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Govt in talks with industry on production of Gilead's remdesivir for trials

Checks with industry on when can production begin here for trials

Labour law changes in UP, MP a bigger pandemic in the offing: BMS President

In a Q&A, C K Saji Narayanan says the proposed amendments will lead to the law of the jungle, and that the unions will definitely agitate against them

Coronavirus pandemic ravages US payrolls, April job losses top 20 million

The Labor Department's closely watched monthly employment report on Friday also showed the unemployment rate surging to 14.7% last month, shattering the post-World War Two record of 10.8%

Lenders again extend date for inviting bids for Lavasa Corporation

According to an insider, as the IBC process will not be able to garner good offers and the company should not be sent for liquidation as all stakeholders will lose money in the process

Sony India starts advanced booking for home audio-video products

Under its 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' programme, Sony is offering discounts and special price offer on its products

Lockdown period not to be counted for determining residency of NRIs: CBDT

There were apprehensions that this extended stay could lead to these individuals becoming Indian residents as per Section 6 of the Income Tax Act

The will of a 'dim-witted optimist'

Being married to a pessimist has coloured my perception of the world as a source of infinite joy over which, as Bertie Wooster might have said, a dark cloud has marred the horizon

A relief worker reflects on poverty

33-year-old Navin Shukla sees this lockdown as a disaster unfolding before our eyes

Plight of irregular migrant workers: Who cares?

No permanent redress can be expected until even casual workers are able to unite and bargain collectively for their rights

Humble leaders, please

This is one of those crises where it does not only matter that you do something, but how you do it

HC orders closure of Liquor shops in Tamil Nadu, allows online sales

The opening of shops in districts, except Chennai on May 7, has resulted in people thronging the outlets without maintaining social distancing norms

We are better placed to withstand Covid-19 impact: Cognizant CEO Humphries

In a Q&A, Brian Humphries says his firm has handled the ransomware attack well and doesn't see any impact on client engagement

Adani Gas Q4 PBT up 30% at Rs 156 cr, CNG volumes dip due to Covid-19

With demand from industrial, commercial and transportation down, the hit on volumes is expected to be higher for the June quarter

Serum Institute hopes to roll out a Covid-19 vaccine. Is this realistic?

The Pune-based company plans to start trials on people to assess whether the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine for tuberculosis can also protect against the Covid-19 virus.

Plagues, disasters and heroes

Why turn to a hero, not a god? Joseph Campbell has said a hero scores over a god when it comes to resolving the problems of the here and now because "a hero's sphere of action is not the transcendent"

A unique fundraiser offers quality photographic prints for a steal

The fundraising initiative was created in solidarity with a nation that has fired the imagination of the global photography community for decades

Additional manpower may be sought from Centre to give police rest: Uddhav

Uddhav also admitted that while the spread of the virus has been contained, the state has not succeeded in breaking the chain of infection yet

Let it flow: If fresh beer is what you crave, how about brewing it at home?

In case you don't see yourself in long, snaking queues outside overwhelmed wine shops for craft beer that you might not find there, the only option is to brew your own. And no, it's not called hooch.

Govt must work to revive consumption, not worry about rating: Rahul Gandhi

Congress wants lockdown lifted across country on May 18, save hotspots; Gandhi urges Centre to make citizens 'psychologically' prepared to for lockdown exit

Govt hikes market borrowing limit by over 50% to Rs 12 trillion

The government resorts to market borrowing to make up for the mismatch between its revenue and expenditure.