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Should you pay your rent using a credit card amid coronavirus lockdown?

Rent payment is one of the biggest monthly expenditures, especially for youngsters living away from parental homes. In the case of credit cards, accrual of interest gets tricky.




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Lockdown distress: Karnataka govt announces Rs 1,610 cr package

Lockdown distress: Karnataka govt announces Rs 1,610 cr package





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Reliance Industries to sell its Asian Paints stake worth Rs 7000 cr via block deal: Sources

Reliance Industries to sell its Asian Paints stake worth Rs 7000 cr via block deal: Sources





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Amul assures regular supply of products amidst 21 day lockdown

Amul assures regular supply of products amidst 21 day lockdown





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Will partial relaxation of Lockdown help e-comm players build up lost business?

Will partial relaxation of Lockdown help e-comm players build up lost business?





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US crude plunges to 18-year low as lockdowns spread

US crude plunges to 18-year low as lockdowns spread





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Realtors rely on NRIs for sale during lockdown

According to property consultant Anarock, the rupee’s depreciation had been a factor of considerable interest for NRIs considering Indian real estate as a sensible investment option during these volatile times.




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Is it lockdown for startups?

With Covid-19 and automation, GoI’s one-time employment darlings could become prodigal liabilities.




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Thriving during the lockdown: Game plan of small Indian brands

At a time when most established brands are struggling with their supply chain, the young blood has stepped up its game to make its presence felt and let the world know that it care and can deliver. Brand Equity decodes what’s working for younger, smaller brands and what the post-lockdown world may have in store.




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SCCM Pod-310 Evidence-Based Pediatric Outcome Predictors to Guide the Allocation of Critical Care Resources in a Mass Casualty Event

Margaret Parker, MD, MCCM, speaks with Philip Toltzis, MD. Dr. Toltzis is Professor of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.




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Experts peg India's cost of Covid-19 lockdown at USD 120 bn

Barclays specified the cost of the three-week nationwide lockdown to be alone at USD 90 billion, which is over and above the lockdowns announced by various states like Maharashtra earlier. They also said that the RBI is most likely to go for a 0.65 per cent rate cut in the April review and will slash interest rates further by 1 per cent during the course of the year.




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How to clean up your computer, smartphone to get them ready for life after the lockdown

Your computer, smartphones might be holding videos, photos and audio in various folders, and you would not even know that it's there. Hence, ET Wealth tells you the following methods on how to clean up your devices for more efficiency.




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Coronavirus lockdown: 5 steps to protect your privacy online

Due to lockdown in the country, we are more dependent on the Internet, which also means that we are more susceptible to tracking by websites and apps for our data. Here are 5 simple steps you can take to protect your personal information.




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Clockwork Cuckoos

A Clockwork Orange is about a sociopathic delinquent whose interests include classical music, misogyny, and what is termed ‘ultra-violence’.




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Lockdown impacting your income? Do this now so that your future money goals are safe

Incomes of many people, especially those who are self-employed, have been impacted due to the lockdown. To help you through these tough times, here is how you can cut down on current expenses so that your future goals are not at risk.




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Four ways to review and modify asset allocation in mutual funds

As the financial markets scenario is changing, it is important to review and modify (if needed) the existing asset allocation. However, before going ahead, you should consult your financial advisor.




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Lockdown period not to be counted for determining residency status of NRIs, foreign nationals: CBDT

India has allowed discounting of prolonged stay period for determining the residency status in relief for NRIs.




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Knocked down by lockdown? Here is how you can sail through

Events such as losses, layoffs, unpaid leaves and salary cuts also affect us mentally, particularly in case of business shutdown. Layoffs or unpaid leaves for a long time can leave us extremely demotivated. This is where our self-belief matters the most; our belief in our self, our attitude and our capabilities.




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Lockdown forcing you to stop SIP in mutual funds? Try the pause option first

You should explore the `pause your SIP’ option offered by mutual funds before finalising to stop your mutual fund investments through SIPs.




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Acko General Insurance offers one month free auto insurance amid COVID-19 lockdown

"To support customers during this time where their car/bike will not be in use, Acko General Insurance has decided to not charge insurance for one month and has announced an industry-first initiative that gives a one-month insurance extension to car and bike owners," Acko General said.




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Post lockdown employers must mandatorily provide medical insurance to employees

Medical insurance should be typically taken for at least one year to cater to any health issue which could commence during the lockdown but extend beyond. However, insurers can also tailor health policies to suit the budgets of small enterprises.




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Insurers to soon offer e-KYC to make buying life insurance policies easier in lockdown

The latest circular by the regulator will help enable the policy purchase and KYC fulfillment process in a distance mode where customers can do it from the comfort of their houses just with the click of a button.




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Coronavirus lockdown: What's the future of your company? Use this time to up career skills

The ongoing all-India lockdown could be lifted after 21 days or get extended. If the latter happens, the economy will get worse and firms may have to shut shop. Here's how you can achieve career growth even in a lockdown, as you preprare for things to swing either way.




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Coronavirus lockdown: 8 tips to help you grow as you work from home

As the country is under Coronavirus lockdown, you can use this opportunity to learn some important skills and accelerate your career growth. Here are the eight skills you can learn.




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Agriculture not going to be impacted badly by lockdown: Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar

Agriculture not going to be impacted badly by lockdown: Niti Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar





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Can't be in lockdown forever, have to focus both on lives and livelihoods: Raghuram Rajan

Can't be in lockdown forever, have to focus both on lives and livelihoods: Raghuram Rajan





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Lockdown was easy, opening up to require a lot of confidence: Rashesh Shah

Lockdown was easy, opening up to require a lot of confidence: Rashesh Shah





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Pakistan eases nationwide lockdown even as coronavirus cases rise

The first phase of easing lockdown began as the government announced removing restrictions by allowing more business to open and operate from dawn to 5pm.




