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Maggi To Have A New Competitor | Business News At A Glance Ep. 24

Maggi To Have A New Competitor | Business News At A Glance Ep. 24

Today’s news bulletin is an interesting mix of hope and disappointment. We discuss Marico’s plan to launch instant noodles - and our beloved Maggi getting more competition. We also discuss IKEA’s plans to launch a mall. The stores currently are not malls. :| And finally we talk about Disha Ravi’s arrest. 

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The Farmers Protest Explained | Important WAT-PI Topic For MBA Interviews | Part 2

The Farmers Protest Explained | Important WAT-PI Topic For MBA Interviews | Part 2

One of the hottest topics that may be up for discussion in an MBA admissions interview could be the ongoing farmers protest in North India and some other parts of the country. The farmers protest is a protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in 2020. Over the course of a few months, these protests have gathered momentum and have led to multiple rounds of discussions between the government and the protestors, and have also unfortunately led to the death of at least one individual and injury to hundreds others. So what are these protests? Why are they happening? What are the arguments on both sides? Here is an explainer of the 2020-2021 farmers protest in India.

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The Farmers Protest Explained | Important WAT-PI Topic For MBA Interviews | Part 1

The Farmers Protest Explained | Important WAT-PI Topic For MBA Interviews | Part 1

One of the hottest topics that may be up for discussion in an MBA admissions interview could be the ongoing farmers protest in North India and some other parts of the country. The farmers protest is a protest against three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in 2020. Over the course of a few months, these protests have gathered momentum and have led to multiple rounds of discussions between the government and the protestors, and have also unfortunately also led to deaths and injuries. So what are these protests? Why are they happening? What are the arguments on both sides? Here is an explainer of the 2020-2021 farmers protest in India.

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NIFTY At High, A Warning Or A Chance | Business News At A Glance Ep.23

NIFTY At High, A Warning Or A Chance | Business News At A Glance Ep.23

Today's news bulletin is dedicated to the markets. We talk about the Nifty50 reaching an all-time high of above 15,000 levels recently, but with only 11 stocks reaching record levels, Is all of this just a phase, or should investors continue to invest in the market. In addition, we discuss the market strategies, GameStop, and the RBI today. We also look at ISRO opening doors to private firms. It seems like we are on the cusp of big changes and these are just the first acts. Read on to find out!

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Important WAT-PI Topic | The Nanda Devi Glacier Break Explained

Important WAT-PI Topic | The Nanda Devi Glacier Break Explained

One of the most important parts of an MBA admission interview is candidates' awareness of notable events occurring around the world. Take a look at any IIM interview, and you're likely to find a rapid fire of tough current affairs questions shot by a panel eager to check your awareness of the world we live in. These questions are also where most candidates are likely to trip up. As a platform dedicated to helping you make it to your dream business school, we understand the importance of understanding key international and domestic events and therefore bring to you a series of explainers that break down important current affairs topics expected to be brought up in your interviews. This article will break down the Nanda Devi glacier break that occurred in February 2021.

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Disinvestment, Monetising Public Assets - Budget, Short Explainer | Business News At A Glance Ep.22

Disinvestment, Monetising Public Assets - Budget, Short Explainer | Business News At A Glance Ep.22

This has been the big budget week. So we throw light on some sectors and how the budget plans to deal with these. From disinvestment to privatisation, to a focus on rural development and health, this budget has its pros and cons. Read our analysis below. Also, check out how Jeff Bezos' moving on from the Amazon CEO post affects Amazon India. Finally, find out how MPL gets closer to unicorn status! 

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How Baahubali Wowed Users | A Case Study

How Baahubali Wowed Users | A Case Study

Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, Baahubali is the most expensive Indian film with a budget estimated at 250 Crore INR. And when it released, Baahubali (part 1) was the 39th highest-grossing film of 2017, grossing over ₹14.169 billion (US$218 million) in India and over ₹2.896 billion (US$44 million) overseas, for a worldwide gross of ₹17.065 billion (US$262 million) by September 2017. How did an Indian film become India’s answer to Sparta or Ben-Hur? Despite such a giant budget, how did Baahubali gross such profits? In today’s case, we look at the factors for Baahubali’s phenomenal success.

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Challenges Before Budget 2021 - Business News At A Glance Ep. 21

Challenges Before Budget 2021 - Business News At A Glance Ep. 21

Budget 2021, Republic Day, and a rally at the Red Fort turning violent. Trends that will shape the "next normal," the world post-COVID 19. All this in today's news bulletin. Especially check out our synopsis of the challenges faced by the FM before budget 2021. Read on!

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