Author: Rakesh Sashmal
IISc Retains Top Indian University Position; IIT Indore Makes An Impressive Debut In Times Ranking
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore remains in the top most position among Indian Universities and global 251 position in the Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2019. IISc Bangalore,…
Govt on the fence about e-commerce policy as stakeholders object
The government is rethinking its decision to come out with a comprehensive e-commerce legislation, after major players like Amazon and Flipkart opposed the move, Mint reported. Commerce secretary Anup Wadhawan said…
Sensex trims losses, closes 109 pts down; Nifty ends at 11,053; eyes on US Fed meet
Sensex and Nifty ended in the negative territory on Wednesday, however trimming some of the day’s losses. Market sentiment turned cautious ahead of the September month derivatives expiry on Thursday and outcome…
How A Young, New, Female Boss Took Over Her Male-Dominated Company
Introducing our new podcast, Problem Solvers with Jason Feifer, which features business owners and CEOs who went through a crippling business problem and came out the other side happy, wealthy, and growing.…
8 Benefits of Blockchain to Industries Beyond Cryptocurrency
It’s almost surreal to think that, back in 2011, Bitcoins traded for $1 each. Recently one Bitcoin was worth a whopping $16,000. As an entrepreneur, you may not be interested…
Maldives’ president concedes loss to opposition candidate
Maldives strongman President Yameen Abdul Gayoom conceded that he lost Sunday’s election to his challenger, longtime lawmaker Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, in a speech broadcast live on television Monday. Speaking in…
IIT Madras, NTU Singapore To Offer Joint Doctoral Programme
IIT Madras, NTU Singapore To Offer Joint Doctoral Programme CHENNAI: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has joined hands with the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore to offer joint Ph.D. program.…
Fitch ups India’s growth forecast for current fiscal to 7.8%; flags rising oil bill and higher interest rates as key concerns
New Delhi: Fitch Ratings Friday upped India’s growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.8 percent, from 7.4 percent earlier, but flagged rising oil bill and higher interest rates as key…
If You’re Over 65, the Mediterranean Diet Can Lower Mortality Risk by 25%
Even if you’re in your golden years, it’s never too late to consider changing your diet. Nutritionists have touted the benefits of the Mediterranean diet for years, and new research suggests that…
Why Yes Bank’s stock has tanked over 30% and could dip lower
Shares of Yes Bank on Friday plummeted and were on track for their worst day since the bank’s market debut. The tanking of the stock comes after the Reserve Bank of…