UpFront
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'The Queen's Gambit' sends chess set sales soaring
The Netflix show about a chess prodigy has reignited interest in the game and fueled demand for sets, accessories, and timers
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How powerful is the G-20?
With India set to host the G-20 summit in 2023, a look at what the G-20 nations account for
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Fixed deposit rates are the lowest in a decade. Should you stay put?
Or should you explore other options for a higher guaranteed fixed income?
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How effective is the AstraZeneca vaccine really?
An early analysis of data from late-stage clinical trials found that the vaccine was either 62% or 90% effective, depending on the manner in which the doses were given. On average, the vaccine was 70% effective, AstraZeneca said
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COVID-19 impact: Amex India CFO survey reveals that several sectors saw minimal disruption and even reported growth
The survey, carried out with EY as the knowledge partner, shows that manufacturing, healthcare and pharma sectors actually expanded despite the disruptions
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News by Numbers: We're wreaking havoc on the planet
The recent Living Planet Report, published by the WWF, illustrates how Earth's biodiversity has decreased significantly over the last few decades. A snapshot
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This India-Australia series will be a bigger hit than the last: Rajesh Kaul of Sony Sports
The network hopes the upcoming cricket series, despite Indian captain Virat Kohli's absence in the second half, will bring in 20-25 percent higher viewership than the 2018/19 one
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The Economic Revival Debate, Part 2: Battle Won, War Still On
Despite encouraging data, it is too early to celebrate economic revival, as attempts at restoring normalcy in the economy could make the next Covid-19 wave more ferocious, says HDFC Bank's Abheek Barua
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The Economic Revival Debate: Animal Spirits Are Back
India's economy is picking up speed, with revival in demand and business activity aiding the ongoing recovery
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How Britain is reacting to 'The Crown,' season 4
British press states that some vital scenes are simply made up, such as Mountbatten's letter to Charles, and Diana being dressed up in costume when she first met Prince Charles. How dangerous is such artistic liberty?
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G-20 Summit closes with little progress and big gaps between Trump and allies
World leaders committed to some efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, but the meeting illustrated the difficulty of carrying out an agenda when the United States is indifferent or hostile to many goals