No regulations in e-sports is a spoil sport

Integration of e-sports under mainline sports has brought in new challenges and opportunities for the industry  Lack of set rules, recognised regulatory bodies and ambiguity on the definition of e-sports has brought in many challenges despite government recognition. Players also face mental and physical health concerns. “We have been waiting for a proper system for […]

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Railway e-booking still a challenge for travelers

Passengers prefer third party apps over IRCTC and UTS as it is convenient and easy to use. Ticket booking and reservation process for Indian railways despite the introduction of e-booking platforms is a challenge for passengers as the applications provided by the railways for booking tickets  have not been upgraded. Platforms like Indian Railway Catering […]

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Alzheimer’s patients: Forgotten by the govt

Alzheimer’s patients do not have any schemes by the government that help them out with the cost of their healthcare. If you have ever watched Grey’s Anatomy, you would know what Alzheimer’s does to a family. Everyone who has watched the show sympathizes with Meredith Grey’s struggles with handling her mom, who had Alzheimer’s, a […]

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Smartphone Ophthalmoscope: The underdog of ophthalmoscopy

Studies show that smartphone ophthalmoscopes are easier to handle and are cost-efficient too. Despite being the cheaper and easier version of ophthalmoscopes, smartphone ophthalmoscopes are still overlooked by many ophthalmologists. Most ophthalmologists say that they prefer using direct ophthalmoscopes while treating patients. One such ophthalmologist who does not use a smartphone ophthalmoscope is Dr. Rachana […]

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REITs proxy for property investments

Reduction of minimum investment amount by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in REIT has increased retail participation in recent years. Investing in real estate properties with little or no income is surging among retail investors, unlike a few years ago. Real estate investments are no longer an exclusive investment opportunity for High Networth […]

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Municipal bonds: few takers among investors and corporations

Only two states in India allow municipal corporations to borrow through municipal bonds. Experts say that greater awareness is needed for the public to invest in municipal bonds. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) revenue officials say that they are not even thinking of issuing municipal bonds for financing infrastructure projects. The BBMP presented its budget […]

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