Special Report
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Medical emergencies and loneliness: How an eldercare company is fighting the two biggest problems faced by senior citizens
From bike-based first responders who are trained in first aid to organising sher-o-shayari and antakshari evenings, Emoha Eldercare is bringing a smile to their faces and keeping isolation at bay
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Leadership will be all about seeing the bigger picture: Suresh Narayanan
Leaders must not only guard their teams first during a crisis, but also deal with stakeholders with respect and dignity. And apart from pursuing business goals, they should remain committed to our planet and the environment
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The real problem is of unequal opportunities: Maitreesh Ghatak
It leads to an uneven distribution of gains, of growth and limited upward mobility. The thrust of our development policy initiatives should focus on how to deal with that, Indian economist and a professor of economics at the London School of Economics, writes
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Future of Gig Economy—Need for skilling, bridging the gender divide: Nalini Gulati
The pandemic has been a mixed bag for gig economy in India—while the country has emerged as a frontrunner for flexi-staffing, upskilling and gender parity remain challenges
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How Jammu & Kashmir's largest hospital keeps Covid-19 toll down
Amid rising cases in the state, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Superspeciality Hospital saw only four Covid-19 related deaths in April
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How the post-pandemic world can be more equal for women, by Diya Dutta
Covid-19 has shown that women are more likely to face the brunt of job losses than men, and find fewer opportunities when they want to resume. That apart, several have to deal with increased hours of unpaid work at home and even domestic abuse
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Philanthropy should be humble, but not modest: Rohini Nilekani
Apart from building a flexible and resilient framework for the future, philanthropists, civil society and the government must work in tandem so that every rupee is absorbed on the ground
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The second wave, as seen by a 22-year-old intern doctor on long hours of Covid-19 duty
Ambulances lining up with patients, 12-hour shifts, limited resources and deteriorating mental health are some of the many challenges Dr Alisha Akhani has been dealing with fresh out of her MBBS course
