Indians are using this down time to connect with their friends and family.As film theatres shut down and eating out becomes a non-option due to social distancing requirements, people are turning to video-on-demand services

Inventory losses would be more for refineries located away from the coast because they have to stock crude oil for longer periods.Besides inventory losses, operating performance of refiners is expected to remain weak in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 due to lower volumes and weak GRMs

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

The cut-off yields on the sale of near-term paper were, however, lower than prevailing market yields.According to the auction results, the cut-off yields on the securities bought by RBI was higher than secondary market figures

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rahul Dokania on the five things he did during 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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