Take One: Big story of the day
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Theme park businesses yet to recover from the roller-coaster ride of Covid-19
After struggling to stay afloat in the initial months of the pandemic, amusement park companies are banking on inventive digital strategies and gradually increasing customer footfalls to sustain and scale business
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From noun to verb: Can Dunzo do a Zoom?
It has raised around Rs 880 crore in six years, earned Rs 27.5 crore but lost Rs 338.4 crore. Critics may scoff, but Dunzo's backers aren't complaining, and co-founder Kabeer Biswas is chilled out. Meet the 35-year-old entrepreneur who is brutally candid about his intent, limitations, aspirations, and the compulsive need to raise more money
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Blocking on govt orders is Twitter's litmus test on free speech
Micro-blogging platform clarifies it hasn't taken any action on accounts from the media, activists and politicians
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Bitcoin gets a massive shot in the arm, thanks to Elon Musk and Tesla. What's next?
Tesla's $1.5 billion investment in the cryptocurrency will encourage more corporates to take a gamble with it. Experts say India needs to join the party before it's too late
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'Don't ban bitcoin. It's good for the economy'
Cryptocurrency startups in India believe the country can become a thriving hub for crypto-innovation and have started a campaign to lobby the government to reconsider its proposed ban on cryptocurrencies
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How Larsen & Toubro Infotech came into its own
With Sanjay Jalona at the helm, LTI is winning against bigger rivals, stepping out of its larger parent’s shadow, and forging an identity for itself
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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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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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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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Can Narendra Modi's vaccine diplomacy help India win some lost ground in South Asia?
Though setbacks remain, it offers an opportunity to improve ties with neighbouring countries