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The M&A wave: Is there a pattern to what looks like a spate of media deals?
Digital is forcing a fundamental change in how people consume media and in the very definition of a media company, say analysts
 "The M&A wave: Is there a pattern to what looks like a spate of media deals?")
Can O-RAN truly disrupt the rollout of 5G network tech or is this all hype?
Telecom equipment majors say its disruptive impact is a myth but service providers think otherwise
 "Can O-RAN truly disrupt the rollout of 5G network tech or is this all hype?")
Streaming wars: Netflix tries to beat the India blues as rivals race ahead
More Indian languages, bigger films and shows, and an ad-supported version are being rolled out as the global streaming service works to crack one of the world's fastest-growing streaming video market
 "Streaming wars: Netflix tries to beat the India blues as rivals race ahead")
We need to ensure food access to prevent malnutrition crisis: Elizabeth Yee
In an interview with Vinay Umarji, Elizabeth Yee, executive vice-president, program strategy and chief of staff at The Rockefeller Foundation, talks about its endeavours on her maiden visit to India
 "We need to ensure food access to prevent malnutrition crisis: Elizabeth Yee")
As govt woos foreign univs, Indians studying abroad doubles in 7 years
The number of foreign students coming to India increased only 16.7 per cent since 2014-15.
 "As govt woos foreign univs, Indians studying abroad doubles in 7 years")
Pandemic lessons: Hotel brands, asset owners go for revenue sharing route
While IHCL has been at it for some years now, for Concept and Kamat Group, which have typically relied on management contracts, it's a first
 "Pandemic lessons: Hotel brands, asset owners go for revenue sharing route")
A core problem in domestic oil: Widening gap between targets and output
A persistent gap between output and targets has played its part in subdued core-sector growth
 "A core problem in domestic oil: Widening gap between targets and output")
BS Number Wise: Indian private sector's R&D aversion
Share of companies not reporting any spending on research is increasing; two sectors contribute to most of the spending
 "BS Number Wise: Indian private sector's R&D aversion")
Set up factories here: India's message to semiconductor makers
A few days ago, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a visit to the US, made a strong pitch to the leading chip companies to invest in India.
 "Set up factories here: India's message to semiconductor makers")
Reforming provider payments, price setting for Ayushman Bharat
Despite best efforts, cost disparities among similar procedures can likely occur due to different hospital characteristics
 "Reforming provider payments, price setting for Ayushman Bharat")
Fund utilisation of minority schemes slowed amid Covid pandemic, shows data
Expenditures under other schemes, such as grants-in-aid for the Maulana Azad Educational Foundation, have also been declining in the last few years
 "Fund utilisation of minority schemes slowed amid Covid pandemic, shows data")
7.5% growth not enough
The divergence in real GDP growth and employment growth may continue into 2022-23, although it could be much smaller
India's largest gold refiner emerges as key player in high-tech PLI schemes
The company topping the evaluations rankings is unlikely to ring a bell: Rajesh Exports
 "India's largest gold refiner emerges as key player in high-tech PLI schemes")
Newsmaker: Cultivating image of Hindutva ambassador Narottam Mishra
His career in politics began after he won the students' election as an undergrad and became the youngest president
 "Newsmaker: Cultivating image of Hindutva ambassador Narottam Mishra")
Games foreign banks want to play on Indian turf
They are not willing to explore the mass market, fighting it out with local banks. The new target is the cream of retail business, which has been growing at a speed never seen before
 "Games foreign banks want to play on Indian turf")
Niti Aayog's draft EV battery policy leaves too many unanswered questions
The mode of financing vehicles without a battery has not been spelt out
 "Niti Aayog's draft EV battery policy leaves too many unanswered questions")
Decoded: Amway's ED troubles turn focus on direct-seller vs pyramid model
The company maintains the action was related to a case in 2011 and it has been cooperating with the investigative agency
 "Decoded: Amway's ED troubles turn focus on direct-seller vs pyramid model")
Thinking outside the silos: Meet Ajay Kumar Sood, PSA to the Prime Minister
In his new job, Sood will have to complete a task his predecessor started: getting the government to sign off on a new Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP) on which work was begun in 2020
 "Thinking outside the silos: Meet Ajay Kumar Sood, PSA to the Prime Minister")
No performance riders on ESOP grants to founders of India's new-age firms
Experts question why such endowments in India's new-age companies are not comprehensively linked with performance targets
 "No performance riders on ESOP grants to founders of India's new-age firms")
Bharti-backed OneWeb, Isro unit sign agreement for satellite launches
OneWeb's satellites aim to build a global network that will deliver high-speed internet connectivity
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