li Kourtney Kardashian's split from Scott Disick left her 'mentally f**ked' says Kendall Jenner By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 20:57:18 GMT In a sneak peek at Thursday's episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the 24-year-old model suggested her big sister's split from the husband of her children, Scott Disick, was to blame. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian, Matthew McConaughey and other celebrities drop in on online college classes By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:20:14 GMT Celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Matthew McConaughey and The Bachelor's Chris Harrison have been joining online classes in recent weeks as guest lecturers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
li Kourtney Kardashian reveals she WON'T be live-tweeting KUWTK By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:35:04 GMT Kourtney Kardashian won't be watching the drama unfold on her reality TV show on Thursday, opting instead to spend time with her three children, according to a tweet sent by the 40-year-old. Full Article
li Kourtney Kardashian breaks down in tears after calling sister Khloe a 'f***ing b**ch' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:31:30 GMT After the 40-year-old got into a physical fight with 39-year-old sister Kim Kardashian last week, she is seen crumbling during a teaser for Thursday's new episode. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian's hairstylist swears by a $49 beauty powder to touch up your roots By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:50:19 GMT Kim Kardashian's hairstylist has revealed one of his favourite beauty products on the market, and it's quickly becoming the must-have powder for women in isolation. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian shares funny throwback snap with her sisters for National Sibling Day By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:24:57 GMT The reality star, 39, took to Instagram to share a hilarious snap with her family dressed in matching leopard print onesies as part of a gallery for her family. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian's new fragrance photos look just like Cher's ad By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:39:26 GMT She's long idolised Cher, even choosing to dress as the pop star for Halloween on one occasion. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian flashes chiseled midriff in sizzling seaside pics for new SKIMS line By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:45:47 GMT Kim Kardashian showed off her bombshell beach body in a sizzling new set of seaside pictures on Instagram. She flashed her sculpted midriff as she posed up a storm by the sea. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian compliments 'beautiful' Beyonce on Disney Family Singalong years after 'feud' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:54:44 GMT Kim and Beyoncé have been plagued with rumors they aren't friends ever since Knowles-Carter declined invites to both Kardashian's 2013 baby shower and 2014 wedding to Kanye West Full Article
li Kim Kardashian puts her famous bottom on display as she promotes her new SKIMS ribbed line By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:30:27 GMT The 39-year-old social media master shared two new images to her SKIMS Instagram account on Thursday morning where she looked flawless in the new 'ribbed' designs. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian says 'police rushed to judgment' in arrest of 'innocent man' Kevin Keith By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:25:11 GMT Kardashian, who's been a criminal reform activist in recent years, initially crossed paths with Keith last July amid much attention in his case. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian pouts her lips in throwback selfie from restroom By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:52:30 GMT Kim Kardashian shared a throwback selfie from a public restroom with her fans on Saturday. The 39-year-old pursed her lips for the shot. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian and North, six, match in 'Kanye' sweatshirts after the rapper is named a billionaire By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 00:26:34 GMT 'What's your favorite thing about quarantine?' Kim Kardashian captioned an Instagram photo of herself. 'Mine is hanging with my babies 247.' Full Article
li Celebrity facialist Melanie Grant shares the six-step regime EVERY woman should follow in isolation By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:14:42 GMT The celebrity aesthetician who looks after the likes of Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham's complexions has shared the six-step regime every woman should be following in lockdown. Full Article
li Jenna Bush Hager touches up her dark roots live on the Today show By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:12:51 GMT Chris called in to the Today show on Tuesday to give the host a virtual tutorial on how to use a powder root cover up to blend her dark roots with her highlights. Full Article
