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Dubbing adds a local flavour to streaming sites’ foreign content

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




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Medicine factories are yet to get back to 50% of capacity

Most medicine factories are running at 50% of capacity or less because of the lack of manpower and also because local authorities are not giving permission for the units to function.Industry officials believe the situation could deteriorate for the industry if the nationwide lockdown continues




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Organized retail now accounts for 30% of FMCG sales in metro cities: Nielsen

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




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Lenders to focus on corporates as retail loans expected to drop

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




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Shoppers may need to book ahead after the end of lockdown

Retailers may go the the extra mile, devising ways to woo customers back while complying with norms on hygiene and social distancing.Besides reaching out to their customers online and apprising them of the safety measures taken, retailers are betting on the word of mouth publicity to bring shoppers back




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Demand for remote workers sees an uptick

Work-from-home jobs doubled in the third week of April versus the first week of March, said a market analyst.The new normal of WFH has also led to a need for reskilling especially in digital skills, according to staffing firms




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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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Beware of Pakistan!

'Elements like the LeT may see the fight against the coronavirus as an opportunity of a lifetime,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).




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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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Pak PM to get tested for COVID-19, says aide

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




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India's fighting COVID-19, Pak exporting terror: Army

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




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Pak PM tests negative for COVID-19; cases cross 10,000 mark

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.




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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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Lockdown quiz: Find the missing letters!

A quiz, with a twist.




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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: 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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Recipe: How to make tender jackfruit curry

Here's a traditional recipe you can make using kathal (tender jackfruit).




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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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How I went from 0 to 50 surya namaskars in a day

Mandar Jog shares a list of things he learned during the lockdown.




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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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'This is not the time for ME, but for WE'

'We are not laying any of our team off. We cannot do that especially at this time.' 'It will be hard for them to find other jobs now and we will not let our team down now.'




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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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'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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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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Fighting COVID-19: Why washing hands is not enough

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




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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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Work From Home vs Work At Home

HR sends an email saying I absented myself from a Zoom conference and the boss is pissed. I take the clothes out of the washing machine, sighs Kishore Singh.




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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.'




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How to protect yourself from Fake News &amp; Cyber Crimes

'More than 114 cases have been registered for spreading fake messages, rumours and fake news on WhatsApp.'




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'We should get our hospitals ready for second wave'

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




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'Middle class has a selfish attitude'

'Oh god, these workers will now spread the virus! Their only concern was to think about themselves.'




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Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

'If the trial succeeds, it will become the success of Ayurveda.'




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'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis to hit middle class'

'The government will have to provide something for migrant workers or 'Farmers will still survive because they will eat what they produce.'




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'The best is yet to come for Ayushmann'

'I can sense that because we have shared a room for 20 years of our lives.'




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Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

'All the animals -- buffaloes and dogs -- in the proximity of the factory are dead.'




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Belarusian club puts mannequins in stands as fans stay away




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Arsenal to provide free meals to aid coronavirus fight




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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino warns against re-starting football too early




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‘I will definitely consider becoming AIFF president in future’: Bhaichung Bhutia