News by Numbers
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Covid-19: IPL brand value drops 22% in 2020
The brand value of the Indian Premier League (IPL) fell from $5.7 billion to $4.4 billion in 2020 amid the coronavirus outbreak; the brand value of most teams, barring Mumbai Indians, fell in 2020 compared to the previous year
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Meet Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the new WTO chief
She is the first woman and African to hold the position at the trade body
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What is FASTag and how does it work?
As FASTag becomes mandatory across India from midnight today, take a look at what it is, how it works, and how you can get one for your vehicle
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Did You Know: You are at your productive best on Mondays
Believe it or not, employees are at their productive best on Mondays, with the levels of productivity steadily decreasing every day of the week after that
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Not just Bitcoin: Here's what you should know about the 8,000+ other cryptocurrencies
While Bitcoin is back in the news, did you know there are 8,423 cryptocurrencies in the world? They account for $1.39 trillion in total market cap
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India-China standoff: Border feuds over the last 50 years
As India and China reach agreement on disengagement, a look at the border standoffs between the two countries over the last five decades
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News By Numbers: OTT platforms see highest viewership spike during live sports
While OTT viewership increased 13 percent in 2020 as consumers stayed home for most part of the year, the IPL months—September-October period—saw the highest spike in monthly consumption
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Explainer: Decoding the Tesla-bitcoin saga, and India's tryst with the cryptocurrency
Amid reports that India may prohibit cryptocurrencies except virtual currencies issued by state, a look at Tesla's bitcoin investment, India's stance on the cryptocurrency, reasons for the government's skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, and more
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Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: All you need to know
Part of the Nanda Devi Glacier broke apart in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, on Feb 7, triggering flash floods leading to wide-scale evacuation in neighbouring areas, and killing 14 people
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How India spends, and makes its money
On every one rupee earned, nearly a third comes from borrowings, while on every one rupee spent by India, 20 percent—the largest expense—is on interest payment
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Budget 2021 Highlights: From healthcare to investors, who got what
A snapshot of the key takeaways from Budget 2021, including the doubling of healthcare spending, boost to infrastructure, and more