li Married At First Sight: Martha Kalifatidis flaunts her sensational figure in a racy white bikini By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:12:17 GMT Martha Kalifatidis has often been compared to Kim Kardashian West. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian shares another snap of her revealing yellow bathing suit By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:21:44 GMT The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star previously debuted the suit on Monday, shortly after fans pointed out another extensively Photoshopped picture. Full Article
li Kim Kardashian's friend Larsa Pippen highlights her curves in neon yellow workout clothes By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:11:33 GMT The friend of Kim Kardashian showed off her fit figure on Tuesday in neon yellow yoga clothes as she worked to stay fit among the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
li TikTok video shows what celebrities would look like if their faces were perfectly symmetrical By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:13:07 GMT Dr. Dustin Portela, an Idaho dermatologist, shared a TikTok video in which he showed what stars would look like if their faces had perfect symmetry. Full Article
li California's governor said nail salons were the site of the state's first known community spread of COVID-19 — and they won't be allowed to re-open just yet By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 8 May 2020, 09:45 California Governor Gavin Newsom said nail salons are high-risk for the spread of the new coronavirus and will reopen during the states' phase three of reopening, CNBC reported.Newsom said the first known community spread in the state was in a nail salon. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that a nail salon was the first known site of community spread in the state and that those businesses would not be a part of the reopening phase set to begin tomorrow, CNBC reported. "This whole thing started in the state of California, the first community spread, in a nail salon," Newsom said at a news briefing, according to CNBC. "I'm very worried about that."Newsom announced a four-phase plan for reopening the state. Right now, the Full Article
li Exide Life Insurance witnesses 200% jump in policy sales in April due to Coronavirus By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 8 May 2020, 14:06 Exide Life Insurance has witnessed 200% jump in term policy sales in April as compared to the previous month, as the need for insurance coverage increased in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a senior company official said. He however noted that there was a significant drop in sales of non-term policies.75621896 Given the current scenario, there is a lot more predisposition towards taking insurance, especially term insurance because people are a little bit scared about what could happen, Ashwin B, Chief Operating Officer, Exide Life Insurance Company said in an interaction. He said this has also created a space for the company to solicit policies to those customers who are willing to buy insurance during the lockdown currently. "People are becoming a little cautious of taking any long-term commitment, Full Article
li US troops completed this brutal workout and shared fake beer in honor of this Navy SEAL — here's what the 'Chuck Heavy' exercise looks like By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 04:03 In honor of US Navy Chief Petty Officer Charles Keating IV, the US special operations community created a "workout of the day."Keating, a 31-year-old Navy SEAL, was killed battling ISIS fighters in Iraq on May 3, 2016.Service members who took part in the exercise in Kuwait shared non-alcoholic "near" beer, the only authorized drink resembling the alcoholic beverage in the country, from an emptied ammunition can.Here's what the "Chuck Heavy" exercise consists of.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Members of the US Special Operations Joint Task Force stationed in Kuwait conducted a training session dubbed "Chuck Heavy" in honor of a US Navy SEAL who was killed four years ago this week during a firefight with ISIS fighters in Iraq.US Navy Chief Petty Officer Charles Keating IV, Full Article
li Boeing says it's about to start building the 737 Max plane again in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, even though it already has more planes than it can deliver By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 8 May 2020, 22:14 Boeing seeks to resume production of the 737 Max this month, CEO Dave Calhoun said on Friday.The plane has been grounded worldwide since March 2019, and production has been suspended since January, 2020.Boeing has about 450 completed planes in storage, which it has not been able to deliver to customers due to the grounding.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Boeing plans to resume assembly of the 737 Max, CEO Dave Calhoun said on Friday, five months after suspending manufacturing of the troubled jet.In an interview with Fox Business News, Calhoun said that the company was aiming to reactivate the dormant assembly lines this month."I am confident we will start our line this month on the MAX again," he said.737 Max production at Boeing's facility in Renton, Washington, near Seattle, Full Article
li A photographer spent two weeks flying around in helicopters to capture the parked planes at US airports during the pandemic — see his eerie and beautiful work By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 00:31 Full Article
