4 min read Last Updated : Sep 17 2024 | 6:15 PM IST The Indian Patent Office is set to hear objections against patent claims filed by US-based pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences on the HIV prevention drug ‘lenacapavir’. Sankalp Rehabilitation Trust, a civil society organisation working with vulnerable populations, argues that the patent applications … Read more
Did you know India boasts some of the world’s busiest airports? In fact, FY 2024 witnessed a surge in air travel, with a whopping 376.4 million passengers using Indian airports—15 percent higher than the previous year and 10 percent more than pre-COVID levels.The busiest airports in India are not only major gateways to the country … Read more
India’s current RE potential stands at around 150 GW. The country has the target to have 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel capacity by 2030, and reach net-zero by 2070. Image: Getty Images India has a potential of generating 24,000 GW of renewable energy (RE) without any constraints, says a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment … Read more
In contrast to their public sector counterparts, private banks in India operate with a more profit-oriented approach, often characterised by a higher level of innovation and customer-centric services. While they face competition from public sector banks, private banks in India have excelled in embracing advanced technology, offering a wide range of digital banking solutions, and … Read more
Naresh Jalan (right), managing director of Ramkrishna Forgings, with Chaitanya Jalan, who is whole-time director Image: Mexy Xavier In hindsight, Naresh Jalan reckons the move was silly, perhaps led by ignorance. Why else would a company, he says, with ₹30 crore in revenues, with profits of around ₹60 lakh and not prompted by any private … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Sep 17 2024 | 11:45 AM IST Apple has begun rolling out the iOS 18 operating system for eligible iPhone models globally. Previewed earlier this year at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), iOS 18 introduces several changes to the user interface and adds numerous tools and features to … Read more
One of the primary challenges in managing equity stakes is determining the appropriate percentage to take. Image: Getty Images India has rapidly become one of the world’s most dynamic startup ecosystems, driven by a young population, a growing economy and a thriving tech sector. This environment has fostered a surge in entrepreneurial activity across … Read more
The geometry of starlight and the architecture of shadows create a collection that resonates with the rhythm of the cosmos. Image credit: Hormis Antony Tharakan Nocturnum, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna’s latest collection, embodies the duo’s vision of meteors and stars in the night sky evolving into organic forms before making their way to Earth. … Read more
Tod’s has a 100-year-old legacy as a brand of handcrafted skilled Italian artisanship. The Rahul Mishra x Tod’s collaboration seamlessly blends Indian artistry with Italian luxury. On Friday, luxury fashion brand Tod’s announced the launch of “Rahul Mishra X Tod’s”, a new Tod’s Factory project, in collaboration with Indian designer Rahul Mishra. Mishra reinterpreted Tod’s … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Sep 16 2024 | 7:16 PM IST E-commerce firm Flipkart said that it would start its annual flagship shopping event, The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2024, on September 27 and continue till October 6, 2024, with early access for Flipkart Plus and VIP members starting on September 26. … Read more