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Why we need government schools: They are the only educational lifeline for 60% of India’s children

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Loknath Das60, Are, Educational, for, Government, India's, lifeline, Need, of, Only, Schools, The, they, We, Why

There is change in our government schools if one cares to look for it. In a survey my colleagues conducted in 2005 in northeast Karnataka, only four out of ten schools had obtained uniforms and books in time for the start of the academic year. Today, this number has more than doubled. Nearly every school I visited had planned and procured books and uniforms well in time, even if it meant that their teachers had to sacrifice some holidays. In most schools that we visited, attendance was over 90 per…

Livingfoodz.com rises in the ComScore India report for Lifestyle

January 12, 2020January 12, 2020 Loknath DasComScore, for, In, India, Livingfoodz.com, Report, Rises, The

livingfoodz.com, the digital arm of LF -India’s premium multi-platform lifestyle brand from the Essel Group with presence in TV, Digital and Events has hit the 2. 4 Mn users mark in December, 2019. Securing the top 10 position (excluding food ecommerce) in comScore has placed livingfoodz.com ahead in lifestyle over many legacy players owing to its unique content, its distinctive focus on trends and Tv catch up. Speaking to the curious at heart who love to explore, travel and live life to the fullest; livingfoodz.com caters to the adventurous foodie,…

How to become rich: Top 10 investment options for New Year that can make you rich

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 Loknath Das10', become, Can, for, How, investment, Make, New, Options, Rich, That, to, Top, Year, You

If you wish to become rich, make a plane, and start investing early. All of us wonder how we can make money without much effort. However, only a few follow the winding path towards becoming rich. To become rich, a person needs to have a good financial plan and also learn how to invest. Once you learn the art and science behind making idle money work for you, you will have a better chance at becoming rich effortlessly. Needless to say, one can become financially stable if they inculcate the habit…

For investors, digital health data outweighs algorithms

December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 Loknath DasData, Digital, for, Health, Investors, Outweighs

Venture capital firms first look for useful and unique data when they invest in digital health companies. At the SoCalBio Digital Health Conference, representatives of six Southern California-based firms agreed that having access to good data outweighs even the most sophisticated algorithms. Both technology and health care firms are investing in companies using AI to solve health care’s most costly problems, said Milo Bissin, director of life science and health care for Silicon Valley Bank. The amount of investment in health tech companies has grown significantly in the last five…

Are You Paying Higher Premium For Your Health Insurance?

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 Loknath DasAre, for, Health, higher, Paying, Premium, You, Your

Health is considered to be the most important asset of any individual. But in India, the statistics on health insurance are shocking. The recently released National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) by the ministry of health and family welfare shows that less than one-third (29 per cent) of households have at least one usual member covered under health insurance or the health scheme. Also, from a motivation for the customer point of view, in an age where customisation is demanded in every purchase decision, the health insurance options available in the…

Top investment options for Senior Citizens: Find out what benefits you the most

November 19, 2019November 19, 2019 Loknath DasBenefits, citizens, Find, for, investment, Options, Out, Senior, The, Top, What, You

Here are the top 3 options you can choose from depending on your need: The risk appetite of individuals changes along with the expectations of returns. People who have saved for retirement face the challenge of not outliving their savings that they have accumulated over the years. To stay clear of this, financial experts suggest opting for financial instruments that minimize the risk of investment and also give assured returns. There are various financial instruments in the market that offer special benefits to senior citizens — not only limited to…