li Truck drivers have emerged as some of the most ‘essential’ workers of the coronavirus, but they’re not getting paid like it By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 01:21 Truck drivers are getting sick of memes praising their work.They'd rather just get a pay raise.Instead, their rates are crashing to lows not seen since 2009.Meanwhile, America's grocery stores, gas stations, and ATMs would run dry in two to three days if it weren't for truck drivers. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.When President Donald Trump gave four truckers golden keys and declared them the "foot soldiers" of America's fight against the coronavirus last month, truck driver Joe Plummer felt heard — but still hopeless."We as truckers love the support Trump has given us, but unfortunately that doesn't pay bills," Plummer told Business Insider.A typical rate for Plummer to take a truckload of goods from his home base of North Carolina to Los Angeles has plummeted from $4,700 Full Article
li Vansmith has unveiled its new camper van with wood detailing built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — see inside By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 01:29 Full Article
li This $500,000, bulletproof Cadillac Escalade looks like a private jet on the inside — take a closer look at the 'Sky Captain' By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 02:53 Full Article
li The fixation on Elon Musk's billionaire-ness overlooks the fact that he doesn't care about money By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 03:55 75638703Elon Musk has said he's ridding himself of earthly possessions.But he mostly owns California real estate — millions of dollars worth, an illiquid asset that's hard to sell.His Tesla shares, after a massive run-up, are worth close to $40 billion, but he almost never sells stock. He lives off loans from major banks, using his Tesla stake as collateral.Musk appears to be selling several of his multimillion-dollar homes, but his latest moves aren't really all that weird; he's never cared much about money, seeing it instead as a means to an end.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is sometimes accused of only caring about money, but the truth is that money is almost meaningless to him.That's because he's a multibillionaire, to a degree. As Tim Full Article
li Private jet industry CEOs say business will boom as the wealthy abandon airlines and reveal what they're doing now to take advantage By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 9 May 2020, 17:59 CEOs of private jet operators are planning for an industry boom after the pandemic subsides as wealthy travelers may rely on private aviation more than before. Executives predict that the health and safety aspect will make more flyers willing to pay the extra cost to fly private as opposed to first-class on commercial. The industry is investing in new cleaning and safety methods to ensure that travelers are protected when flying and encourage more individuals and businesses to make the leap to private.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The private aviation industry is preparing for a post-pandemic boom as airlines settle in for the slow return to 2019 levels, which some experts say may take years as the industry recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.CEOs from the nation's Full Article
li COVID-19 claims 4 more lives in Indore district By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:02:42 GMT 8 fresh coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours, the number of people infectedcin the Indore district has increased to 1,513.The COVID-19 death toll in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh rose to 72 with four more patientsThe COVID-19 death toll in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh rose to 72 with four more patients succumbing to the infection, a health official said on Friday. Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Praveen Jadiasaid that four patients died in the hospitals in Indore cityover the last two days.One of the deceased is a 95-year-old woman, while three others are men aged 75, 55 and 42, he said."These patients were already battling with high bloodpressure, TB, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) andother illnesses," Jadia said.According to him, as 28 fresh Full Article
li Audi to give complimentary vehicle service to customers working on front line By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:06:57 GMT New Delhi, May 1 () German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Friday announced complimentary disinfection and general check-up of vehicles for the customers engaged in fighting the coronavirus pandemic from the front line.Audi customers who are leading the battle against COVID-19 from the front line can avail of a complimentary disinfection/cleaning of interiors, exterior cleaning and general check-up of their Audi, along with a courtesy car pick-up and drop, Audi India said in a statement.The offer is being made under the 'Salute to COVID-19 Warriors' initiative in gratitude of the services rendered by essential workers, it added."As we continue to battle this unprecedented crisis, we are pleased to announce that all Audi India dealerships across the country will prioritise vehicle servicing Full Article
