Report finds an alarming disparity in access to technology as many schools fail to provide adequate computer labs for students’ needs. Who needs digital literacy in the 21st century? Apparently children studying in government schools of Kukanoor do not. Karnataka tops the Information Technology (IT) sector in India; the state which has a Silicon Valley […]
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More than 90 percent of India’s green bonds market is dedicated to renewable energy generation India saw a record issuance of green bonds worth $ seven billion in 2021, a report by business advisory KPMG shows. It also shows that the majority of the bonds were used in the renewable generation sector, -leaving other sectors […]
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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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Since its legalization in 2009, algorithmic trading has evolved significantly but due to unregulated algo trades, market manipulations pose a threat to transparency. Algorithmic trading has become popular in the Indian market, despite the accompanying risks. The recent National Stock Exchange (NSE) co-location scam illustrated the dangers of algo-trading and highlighted the need for regulation. Half of […]
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These hamper our right to information, say activists. If you have applied for benefits under a government scheme, and want to check the status of your application, chances are you’ll see ‘error code 404: this page doesn’t not exist’ on the screen. If you are researching the details of a ministry’s fund disbursement, you may […]
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Citizens say it will have positive and negative effects. Imagine a world where you can meet your friends, work in your office, transact, play games and make new investments seated on your living room couch. You no longer need a venue to host a party for your friends. They can meet you virtually. Interesting, isn’t […]
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Social Media and all ‘intermediaries’ – every entity that helps transmit data or store data online – stand to lose with the new ‘unconstitutional’ social media framework and guidelines, experts say. Bangalore: M V Rajeev Gowda, a former member of parliament in the Rajya Sabha and a national spokesperson for the Indian National Congress, said […]
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With limited or no means to continue their learning, slum children skip a year’s education. The pandemic highlights how digital divide could halt education, the most basic necessity of Bangalore’s slums’ upgrading. The schools have remained shut due to the onset of the pandemic. They were shut until December 2020, when the Karnataka government […]
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Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo, Realme(owned by Oppo), Redmi(owned by Xiaomi), Samsung(Korean company) are the people’s choice in India when it comes to buying a smartphone. Bengaluru: There is no doubting the fact that people love using phones. (An ever evolving generation of gadgets which fits the world into one’s fingers) and it is nothing short of […]
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Customers find it a convenient way to buy stuff. Gujarat: Homemakers in Gujarat are increasingly getting involved in the reselling business through social media platforms. Ashal Bhogesara, an apparel reseller who owns FabFashion, said, “Amid the pandemic, when several people are losing their jobs, this business is offering employment to women. Also, due to the […]
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