Author: Zainab Taher Sohangpurwala

Cryptocurrency investors and exchanges feel that the government’s decision to 30% Tax on Digital Assets has provided clarity and is the first step toward the asset class’s ultimate legitimization. It’s likely the first time an industry applauds the implementation of a high tax on the asset class in which it trades. Investors and companies in the virtual digital asset and cryptocurrency ecosystem applauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s decision to tax “any revenue from the transfer of any virtual digital asset” at 30%, describing it as a step toward “mainstreaming excitement” about the asset class. Statement by CEO of CoinSwitch about…

According to the Federal Trade Commission, online fashion retailer Fashion Nova will be compelled to pay $4.2 million to settle charges that it banned critical reviews of its products from being placed on its website. In a complaint filed Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission said that the California-based retailer misrepresented product reviews on its website as representing the views of all consumers who submitted evaluations, when in fact, it suppressed thoughts with scores of less than four stars out of five. Fashion Nova never authorised or uploaded the hundreds of thousands of lower-starred, more critical reviews from late 2015 to…

Ukraine Crisis: As the US seeks an open UN Security Council meeting to discuss the Ukraine crisis, President Joe Biden has warned Ukraine’s president that there is a “clear probability” that Russia could take military action against Ukraine in February, according to the White House. The revelation comes as the Kremlin sounded gloomy on Thursday, saying there was “no reason for confidence” in resolving the situation after the US rejected Russia’s primary requests for the second time this week. Russian authorities insisted that discussion to resolve the conflict was still feasible. Still, Biden issued another strong warning amid mounting fears that…

According to a survey by blockchain intelligence company Chainalysis. criminals laundered $8.6 billion (£6.4 billion) in bitcoin in 2021, up 30% from the previous year. It claims that targeting key services used by criminals to launder cryptocurrency might deal a “huge blow” to law enforcement. Criminals will obtain a record $14 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2021. The National Crime Agency (NCA) of the UK stated that law enforcement agencies are reacting. Cryptocurrency wallets are controlled by criminals. Such as ransomware attackers, malware operators, scammers, human traffickers, darknet market operators. Terrorist groups are tracked by Chainalysis, according to the company. Chainalysis…

Since the onset of the Covid19 pandemic, all educational institutions have had to shut down on-campus classes. This extraordinary circumstance has made us convert fully to an online mode of education. If this pandemic hadn’t forced us. Online virtual education seemed like an advancement that could’ve happened 10-15 years later. But this shift has had various implications for children of all ages. Let’s dive into some of the significant impacts below. Impact on kindergarten children These children are the unluckiest as most of them haven’t seen their school. They haven’t sat in a classroom or interacted with peers and teachers.…

Social media is a platform where people can stream content, interact with loved ones, get news, entertain themselves, and so much more. Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat are famous and most used social media platforms. Videos, photos, news, memes and jokes are some of the content shared on these platforms. People mostly use it for entertainment, marketing their skills and services, earning money, etc. Increase in use of social media during lockdown Studies have shown an 87% increase in social media usage during the lockdown. Indians spend more than 4 hours on sites such as WhatsApp and Facebook.…

While the distinction between bad and good parenting might be a never-ending argument, there are some things that any parent would agree are terrible and should not be included in their parenting routine.  Bad and Good Parents It’s horrible when parenting becomes a burden rather than a source of inspiration for a child. When youngsters try to run away from their parents instead of looking up to them, it’s a sign that you understand something is wrong with parenting. Under or over-involvement: It is considered bad parenting to get overly engaged in your children’s lives or isolate yourself entirely from…

Ranveer Singh is an actor who needs no introduction. He is famous for pulling off unconventional fashion, dedication towards his acting, and his quirky nature. He is a versatile actor who is ready to take up a challenging role and give his all in it. His previous movie Padmavat is a perfect example of his dedication to acting. In December 2021, he came out with an excellent movie, ‘83’, based on the 1983 cricket world cup. WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH 83 MOVIE? There are several reasons why you should watch this masterpiece. It stars excellent actors like Ranveer Singh, Deepika…

The COVID-19 and its various waves have caused immense hardship to people worldwide. People have been shaken physically, socially, and mentally due to the pandemic. To curb the spread of the virus, various governments worldwide have imposed partial or complete lockdown on their citizens. Major mental health diseases caused due to lockdown Due to the long duration of the pandemic and lockdown, studies indicate an increase in anxiety, depression, and stress. Teenagers are distancing themselves from their family and friends as they cannot meet with them. Virtual interaction on Google Meet and Zoom cannot be compared to physical interaction. Hence teenagers do not talk to their near and dear ones regularly. Being restricted in the house’s four walls with…