Statistically Speaking

Retail inflation eases to 5.09% in February, food remains pricey

13 Mar 2024 03:20 AM IST

India’s consumer price inflation (CPI) remained unchanged at 5.09 per cent in February 2024, compared to 5.1 per cent in January, as food inflation surged higher and inflation across all other sub-groups eased in Feb 2024, indicating that the momentum in the non-food items continued to track a welcome moderation,

Death Toll Rises to 234 Amid Ongoing Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

13 Mar 2024 03:18 AM IST

Intense Israeli bombardment and ground operations, along with heavy fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups, continue to be reported across much of the Gaza Strip, particularly in the Hamad area northwest of Khan Younis. This has led to additional civilian casualties, displacement, and the destruction of houses and

Refugee trends: Unprecedented numbers hit 110 million globally

12 Mar 2024 03:22 AM IST

The number of refugees and asylum seekers has witnessed a notable increase in various countries in recent years, as highlighted in the Statista animation utilizing UNHCR data. The majority of these displaced individuals come from Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan. Notably, the United States, Turkey, Iran, and Germany are among the

Divergent estimates shed light on global growth slowdown

12 Mar 2024 03:20 AM IST

The global economy faced challenges even before the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine, experiencing a decade of slowing growth. The pandemic-induced global recession in 2020 exacerbated this slowdown, and the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 added further complications. These adverse events not only led to

Homebuyers flock to new launches, premium homes in vogue

09 Mar 2024 04:15 AM IST

A recent survey conducted on the homebuyer sentiment revealed interesting details in the growing real estate industry. PREFERRED STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION The inclination towards ready homes has experienced a decline and currently resides at the bottom of the preference hierarchy. A noticeable shift has occurred in the preferences between ready

ASSESSING NARENDRA MODI ‘S PERFORMANCE AS VARANASI’S MP

09 Mar 2024 04:11 AM IST

The city of Lord Shiva, Kashi, has been a cultural and religious hub for thousands of years. It is believed that while the world may end but the Kashi will endure because it is situated on Lord Shiva’s trident. Kashi’s name is also prominent in the political arena, as it

Global Corporate Giants: Catalysts or Culprits in the Climate Crisis?

08 Mar 2024 04:26 AM IST

The world is facing an urgent need to address climate change. Without urgency in action and emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will not be possible, said Mona Haddad, Global Director for Trade, Investment, and Competitiveness. According to a 2022 IPCC report, global greenhouse

ASSESSING NITIN GADKARI’S PERFORMANCE AS NAGPUR’S MP

08 Mar 2024 04:24 AM IST

Some recognize Nagpur as the ‘City of Oranges,’ while others know it for being the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). But nowadays the city is abuzz with the speculations of whether the prominent BJP leader Nitin Gadkari is going to recreate the magic in the upcoming Lok Sabha

Short-term exposure to PM2.5 causes over a mln deaths annually: Study

07 Mar 2024 04:30 AM IST

Breathing in air having fine particulate matter (PM2.5) even for a few hours and up to a few days, resulted in more than a million premature deaths globally every year from 2000 to 2019, according to new research. It also found that Asia accounted for roughly 65 per cent of

ASSESSING RAM SHANKAR KATHERIA’S PERFORMANCE AS ETAWAH’S MP

07 Mar 2024 04:28 AM IST

Etawah is a region in Yadavland, Uttar Pradesh, where for a long time, the dominance was held by cyclists alone. However, in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP planted its flag on the stronghold of the Mulayam family. Etawah has always been a stronghold of the Samajwadi

REAL ESTATE IS BEST ASSET CLASS FOR INVESTMENT: SURVEY

06 Mar 2024 05:23 AM IST

In the current investment landscape, determining the optimal asset class is crucial. Real estate maintains its prominence as the preferred choice for investment, with over 57% of respondents expressing a preference, marking a 3% decline from the preceding survey. While real estate remains the top choice, there is a slight

ASSESSING GURJEET SINGH AUJLA’S PERFORMANCE AS AMRITSAR’S MP

06 Mar 2024 05:20 AM IST

Punjab’s Amritsar Lok Sabha seat holds a distinguished status, often considered a VIP seat. Situated around the Golden Temple, the city is renowned for its significant role in India’s independence struggles, including the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre – the largest of its kind during the Indian independence movement. Additionally, Amritsar