 "Peerzada Abrar")
Peerzada Abrar
Peerzada Abrar
Peerzada Abrar is a technology and business reporter at Business Standard. He covers the intersection of technology, AI, business and society, and their impact on our lives. This includes tracking top tech firms and startups. He joined Business Standard in 2019 after having worked at The Economic Times and The Hindu, where he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, start-ups, new technologies, venture capital, and private equity. A storyteller at heart, he is captivated by the potential of innovation to address global challenges. His narrative spans from resilient communities combating epidemics and natural disasters to groundbreaking initiatives that empower the underserved and transform humanitarian landscapes.
Peerzada Abrar is a technology and business reporter at Business Standard. He covers the intersection of technology, AI, business and society, and their impact on our lives. This includes tracking top tech firms and startups. He joined Business Standard in 2019 after having worked at The Economic Times and The Hindu, where he covered the entrepreneurship ecosystem, start-ups, new technologies, venture capital, and private equity. A storyteller at heart, he is captivated by the potential of innovation to address global challenges. His narrative spans from resilient communities combating epidemics and natural disasters to groundbreaking initiatives that empower the underserved and transform humanitarian landscapes.
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Oxygen concentrators to jabs: IBM helps community as second wave surges
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Flipkart begins Covid-19 vaccinations for its front-line staff in India
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Mobility company Ola to provide free oxygen concentrators on its app
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2nd Covid wave expected to impact the business of mobility players in India
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Amid spike in demand for medicines, Swiggy to prioritise pick-and-drop deliveries
The food delivery giant has reported a 350% rise in delivery of OTC medicines in 15 days
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Amazon's Covid Warriors help people with resources as second wave rages
Faced with the shortage of oxygen and other crucial medical supplies, Amazon India's 'Covid Warriors' are helping colleagues and community with critical resources
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Ola Electric names former GE executive Balachandar as chief HR officer
Balachandar is a 33-year HR veteran who was most recently group director at Coffee Day; earlier stints include GE Healthcare and GE Capital, Strides Arcolabs and Stanchart
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Adman turned investor Sajan Raj Kurup backs gaming firm Revenant Esports
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Big tech firms commit to additional support for India's fight against Covid
Amazon's business in Europe has committed $2.5 mn to support people in India impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, by purchasing and transporting medical supplies
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Amid Covid, Swiggy announces 4-day work week for employees for month of May
The policy applies to about 5,000 full-time Swiggy employees spread across the country
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Covid-19 second wave may stall mobility sector's recovery, says RedSeer
The recovery is likely to go on a downward trajectory with a drop of 30-40% as many states like Maharashtra, Delhi and Karnataka, among other states, go into lockdown, says the consulting firm
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Practo aims to vaccinate over 10 million as India fights coronavirus
Practo announces 'Corporate Suraksha' programme under which employees from over 1,000 corporates across India will be vaccinated in first round
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In FY21, the founder & CEO of Zomato took a steep pay cut from an annual Rs 3.5 crore to Rs 1.6 crore and waived his salary for 36 months starting April 1, 2021
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Uber to spend Rs 18.5 cr, get 150,000 drivers vaccinated over next 6 months
Will compensate car, auto and moto drivers on its platform for time spent getting jabs. Drivers showing valid digital vaccination certificates to get Rs 400 for each of their two shots
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Covid-19 second wave: Walmart scales up efforts to fight pandemic in India
The company will donate up to 20 oxygen-generating plants and 20 cryogenic containers for oxygen storage and transportation
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