Rijo Stephen Cletus: March 26, 2020 - India's diesel-run telecom towers could run dry

Inside the $2 trillion US economic stimulus⁠— and what locked-down India can learn from it

Donald Trump's White House has reached a deal with the US Senate, say reports citing sources. The Trump administration's $2 trillion stimulus plan includes

Delay in bank loan repayment: Companies point to 'act of god', seek relief

Realty, hospitality and tourism companies want payment leeway from banks

Modi govt may unveil ₹1.5 lakh crore economic package: Report

The economic package could be announced by the end of the week.It will be used to put money directly into the accounts of more than 100 million poor and to support businesses hit the hardest by the lockdown: Report

How to manage financial services during lockdown

India's digital ecosystem is coming to the aid in providing essential financial services.Even for first-time users and investors, signing up and onboarding is now easy and paperless

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Food/FMCG

COVID-19: Tea production shortfall likely to be 100 million kg

India had produced around 1,389 million kgs of tea in 2019

Food/FMCG

Ad wars in times of coronavirus outbreak: Can top FMCG brands try and be a little sensitive?

Last Week, Hindustan Unilever filed a suit against Reckitt Benckiser in Bombay High Court for an advertisement allegedly disparaging the former's soap brand. Reckitt later agreed to suspend the ad from March 22 to April 21. But is it the right time for leading brands to indulge in such practices? Experts believe that these are extraordinary times and brands should be more sensitive to the environment they operate in

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Software

IT companies power critical services, can't let all work from home, say CEOs

Tata Consultancy Services Rajesh Gopinathan and Infosys CEO Salil Parekh defended their companies move in separate posts, highlighting the need to restrict work-from-home in the case of employees who support critical functions of global clients.

Software

India's huge outsourcing industry struggles with work-from-home scenario

As the coronavirus pandemic pushes India into a lockdown, the call centres and I...

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Digital

Facebook struggles with high traffic as world sits at home and takes to social media because of Covid-19

Facebook is experiencing overwhelming traffic as users, stuck inside homes are using social media to talk to each other, increasing messaging by 50 per cent because of Covid-19.

Digital

This is how Modi govt plans to help MGNREGA workers during Covid-19 lockdown

States and UTs told to focus on individual asset creation under MGNREGA that requires 4-5 workers and allows for social distancing. DBT payments to be expedited.

Digital

Zomato, Swiggy still there but no food to order

There was nothing for millions of food lovers to order as restaurants went 'unserviceable'

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Franchise

Franchise Business Partnerships

Creating A Lasting Business Structure With The Flexibility To Evolve Requires A Discussion Of

Franchise

China to Rerelease 'Avengers' Franchise, 'Avatar,' 'Inception' to Boost Reopening Cinemas

With the coronavirus epidemic essentially contained in the country, approximately 600 to 700 cinemas have reopened, and regulators are turning to past blockbusters to help fill seats.

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Organizations have a huge opportunity to rethink their existing processes: Skillsoft's Kamal Dutta

Covid-19: Companies rope in psychiatrists, experts for emotional counselling of work from home employees

Microsoft, P&G and Deloitte are among companies that have sought professional assistance to help employees tackle the turmoil due to social distancing, now extended for three weeks after the prime ministers announcement on Tuesday, and working remotely.

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Logistics

Manufacturers in total disarray after logistics hits a roadblock

Restrictions on movement of factory workers and staff members have also hampered operations.Centre has asked states to facilitate functioning of food processing units to maintain supply of essential items

Logistics

Coronavirus update: 64,000 arrived in India since 21 March; 8,000 in quarantine, says Health Minister

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said,'We are fighting an infectious disease'.Meanwhile, states have been asked to ensure that essential services and supplies remain open

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Construction

What happens when buzzing office complexes go silent? Ask Bharti Realty

Restaurant owners want Bharti Realty to offset the loss in business by waiving rentals, until demand revives.Unlike in retail, there is less pressure on the leasing rates of offices right now

Construction

Realtors ask govt to release cess for labourers' benefit

Jaipur: Developers in the state have requested the state government to utilise the funds of labour cess, approximately amounting to Rs 2000 crore, to .

