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GST on renewable energy devices rationalised to 5%, to accelerate India’s clean energy transition
By making renewable energy more affordable and accessible, this...
Driven by rising data traffic and use of AI, India’s data centre capacity to rise 5x by 2030: Jefferies
This growth in traffic has been supported by rising internet...
Maharashtra cabinet nod for OPS to state employees who joined service after Nov 2005
Under the OPS, a government employee gets a monthly pension equivalent to 50 per cent his/her last drawn salary. There was no need for contribution by employees. The OPS was discontinued in the state in 2005 Mumbai: The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday cleared a...
Researchers discover wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia
Dr Leah Mursaleen, Head of Clinical Research at Alzheimer's Research UK, which co-funded the study, said: "We're witnessing a transformation in understanding of dementia risk and, potentially, how to reduce it on both an individual and societal level. In recent years,...
Risk Report: Building Risk Culture for India Inc
Sanjeev Mantri, MD & CEO, ICICI General Insurance Profound urgency of Climate Change continues to be undervalued among India Inc. Only Energy and Utilities, Hospitality, Infrastructure and Real Estate and FMCG sectors identified Climate Change and Natural...
New psychological intervention ‘EASE’ to help adolescents affected by distress
1 in 7 adolescents globally experience mental health conditions, which mostly go unseen and untreated. EASE is the first WHO-UNICEF psychological intervention to address the critical shortage of mental health care for adolescents experiencing distress Geneva: The...
AI can’t be named as inventor for patents, UK’s Top Court
Britain’s Supreme Court rejected the request by Imagination Engines Inc. founder Stephen Thaler, who sought patents naming his AI machine DABUS as the inventor. Laws on patents require an inventor to be a natural person and “DABUS is not a person at all,” the judges...
Lloyd’s of London extends lease on iconic building until 2035
The deal with landlord Ping An Insurance Group, which came together on Friday, not only grants Lloyd’s an option to stay in the Richard Rogers-designed high-rise until 2040, but also involves a commitment to invest in reducing the Grade I-listed building’s energy...
A large number of employees feel short nap breaks essential in today’s work culture: Survey
The report further said that 82 per cent of respondents believe short nap breaks in the office can lead to an increase in overall work efficiency A large number of employees believe that short nap breaks during office hours help battle fatigue and also increase...
Period talks: Many women feel menstrual leave at workplace should be a valid option
Several countries across the world have taken the initiative of mandating paid menstrual leave at workplaces, including Spain, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Zambia, and Vietnam With Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani saying...
Healthcare providers to join US plan to manage AI risks – White House
Companies that sign the commitments pledge to develop AI uses responsibly, including solutions that advance health equity, expand access to care, make care affordable, coordinate care to improve outcomes, reduce clinician burnout and otherwise improve the experience...
GIC reaches agreement to buyout Cinven, securing independent future for Miller
``This further investment in Miller is consistent with GIC’s strategy of developing long-term relationships with our portfolio companies and targeting the highest quality businesses. The defensive nature and strong market dynamics of the (re)insurance market, coupled...