Welcome back! In Part 1, we explored how MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economy, driving growth, creating jobs, and fostering regional development. Today, we’ll dive into the challenges these mighty enterprises face and the support they need to continue thriving. Let’s get started! Challenges Faced by MSMEs Access to Finance One of the biggest …
Hey there! Have you ever wondered what keeps the wheels of India’s massive economy turning? Sure, we hear a lot about big corporations and giant industries, but there’s a quiet yet mighty force at play behind the scenes: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, or MSMEs. These businesses might be small in size, but they pack …
Imagine a world where a head, severed from its body, could still be alive and functioning. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi horror movie, right? Well, back in 1987, this idea became a reality when a patent for “keeping a head alive” was issued to Chet Fleming (U.S. No. 4,666,425). This patent describes a …
Imagine peering into the cosmos and discovering new secrets about the universe’s most mysterious objects – black holes. Recently, an international team of researchers led by Oxford University Physics has done just that, confirming a key prediction made by Einstein nearly a century ago. Using X-ray data, they’ve provided the first observational proof of a …
Ever dreamed of living in a world where diamonds rain from the sky? No, this isn’t the fever dream of a jewelry-obsessed billionaire—it’s a reality on Neptune and Uranus! These distant planets might just be the bling capitals of our solar system, with diamonds falling from the skies like raindrops. Buckle up, space travelers, because …
In the grand theater of scientific achievement, the Ig Nobel Prizes play the role of the charming court jester. While the prestigious Nobel Prizes honor monumental breakthroughs that push the boundaries of human knowledge, the Ig Nobel Prizes focus on the quirky, the oddball, and the downright silly. Their mission? To first make people laugh, …
Barry Marshall: The Scientist Who Drank Bacteria to Prove a Point
Imagine a world where the common belief was that stress and spicy food caused stomach ulcers. Now, imagine being so convinced of a different cause that you’re willing to risk your own health to prove it. This is exactly what Barry Marshall did. In the early 1980s, he swallowed a beaker full of bacteria to …
A Genius Among Us: The Story Begins On this day, May 15th, many years ago, the prestigious Franklin Institute in Philadelphia became the backdrop for a remarkable event in the world of physics. It was on this day in 1935 that none other than Albert Einstein, a name synonymous with genius, was honored with the …
On this day, May 14th, let’s pause and reflect on a pivotal moment in our shared history. Back in 1796, in the quaint English village of Berkeley, Dr. Edward Jenner engaged in a simple act of scientific inquiry that changed the world. He administered the first vaccination against smallpox to young James Phipps, setting us …
Understanding taxes can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth, but some elements of the tax system impact our financial health more than others. Among these, the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and Tax Bracket Creep are critical concepts that every taxpayer should be aware of. This blog aims to demystify these terms and illustrate their importance …