TV viewership grew 40% in the fifth week of disruption when compared to the pre-covid period.News consumption on TV has grown by 251% and 177% in Mumbai and Delhi respectively

Paytm and Vodafone Idea partner to power prepaid mobile phone recharges.COAI asks states to issue requisite instructions to enable 'mobile recharging retailers' to open their outlets for offering telecom services to the public

Netflix’s Extraction starring Chris Hemsworth may not have extracted the best reviews but is no less than any Hollywood big-screen spectacle with its Hindi, Tamil and Telugu versions.Amazon Prime Video had released Oscar-winning south Korean black comedy Parasite dubbed in Hindi and also has an entire catalogue of films that it has localized itself for Indian audiences

Nielsen says in the first quarter of 2020, share of modern trade stores in metro cities rises to 24.7% from 22.3% a year ago

Retail loan growth is likely to be subdued because of the recent spate of job losses and a sense of uncertainty.Some banks are already seeing higher growth in their corporate book, as compared to their retail loan book

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

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

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

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

A well-known philanthropist was tested positive for the COVID-19, days after meeting the Pakistan prime minister.

The Indian Army chief, who is on a visit to Jammu and Kashmir, to review LoC operations, said, "It is very unfortunate that at a time when the

Khan, 67, agreed for the test after Faisal Edhi, the son of late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi and chairman of the Edhi Foundation, who met him last week tested positive for the coronavirus.

Rediff reader Milap Goud shares some of his suggestions to fight the virus.

She's bold. She's cute. And she's on the cover!

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

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

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

Maintain at least 2 metre distance from each other; this will help in reducing the spread of COVID 19, says Dr Sharanya Rajan.

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

Shiva Kumar, 49 from Bangalore shares some tips to maintain hygiene.

Rediff readers sent us these pictures drawn by their kids.

'The challenge will be making sure its efficacy is high.'

'Strengthen hospital capacity, look after patients who need care, primarily ICU care...'

'Unless we make our own testing kits, we will not get out of this disease faster.'