BUSINESS
Cryptocurrency addiction: It's for real and a Scottish clinic offers rehab as well
Cryptocurrency traders get addicted to the volatility of prices which can create a ‘high’, especially when they buy or trade a winning currency
BUSINESS
The Podcast Weekender — India's jobs data, monsoon hits Kerala and Ramdev's Kimbho app
Here's a wrap of the best curated podcasts from the week that went by.
TECHNOLOGY
Uganda introduces tax on social media in a bid to tackle 'gossip', activists cry foul
Users of WhatsApp, Facebook, Skype and other social media platforms will have to pay a daily tax, starting July 2018
INDIA
Stranger than fiction: Gujarat Sanskrit textbook says Sita was abducted by Ram
Dr Nitin Pethani, executive president of the Gujarat State Board of School Textbooks, admitted the mistake and said due action will be taken
WORLD
EVM saga continues: Voting machines imported from India cause furore in Botswana
The ruling party, Botswana Democratic Party allowed use of EVMs. The opposition party, Botswana Congress Party, claims that EVMs were imported to get a favourable result
BUSINESS
Here's the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches in Singapore
Talking about the power of the Eastern countries, he said, “When India opened up to the world and turned to the East, Singapore became a partner and a bridge between India and ASEAN.”
BUSINESS
Webcomic: How the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica story unfolded (Part 2)
The Moneycontrol Graphic Spot: Part two of a three-part series on the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal
BUSINESS
Indian civil society to WhatsApp, Facebook: Ask users before they are added to group chats
Journalists, minorities, women and vulnerable sections of the society are often added to such groups and harassed with derogatory remarks and false statements
BUSINESS
Appeared for CBSE this year? You can access your mark sheet and certificates online on DigiLocker
The documents can be accessed by signing up on the DigiLocker website and pulling it from CBSE database which is registered as an issuer organisation for the service
BUSINESS
LG unveils V35 ThinQ and V35+ ThinQ phones with dual-rear camera
The phones sports top-of-the-line hardware specifications and comes with a metal frame design with a glass back and front.
INDIA
Will refund GST paid on ingredients bought to provide free food at places of worship: Centre
The Centre will spend as much as Rs 325 crore in two financial years starting 2018-19, on a scheme of financial assistance under ‘Sewa Bhoj Yojna’, the Ministry of Culture said today
BUSINESS
Podcast | Weak start to June series! Nifty slips below 10,700 levels
Sectorally, the S&P BSE Auto index bucked the trend and rose 0.67 percent, followed by the S&P BSE telecom index which gained 0.43 percent, and the BSE Energy index was up 0.18 percent.
BUSINESS
Markets@Moneycontrol: D-Street ends the week on a dismal note
The Nifty slipped 40 points to 10,696.20. About three shares declined for every share rising on the BSE. The Nifty Midcap index fell 267 points.
SPORTS-TRENDS
FIFA World Cup 2018: A look at first-timers in this edition in Russia
With 32 teams and over 700 players set to take the field in the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, here's a look at which teams and players will be featuring for the very first time on football's grandest stage
BUSINESS
Within two weeks of launch, Chinese finance app removes crypto price tracking feature
The app is used by 11 million daily active users, according to company’s financial statement filed with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange
SCIENCE
Sweet tooth? New research finds desire for sugar can be eliminated by rewiring brain
“It would be like taking a bite of your favourite chocolate cake but not deriving any enjoyment from doing so,” said a reseracher
TECHNOLOGY
Artificial Intelligence could predict violent protests through Twitter analysis
Some researchers from the University of Southern California's Brain and Creativity Institute are using artificial intelligence. The researchers analysed the 18 million tweets posted during the Baltimore protests in 2015 to discover an association.
CRICKET
Happy birthday, Dinesh Karthik: DK version 2.0 looks promising and entertaining!
As he turns 33 on June 1, Dinesh Karthik's second innings looks very promising
WORLD
Scripps National Spelling Bee: A look at the best moments from the competition
The 91st version of the annual US Spelling Bee was held this week.
BUSINESS
Papua New Guinea releases dozens of prisoners to search for food after shortages
The Boram prison used to receive $18,000 per month to feed its inmates. However, in April this year, the amount was reduced by more than half to a mere $7,000.
BUSINESS
Nifty ends below 10,700, all sectoral indices in the red except Auto; Sensex up 1% for week
All sectoral indices ended lower barring Auto that gained 0.8 percent after strong auto sales data for the month of May 2018.
BUSINESS
Bajaj Allianz Life declares one-time special bonus
The statement by the insurance companies said that this move will benefit over 1.3 million policyholders of the company.
SPORTS-TRENDS
Real Kashmir FC become first J&K football team to gain I-League promotion
Real Kashmir FC’s coach, David Robertson said, “For a club of our size and budget, I’d never thought at the start that we’d qualify. It’s a miracle… a fairy tale.”
BUSINESS
Podcast | Deep Dive - WhatsApp payments and its turf war with Paytm
Instant messaging giant WhatsApp is entering the payments service. Here’s how the battle between WhatsApp and Paytm is shaping up.
