In this issue

The central Government is on a drive to ensure Digital India. Mobile apps are being used for services like calling plumber, taxis, carpenter, using entertainment, using spiritual messages and scriptures, inspiring stories, skill development, health and success tips, advertising and so on. India’s app economy is growing very fast. BE has covered the growth of app-based business in India in this issue.

India Manufacturing Gains Amidst US-China Trade War

Due to the escalating trade war between the US and China, several American companies are planning to shift their supply chain from China to avoid any tariff backlash. India appears to be the potential benefactor in this case.

3 mins

Water Crisis In Chennai – A Wake-up Call

Chennai has been facing a severe water crisis.

4 mins

Sonbhadra And Thereafter

The recent killing of eleven Gond tribals including three women by a landlord to forcefully occupy his alleged 90 bighas of land has shaken the national conscience.

2 mins

IND AS – For Whom And When?

It is worth mentioning that if IND AS becomes applicable to any company as on a particular date, then IND AS shall also automatically become applicable to its holding company, all its subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures from the same date.

2 mins

India's App Economy Contributes To Growth

Prabir Dey’s day starts in the morning and often ends at mid-night.

5 mins

Can App-Based Business Ensure Decent Jobs?

There are two basic business models linked to app-based businesses.

3 mins

How The Joy Of Flying Came To An End

Grounding of East West (1996), Damania (1997), Air Sahara (2007), Air Deccan (2007), Paramount (2010), Kingfisher (2012), and now Jet Airways may have different reasons but they commonly point out that the aviation sector is cyclical in nature.

4 mins

India's Second Mission To The Moon

Chandrayaan-2, India’s second Moon mission was launched on July 22. Chandrayaan-2 will be the first mission to land a rover near the lunar South Pole.

2 mins

When Balloons Kill

Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Member of Parliament (Lok Shabha)

6 mins

Is Government Losing Transparency?

Journalists are not always a very disciplined lot. Keeping them at an arm’s length can be a good strategy for the government – and that can happen as a result of their own misbehaviour; but banning them from the source of information can have different implications.

2 mins

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