li Mukesh Ambani aims to turn Reliance into zero net debt firm within 8 months By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:00:39 GMT Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has accelerated the timeframe for wiping out ₹1.61 lakh crore of net debt at his Reliance Industries by bringing in strategic investors in key businesses as well as committing more equity.Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), had in August last year set a target of March 2021 to make the oil-to-telecom conglomerate net debt-free. But thanks to a USD 5.7 billion (Rs 43,547 crore) deal with Facebook, a Rs 53,125 crore rights issue and more stake sale to companies such as Saudi Aramco, the target is likely to be achieved by December.In an investor and media call post announcement of the company's fourth-quarter earnings, RIL's Joint Chief Financial Officer Srikanth Venkatachari said, "The zero net debt target will be achieved within Full Article
li India's small savers parked over a $1.5 billion in pension schemes spooked by the stock market carnage in April By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 07:02:12 GMT India's National Pension System (NPS) has bucked the downtrend triggered by Covid-19 outbreak and the subsequent nationwide lockdown to contain it. During the first three weeks of April, the scheme along with the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has seen an upsurge in new enrolments and an increase in assets under management (AUM) of these programmes.ALSO WATCH: The CEO of mutual fund house explains how to invest your savings in the post-coronavirus world In financial parlance, NPS and APY are Central government backed schemes which are administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The PFRDA is the statutory authority established by an enactment of the Parliament, to regulate, promote and ensure orderly growth of the NPS and the pension schemes to which this Act applies.75468072The Full Article
li This is how India's military spending stacks up against its neighbours China and Pakistan By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 09:03:11 GMT Two out of the top three military spenders in the world are India and China – and Pakistan was among the top ten countries in terms of military spending as a portion of the GDP in 2019 – and that says something about the tension in the region. Even as the world is struggling to tame the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, India and Pakistan are exchanging fires across the Line of Control in Kashmir. Most recently, two Indian soldiers including a Colonel lost their lives. The appeal for peace from United Nations' chief Antonio Guterres has not eased the tensions so far. From the Korean Peninsula to the South China sea, to the India-Pakistan border, there are many hotspots in Asia involving the three major nuclear powers. So here's a look at how India and its two bitter neighbours have increased Full Article
li There is at least one frontline worker in every 10 COVID-19 cases in US—and that's why we need to respect and protect them By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 09:20:07 GMT This is an excerpt of an article originally published in the Observer Research Foundation. Viral load matters.Although there’s plenty we still don’t know about all the ways coronavirus ravages the human body, data are telling us at least this much: More than 10 in 100 frontline healthcare workers in the US are getting infected with COVID19.Frontline health care workers who are typically in closest proximity with confirmed COVID19 patients account for 11% per cent of US COVID19 cases according to the first national level data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).7551518275516736Doctors on the cutting edge of COVID19 research have been urging policy makers to factor viral dose and its relationship to severity. This CDC report based on data between February 12–April Full Article
li Indian CEOs believe the economy will take over a year to recover from the COVID-19 shock, shows a snap poll By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:14:14 GMT The nationwide lockdown has had deep ramifications on economic activity and according to a CEO Snap Poll by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), 44.7 per cent of the corporate chiefs believe that it would take more than a year for the Indian economy to recover.According to the snap poll on the 'Impact of COVID-19 on Economy and Industry', as a majority of the firms continue to anticipate a significant decline in their revenues, they now foresee a delay in economic revival and demand recovery.SEE ALSO: Crashing crude oil cracks Reliance Industries fourth-quarter profit by nearly 40%Crashing crude oil cracks Reliance Industries fourth-quarter profit by nearly 40% "The survey results reveal that the country may experience a protracted slowdown in economic activity as a major proportion Full Article
li Here's how Reliance Industries right issue may affect the share price By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 11:48:24 GMT A rights issue is an invitation to existing shareholders to buy more shares at a discount to the market price. RIL's investors can subscribe to the right to own one new share for every 15 held in the company at ₹1,257 per share, 14% below Thursday’s (April 30) closing price. Even if you expect that RIL shares will be worth a lot more in the future, if the share falls to ₹1,257, or below, investors can buy the shares from the market instead of subscribing to the rights.The rights issue announced by one of India's most valued company, Reliance Industries (RIL), will have to conclude by the end of June, as declared by the company. The company owned by Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, plans to mop up ₹53,125 crore from shareholders. RIL's investors can subscribe to the right to own one new share Full Article
