Our past is full of ugly and monstrous deeds. I am bewildered. In the last 30 years, the leadership of this world has been incompetent
Month: April 2020
How Kerala is poised to win the fight against Covid-19–Deccan Chroncile
Kochi: Of all of India’s states, Kerala is the best poised to win the fight against the novel coronavirus. As things stand, there’s a clear indication
Now you can book Ola for visiting hospital amid lockdown as company expands its emergency service – The Financial Express
Cab-booking company Ola has expanded its service for essential non-Covid medical trips — Ola Emergency to Gurugram. The company has launched the service in tie-up
Patiala, Surat, Delhi – Extended lockdown means managing more social conflict–Times of India
The beginning of the 21 day lockdown was marked by a mass migration of migrant workers. Subsequent days saw concerted efforts to house the workers
5 lakh small, medium restaurants plead govt; seek immediate relief to survive Covid-19 – The Financial Express
Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Over 5 lakh restaurants in the country, almost all of which are MSMEs, have asked the government to fully waive
Make MSMEs strong | Deccan Herald
COVID-19 has accelerated the thinking triggered by worldwide economic slowdown that it is better for each country to fall back on domestic economies and import
Trump: It’s my decision when to reopen US economy, not of state governors | Deccan Herald
President Donald Trump said on Monday it was his decision when to reopen the US economy, not that of state governors. “It is the decision
Focus on both life, livelihood – The Economic Times
NEW DELHI: India’s urban centres will see an extension of the lockdown at least until the end of the month but the government also wants to ensure
Banks keeping three times more cash in network to avoid demonetisation like situation – The Economic Times
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Banks are keeping two-and-half to three times more cash across their network to ensure that there is no dearth of currency at branches or ATMs at a
Indian Stock market: Lockdown extension likely to trigger selloff in Indian stocks: Chris Wood – The Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Market veteran Christopher Wood, best known for his weekly “Greed & Fear” newsletter, warned that any extension to the ongoing lockdown would trigger
lockdown impact on indian economy: World’s biggest lockdown may have cost Rs 7-8 lakh crore to Indian economy – The Economic Times
New Delhi: The world’s biggest lockdown that shut a majority of the factories and businesses, suspended flights, stopped trains and restricted movement of vehicles and
Herd immunity, homeopathy – not lockdown – best to fight coronavirus: Rajiv Bajaj–Business Today
Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, suggested that homeopathy can be a ray of hope in increasing immunity to help people overcome the novel
Coronavirus outbreak: Relaxed IBC timelines may be a face-saver for Indian corporates–Business Today
COVID-19 has retarded the momentum of wheels of the Indian economy, the corporates. The All India Association of Industries had estimated a loss of Rs
Coronavirus impact: Delayed NPA resolutions, haircuts; banks brace for a double blow in their NPA books–Business Today
The country is going through an unprecedented countrywide three-week lockdown starting from March 25, 2020. Prior to that too, several state governments had shut down
Coronavirus lockdown: What are the implications for Indian employers–Business Today
The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected almost every country in the world and India is no exception. To control the spread, the Indian government has imposed a
Coronavirus impact: Govt steps in to support export industry amid job loss fears–Business Today
The commerce ministry on Saturday said it has taken several measures to address hardships faced by exporters due to COVID-19 pandemic, a day after an
P Chidambaram writes, ‘Centre’s Financial Action Plan was big factor in pushing migrant workers to leave towns’–Indian Express
The first positive case of coronavirus was identified in China on December 30, 2019. As the virus spread across Wuhan city, and then across Hubei province, and
Tavleen Singh writes, ‘Now that there is talk that lockdown will be extended, new fears have begun to spread’–Indian Express
Local people fear that they will not be able to survive much longer if all economic activity remains in a state of total suspension. (Representational
Fear and prejudice | The Indian Express
Physical distancing and isolation continue to be the most effective weapons in the fight against the novel coronavirus. But given the hardships and disruptions that such
India now needs a new and bold economic plan – columns – Hindustan Times
Be prepared. The economy will shrink in 2020-21. Millions of jobs will be lost. Businesses will wither away. Investment and consumption will be hit. And