WORD OF THE YEAR 2021
Pressure on diagnostics industry will continue for another five years : A Velumani, Thyrocare Tech
Yes, there were challenges in diagnostic industry of a different nature in early 2000. There were no automations available adequately. Before year 2000 there were only two-three automations in the country and by another 10 years it became 500, another 10 years it has become literally 5,000.
Meta to end ban on the word 'shaheed' on oversight board's recommendations
Meta Platforms lifts 'shaheed' ban after oversight board review, addressing criticisms from Middle East handling. Policy change praised for averting censorship of millions.
Volatility has risen as Lok Sabha Elections 2024 fever grips the stock market; will polls halt the rally?
Volatility has risen in recent weeks as election fever grips the market. The heightened volatility stems from concerns over lower voter turnout in the ongoing general elections, potentially indicating an unfavourable verdict for the ruling party. Is this market nervousness a sign of future trends or a temporary blip before equities resume their upward journey?
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It's the first revision in 27 years
The U.S. government's revised race and ethnicity categorization allows for more accurate self-identification, including a Middle Eastern and North African option. The changes reflect societal diversity, with removed pejorative terms and enhanced data collection methods.
400 seats is a realisable target and we are working on it. 10 years’ performance will speak on the ground: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman discusses BJP's political stance, inviting opposition leaders, even the tainted ones, to join teh Bharatiya Jannata Paty (BJP). She also talks about addressing tax procedures and defending core values while refuting allegations of political vendetta against the government. She further emphasizes that there is fair governance and transparency in fund allocation.
Meta oversight board urges company to end ban on Arabic word 'shaheed'
The board, which is funded by Meta but operates independently, said the social media giant should remove posts containing the word "shaheed" only when they are linked to clear signs of violence or if they separately break other Meta rules.
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Meta oversight board urges company to end ban on Arabic word 'shaheed'
Meta's oversight board urges relaxing Facebook's ban on "shaheed" to apply only to violent or rule-breaking content. Criticism over Middle East handling influences decision. Internal consensus failure prompts a review.
Appetite for both residential and rental real estate strongest in last 5 years: DLF management
Ashok Tyagi and Sriram Khattar of DLF discuss the cyclical nature of the real estate sector in India, the positive economic and political stability, the impact of RERA and GST, and the strong demand for residential and rental properties. According to Khattar for the next six-eight quarters, it is definitely looking good.
Fintechs await government word on MDR subsidy allocation
While the allocation of funds typically happens between December and January, this year the allocation announcement is still pending, industry insiders said. With the general elections round the corner, the industry is worried that the allocation and the subsequent disbursal of funds could be further delayed.
Netflix reels in viewers with three-word hooks
The two- or three-word tags, meant to convey the gestalt of a show or movie, regularly help viewers choose a show from the service's nearly endless library, the company says. The words are selected by about 30 employees -- so-called taggers.
Govt extends tenure of PLI scheme for Auto industry by a year with partial amendments
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components by one year with partial amendments. The scheme will be applicable for five consecutive financial years, starting from FY24 and ending in 2027-28. The government has also modified the incentive outlay table to Rs. 25,938 crore.
What's in and what's out in 2024: Changes coming in workplace, travel, business and economy
In 2024, workplaces shift towards mandatory office presence, ending remote work era. Travel sees a rise in short trips to visa-free countries. Startups face funding challenges, emphasizing profitability. Hybrid cars dominate the auto industry, and premium experiences and personalised fitness gain traction in consumer trends.
Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president
The decision by Secretary of State Shenna Bellows follows a ruling earlier this month by the Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from the ballot there under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That decision has been stayed until the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether Trump is barred by the Civil War-era provision, which prohibits those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.
Double-digit returns from here looks very difficult for 2024: Varun Lohchab
“What we were expecting for CY2024 actually came in the last one-two months itself. Another 8 to 10% is possible for next year, but double-digit returns from here on looks difficult for the next calendar year given where valuations are sitting because earning growth, we believe, next year is going to be in the low teens at best.”
ET Startup Awards 2023: Profitability ‘biz’word for Indian startups now
With union minister for commerce and industry Piyush Goyal and minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar as the guests of honour, ET feted eight startup champions at a gala ceremony in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Mum’s the word! IAS officers Tina Dabi & Pradeep Gawande welcome their first child
The couple met during the COVID-19 pandemic when both were in charge of ensuring supplies for the Health Department of Rajasthan.
Cuss-words usage on OTT goes down. Do producers intend to attract a wider audience?
Over the last four months, 160 hours of content across eight popular web series had been sampled and it was found that six of them had anywhere between 8% and 68% drop in the use of swear words in their latest seasons.
Modi-Xi meeting in Johannesburg? No official word yet
PM Modi's bilateral meetings during the BRICS summit in Johannesburg are being finalised, but Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra did not confirm whether Modi would meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. If they meet, it will be the first since their border standoff began in May 2020. India and China are still resolving pending issues at the standoff areas of Eastern Ladakh's Depsang and Demchok, with talks among local commanders regarding confidence-building measures.
Wordle #768 July 27: Clues, answer unveiled for today's word puzzle
Wordle for July 27 is out. As usual, we have provided you with some customary hints and the right answer to ease your puzzle game. Keep scrolling to read what you need.
Wordle #767: Clues, answer to today's word puzzle for July 26
Wordle is out with another interesting puzzle. Here are some hints and the right answer to help you crack July 26' puzzle with ease.
Wordle #766: Clues, solution to decode 'word of the day' for July 25
Wordle for July 25 is an easy one. But, if you are stuck at it, here are some hints and the right answer for your assistance.
Wordle #762, July 21: Hints, answer unveiled for word puzzle enthusiasts
Wordle is back with another round of puzzle for July 21. Here are hints, answer to help you maintain your score.
Neobank Jupiter secures NBFC licence; will raise debt to push lending business
The development is significant for Jupiter, which has been scaling its lending operations through partner NBFCs.
Goblin mode, gaslight, permacrisis: A look at 2022's words of the year
In a year when the world opened up again, and the pandemic and lockdowns engendered in us new world views and priorities, a renewed sense of what is truly important in our lives, when Work From Home (WFH) became a flashpoint between many employers and employees, 'goblin mode' perfectly captures the mood of the year.
'Goblin mode' - the new Oxford word of 2022 - shows that we are so done with pre-pandemic social norms
Once you go goblin, you never go back!
Permacrisis: what it means and why it's word of the year for 2022
As accolades go, the managing director of Collins Learning, Alex Beecroft, has said that this one "sums up quite succinctly how truly awful 2022 has been for so many people". The word, most widely understood as a portmanteau of "permanent" and "crisis", has been in use for a little longer.
From Elon Musk's favourite Dogecoin to Gen Z-term 'Cheugy', 2021's most mispronounced words
Some people even had difficulty pronouncing singer Billie Eilish's name.
Dictionary.com picks 'Allyship' as Word of the Year 2021
The site offers two definitions for allyship.
An omnipresent truth! Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as the 2021 word of the year
At Merriam-Webster, lookups for 'vaccine' increased 601% over 2020.
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