UpFront
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Two seats left for this trip to the International Space Station
On Thursday, Axiom Space announced a contract with SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket company, for what might be the first fully private human spaceflight to orbit, as soon as in 2021
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Ten interesting things we read this week
Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are: Business (Indian CEOs are in high demand!), Communication (Fakery and puffery plague corporate lingo), Sports (American women are running faster than ever), Music (From busking to performing at concerts globally), and Technology (Oral History of Lawrence G. "Larry" Tesler)
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RBI announces reconstruction scheme for troubled Yes Bank, SBI keen to invest equity
Yes Bank stock tanks 85% prior to move; depositors continue to struggle to withdraw funds
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Lodha raises $200 million through bond issuance
The builder has raised $200 million from global investors as senior secured bond, falling $25 million short of its proposed target from the markets
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What happens to my Yes Bank salary account? Eight FAQs for account holders, answered
The RBI has placed Yes Bank under moratorium for a month. Here's what to keep in mind until further clarification after April 3, with regards to withdrawal limits, EMIs, cheques issued and more
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The rich are preparing for Coronavirus differently
Business executives are ditching first class for private planes. Jet-setters are redirecting their travel plans to more insular destinations. And wealthy clients are consulting with concierge doctors and other VIP health care services, sparing no expense
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Tokyo Olympics to IPL: Status of sporting events amidst coronavirus concerns
Several major global sporting events stand cancelled or postponed, while others still face uncertainty in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak
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Electronics sector battles supply and price issues as production halts in China
The Indian market is dominated by Chinese smartphones such as Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo, and coronavirus concerns have led to a lockdown in exports, affecting business adversely
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Meditation app Headspace plans a tailor-made approach for India
The California-headquartered company hopes to capitalise on the country's rich culture of meditation, offering a digital alternative to a young market
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Coronavirus: Indians choose domestic summer holidays, operators offer flex schemes
Flight bookings to southeast Asian countries have dipped significantly, but those to Western countries are seeing just a marginal drop at the moment; travel companies are waiting and watching to ascertain full impact
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High Blood pressure: Home monitoring and impact of family history
Family history influences your chances of having high BP, while in patients with high BP home monitoring of BP certainly helps, says Dr. Ashok Mukherjee