Challenges of Banking in Rural Karnataka

In the era of online transactions, there are many villages in India which still face problems with the basic facilities provided by the banks. Villages in northern Karnataka are no such exception to this. Savanur a taluk in Haveri district consists of 63 villages. They are nowhere near to achieving and providing these basic amenities […]

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Cyber security investments shoot up by 40 percent

The cybersecurity market in India, as per a report by Statista, will grow by 23 percent in 2023. By Surabhi Sarda While cyberattacks are increasing in the country, awareness about how to prevent such attacks is also increasing. A report by Statista shows that from 2019 to 2021, the cyber security market reflected a Compound […]

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Pharmacy sector lacks regulation of Melatonin

Melatonin is not an over-the-counter drug and is still being sold on e-commerce platforms and a few pharmacies without prescriptions. The number of people facing anxiety issues and mental health problems has  increased substantially in the past two to three years. Psychologists say that the pandemic took a toll on many people and some were unable to […]

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GST council meeting to discuss tax-free covid products today

The 43rd GST council meeting discussed the exemption of Covid-related products from the GST rate slabs. Chandigarh: The exemption of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Covid-related products was on the agenda of the GST council meeting today, but experts suspect that the exemption might not take place. The Goods and Services Tax Council (GST) met on […]

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Abandonment and Disposal: A struggle or choice

While industries across the nation find a way to deal with waste and products of ‘no commercial value’ to them, the dairy industry looks out to NGOs and organizations to take care of their non-productive living bi-products. Bangalore: Waking up before the sunrise, cleaning the udder, slowly pulling down the base of teat to squeeze […]

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