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Coronavirus pandemic: Kanpur metro construction resumes amid lockdown 3.0

Coronavirus pandemic: Kanpur metro construction resumes amid lockdown 3.0





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Coronavirus lockdown: 97 trains carrying migrants entered state so far, informs UP Govt

Coronavirus lockdown: 97 trains carrying migrants entered state so far, informs UP Govt





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Lockdown 3.0: Migrant workers clash with cops in Surat, over 100 detained

Lockdown 3.0: Migrant workers clash with cops in Surat, over 100 detained





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Covid-19 impact: After being locked down, companies now set to suffer labour pain

Industry leaders said April-June quarter would be a washout even for the high and mighty.




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Corporate borrowings hit amid lockdown

Charge filings, which indicate new loans or additional collateral towards past loans, fell 57.4% to 277 in March and April combined from 650 in January and February, according to data compiled by Propstack, a financial data intelligence provider.




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Lockdown 3.0: Some auto cos resume production, others prepare to restart manufacturing

The country's largest carmaker Maruti will resume operations at its Manesar plant from May 12.




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BMW Group India resumes local production at Chennai plant

German car maker BMW commenced operations at the Chennai plant in accordance with the government-initiated guidelines. The company also stated that the BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad dealerships across the country would restart the operations in adherence to local government directives.




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20% of auto retailers open shutters on lockdown relaxation; witness muted walkins and enquiries

Maruti Suzuki restarted operations at 680 dealerships till Wednesday, covering almost 35% of the addressable market. The nation’s largest carmaker is seeking permission from local authorities to reopen all but 500 of its remaining over 2,400 outlets. The 500 showrooms are in Covid-19 containment zones.




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Lockdown: Hyundai rolls out 200 vehicles from Chennai plant on first day of resuming operations

The auto major has commenced production at its Sriperumbudur factory in Tamil Nadu adhering to 100 per cent compliance of safety and social distancing norms, Hyundai Motor India said in a statement.




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How to beat lockdown blues: What sports psychologists recommend for athletes

The Covid-19 outbreak brought the world to its knees, leading to sealing of borders, ban on travel, and postponement or cancellation of all major sporting events. So, here they are now, confined to their homes with the Games delayed by a year, no competitions, no proper training and no sign of light at the end of the tunnel.




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Investments in construction projects may drop by 30 pc in FY20 if lockdown extends till June

According to the consulting firm KPMG, in comparison to the economic crisis of 2008, the government now has limited options to undertake corrective interventions owing to the financial stress which was already prevalent in the pre-COVID-19 period.




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Railways ferried over 2.5 lakh people stranded during lockdown in 222 special trains: MHA

​​Addressing a press conference, MHA Joint Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said the government intends to give relaxations to people within the lockdown guidelines. These trains are part of this endeavour, she said.




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Mukesh Ambani isn't letting a lockdown derail his plans of tech-domination

Mukesh Ambani just sealed three deals in as many weeks to raise a combined $8 billion. And he isn't done yet.




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Domestic steelmakers rely on exports as local demand slumps

The likes of Tata Steel and Jindal Steel & Power are exporting 80-90% of their production, while JSW Steel is looking at shipping out somewhere around 20-30% of its output.




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Justice Department Announces Resources to Assist State and Local Reform of Fine and Fee Practices




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Couple Who Worked at Local Research Institute for 10 Years Charged with Stealing Trade Secrets, Wire Fraud

A former Dublin, Ohio, couple has been charged with crimes related to stealing exosome-related trade secrets concerning the research, identification and treatment of a range of pediatric medical conditions announced Assistant Attorney General John C. Demers of National Security, U.S. Attorney Benjamin C. Glassman for the Southern District of Ohio, Assistant Director John Brown of the Counterintelligence division and FBI Special Agent in Charge Todd Wickerham of the Cincinnati division.




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Operation: Shop Local

WBAL NewsRadio, 98 Rock, WBAL-TV 11 and our partners at Howard Bank are proud to launch ‘Operation: Shop Local’ a community initiative to benefit small businesses in the Baltimore region.




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Breeders’ Cup Runner Up Donna Veloce May Target Grade 1 Starlet Stakes

Making just her second career start, juvenile filly Donna Veloce turned in an impressive runner-up finish by a neck in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies earlier this month at Santa Anita. According to drf.com, the Kaleem Shah-owned daughter of Uncle Mo may make another start this year in the G1 Starlet at Los Alamitos […]

The post Breeders’ Cup Runner Up Donna Veloce May Target Grade 1 Starlet Stakes appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.




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Why Sweden refused to impose a lockdown

My country's rules are based on trust — both on the part of citizens and officials. But I know this doesn't work for every society.




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Readers Write: Herd immunity, reopening, Sweden, Michael Flynn, lockdown

Herd immunity has a cost.




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Wicklow People: New website aims to beat lockdown boredom

Wicklow People: New website aims to beat lockdown boredom. “A student from Wicklow town has built and programmed a website to help people cope with boredom during Covid-19 lockdown. The website… created by Jack Kennedy features music, youtube videos, movies, TV shows, documentaries, articles, and Wikipedia rabbit holes that are deemed interesting and entertaining. The … Continue reading Wicklow People: New website aims to beat lockdown boredom




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

omg thats about right Hamish. I never trust work times on claimers especially.