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All you need to know about world's first nasal vaccine for covid

The government has approved Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid-19 vaccine, iNCOVACC (BBV154), as a booster dose for those above 18 years of age. How does this needle-free vaccine work and how different is it from the existing ones? To get the answers, Business Standard spoke to Dr Gagandeep Kang, virologist and professor at the Christian Medical College, Vellore. Watch the video for more

Year in review: From metaverse to 5G, here're tech trends that defined 2022

From 5G launch in India to ChatGPT's inception in November, take a look at the top technology trends that defined the year 2022.

Infosys at 40: How a dream turned into a billion-dollar reality

Infosys, one of the most prominent IT services companies, is now 40 years old. Watch the video and take a look at its journey from an idea in a one-bedroom apartment to a $71.41 bn company.

Fitbit Versa 4: Unboxing fitness smartwatch with Google Maps built-in

Health and fitness wearable maker Fitbit is now Fitbit by Google. Among the company’s first smartwatches to come with Google’s services is the Versa 4. With Google Maps built-in, this fitness-focused smartwatch offers over 40 exercise modes, real-time stats, built-in GPS and Active Zone Minutes. Priced at Rs 20,499, the Fitbit Versa 4 comes with a six-month premium membership for new and returning customers. The Fitbit Premium comes with additions such as Daily Readiness Score and Sleep Profile, and over 1,000 workout and mindfulness sessions. #Fitbit #Google #Versa4

Dazzled and damned: A look at business leaders who had controversial exits

Take a look at some larger-than-life business figures who galloped into the spotlight and dazzled the world with their skills, only to be disgraced years later. >

All you need to know about Theranos' former COO Sunny Balwani

Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, a former romantic partner of Holmes, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. Watch the video to know who Balwani was and what controversy he was involved in. #theranos #theranosscandal #ramesbalwani #sunnybalwani #usa #prison

Lakme at 70: The story of India's first cosmetic brand

As Lakme` turns 70, know how India's first cosmetic company came into existence and how it transformed into a skincare brand over the last 7 decades >

Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip: Unboxing | First look at Enterprise-Centric Laptop | Technology

Asus on December 1 expanded its enterprise-centric ExpertBook series line in India with the launch of six new laptops, including the Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip. Powered by 12th Gen Intel Core i7 P-series 28W processor, the laptops feature Thunderbolt 4, Iris Xe graphics, up to 40GB DDR5 RAM, and Wi-Fi 6. It supports up to two SSDs of up to 2TB capacity. The ExpertBook B5 Flip sports a 14-inch fullHD resolution screen with anti-glare coating. It features a step-less convertible hinge system with a touch-enabled display. It has a built-in garage to store and charge the included stylus

Is there a shortage of Amul dairy products in the market?

In recent weeks, there seems to be a scarcity of Amul dairy products in the market. We spoke to store managers, consumers, and Amul's COO to understand the situation. Watch the video to know more

Black Friday for Twitter employees as Elon Musk begins en masse layoffs

The day Twitter employees dreaded since Elon Musk took control of the company is here. Thousands of employees have been fired from the social media giant. Watch the video to know more >

Dove, Tresemmé, other Unilever dry shampoos recalled over cancer risk

Unilever recalls Dove, Tresemmé, and other shampoo brands over cancer risk. Reportedly, aerosol dry shampoos contain benzene, a chemical linked with blood cancers.

Decoded: Adani bucks the gloomy trend, adds $43.3 bn in net worth in a year

Amid increasing volatility and recession fears looming over global markets that has led to the decline in wealth of a number of billionaires, Gautam Adani was the only one to buck the trend >

Pixel 7 Pro: Unboxing and first look at Google's premium flagship phone

Google’s flagship smartphone, the Pixel 7 Pro sports a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The smartphone is priced at Rs 84,999. Watch the video to know more >

Pixel 7 (Indian model): Unboxing, first look at Google's premium smartphone

Powered by Google’s Tensor G2 processor, the Pixel 7 sports a 6.3-inch fullHD+ resolution screen of 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes in 8GB + 128GB configuration and is priced at Rs 59,999 >

Credit Suisse crisis: Of spies, lies, and money laundering

Credit Suisse is in the throes of one of the biggest challenges in its history. Watch the video where we take you through the main crises it has faced in recent years

Under 30 & Rich: Startup founders with over Rs 1,000 cr wealth

Kaivalya Vohra, the co-founder of the quick delivery startup Zepto, became the youngest entrepreneur to feature in the IIFL Wealth-Hurun India Rich List 2022. “A teenager debuts the list! The youngest on the list is 19-year-old Kaivalya Vohra who founded Zepto. The youngest, ten years ago, was 37 and today, is 19, indicating the impact of the startup revolution,” Hurun India Rich List mentioned. In total, 13 people born in the 1990s made it to the list. Take a look at startup founders who are under 30 with wealth surpassing Rs 1,000 crore.

Cyrus Mistry: A promising life cut short by accident

Cyrus Mistry, former chairman of Tata Sons, died in an accident in Maharashtra. Watch the video to know about Mistry's relationship with Ratan Tata and his journey as an entrepreneur. >

Samsung Galaxy Watch5: Unboxing and first look of WearOS-powered smartwatch

The Galaxy Watch5 is a premium smartwatch loaded with features that consumers rely on every day. It boasts a modern and minimalist design. It comes in two sizes – 44mm and 40mm -- with neutral colour options. The large 44mm option is available in Graphite, Sapphire, and Silver and the small 40mm option is available in Graphite, Pink Gold, and Silver.

REITs offer real estate exposure in a liquid, transparent, and highly regulated form”

The first real estate investment trust, or REIT, listed on the exchanges in April 2019. That was Embassy Office Parks REIT. We have three listed REITs in our country so far. Perhaps if the pandemic had not intervened, we may have had more. In other words, this is still a nascent investment vehicle. To know more about it, Sanjay Kumar Singh of Business Standard spoke to Ritwik Bhattacharjee, Chief Investment Officer, Embassy Office Parks REIT. He says that if you're looking for a product that is liquid, has high corporate governance standards, makes a lot of disclosures, is tightly regulated, and offers the retail investor a mix of dividend yield and capital appreciation, a REIT is the product to go for.

India at 75: Tatas to Naik, some towering business leaders of India

Some are 'Midnight's Children' whose pre-Independence businesses bloomed after 1947, and some 'Licence Raj Warriors' who refused to let red-tapism slow them down. >