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There are significant correlations between vaccine reluctance and support for pet vaccination.
There are significant correlations between vaccine reluctance and support for pet vaccination. Health and Nutrition "Reduced pet vaccination rates are problematic for society for several reasons, according to Haeder. These include an increase in pet disease and mortality, higher human exposure, the possibility of additional pathogen genetic adaptations, and negative consequences for vets.Many people view their pets as members of the family, and rising rates of diseases that can be prevented by vaccination may have an impact on owners' mental and financial well-being."" Initially, the survey inquired about the ownership of dogs, cats, or both. Subsequently, owners of dogs and cats were polled regarding the vaccination status of their animals against five different diseases."
Why 2024 will be a year of entertainment media mergers
An existential crisis is plaguing India's entertainment industry as a result of changes in customer behavior. Globally, traditional media companies are likewise having difficulty and are looking to consolidate in order to maintain their heritage operations and reduce losses from their digital endeavors. The OTT market is having difficulties as audience growth slows and content costs rise. Indian broadcasting companies are experimenting with hybrid OTT revenue models, but they are up against e-commerce sites and software titans for digital ad dollars. The industry is at a loss as to how to proceed, whether it be through mergers or modifications to business structures.Will the business of linear television face an acceleration of collapse by 2024? Will broadcasting businesses be merging this year? Will internet behemoths in the technology sector steal viewers and money from over-the-top (OTT) video streaming services, or will they be able to survive? India's sizable entertainment corporations are facing challenges from digitally-powered businesses and changing consumer behavior, leading them to ask some unsettling questions.
For FY23, Unacademys revenue jumps 26% to Rs 907 crore while its loss cuts
The test-prep startup Unacademy reported that, despite constant layoffs at the company, its losses in FY23 decreased by 41% to Rs 1,678 crore. In FY23, employee-related expenses decreased by 28% to Rs 1,281 crore.The test-prep startup Unacademy reported that, despite constant layoffs at the company, its losses in FY23 decreased by 41% to Rs 1,678 crore. In FY23, employee-related expenses decreased by 28% to Rs 1,281 crore.In what was a difficult year for the startup environment, many modern businesses, like Myntra, ZestMoney, and Curefoods, reported stronger revenues for FY23, but their losses also increased.Revenue at Myntra rises to Rs 4,375 crore: The apparel retailer Myntra, which is owned by Flipkart, reported a 25% increase in operating revenue to Rs 4,375 crore in FY23, despite a 31% increase in losses to Rs 782 crore. The online fashion platform's largest expense, amounting to Rs 1,758 crore, was spent on advertising and promotional activities, representing a 35% increase over the previous year.Unacademy reduces losses to Rs 1,678 crore, or 41%: Unacademy, a startup providing test preparation, reported that its losses in FY23, which included several layoffs at the company, decreased by 41% to Rs 1,678 crore. The Bengaluru-based firm saw a 26% increase in sales to Rs 907 crore during the year, while costs associated with payroll decreased by 28% to Rs 1,281 crore.ZestMoney reports a loss of Rs 412 crore. ZestMoney, a troubled startup that has been searching for a buyer, declared a net loss of Rs 412.4 crore for the fiscal year 2023. On the other hand, while total expenses increased by 21% to Rs 662.2 crore, overall revenue for the buy-now-pay-later platform increased by 72% to Rs 250 crore.