The New Target for Online Sports Betting in South Asia: Archery
Payment alerts start buzzing on Bankur Goswami’s phone every day at 3 p.m. These alerts represent money transfers for betting on teer, an archery game popular in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, India. Goswami, who has been in the business for over 25 years, is one of approximately 5,000 licensed teer bookies in Meghalaya. How […]
Gender equality through action for climate change: A New perspective
Promoting gender equality while addressing climate change adaptation is not only a political and moral imperative but also an effective and efficient approach. The International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has been actively involved in applied research for development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, incorporating pro-poor, market-based, and nature-inspired interventions. These efforts […]
6 practices that can give your mornings the perfect boost
If you’ve ever experienced the attempt to break a habit, you know firsthand the immense power they possess. Even the most insignificant actions and decisions can shape the course of your entire day. They can influence your interactions with loved ones, impact your level of concentration and motivation, and even determine the success or failure […]
Ways to protect your e-Wallet from hackers
An e-wallet, also called a digital wallet or mobile wallet, is a virtual wallet that securely stores payment information and enables electronic transactions. It offers a convenient and secure way to make online purchases and manage financial transactions using a computer or mobile device. With an e-wallet, users can store credit or debit card details, […]
Skills-based hiring revolution is here, says LinkedIn
Companies are increasingly abandoning traditional degree requirements in job postings and placing a greater emphasis on the skills that potential employees can bring to the table. LinkedIn reports that this skills-based hiring or “skills-first” approach to hiring has expanded the number of potential candidates for employers by almost tenfold. According to Joseph Fuller, a management […]
Why we should no longer use steps to measure our health
We were not always so obsessed with counting steps, tracking sleep, and measuring heart rate. In the late 2000s, during my high school years, one of the most popular PE classes was “walking.” Each class, we were given pedometers and headed to the back of the track, where we would sit and chat for the […]
Five great tips for a successful career in Finance and Accounting
If you are planning a career in Finance and Accounting, you must consider it a crucial decision that requires careful consideration and thorough research. It is important to understand the key elements of this field for a successful career in finance and accounting, whether you are a recent graduate or thinking about a career transition. Although […]
The female cop in Bollywood: Times are changing?
In the web series Dahaad, sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati lectures an upper-caste man as she climbs the steps to his ancestral haveli in Mandawa, Rajasthan, saying, “You don’t get to decide who is forward and who is backward.” She tells him that the time of his ancestors is over and emphasizes that the Constitution now reigns, […]
75% Indians don’t have Emergency Funds: How to save and plan for it
Indians are great at planning for the long-term like retirement, education of children, marriage and old-age healthcare expenses, but what happens when there is a crisis like a sudden job loss or the onset of a pandemic? Regardless of the circumstances, only 25% of Indians have emergency funds for a rainy day, according to a […]
Why new generation Indians are flocking to Australia?
Rohit Singh, a second-generation Indian immigrant, resides in Mornington Peninsula, a beachy cape near Melbourne. He actively assists his parents in managing Avani, a boutique winery they established after immigrating to Australia in the 1990s. Mr. Singh’s accent, distinct from his mother’s, reflects his multicultural background. The South Asian community in Melbourne has seen significant […]