Construction

Frank Lloyd Wright's Dining Room Serves Up His Signature Style

The architect's Oak Park, Ill., home and studio includes a formal dining space considered to be a model for Wright's future designs.

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Marketing

An appeal to India's Most Trusted Brand custodians

Trust is a give and take affair. As the world goes through an unprecedented health crisis, this is an appeal to India's marketers to step in and make..

Marketing

Tokyo Olympics postponed; ramifications will be 'immense' | Marketing

One of the most important events on the advertising calendar will be postponed, according to a senior IOC official.

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36 Hours, 80 Km: Long Walk Home For Labourers Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

The afternoon sun is blazing in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow. The city police have enforced a strict lockdown and only essential services are allowed. The police made announcements all night after Prime Minister Narendra Modi last evening ordered citizens to stay at home for 21 days, in a special televised address to the nation.

"Price For Being Behind The Curve": Prashant Kishor On 21-Day Lockdown

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor called the 21-day lockdown in the country to fight coronavirus a "bit too long" and predicted "tough days ahead" in a tweet on Wednesday criticizing what he called "shaky preparedness" of the government to deal with the health crisis.

Opinion: PM Modi's 21-Day Lockdown Will Change India Forever

"Well Done": Amarinder Singh's Praise As Cops Hand Out Veggies Amid Curfew

Punjab Prime Minister Captain Amarinder Singh praised police after posting a video of cops buying vegetables and distributing it to people in need, amid a 21-day nationwide lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fight COVID-19

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Sports

'Stay at home to save India': Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma urge nation to follow lockdown

Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma have posted a video message to their compatriots urging them to stay at home for the next three weeks in a bid to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Sports

With Olympics on hold, Michael Phelps worries about mental health

With the Tokyo Games on hold because of the coronavirus, retired swimming great Michael Phelps worries that some athletes may have trouble coping with this unprecedented postponement.

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Entertainment

Iconic 80s Mahabharata Ramayana to make a comeback? Prasar Bharti CEO hints at the idea

Two of the most iconic shows from the 1980s might just make a massive comeback in 2020 on DD National. Prasar Bharti CEO hints at the idea.

Entertainment

Every south Indian movie, event and TV show affected by coronavirus outbreak

Here is the list of all events, TV shows and movies down south that have been affected by COVID-19 outbreak.

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Work

MakeMyTrip execs to draw zero salary, leadership team takes 50% paycut

As the COVID-19 pandemic paralyses the world economy, MakeMyTrip's Deep Kalra and Rajesh Magow announced last evening that they would draw zero salary, and the rest of the company's lea…

Work

Yuval Noah Harari: the world after coronavirus

This storm will pass. But the choices we make now could change our lives for years to come

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Life

Genpact's response to coronavirus is a lesson in what not to do during a pandemic

A vice-president was allegedly bribing workers to come in, promising Rs1,000/day ($13/day), besides free food and tea.

Life

Just when panicked urban Indians needed them the most, online grocers are being forced shut

"Dear customer..."

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RAI complains to CMs against local police beating up retail staff during curfew, bats for home delivery of grocery to prevent coronavirus transmission

Shutting down grocery stores selling essential daily items will cause inconvenience to citizens and may set off panic buying: Retailers Association of India

Avenue Supermarts, Spencer's Retail, V-Mart zoom up to 20% on panic buying of essential goods

Retail sector stocks such as Avenue Supermarts, Spencer's Retail, V-Mart and V2 Retail zoomed in early trade today after people resorted to panic buying of essential goods on the first day of complete lockdown in the country. Retail sector stocks such a

Founders of Amazon Partner in India Breached Terms on Loans