Take One: Big story of the day
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The 200 crore vaccines conundrum: India's inoculation drive needs to relook at pace, price and access
The Centre's ambitious plan of 200 crore doses by the year-end will require ramp-up of production, approval and manufacturing of new vaccines, and removing hesitancy and inequities in access. How realistic are the targets?
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The purse, and curse, of Tiger
Tiger Global's aggressive big bets this year might do a world of good for the American hedge fund major, although riding the beast can prove tricky at times for founders
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Cryptocurrencies: To invest or not to invest...the muddle continues
India's cryptocurrency industry is once again in a regulatory flux following fresh concerns voiced by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. As banks keep crypto-related transactions at an arm's length, government intervention is urgently needed to frame guidelines for the sector
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How a clutch of startups is taking healthcare to rural India
Through innovation and pivots, these startups are helping rural India, which has little or no access to healthcare including, hospitals, doctors, diagnostics, or medicines, cope with the pandemic
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Cyclones and the pressing concern for India's western coast
The regular occurrence of cyclones off the warm waters highlight the pressing concern for India's Western Coast as surface sea temperatures rise. The possibility of severe cyclonic damage to natural resources is just as grave as it is for man-made infrastructure
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How Tata Motors became India's third-largest carmaker
From a paltry 4.8 percent market share in FY20, Tata Motors today has a market share of over 9 percent. The company, with a 69 percent growth in sales in FY21, is now busy scripting a remarkable turnaround
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From ride-hailing to micro-blogging, how Aprameya Radhakrishna flew the Koo
In 2015, the founder of TaxiForSure had no choice but to sell the capital-starved startup to rival Ola. The serial entrepreneur learnt his lesson: Start a business that doesn't guzzle capital—and it helps if it's an early (desi) bird
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Paytm, kicking off $3 billion Indian IPO in July, does not rule out potential US listing later
Billionaire Vijay Shekhar Sharma, who always wanted to get to breakeven before taking his company public, is now looking at a timeline where the IPO happens first. The listing could see Chinese investor Alibaba Group dilute its stake or even exit India's most valuable startup
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HCQ to Ivermectin: Why India has got it wrong in Covid-19 treatment
There are drugs that continue to be on the health ministry's treatment protocol despite evidence not inspiring confidence, while the regulator is approving medicines without following due scientific process, experts say
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Get, Set, Go: Why Ather Energy is ready to ride the hockey-stick growth
With a new factory, launch of its premium scooter 450X and expansion into several cities, the electric vehicle company is set to move into serious production mode. Positive unit economics have kicked in too, says its co-founders
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Facebook, WhatsApp sue Indian government over traceability requirement
In two separate petitions filed in the Delhi High Court, Facebook and WhatsApp have challenged the traceability requirement in the Intermediary Rules, and asked the court not to impose criminal liability if traceability is not implemented. Forbes India, after reviewing the petitions, summarises the arguments made