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India-UAE bilateral FTA: Upgrades in the export basket, shows data

The share of mineral products, pearls, precious stones and metals has declined, whereas machinery and appliances have climbed to double digits

Over half of Ukraine's energy comes from nuclear sources, shows data

France and Slovakia are the only countries to have a higher share of domestic generation from nuclear

How many words can you pack in an ad?

It is said that Japanese television ads pack a lot of words, of­ten in just 15 seconds

Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine

New Delhi's ability to maximise its role in the post-war reconstruction may be hamstrung by its modest position in key multilateral institutions

BS Number Wise: In Indian elections, the rich win the vote

Politicians own wealth that the people whose support they seek will take decades to earn

Investing in global stocks through IFSC: Here's what investors should know

A certain number of NSE IFSC depository receipts are required to make up one underlying share

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Falling rupee unlikely to shore up India's exports

Uncertainty resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and over how other currencies behave among factors keeping exporter sentiment in check

IT companies click on gender diversity, scout for talent across the board

Already the largest employer of women, these companies are now viewing women as the cutting edge of the talent war

Myths and reality of microfinance

The size of loans and tenure of repayment can be increased. MFIs should also be allowed to give secured micro loans, depending on the end use and quantum, if we want to change the poverty landscape

India will get frictionless access to a major trading hub: Thani Al Zeyoudi

'The UAE welcomes a wider India-GCC trade deal', said Zeyoudi

Multi-modal Logistics Parks: What they are and why they're needed

A dive into the logistics challenges involved in setting them up, and the how the parks will work once up

India's tea industry is on tenterhooks as Russia wages war on Ukraine

Russia accounts for 18 per cent of the industry's exports and the consequences of the conflict are making themselves felt already

People in Thoothukudi understand that they were misled: Sterlite Copper COO

'Copper is an important metal for the economy of the country', said Sumathi Angusamy

Battery-swapping policy for EVs may impact the spread of charging stations

The battery swapping policy could slow the market for zero-emission vehicles

Airbus rides on self-reliant India at DefExpo 2022

This will be the first time an Indian private company will be wholly manufacturing an aircraft in India

The rush among Indian students for foreign medical courses: What data says

A 1.5x increase in medical colleges and 1.6x rise in medical seats since 2014 hasn't satiated the demand for medical education in the country, suggests data

Rakesh Gangwal's exit from IndiGo board leaves many questions unanswered

It is not clear whether there are any safeguards in place to prevent any individual who may buy Gangwal's entire stake from making a bid to gain control of the airline through an open offer

Meta takes down 15 mn pieces of content across Facebook and Instagram

Meta actioned 1.4 million content related to adult nudity and sexual activity, 233,600 pieces of content related to bullying and harassment and 1.8 million violent and graphic content

After PETA appeal, India eases norms for bringing back pets from Ukraine

The vaccination of the animal has to be within 12 months of travel, with the latest round not less than one month prior

BBNL's cancelled tender for connecting villages shows complexity in bidding

To offer the higher service requirement, operators would need to ensure uninterrupted power, safety of cables and so on