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Investing in G-Secs: A structural reform, great opportunity... but wait
Factors such as interest rates, liquidity, exit opportunities will be critical factors
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Getting news in the times of internet shutdown
Through Wi-Fi langars and community networks, journalists have been trying to get information on the farmer protests out, but delays and difficulties abound
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Censorship or Certification: How should OTT platforms be regulated?
There was consensus among the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology to protect creative freedom. Forbes India gets you unknown details from the meetings
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Instagram bans hundreds of accounts with stolen usernames
Instagram is coordinating with other social media platforms, including Twitter and TikTok, to ban users who have been involved in stealing hundreds of single-word usernames
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In Myanmar, a cult of personality meets its downfall
Myanmar's contentious civilian-military partnership unraveled because of the competing desire of two people to be president: Aung San Suu Kyi and General Min Aung Hlaing
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Made in India: Could the popularity of homegrown apps be temporary?
The ban on Chinese apps has proven to be beneficial to Indian alternatives. But to remain competitive in the long run, experts say app makers need to fix quality concerns and ensure regular upgrades for better user experience
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Modi's response to farmer protests in India stirs fears of a pattern
While some of the tactics are not new in India's recent history, many fear Modi is taking them to new heights
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After coup, Myanmar military charges Suu Kyi with obscure infraction
Three days after Myanmar's military seized power in a coup, Aung San Suu Kyi, has been charged with illegally importing at least 10 walkie-talkies, that could land her in prison for up to three years
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India's gender budget yet to shift from policy to on-ground priorities
Budget 2021-22 clubs various key schemes without providing specific allocations, the funding is cornered by a few ministries, and the government has not been able to leverage the potential of a gender-responsive budget as a tool for inclusive economic growth
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Privatisation of banks, insurer: More questions than answers
Government will have to complete several processes before selling stakes, which will be time consuming and complex
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M&A and Investments 2021: Siddharth Mody
Pragmatism will find favour with Lawmakers and Dealmakers