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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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Taylor Swift Worldwide Eras Tour Hands UK Economy $1.3 Billion Boost: Study
Taylor Swift's worldwide Eras Tour will boost the UK economy by almost £1 billion ($1.3 billion) as fans splash the cash to see the US music star, Barclays bank estimated Wednesday.
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Wall Street's Biggest Banks Failing Key Green Test in Fresh Study
The six biggest banks on Wall Street are failing to live up to a key plank of their ESG commitments to stakeholders, according to a joint study published on Wednesday.
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186 US Banks At Risk Of Silicon Valley Bank-Like Collapse: Study
After the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, a new study has found that 186 US banks are at the risk of facing a similar fate. The major reasons for this are rising interest rates and high proportion of uninsured deposits, said the report.
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Women Managers Are Better For The Planet, Says Study
Companies with more women in middle management produce less carbon than ones dominated by men, according to research published by the Bank for International Settlements.
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Men Suffer Bigger Job Losses Across Euro Zone During Pandemic: Study
Men suffered bigger jobs losses across the euro zone during the COVID-19 pandemic, a European Central Bank study found on Wednesday.
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Manual Scavenging Still Continues In India Due To Weak Laws: UN Study
Manual scavenging, banned through a legislation in 2013, still prevailed in India due to ''weak legal protection and lack of enforcement'' of the rules, according to a new global study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and others.
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Harvard, World Bank Researchers To Study Impact Of Delhi's Free Ride Plan
The impact of the Delhi government's scheme to provide free travel to women in public transport buses will be studied by a team of researchers from the Harvard University and World Bank.
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Harvard, World Bank Researchers To Study Impact Of Free Travel Scheme For Delhi Women
The impact of the Delhi government's scheme to provide free travel to women in public transport buses will be studied by a team of researchers from the Harvard University and World Bank.
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Women Granted Only Three Quarters Of Men's Legal Rights: World Bank
Women around the world are granted only three quarters of the legal rights enjoyed by men, often preventing them from getting jobs or opening businesses, the World Bank found in study published Wednesday.
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2 Of 3 Indians Stunted Due To Malnutrition, Earn 13 Per Cent Less: Report
India has the fourth highest number of stunted people in the workforce in the world, according to a new study by the World Bank. 66 per cent Indians in the workforce are stunted because of childhood malnutrition, which leads to a 13 per cent loss in income per capita, the report finds.
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India's Health Check-Up: Kerala On Top, UP Makes Short-Term Gains
Kerala tops the list when it comes to overall performance in the health sector and Uttar Pradesh is at the bottom but has made some annual incremental gains. These are some of the findings of the first-of-its-kind study done by the central government, the report of which was released today.
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Looking For A Bump In Your Pay? Biggest Expat Raises In These Places
Expatriates moving to Switzerland -- home to some of the biggest private banks, commodity traders and pharmaceuticals companies -- earn an average of more than $193,000. That's the highest in the world and 54 percent more than if they'd stayed at home, a study published Wednesday by HSBC Holdings Plc shows.
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The ISIS's 'Business Model' Is Failing, Study Says
When the Islamic State advanced in Syria and Iraq in 2014, its fighters looted banks, took over oil fields and kidnapped foreigners, seemingly without facing much resistance. But fortunes have changed, and the caliphate is now in deep financial trouble, according to a new study.
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Why 130? PM Asks Officials to Analyse India's Low Ease-of-Doing-Business Rank
Though India improved on some things like faster access to electricity, resolving contractual obligations or starting a business, there were still many challenges. Registering a property, getting credit and negotiating the maze of taxes are still a big put off for potential and existing investors.
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World’s Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, Claims New Study
A recent report has revealed that more than 38% of tree species globally are at risk of extinction, with human activities like deforestation and disease contributing significantly to their decline. The findings were presented at the UN COP16 biodiversity summit in Colombia, where world leaders are discussing strategies to protect natural ecosystems...
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Taylor Swift Worldwide Eras Tour Hands UK Economy $1.3 Billion Boost: Study
Taylor Swift's worldwide Eras Tour will boost the UK economy by almost £1 billion ($1.3 billion) as fans splash the cash to see the US music star, Barclays bank estimated Wednesday.
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Wall Street's Biggest Banks Failing Key Green Test in Fresh Study
The six biggest banks on Wall Street are failing to live up to a key plank of their ESG commitments to stakeholders, according to a joint study published on Wednesday.
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186 US Banks At Risk Of Silicon Valley Bank-Like Collapse: Study
After the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, a new study has found that 186 US banks are at the risk of facing a similar fate. The major reasons for this are rising interest rates and high proportion of uninsured deposits, said the report.
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Women Managers Are Better For The Planet, Says Study
Companies with more women in middle management produce less carbon than ones dominated by men, according to research published by the Bank for International Settlements.
-
Men Suffer Bigger Job Losses Across Euro Zone During Pandemic: Study
Men suffered bigger jobs losses across the euro zone during the COVID-19 pandemic, a European Central Bank study found on Wednesday.
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Manual Scavenging Still Continues In India Due To Weak Laws: UN Study
Manual scavenging, banned through a legislation in 2013, still prevailed in India due to ''weak legal protection and lack of enforcement'' of the rules, according to a new global study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and others.
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Harvard, World Bank Researchers To Study Impact Of Delhi's Free Ride Plan
The impact of the Delhi government's scheme to provide free travel to women in public transport buses will be studied by a team of researchers from the Harvard University and World Bank.
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Harvard, World Bank Researchers To Study Impact Of Free Travel Scheme For Delhi Women
The impact of the Delhi government's scheme to provide free travel to women in public transport buses will be studied by a team of researchers from the Harvard University and World Bank.
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Women Granted Only Three Quarters Of Men's Legal Rights: World Bank
Women around the world are granted only three quarters of the legal rights enjoyed by men, often preventing them from getting jobs or opening businesses, the World Bank found in study published Wednesday.
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2 Of 3 Indians Stunted Due To Malnutrition, Earn 13 Per Cent Less: Report
India has the fourth highest number of stunted people in the workforce in the world, according to a new study by the World Bank. 66 per cent Indians in the workforce are stunted because of childhood malnutrition, which leads to a 13 per cent loss in income per capita, the report finds.
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India's Health Check-Up: Kerala On Top, UP Makes Short-Term Gains
Kerala tops the list when it comes to overall performance in the health sector and Uttar Pradesh is at the bottom but has made some annual incremental gains. These are some of the findings of the first-of-its-kind study done by the central government, the report of which was released today.
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Looking For A Bump In Your Pay? Biggest Expat Raises In These Places
Expatriates moving to Switzerland -- home to some of the biggest private banks, commodity traders and pharmaceuticals companies -- earn an average of more than $193,000. That's the highest in the world and 54 percent more than if they'd stayed at home, a study published Wednesday by HSBC Holdings Plc shows.
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The ISIS's 'Business Model' Is Failing, Study Says
When the Islamic State advanced in Syria and Iraq in 2014, its fighters looted banks, took over oil fields and kidnapped foreigners, seemingly without facing much resistance. But fortunes have changed, and the caliphate is now in deep financial trouble, according to a new study.
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Why 130? PM Asks Officials to Analyse India's Low Ease-of-Doing-Business Rank
Though India improved on some things like faster access to electricity, resolving contractual obligations or starting a business, there were still many challenges. Registering a property, getting credit and negotiating the maze of taxes are still a big put off for potential and existing investors.
