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Capacity utilisation of FMCG firms at less than half over weak consumption
Capacity utilisation, they said, varied between 20 and 40 per cent at their units, hardly good news for a sector that was looking to recover from a general consumption slowdown
 "Capacity utilisation of FMCG firms at less than half over weak consumption")
Vegetable & fruit arrivals at mandis see sharp decline amid lockdown
In a report, Credit Suisse pegs decline at 50-95% YoY
 "Vegetable & fruit arrivals at mandis see sharp decline amid lockdown")
50% of DMart outlets shut due to coronavirus lockdown: Avenue Supermarts
Footfalls at stores that were open were lower than usual, the company said, pointing to the impact that retail firms, both organised and unorganised, were feeling due to the lockdown
 "50% of DMart outlets shut due to coronavirus lockdown: Avenue Supermarts")
Keeping up appearances
From lip gloss to mascara, everyone seems to be taking a break from the demands of looking good
In praise of small vendors
The small-time vendor was being able to do what I'd have imagined would be easier for the Amazons, Big Baskets and Grofers of the world to do
Openness and leadership
By allowing time for preparation by individuals, companies and local governments, the many issues with the lockdown could have been avoided
Chennai start-up to offer AI-based remote monitoring of Covid-19 treatment
The two devuices that Helyxon has developed to monitor temperature are being sought by healthcare providers in North America, West Asia and the Far East
 "Chennai start-up to offer AI-based remote monitoring of Covid-19 treatment")
The writ of the RWAs
Many RWAs and associations of urban dwellers across the country are assuming powers they do not possess and behaving like tinpot dictators
 "The writ of the RWAs")
Theatre, dance, music and comedy - Indian performances to catch online
The internet is now a cultural hotspot as Indian artists sing, dance and act online for the homebound. Amrita Singh logs in
 "Theatre, dance, music and comedy - Indian performances to catch online")
ITC launches new hand sanitiser under Savlon brand to take on Covid-19
Product claims to offers quick and persistent action against many enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, in addition to 99.99 per cent bacteria and fungi
 "ITC launches new hand sanitiser under Savlon brand to take on Covid-19")
Work from home: Only 0.2% IT sector workforce highly productive, says study
About 99.8 per cent of the workforce in the information technology sector is incapable of working from home, according to the study
 "Work from home: Only 0.2% IT sector workforce highly productive, says study")
UP govt to accept contributions from abroad for its Covid Care Fund
The Yogi Adityanath government has applied for the necessary permission under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)
 "UP govt to accept contributions from abroad for its Covid Care Fund")
Frames per Second: The long walk home
The precarious existence of millions of people in the unorganised sector was thrown into sharp relief by the lockdown
 "Frames per Second: The long walk home")
Coronavirus lockdown cripples Rs 2,000-crore Jalandhar sports industry
A sports goods manufacturing hub, Jalandhar produces nearly 70% of total India's sports goods
 "Coronavirus lockdown cripples Rs 2,000-crore Jalandhar sports industry")
England team director expects delay to West Indies Test series in June
The deadline of May 28 still stands but it's looking less and less likely that we're going to be out there in June, says England team director Ashley Giles
 "England team director expects delay to West Indies Test series in June")
Captain Warner praises SRH's move to donate Rs 10 cr for Covid-19 relief
David Warner has been constantly interacting with fans on social media as the world is under lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak
 "Captain Warner praises SRH's move to donate Rs 10 cr for Covid-19 relief")
In pics: Artists take to roads to make people aware of the Covid-19 threat
As the total number of Covid-19 cases in India rises dramatically, triggering panic and prompting states to consider an extension of the lockdown, artists have come forward to spread awareness
 "In pics: Artists take to roads to make people aware of the Covid-19 threat")
Three weeks into coronavirus lockdown, NCR's export engine stands still
Across the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open
 "Three weeks into coronavirus lockdown, NCR's export engine stands still")
India coronavirus dispatch: Why we need a greater decentralisation of power
From risks posed by discarded medical waste, to why a strong scientific workforce is our best insurance against adversity, read these and more in today's India coronavirus dispatch
 "India coronavirus dispatch: Why we need a greater decentralisation of power")
Pardeep Narwal to Fazel Atrachali: Re-live best kabaddi action from Apr 11
The fans will also be able to catch some of season seven's thrilling matches, as well as an exclusive show on current champion - Bengal Warriors.
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