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India's Corona Strategy Is Very Amoebic
The Hindu Business Line

India's Corona Strategy Is Very Amoebic

It is primarily focussed on curbing mass transmission, rather than managing and treating the virus infection

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March 26, 2020
Transition To ‘Work From Home' May Pay Off
The Hindu Business Line

Transition To ‘Work From Home' May Pay Off

Savings in travel time and reduction in traffic congestion, pollution and fuel consumption are immediate benefits

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March 25, 2020
The ‘Corona' Threat To Solar Energy Sector
The Hindu Business Line

The ‘Corona' Threat To Solar Energy Sector

The sunrise industry faces a Covid-19 eclipse and needs a helping hand to pull through.

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March 25, 2020
Fighting The Covid Pandemic, Digitally
The Hindu Business Line

Fighting The Covid Pandemic, Digitally

Strong Net connectivity is a must as more universities opt for virtual classrooms and firms allow staff to work from home

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March 25, 2020
Covid-19: Uncertainty Plagues Export Sector Over New Foreign Trade Policy
The Hindu Business Line

Covid-19: Uncertainty Plagues Export Sector Over New Foreign Trade Policy

Due to lockdown, exporters want current policy to continue with some added benefits till the situation stabilises and clarity emerges

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March 25, 2020
TN announces ₹3,280-crore relief package
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TN announces ₹3,280-crore relief package

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a ₹3,280-crore coronavirus relief package.

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March 25, 2020
South-Based Auto Makers Suspend Production In Fight Against Covid-19
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South-Based Auto Makers Suspend Production In Fight Against Covid-19

Offer ‘work from home’ facility to staff and emergency support to customers

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March 24, 2020
Coronavirus: Informal Workers Need Greater Support
The Hindu Business Line

Coronavirus: Informal Workers Need Greater Support

Policies to ease the economic fallout of Covid-19 tend to address formal activities. But the effect is much worse for informal workers, who constitute the bulk of the global workforce

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March 24, 2020
Covid-19 Impact: State Border Curbs Disrupt Farm, Food Supply Chain
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Covid-19 Impact: State Border Curbs Disrupt Farm, Food Supply Chain

Agri markets to remain closed till March 31

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March 24, 2020
IBA Allows Banks To Keep Branches Open ‘Selectively' During Lockdown
The Hindu Business Line

IBA Allows Banks To Keep Branches Open ‘Selectively' During Lockdown

Association says this must be done after due consultations with the authorities for carrying out essential transactions

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March 24, 2020
With April 1 deadline looming, more than 7 lakh BS-IV vehicles lying unsold
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With April 1 deadline looming, more than 7 lakh BS-IV vehicles lying unsold

Dealers’ body moves apex court to extend deadline

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March 24, 2020
Coronavirus Can Throw Economy Into A Tailspin
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Coronavirus Can Throw Economy Into A Tailspin

Aggressive stimulus policies would be required to help industry and unorganised sector workers

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March 23, 2020
Gold Expected To Consolidate In The Near Term
The Hindu Business Line

Gold Expected To Consolidate In The Near Term

While the yellow metal remained flat, silver lost 11% last week

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March 23, 2020
Govt Caps Prices Of Testing By Private Labs At ₹4,500
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Govt Caps Prices Of Testing By Private Labs At ₹4,500

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued an order capping the diagnostic test for Covid-19 at ₹4,500.

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March 23, 2020
Maruti, Most Auto Majors Halt Production Till Month-End
The Hindu Business Line

Maruti, Most Auto Majors Halt Production Till Month-End

With Covid-19 cases on the rise, leading automobile manufacturers, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Fiat and Mercedes-Benz India, have decided to halt operations till next week.

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March 23, 2020
Ways To Reverse The Severe Water Crisis
The Hindu Business Line

Ways To Reverse The Severe Water Crisis

We should shift from a ‘supply-more water’ mindset, to improving efficiency of use (and reuse) and restoring water bodies

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March 23, 2020
Covid-19: Govt Reluctant To Share Positive Control Samples With Private Labs
The Hindu Business Line

Covid-19: Govt Reluctant To Share Positive Control Samples With Private Labs

Exploring Molbio’s Truenat machine, used for TB diagnosis, for coronavirus test

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March 21, 2020
COVID-19 Rising In Maharashtra Non-Essential Workplaces In Mumbai, 3 Cities Shut
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COVID-19 Rising In Maharashtra Non-Essential Workplaces In Mumbai, 3 Cities Shut

Move comes as 4 more are detected with the virus, taking tally to 52; closure till March 31

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March 21, 2020
In The Same Boat
The Hindu Business Line

In The Same Boat

Associating universal maladies with other people is an age-old habit; the fact is, germs don’t carry passports, don’t need visas and are at home in most bodies, almost anywhere

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March 21, 2020
Fruit, Vegetable Exports Nosedive Amid Aviation Crisis
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Fruit, Vegetable Exports Nosedive Amid Aviation Crisis

Shipments to halt next week due to ban on flights

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March 21, 2020
Coronavirus Pandemic - Testing Times
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Coronavirus Pandemic - Testing Times

Academic institutes and pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop strategies to combat the novel coronavirus

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March 21, 2020
Japan's Kubota Corp to acquire 10% stake in Escorts for ₹1,042 cr
The Hindu Business Line

Japan's Kubota Corp to acquire 10% stake in Escorts for ₹1,042 cr

Escorts to allot 1.23-crore shares through preferential issue to Kubota at ₹850 per share

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March 21, 2020
Accenture snipping revenue growth guidance spells trouble for Indian IT cos
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Accenture snipping revenue growth guidance spells trouble for Indian IT cos

IT major has lowered its revenue growth expectations to 3-6% from 6-8%

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March 21, 2020
56% Of Users Uninstall Apps Within 7 Days Of Installation: Study
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56% Of Users Uninstall Apps Within 7 Days Of Installation: Study

Mobile users prefer apps that require less space, load faster and are stable

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March 20, 2020
AC Makers Brace For Challenging Times, Hope Demand Will Pick Up As Temperature Soars
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AC Makers Brace For Challenging Times, Hope Demand Will Pick Up As Temperature Soars

Closure of malls, other public spaces a worry, say players

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March 20, 2020
Auto Industry Cowers As Covid-19 Terrorises The World
The Hindu Business Line

Auto Industry Cowers As Covid-19 Terrorises The World

India has added problems on its plate, such as unsold BS-IV stocks

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March 20, 2020
Covid-19 Impact: Will ₹1-Lakh Trigger For Insolvency Plea Be Reviewed?
The Hindu Business Line

Covid-19 Impact: Will ₹1-Lakh Trigger For Insolvency Plea Be Reviewed?

If implemented, the move will offer substantial relief to stressed sectors

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March 20, 2020
Global Health Crisis Needs Multilateral Response
The Hindu Business Line

Global Health Crisis Needs Multilateral Response

Monetary policy alone cannot stop a coronavirus-induced recession. A coordinated public policy focussed on health is needed

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March 20, 2020
How to get women into C-Suite jobs
The Hindu Business Line

How to get women into C-Suite jobs

HR policy should be tweaked to attract and retain the right talent. And, women must be given opportunities for line roles

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March 20, 2020
Nirbhaya Case: And Thereby Hangs A Tale...
The Hindu Business Line

Nirbhaya Case: And Thereby Hangs A Tale...

Humans remain divided whether capital punishment deters crime, and whether the ‘revenge’ justifies killing the convict

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March 20, 2020