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Letter to BS: The poor has to bear the brunt of any tragic situation

These are difficult times and as has been the case all along

Letter to BS: People of India don't need gimmicks to prove collective will

People want to remind the government that they have always shown solidarity at the time of a national calamity or crisis

Coronavirus impact: Early funding of start-ups may hit a stumbling block

This comes as seed investments in India during the January-March quarter, which was hit by the lowest level in five quarters

Nowhere to go, Covid air pocket leaves flyers with forced vouchers

International airlines and Indian airlines are refusing to refund cash and giving credit that can be used later

Living with the known devil

It's the capacity of our poor and most vulnerable fellow citizens to accept adversity and struggle on

Formulate plan to contain Covid-19 spread: Cabinet Secy to states, UTs

'Next few days will be very important for all and we need to sustain our containment efforts and utilize all available resources as per the requirement,' he said

Decoding the 3-month moratorium

In the world of finance, a moratorium is a temporary suspension of an activity in response to sudden financial hardships

Privacy during a pandemic

Work from home has meant a surge in the usage of video-conferencing apps... but beware, a contact-tracing app can be surveillance software

Millions of Indians come together to light candles, diyas on Modi's appeal

This is the second time Modi has sought to rally people amid the ongoing lockdown to combat the pandemic

Coronavirus: Confirmed cases climb to 571 in Tamil Nadu, 314 in Kerala

A total of 1,58,617 individuals are under observation of which 776 are admitted in hospitals in Kerala.

Ensure pharma units work smoothly amid Covid-19 lockdown: Govt to districts

8 Malaysians caught trying to leave India

It'll be a positive surprise if earnings grow in FY21, says Jigar Shah

Further fall will depend on whether the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation lasts beyond May-June 2020

SIP closures loom as coronavirus outbreak takes a toll on the markets

After falling 6 per cent in February, the Sensex has declined over 23 per cent in March. Estimates suggest 85-90 per cent of SIP investors are exposed to equity assets.

Street signs: Nifty at critical juncture, fear of job cuts, and more

Last week, the volatility indicator fell sharply even as the Nifty fell 6.5 per cent. Analysts, however, say the weakness in financial stocks is a pain-point for the market

Govt considering another package to minimize lockdown impact: Report

If a package is announced, it would be the third major initiative by the government to tackle the challenges thrown up by the rapid spread of coronavirus.

Covid-19 lockdown: Millions stranded and vulnerable; burdening healthcare

On March 24, the Centre invoked the National Disaster Management Act, which put the country under lockdown for 21 days from March 25

Virtual workouts for fitness freaks in the time of Covid-19 lockdown

You needn't ditch your daily exercise just because you can't step out. Do your zumba, yoga or pilates at home with training sessions on your mobile. Oh, by the way, they don't cost a bomb

Value investors will find enough bargains

But they must look for a cushion of safety when taking long-term positions

Maoists battle shortage of essentials amid 21-day Covid-19 lockdown

Maoists operating in dense forests against the state machinery are running short of ration and other essential commodities. And the 21-day nationwide lockdown is a body blow

Covid-19: Tweaking your household budget to tide over the lockdown

Make every rupee count, save every penny possible, use every rupee wisely and know this too shall pass