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Post-Covid-19: These sectors offer a glimmer of hope to economy
The coronavirus outbreak has adversely affected several businesses, but not all is lost yet. Many, especially those in the pharma and consumer goods space, are expected to bounce back strongly in the post-Covid-19 world
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India's mega evacuation plan starts May 7: All you need to know
As India prepares to undertake its largest repatriation mission, we take a look at the plan to bring back 1.92 lakh Indians stranded in 12 countries, how it will work, and some crucial repatriation exercises of the past
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WATCH: Italy claims to have developed first Covid-19 vaccine
A firm called Takis is said to have developed a vaccine with antibodies generated in mice, which may work on human cells too; human testing is likely to begin after the summer
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PHOTOS: The streets of Delhi, during times of Covid-19
The streets of Delhi feel like they have metasised into a time warp of the past. Wide open pristine boulevards, and telling architecture that harkens history with compelling contemporaneity, present a formidable flashback to fight an unseen and merciless enemy presently banging on our doors.
I grew up in Delhi, a city that has given me so immeasurably a treasure trove of memories of streets walked on, buildings visited, parks strolled, laughter -
Episode 11: The fun way to read balance sheets
Chartered accountant Anil Lamba, who has written books including 'Romancing the Balance Sheet' and more recently, 'Eye on the Bottom Line', says that people have two misconceptions: that balance sheets are difficult and boring. 'How can money be boring?' he asks. Here's how to learn quick, fundamental rules and how to use them for smart investments
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Adam Neumann, WeWork's Former Chief, sues SoftBank
The lawsuit accuses SoftBank of improperly backing out of an offer to buy shares held by Mr. Neumann, employees and other investors
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India Inc CEOs see work from home advantage, long term
Prominent leaders such as Rahul Agarwal of Lenovo, CP Gurnani of Tech Mahindra and Nivruti Rai of Intel say that they are actively considering a hybrid model, with sporadic jaunts to the office, well beyond the lockdown
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Tom Cruise to shoot movie in outer space?
The head of NASA confirmed that the agency is working with the 'Mission: Impossible' star on a new film aboard the International Space Station
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Children are falling ill with a baffling ailment related to Covid-19
No children are known to have died so far, but several have ended up in intensive care with mysterious symptoms that include enlarged coronary arteries
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No country for migrants
The lockdown has brought to light the plight of daily wage labourers and the nation's apathy towards them
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EXPLAINED: Why does it take so long to create a vaccine?
As the world battles the coronavirus pandemic, a look at the many stages that go into developing a vaccine; the fastest one so far took five years to make