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Dabur, Himalaya witness spike in sales of Ayurvedic products amid Covid-19

For Himalaya, the surge in demand has been seen particularly in its Pure Herbs range such as Guduchi, Tulasi, Amalaki, Ashwagandha and others

Tata Sons to infuse more capital into five firms impacted by coronavirus

FY2021 Budget planning upset in all five firms, funds will be used repay dues, keep them well-capitalised and finance projects

We were prepared for Covid crisis when it hit Europe: CEO of MTR Foods

In a Q&A, Sanjay Sharma dwells on the initiatives his firm took to cope with the lockdown and why he believes it will hit the Rs 1,000-crore revenue mark despite all the disruption

Amidst the gloom and doom, the market's exuberance is confounding

For the sake of context, the financial crisis of 2008 had seen the S&P 500 fall by more than 50 per cent from its peak

Amid nationwide lockdown, what can keep children healthy at home?

Staying cooped up indoors can be stressful for children. It's one of the reasons they look for a virtual escape

Covid-19 woes: Ease lockdown slowly, be ready for new cases, says WHO

Vulnerable people in institutions, including those in long-term care facilities, prisons and migrant dormitories, must be protected

Is it safe to come out of the lockdown? Check the sewer

Wastewater could provide early, painless data about the rise or fall of coronavirus levels

TVS Motor joins the list of auto firms with zero domestic sales in April

Maruti, Skoda among others are aready in this list though many have exported; TVS shipped 8,134 two-wheelers abroad

Mystery continues around Prashant Kishor's travel to Kolkata amid lockdown

Supposedly, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee asked him to come to Kolkata for a discussion

Let the enterprise of our people take its course, Rajan tells Rahul Gandhi

Rajan said,the elements of creating capabilities is better education, better health care, better infrastructure

Coronavirus is a matter of lives versus lives, says Jay Bhattacharya

He says that the epidemic is more widespread than we believe, not less widespread

Tamil Nadu goes easy on lockdown, allows construction work, SEZ operations

Shops, restaurants, household services given relief too, under certain terms and condiitions

Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway posts $50 bn loss in coronavirus impact

An accounting rule requires Berkshire to report unrealized stock losses and gains with earnings. This causes huge swings in Berkshire's net results that Buffett considers meaningless

After rumours about health, North Korea media report Kim Jong Un appearance

KCNA said Kim cut a ribbon at the ceremony on Friday and those attending the event "burst into thunderous cheers of 'hurrah!' for the Supreme Leader..."

Tokyo's postponed Olympics unlikely to happen in 2021, virus experts say

coronavirus pandemic may not be fully contained around the world by then

Japan to release plans on Monday for restarting economy hit by Covid-19

The 34 prefectures that aren't designated as "special alert" will see a partial easing of restriction requests once the spread of the virus comes under better control Economy Minister Yasutoshi said

UK to publish work plans once curbs are lifted as firms press for support

Firms will get advice on different types of workplace activity, including operating outdoors or inside someone else's home, according to two people with knowledge of the government's plans.

Singapore to ease some coronavirus restrictions over next few weeks

Selected activities such as home-based businesses, laundry services and barbers will be allowed to operate from May 12.

How remdesivir, new hope for Covid-19 patients, was resurrected

The drug failed as a treatment for hepatitis and Ebola. With federal funding, scientists trained it on the coronavirus.

Free at last! Spaniards get outside to exercise after 49 days of lockdown

In Madrid, cyclists and skateboarders streamed along the city's wide boulevards. Barcelona's beachside was packed with runners, while surfers and paddle-boarders were out enjoying the waves.