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What do new licensing norms mean for Delhi's nightlife?

To open a restaurant in Delhi, you are needed to fill 28 types of documents. But restaurants here can now remain open post-midnight. A look at the new policy that seek to spruce up Delhi’s nightlife

What is green hydrogen?

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has plans to spend $75 bn on clean energy projects over the next 15 years. The focus is on hydrogen fuel. But what exactly is green hydrogen that everyone is talking about?

What is the border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka?

The decades-old border tension between Maharashtra and Karnataka erupted once again. What is this border dispute? And why is the district of Belagavi at the centre of this row? Let’s decode it

What is the National Digital University?

The country’s first digital university will be operational soon. The Higher Education Commission of India will also come up shortly. How will the digital university benefit students and professionals?

What is a living wage?

Inflation has hit the poor most. It is one of the reasons why the government is now mulling ‘living wage’ over the existing ‘minimum wage’. Living wage is indexed to inflation. Here’s more about it

What is a census?

The much-awaited decadal census didn’t kick off last year due to the pandemic. And it is unlikely to happen this year too. But what is a census? Why do we need it?

What is ICICI Bank loan fraud case?

The banking sector will remember this year for the arrest of Chanda Kochhar -- who was one of the founding members of ICICI Bank. Here’s a detailed account of the ICICI Bank loan fraud case

What are arctic blast and bomb cyclones?

People have died, flights cancelled and travel bans have been imposed in parts of US and Canada because of winter storms. News reports are citing terms like arctic blast and bomb cyclones. Here’s more

What is the new Covid subvariant Omicron BF.7?

The new SARS- CoV-2 variant BF. 7 has started spreading in the countries. While, experts say there are no serious concerns for India, Thareek Ahmed decodes the new Covid-19 variant BF.7

What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?

India will host to next special negotiation round of IPEF in February. IPEF is a trade partnership whose foundations were laid a few months ago. But why was it formed? What does it aim to achieve?

How IEX became India’s first carbon-neutral energy trading platform?

Energy trading platform Indian Energy Exchange recently announced that it was the first carbon-neutral power exchange in the country. It used market-based tradable instruments. What does that mean?

What is a Santa Claus rally?

Year 2022 was hard on financial markets across the world. But markets usually rally on the last 5 trading days of the year. This is called the Santa Claus rally. Find out more about Santa Claus rally

What is Matter, the new standard for smart home IoT devices

The Connectivity Standard Alliance, in consultation with tech majors, has introduced Matter – a common standard for the interoperability of IoT devices. Find out how the interoperability will work

What is digital profiling?

Our digital interactions allow our gadgets to gather piles of data. You will be surprised to know how marketers and investigators leverage digital profiling to their advantage. Here’s a report

What is a genetically modified crop? And why is it important to India?

The govt has cleared the ‘environmental release’ of a genetically modified variety of mustard. The move has been challenged in the apex court. But exactly are they? And, what’s the around them?

What will change with the EAGLE Act?

Indian in the US, who have applied for the ‘Green Card’, have been facing long waiting periods. But, there is a silver lining on the horizon in the form of the EAGLE Act. What is the EAGLE Act?

What is a flag meeting?

A recent attempt by Chinese troops to transgress the LOC in Arunachal Pradesh was foiled by Indian soldiers. A flag meeting was called to deescalate the situation. But what is this meeting all about?

Why is nuclear fusion in the news?

Scientists in the US on Tuesday claimed to have found the key to tame the unruly power of nuclear fusion - which fuels the sun. But what is a nuclear fusion? Can it help us fight climate change?

What it takes to become a national party?

The recent assembly elections have helped AAP qualify for the national party status. So, what is it to be a national party in India? And what are the benefits of becoming one?

What is a share buyback?

If the Paytm board approves the buyback, it will become the 51st company to announce a stock repurchase agreement in 2022. But what is a share buyback? Why does a company undertake it?