Saturday 21 March 2020

How the deadly virus hints at a looming financial crisis

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How the deadly virus hints at a looming financial crisis
According to the UNCTAD, the pandemic could cost the global economy between $1 tn and $2 tn in 2020.
A new breed of filmmakers are banking on tech-based startups for talent recruitment
In an industry that relies heavily on personal networks or bad old nepotism to bring artists onboard a project, these apps may seem futile at first.
Why Zomato must now tackle viral challenge
Black Swan events, an idea popularised by the Lebanese-American scholar Nassim Nicholas Taleb, refers to low-probability events that have a high impact.
Coronavirus Scare: Keep the money flowing
​​The travel and tourism industry alone is likely to lose $7 billion between March and May.
Covid-19 Scare: Keeping faith, from a distance
As places of worship as well as therapists impose social distancing norms, avenues to seek mental solace are shrinking.
Back to Basics: Taking account of financial health
The Yes Bank debacle has brought the focus back on the book-keeping practices of private lenders.
Covid-19 : Kerala prohibits public gatherings
All religious and cultural events, tournaments and group matches are prohibited. District Magistrates are provided with internal addendum when necessary to prevent the spread of the epidemic. Section 144 under CrPC will come into force where necessary.
Covid 19: Life in the times of social distancing
In our battle against Covid-19, experts say the best way to achieve the desired result is through social distancing. If crises come with their own vocabularies, the most used word in the Covid-19 pandemic would probably be social distancing. This involves not mixing with people — for work or play — not going out of our houses except for essentials.
How successful can India be in containing the Covid contagion?
Despite measures, worries are mounting that many factors stack the odds against effective containment.
How shows like Ugly Delicious helping explode the myth of a universal curry powder
People are passionate about food and like to see their choices validated.
India is fighting Coronavirus on a colonial-era law on epidemics
The law does not bestow the Centre any power beyond issuing advisories and coordinating.
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