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Forbes India 13th Anniversary: Rewind of Key Milestones of India's Corporates and Startups

A rewind of the key milestones in India's corporates and startups, through the lens of 13 years of Forbes India

What the Covid-19 lockdown looks like in...Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Malaysia has been under total lockdown since March 18. But people (who could afford to) had started staying at home as much as possible since early March​. Notes from a writer who chose to move in to the city at an unusual time, in the last week of February

Lockdown: How agritech ventures are trying to fix the food supply chain

During the pan-India lockdown, with no transport and bare minimum labour, the pandemic has disrupted operations for the food sector.

India's economy looks for aggressive stimulus

Growth for 2020 has been virtually written off. For India, the hope is for an additional economic stimulus, and for demand in manufacturing and services to pick up

Should you get Covid-19 insurance?

Health insurance companies are providing policies to cover coronavirus infections, but most coverage amounts are very low

Ventures versus the virus: 7 Indian startups fighting the pandemic

These startups have stuck their necks out, innovated and made the fight against coronavirus a common goal

Coronavirus likely to damage luxury sector more than 2008 recession

In the luxury industry, expect the expected, and at lightning speed

What the Covid-19 lockdown looks like in...Berlin, Germany

A writer navigates the evolving definition of 'the new normal', confronted by a sapped, still version of the energetic city she has known and loved

The private sector versus the pandemic

Companies and wealthy individuals of all kinds are stepping up to slow the virus's spread and help find a cure

Covid-19 pushes 3D printing to new dimension

The unorganised and sluggish 3D printing sector could have a windfall gain as companies make PPE and other critical equipment to fight the Covid-19 crisis

India's PPE crisis puts workers in the line of fire

With a broken supply chain and inadequate stocks, health care workers face an acute shortage of protective gear and the risk of contracting coronavirus

The Covid-19 opportunity for big tech

From supporting work-from-home now to strategising for their customers' long-term shift to cloud-based models, large technology companies see many growth areas amid the pandemic

Life after a layoff

Your career is far from over even if you've got the pink slip because of circumstances like the Covid-19 pandemic. Five people who went through the ordeal in the past explain why it can be a blessing in disguise

Trump's $1 billion coronavirus hit

How US President Donald Trump lost $1 billion in wealth over one month

The taste of mutton in Madurai

The love of the meat in the temple town makes Madurai an exception among south Indian religious centres

Yes Bank's window of opportunity

Yes Bank has managed to tide over the moratorium to find credible investors. The lockdown is the latest challenge for the troubled lender, but new CEO Prashant Kumar is confident of sailing through with a digital focus

Obituary: Actor Irrfan Khan dies at 53

The Hindi Medium actor, who later dropped 'Khan' from his name as a symbol of foregoing religion and lineage, will be remembered for his honesty, humour and unique approach to life, both on and off-screen

Thoughts on challenges

Vivo's V-shaped comeback

Vivo capped a splendid performance in 2019 by toppling Samsung to become No. 2 in the October to December quarter. Can the Chinese smartphone maker maintain its winning run once the Covid-19 dust settles down?

We want to change how consumers view Chinese brands: Vivo's Jerome Chen

The CEO of the five-year-old smartphone company marshalled his resources to topple South Korean giant Samsung during the last quarter of 2019 (October-December) to become second biggest in India. The bigger challenge, though, is neither survival nor becoming the biggest