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Airlines set to miss deadline on PW engines

A senior DGCA official said that the watchdog will take a decision on extending the deadline after the nationwide lockdown is lifted.IndiGo has 106 PW-powered A320neo planes in its fleet, while GoAir has 43




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Digital lenders struggle to cope with slowdown induced by virus

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




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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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India’s active internet user base to hit 639 mn by year-end

Currently estimated at 574 million, the number of monthly active internet users has grown 24% over that of 2019, indicating an overall penetration of 41% last year




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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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Look into Kartarpur domes collapse: India to Pak

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




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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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Singapore to extend partial lockdown by 4 weeks until June 1

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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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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India protests Pak SC order to hold polls in PoK

The Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan was told that entire Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are an integral part of India and that Islamabad should immediately vacate the areas under its illegal occupation.




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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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Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Indian agencies have been engaged in countering Pakistani cyber-attacks on social media platforms for a very long time.




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Lockdown quiz: Find the missing letters!

A quiz, with a twist.




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8 things I learnt during the lockdown

Sanjay Mittal shares some lessons he learned during the lockdown.




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Lockdown pix: These kids want you to stay indoors!

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




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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: How to make a healthy Banana Smoothie

Rediff.com's Hitesh Haringhani shows you how to make a healthy smoothie in a jiffy.




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New to online dating? Be realistic, not desperate

With constant messaging or calling, you might give him a cold foot. So be assertive and show that you have control over your life, says Solene Paillet.




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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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10 Indianisms you must AVOID using right away

Do you make these mistakes too? Find out!




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Keeping COVID-19 away: 'Say NO to rumours'

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




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Whoa! Sarah poses in just a hat and ring on cover

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




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5 books I recommend reading during the lockdown

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




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How to make microwave veggie bean nut omelette

Chef Siddharth Jokhani tells you how to cook a healthy omelette in the microwave.




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Why this 9 YO's drawing on COVID-19 is special

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




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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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Why I love reading Roald Dahl

Mia Rajesh, 8, a student of Rockwoods International School, Udaipur tells us why she loves reading Roald Dahl'sbooks.




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This dog is the HAPPIEST in lockdown

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




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Simple yoga poses to reduce period pain

Actor model Esha Gupta shows you how to reduce menstrual cramps with yoga.




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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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A doctor's tips to keep COVID-19 away

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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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 Diaries: Get ready to groove with Sheela!

Lockdown Diaries: Get ready to groove with Sheela Tiruchi!




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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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SEE: How to make Egg Cheese Roll

Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shows you how to make a quick meal.




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Mom and me: Send us your best pictures!

Send us a picture of you with your mother and tell us what she means to you!




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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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SEE: How to make dahi at home

Zelda Pande shows you how to make curd from scratch.




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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.