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Quiet luxury explained: The old-money aesthetic that took over 2023
Quiet luxury is about investing in high-quality, subtle fashion pieces over logos and overt brand displays
Gender budgeting in India: What does it mean and how it impacts policy
India adopted its first gender budget in 2005-06, marking a significant step towards addressing gender disparities in resource allocation
 "Gender budgeting in India: What does it mean and how it impacts policy")
Bhashini: Everything you need to know about AI language translation tool
Bhashini is an AI-driven language translation tool that marks a transformative step in digital inclusivity for Indian languages
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Sheikh Meshal: Everything you need to know about oil-rich Kuwait's new Emir
At the age of 83, Sheikh Meshal ascends to Emir of the state of Kuwait, one of the top ten largest oil-producing nations in the world
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JN.1 detected in Kerala: All you need to know about the Covid variant
The JN.1 sub-variant of Covid-19, first identified in Luxembourg and since spreading to several countries, is a descendant of the Pirola variant (BA.2.86)
 "JN.1 detected in Kerala: All you need to know about the Covid variant")
Dry powder decoded: What it means to investors and the financial ecosystem
Dry powder refers to the cash reserves maintained by corporations, private equity funds, and individual investors for strategic investments or during an economic downturn
 "Dry powder decoded: What it means to investors and the financial ecosystem")
Israeli president says 'two-state solution' not a solution: What is it?
The two-state solution means establishing two separate states for the people of two communities, i.e., Israel for the Jewish and Palestine for the Palestinian people
 "Israeli president says 'two-state solution' not a solution: What is it?")
Dunki explained: What is the donkey flight illegal immigration method?
The Punjabi idiom 'dunki' refers to hopping from place to place before crossing illegally into a nation. Here is a closer look into the method and what it entails
 "Dunki explained: What is the donkey flight illegal immigration method?")
SC notice to Delhi L-G office on 'Farishtey Dilli Ke': What is this scheme?
Under the 'Farishtey Dilli Ke' scheme, the government awards Rs 2,000 and a certificate to those taking accident victims to the hospital
 "SC notice to Delhi L-G office on 'Farishtey Dilli Ke': What is this scheme?")
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending: What is it, and who regulates it in India?
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is the practice of lending money to individuals or businesses through online services that match lenders with borrowers
 "Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending: What is it, and who regulates it in India?")
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Who are rat hole miners and how do they work?
A mining technique that has been banned in India over safety concerns proved instrumental in rescuing the 41 trapped workers
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Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: India's longest sea bridge project explained
With an estimated cost of Rs. 17,843 crore, the MTHL project is managed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and has neared 97% completion
 "Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: India's longest sea bridge project explained")
Masked Aadhaar explained: How to hide your Aadhaar number for more security
Masked Aadhaar cards offer a higher level of security by hiding the first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number and reducing the risk of identity theft, fraud, and misuse
 "Masked Aadhaar explained: How to hide your Aadhaar number for more security")
What are cryptocurrency exchanges and how do they work? All details here
The crypto market is expected to reach $4.94 billion by 2030, and there is an estimated more than 600 crypto exchanges worldwide
 "What are cryptocurrency exchanges and how do they work? All details here")
Decoding the ED: Understanding its history, powers, and criticism
The ED is often in the news, sometimes for raids or cases against political leaders in the country and sometimes for acting against corporate entities. But what is the ED? We explain it here
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What is the Biden-Xi fentanyl deal? What is the fentanyl crisis in the US?
Fentanyl was behind the majority of overdoses that killed a record 110,000 Americans in 2023
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Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained
The Delhi govt has announced it would initiate cloud seeding to tackle air pollution in the national capital
 "Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained")
Food security in India: Centre's PMGKAY and its extension explained
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4 announced the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana scheme for another five years
 "Food security in India: Centre's PMGKAY and its extension explained")
Ethics Committee in Parliament: History, constitution & role | Explained
The Ethics Committee is one of 36 parliamentary panels of the Lok Sabha. Read on to find out more about its history, role and how it is related to the 'cash-for-query' case
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Tata Motors wins Singur land case against WB govt: Here are case details
Tata Motors secured an arbitral award of Rs 766 crore, with 11 per cent interest in the Singur plant case against the West Bengal government
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