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Confused about crypto jargons? Here are 10 basic terms to know

With the cryptocurrency mania gripping the world, the digital asset is attracting more and more investors with time. With the increasing investor base...

What exactly is September effect? Is it real?

Since the beginning of this month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow 30) has corrected by 2.2%, NASDAQ Composite by 1.5%, and S&P 500 by 1.8%....

iPhone enthusiasts get a new version in iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini

Highlights iPhone launches iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. It delivers camera innovations and enhanced battery life. Apple on Wednesday...

Google fined for abusing mobile market dominance in South Korea

Highlights  The South Korea’s antitrust agency fined Google for abusing market dominance. Google has been investigated for allegedly us...

UN warns of starvation crisis in Afghanistan; one million children ‘...

Highlights UNICEF warns of one million starvation cases by this year in Afghanistan. The UN body’s chief fears that many will die of starvat...

Apple iPhone 13 launch: Five things to know about California Streami...

Apple is all set for the launch of its much-hyped grand event scheduled on 14 September. The Apple’s fall event, titled California Streaming, wi...

Did Saudis in US help hijackers? FBI reveals first declassified 9/11...

Highlights The FBI has commenced declassifying the files on 9/11 terror attack. The declassifying of the documents coincided with the 20th anniver...

How does a vaccine work? How effective is Pfizer vaccine?

With lockdowns failing to subside the raging COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines seem to be our only antidote against the deadly virus. Effectiveness of the j...

Why are investors in rapture over one vaccine jab for COVID-19 and F...

Combining COVID-19 and flu protection in one vaccine is a novel concept that Moderna and Novavax have adopted. RELATED READ: Moderna Inc (MRNA) &...

What’s latest with Jeff Bezos' space quest and beyond?

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has always been in the spotlight for some or other reasons, be it travelling to space or funding anti-aging technology. This...

Digitalisation to push mobile payments to double-digit growth by 202...

Many industries have taken the front-row lead during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the industries that indeed received a kick during the pandemic was...

9/11 repercussions continue to reflect 20 years on

It was around 7 pm Indian Standard Time on a September Tuesday evening, 20 years back. I was a kid back then. My father came into the living room and...

Why Psychological distress matters for Australia?

Highlights  Mental health is affected by various socioeconomic considerations and affects the individual and the people around them. The Aust...

China lobbies Australia for support to join CPTPP despite row

Highlights  China is lobbying the Australian Government for help to join Trade Pact despite worsening geopolitical issues. The Chinese embass...

Amazon smart TV sets to go on sale in October

One of the most customer-centric companies, Amazon has evidently fuelled users’ relationship with the virtual world with its collection of smart...

APAC markets see a muted week; China emerges as outperformer

Highlights  China, Japan markets have outperformed other markets. COVID-19 continues to weigh heavy on Aussie equities. The KOSPI has been t...

COVID-19: A week that wreaked havoc in Australia

Highlights The country saw 32% jump in the weekly cases. Thursday witnessed the highest number of cases reported by the country since the pandemic...

What took Elon Musk a step closer to supervillain status?

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been granted a new patent right that can drastically change the previous way of cleaning off debris and water from the win...

Joe Biden moves to vaccinate millions, as his ‘patience wears thin’

Covid-19 vaccine jab administered by a doctor Highlights US President passes executive orders on vaccinating federal workers Biden says his pat...

Lockdown to end soon? NSW inching closer to 70% vaccination mileston...

Highlights  NSW will start reopening the state after three months of COVID-19 lockdown. Australia is set to start vaccine passport services w...