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Two years on, not one Indian app within reach of TikTok's popularity

A BS analysis shows no Indian app has been able to garner as many unique visitors as TikTok did before it was banned

From balancing growth to inflation, WEF focused on challenges for economies

In the wake of the geopolitical crisis and rising prices, India's recovery remains dodgy

Are labour markets overheating? Six charts explain state of employment

The ILO report also highlighted that incomes haven't returned to pre-pandemic levels across most of the world

Do Thomas Malthus's words still hold water?

If the Ukraine-war doesn't end soon, we may witness food crises in parts of the world. So, do we need another green revolution to boost food production and save us from Thomas Malthus's prophesy?

Home truths about urban housing scheme: 60% completion in 11 of 35 states

It would take the government another five years to construct all houses sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (urban).

BS Number Wise: How consumption is set to outstrip food grain production

Consumption will exceed food grain production but the world is not on the brink of a hunger crisis

Vivo TWS 2 ANC earbuds review: Expensive for what they bring to the table

The only thing the Vivo TWS 2 ANC have going for them is the battery life and nothing else. Sound signatures are disappointing

Vivo X80 Pro review: Can't shake budget tag despite good cameras, features

The Vivo X80 Pro, although not a pro, comes equipped with great camera and features, but is still not in the premium category

Women in lower-middle-income countries facing worst brunt of pandemic: Data

There are 44 million fewer jobs for women across the world compared to pre-pandemic period; 25.5 million fewer jobs were available in lower-middle-income countries

WEF 2022: The World Economic Forum's focus remains the western world

A Business Standard analysis found that the US and the UK top the list of discussions at the World Economic Forum 2022 Annual meeting.

Statsguru: From food to fuel, here's how rising prices are affecting us

In April, the wholesale food price index rose 8.9 per cent, while the consumer food price index rose 8.4 per cent

Nord CE 2 Lite 5G review: A bridge between the old and new world of OnePlus

The Nord CE 2 Lite 5G suffers from Classic OnePlus problems, but is a good buy in the price segment. Unless, you want to go for a lightweight phone

Mean temperatures, sea levels and carbon emissions at record high

Climate alert: Probability of mean temperatures crossing 1.5 degrees in five years has increased to 50 per cent: World Meteorological Organisation report

RuPay cards are expanding footprint but domestic performance remains muted

RuPay transaction volumes rose marginally during the pandemic, value rose 40 per cent

Nord Buds review: OnePlus has got the formula right for budget earphones

At this price, OnePlus Nord Buds are the best offering in the range. They may not beat others in features, but they certainly do so in quality

'Save the planet': As WEF returns, here is what Davos is talking about

A Business Standard analysis found that infrastructure and saving the planet are the key features of WEF going into the summit

Urbanista Los Angeles review: Solar powered headphones lack some power

Overall, the battery life is better than any other headphones available on the market. The bass is powerful, but it does not perform well on lower frequencies

Sedition cases decline but remain higher than 2015, 2016: An analysis

Conviction rate almost unchanged; charge sheet filed in less than 50% cases in most years

BS Number Wise: Covid has put courts years back in resolving pending cases

Number of pending cases increased at a faster rate during the pandemic, with some high courts falling behind sharply

Explained: Why railway project costs go off track across various lines

A Business Stand­ard analysis found that cost escalation or overruns are common in all railway zones