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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People are not opting for neo-banking services due to misconceptions and lack of awareness. Potential neo-banking users prefer not to use the service over the increasing risk of fraudulent transactions and misconceptions about lack of regulation for the industry. Users are hesitant to use the service, even though this means they will never have to […]
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DTH companies lost an active user base of 5.4 million over the past two years. Over a span of eight years, Srinivas G V has been working for multiple Direct-to-home (DTH) companies. Despite listening to customer complaints and repairing DTH dishes in the scorching sun and cloudbursts, it now becomes tough for him to lead […]
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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 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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Report shows that India will not be able to meet the 2030 deadline set for 19 of the 33 SDG indicators. India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) scenario: 707 districts.17 SDG’s. 33 indicators. 19 Off-target. 13 On-target. Many districts in India are expected to never meet the set SDG targets. A study by Lancet, a health-related […]
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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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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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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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A survey states that In India, at least nine out of 10 adults suffer from low health literacy. The habit of cracking your fingers causes arthritis. Antiperspirants and deodorants can cause breast cancer. Dirty toilet seats can transmit STDs. Coffee stunts your growth and messes with your memory. You have to drink at least eight […]
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