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Digital lenders struggle to cope with slowdown induced by virus

Digital lenders are seeking guidelines for full digitization and allowing eKYC and eSign mandates.eKYC was suspended for NBFCs as the SC had ruled that private firms cannot force anyone to share Aadhaar data for KYC authentication




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FMCG companies open links with retailers to ensure supply

Companies have launched tele-services and even dedicated apps that let shopkeepers place orders.The companies say this will help ensure supplies do not run out at a time when distributors and wholesalers have been immobile because of lockdown




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PNB seeks extension of loan moratorium for MSMEs from RBI

Punjab National Bank also requests RBI to permit one-time restructuring of loans till March 31, 2021 on a case to case basis




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Delhi HC lets Bharti Airtel claim GST refund of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>923 crore

The telecom operator had excess input tax credits but could not use them to adjust its final tax liability.The HC allows Bharti Airtel to rectify its returns for the September quarter of 2017




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Pandemic opens the door for home delivery of alcohol

At the moment, there is no clear policy that governs home delivery of alcohol as it is a state subject.Home delivery of liquor is a key step in easing overcrowding and ensuring social distancing during the pandemic, say experts




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Look into Kartarpur domes collapse: India to Pak

India has conveyed to Pakistan that the damage to the structures in the gurudwara has caused "great consternation" among the Sikh community, they said.




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Pak removes Lakhvi, many others from terrorist watch list: Report

The list in 2018 contained about 7,600 names. It has been reduced to under 3,800 in the past 18 months, according to Castellum.AI, a New York-based regulatory technology company.




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Singapore to extend partial lockdown by 4 weeks until June 1

In a televised address to the nation, Singapore Prime Minister Lee said the government was committed to do its "utmost" to keep the deadly virus at bay.




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India protests Pak SC order to hold polls in PoK

The Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan was told that entire Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are an integral part of India and that Islamabad should immediately vacate the areas under its illegal occupation.




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Pakistan Air Force gets its first Hindu pilot

The youth, Rahul Dev, has been recruited as a General Duty (GD) pilot officer in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Daily Pakistan reported.




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Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Indian agencies have been engaged in countering Pakistani cyber-attacks on social media platforms for a very long time.




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Lockdown quiz: Find the missing letters!

A quiz, with a twist.




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8 things I learnt during the lockdown

Sanjay Mittal shares some lessons he learned during the lockdown.




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Lockdown pix: These kids want you to stay indoors!

Young Rediff readers share inspiring messages to raise awareness about COVID-19.




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Stunning! Alia, Bhumi, Tapsee in off shoulder gowns

The winners of the Filmfare Awards feature on the magazine's April cover.




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9 things I achieved in 40 days of the lockdown

Sabyasachi Dutta, managing director, Vidatec India, tells us how he spent 40 days under lockdown.




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SEE: How to make a healthy Banana Smoothie

Rediff.com's Hitesh Haringhani shows you how to make a healthy smoothie in a jiffy.




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New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

With constant messaging or calling, you might give him a cold foot. So be assertive and show that you have control over your life, says Solene Paillet.




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SEE: The last time we saw Irrfan on the ramp

The simple actor was known for his charismatic style both on and off the ramp.




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Alessandra's bikini pic has an inspiring message

'Summer will come and this too will happen,' it says.




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5 books I recommend reading during the lockdown

Rediff reader Rajiv Aggarwal shared this list of books he wants everyone to read




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How to make microwave veggie bean nut omelette

Chef Siddharth Jokhani tells you how to cook a healthy omelette in the microwave.




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Why this 9 YO's drawing on COVID-19 is special

Dhairya is hearing impaired from birth. But his painting describing the current situation is loud and clear.




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Why I love reading Roald Dahl

Mia Rajesh, 8, a student of Rockwoods International School, Udaipur tells us why she loves reading Roald Dahl'sbooks.




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This dog is the HAPPIEST in lockdown

Pankaj Maheshwari from Gandhi Nagar, Moradabad tells us how is spending time with his dog Bosco.




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Simple yoga poses to reduce period pain

Actor model Esha Gupta shows you how to reduce menstrual cramps with yoga.




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'Don't try to jump into a job right after lockdown'

'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'




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SEE: What I learned after going bald

Photographer and TEDx speaker Aanchal Dhara pens her emotional journey.




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28 YO analyst shares his work from home look

Pratik Sarangi, 28 shares his work from home look!




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Beware of those WFH or coronavirus-themed emails

While the virus out there meddling big-time with our lives, danger is lurking in our email boxes too.




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Lockdown Diaries: Get ready to groove with Sheela!

Lockdown Diaries: Get ready to groove with Sheela Tiruchi!




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Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.




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SEE: How to make Egg Cheese Roll

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shows you how to make a quick meal.




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What the future holds for Indian students abroad

All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.




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Lockdown tips: 10 DOs and DON'Ts to follow

Dr M Madan Kumar, 45, shares some tips to sail through these troubled times.




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Iftaar special! How to make Haleem and Shami Kebab

Recipes by chef Sabir Khan, banquet tandoor chef at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort, Noida.




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5 best memories from the lockdown

Rahul Dokania on the five things he did during the lockdown.




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'Motherhood cannot be understood or explained'

Boston based poet and writer Sunayana Kachroo writes about her mother.




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10 tips to manage your anger in the lockdown

Whether you are working from home, or doing household chores, it is important to keep aside some time for a recovery period along the way, to help replenish the energy being invested by you.




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9 interesting things I did in the lockdown

Deepak G C, 49, an electrical engineer, shares his fascinating story.




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'She played the role of a mother and father'

Avani Bhavya Shaliya from Borivali, Mumbai tells us why she adores her mother Chandra Ravilal Dedhia so much.




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Physically challenged stars take lockdown challenge

These talented youngsters prove that nothing is impossible.




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5 simple tips to protect your privacy online

When given an option of signing up to a service that is new to you, check for social signups via established products like Google, Facebook, Twitter etc.




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I stay alone. And this is how I survived the lockdown

Rediff.com reader Milon Kumar Sanyal from Kolkata tells us how he kept himself busy during the lockdown.




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7 simple tips to fight unhealthy cravings

Munch seeds like flax seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. Include fruits and berries. They are delicious and healthy.




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A sales professional's work from home look

Mohammad Irfan Abdul Aziz, 39 from Nasik shares his casual work from home look!




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Dance, yoga, painting: How Selena spent her lockdown

'I have been cooking meals that I've never cooked before!' the pop star shared.




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Mom and me: 'Her nurturing simply continues'

Sanjali Ekatpure from Akluj, Solapur writes about her mother Shailaja Ekatpure.




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Lockdown moments: 'I had ample time for my children'

Koushik Debnath from Agartala tells us how he spent the last few days in the lockdown.




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'I have been in lockdown for 6 1/2 years'

'The game which I loved the most, it was taken away.'