FY23?")
What can India Inc do to combat ransomware threat?
Flight operations of SpiceJet were hit after a ransomware attack recently. At least seven out of 10 Indian companies suffered from such attack last year. What can India Inc do to combat this threat?
 "What can India Inc do to combat ransomware threat?")
Why must India tread cautiously as it joins IPEF?
This week India joined the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. While the final contours of India's participation are yet to emerge, there could be areas of friction too. India tread with caution
 "Why must India tread cautiously as it joins IPEF?")
What challenges India may face at Davos?
Global investors will be keenly assessing what the Indian delegation has to say at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. What will be India's strategy and what challenges it could face?
 "What challenges India may face at Davos?")
Dornier 228: India's first indigenous commercial flight
The indigenously built Dornier 228 aircraft was, for the first time, used to carry passengers in Assam's Dibrugarh last month. Take a peek into the aircraft built by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
 "Dornier 228: India's first indigenous commercial flight")
Why is the Indian market a hard nut to crack for foreign retailers?
Metro AG decided to exit India after 19 years. Is Indian market a hard nut to crack for international retail giants? Or India's business model is tilted in favour of local firms? Let us understand
 "Why is the Indian market a hard nut to crack for foreign retailers?")
What is fast fashion and is it a cause for concern?
Did you know that the global textile industry emits more greenhouse gas than those from shipping and international air travel combined? The emergence of fast fashion has played a big role in it
 "What is fast fashion and is it a cause for concern?")
How is Ukraine crisis taking away the shine of Surat's diamond industry?
The supply of rough diamonds in Gujarat's Surat has almost come to a halt after US sanctions on Alrosa -- the biggest diamond miner in Russia, leaving diamond cutting and polishing units high and dry
 "How is Ukraine crisis taking away the shine of Surat's diamond industry?")
What is delimitation?
India on Thursday slammed a resolution passed by Pakistan's Parliament on the delimitation exercise in Jammu & Kashmir. Know more about delimitation and why it has come under criticism in the valley
 "What is delimitation?")
India Inc struggles to get employees back to office
Scores of employees at WhiteHat Jr have recently quit after being told to join office. This has brought the focus back on India Inc's return-to-office plans and implementation challenges it is facing
 "India Inc struggles to get employees back to office")
What is range anxiety and how does it affect EV buyers?
Most consumers who want to buy electric passenger vehicles have one thing to ask: How long will the battery last in one charging? This has also given rise to range anxiety. Let us know more about it
 "What is range anxiety and how does it affect EV buyers?")
Will India's policies help it win the EV race?
Ford scrapped its EV plans in India. Tesla is also exploring options in Indonesia after haggling with India over duties and tariffs. Let's find out if India's EV policies require some tweaking
 "Will India's policies help it win the EV race?")
What is sedition law?
A debate to scrap the British-era sedition law is raging in the corridors of the Supreme Court of India. But what is the sedition law? Why do experts believe that it has been misused since inception?
 "What is sedition law?")
What is USFDA's Form 483?
The US carries out regular inspections at offshore drug making units to ensure quality compliance. In a recent check, the US FDA has issued Form 483 to Sun Pharma Halol unit. Let's demystify Form 483
 "What is USFDA's Form 483?")