Page 38 - Bhaswar Kumar

What does a delayed LIC IPO mean?

The govt's plan to mop up over Rs 60,000 cr by selling 5% stake of LIC this financial year seems to have hit a roadblock, because of the war in Ukraine. Find out the implications of this delay

Is India prepared to protect itself from cyber-attacks?

In the winter of 2015, Russian hackers allegedly breached the power grid and plunged parts of Ukraine into darkness. Is India prepared to safeguard its critical infrastructure from cyber-attacks?

What is corporate social responsibility?

Govt had in February this year asked India Inc to furnish a report on their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. From being a voluntary exercise, it has been made mandatory by the govt

From democracy to oligarchy: Understanding different forms of governance

Ukraine war has trained spotlight on Russian billionaires facing sanctions from the West, which calls this kind of governance an oligarchy, and not a democracy. Do you know the difference?

What is NATO military alliance?

At the heart of Russia's prickly ties with the West is NATO's eastward expansion. It was the trigger for its invasion of Ukraine. Take a peek into this trans-Atlantic military alliance's journey

India's economic challenges amid soaring crude oil price

Russia has threatened to shut its gas pipeline to Germany and warned of crude price at $300 a barrel. Back home, the signs of economic distress are imminent. What are the challenges ahead of India?

What does Indian trade stand to lose and gain from Russia-Ukraine conflict?

While our import and export to the two warring nations have been hit adversely, there are some sectors which stand to gain

What is bird flu and how it spreads?

Parts of the country reported an outbreak of the H591 bird flu last month. Thousands of birds were culled. So, what is bird flu and how does it spread? Should you worry about eating chicken? Find out

What will it take to bring down cost of medical education in India?

What made Indian students travel to Ukraine for studying medicine? The answer is access to quality education at affordable fee. What can be done to bring down the cost of medical education in India?

What are new-age fake news and misinformation?

Misinformation and fake news spread quickly on social media, ducking even the trained eyes. It also sees a drastic jump during the elections. Our next report finds out more about the age-old menace

What do labour law violations at Foxconn say about Make in India?

In 2021, India announced production-linked incentive schemes for thirteen sectors to push the Make in India initiative. But alleged disregard by factories may cast a pall on its manufacturing dreams

What do Q2 GDP numbers say about India's economic recovery?

India's GDP grew by 8.4% in the second quarter of this financial year, a major rebound from an economic contraction last year. Let's look at what the growth numbers mean for India's economic recovery

What is digital gold and what are pros and cons of investing in it?

Can you buy gold for one rupee? At least not at your conventional jewellery store. But you can buy digital gold online for as little as one rupee. But what exactly is digital gold? Here's an explainer

Form 26AS tweaks make paying taxes easier and evasion harder. Here's how

From now on, more information about your income and transactions will be uploaded in Form 26AS by the income-tax department. So, what does that mean for you and your wallet? Let's understand

What is ethical hacking and how is it different from hacking as we know it?

Ethical hackers abound in real life and in fiction. But, what exactly is ethical hacking? How is it different from the other hacking we are hear about generally? Let's delve deeper into the subject

COP26 Summit: Economic Implications of India's emission-reduction targets

At the COP26, PM Narendra Modi set forth a five-pronged target for India and its commitment to Net-Zero emissions by 2070. What does this mean for the Indian economy and what will be the challenges?

COP26 Glasgow 2021: What can India hope to achieve?

We examine India's agenda at COP26 Glasgow 2021 climate change conference, what it hopes to achieve and what are the challenges. The fate of humanity arguably depends on the outcome of COP26

India Inc ready to take on greater risks as demand grows

With Covid seemingly under control, does India Inc have reasons to be confident again? And, is the demand revival broad-based enough to justify positive business sentiment? Let's find out

What will be the task ahead for Tatas to get Air India soaring again?

Air India has returned to the Tatas' stable after 68 years. But, that's just the first step. Let's delve into the long flight to stability that the airline and the group will have to chart

OFB corporatisation alone won't make India more 'atmanirbhar' in defence

PM Narendra Modi has launched the seven new defence PSUs carved out of the Ordnance Factory Board. In an interview with Business Standard, defence expert Ajai Shukla explains what will change