li LinkedIn’s Virginia Sharma joins JioSaavn as Vice President, Brand Solutions By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:16:58 GMT Previously a top sales director at LinkedIn, Virginia joins JioSaavn to lead global brands partnerships and the company’s growing audio ad platform. She will be responsible for driving adoption of JioSaavn’s innovative advertising solutions for brands, while overseeing agency and client relationships.JioSaavn has on-boarded Virginia Sharma as Vice President of Brand Solutions. Based out of JioSaavn’s Gurgaon office, Sharma will lead the company’s global digital ad monetization efforts across platforms. She will be responsible for driving adoption of JioSaavn’s innovative advertising solutions for brands, while overseeing agency and client relationships. With more than 20 years of experience leading marketing and sales teams, Sharma joins JioSaavn from LinkedIn, where she excelled in the top Full Article
li Motorola Razr to be available in India from May 8 on Flipkart By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:41:36 GMT The Motorola Razr foldable phone is expected to be launched in India on May 8.The flagship foldable phone will be available exclusively from Flipkart.Lenovo-owned smartphone maker Motorola had launched its flagship foldable phone, the Motorola Razr in India in March this year and the device has now been listed with May 8 as the tentative release date on Flipkart. The smartphone was originally scheduled to be launched in the country on April 2. However, the launch was postponed to May 6 due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing nationwide lockdown. While the device has been listed on Flipkart, the smartphone maker has not announced when the device will go on sale. The smartphone is priced at ₹1,24,999 for the single 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. As part of an introductory offer, Citibank Full Article
li Airtel shares set for a catch up rally after Reliance Jio takes a huge valuation lead By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 02:30:00 GMT Airtel has been one of the resilient stocks over the last few months even as the AGR issue and Coronavirus-fueled market crash has wiped off lakhs of crores of investor wealth.The Airtel stock could rally thanks to the Jio-Facebook deal and the weakening of Vodafone Idea.The Airtel stock has been given a ‘Buy’ rating with a target price of ₹606, which is an upside of more than 20%.Airtel was the market leader before the arrival of Reliance Jio, but it has since ceded its lead position to the Mukesh Ambani-owned telecom company. However, the gap between the two leading mobile service providers may be too huge, according to market experts.When it comes to the market cap, though, Airtel is 1.6 times smaller than Jio. Vodafone Idea, on the other hand, is 39 times smaller than Jio, which is currently Full Article
li Three Indian photojournalists win Pulitzer price for covering Jammu and Kashmir after it lost its special status By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 04:57:16 GMT Columbia UniversityDar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand captured the life inside Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of article 370. Pulitzer Prize is the highest honour US-based journalists can get.On August 5, Modi-government revoked Article 370 of the Indian constitution that gave Jammu and Kashmir a special status and formed two separate Union Territories.Three photojournalists — Dar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand — who work at Associated Press in India have won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in feature photography. The three photojournalists won the prize “for striking images of life in the contested territory of Kashmir as India revoked its independence, executed through a communications blackout,” said the Pulitzer website. Thank you Colleagues, friends, brothers. I would just Full Article
li Realme resumes smartphone sales online, receives 'massive orders' By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:17:26 GMT Chinese smartphone brand Realme on Tuesday announced it has resumed online sales of its smartphones and accessory products through online channels which include realme.com, Flipkart and Amazon and has received huge orders.Complying with the Centre's guidelines that allow delivery of non-essential items in the green and orange zones in the country, Realme said it has commenced online orders of its products, starting May 4.Meanwhile, the company's offline channels in green and orange zones have also resumed operations, complying with the directives."We have been receiving massive orders online since Sunday midnight and will be able to meet the current demand through our inventory stocks till factory reopens," informed a company spokesperson.The brand has approached the Uttar Pradesh government Full Article
li The way BHEL is trying to turn the tide is a sign of how India wants to capitalise on US-China tensions By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:48:49 GMT BHEL has invited foreign companies to ‘Make in India’ as it seeks to capitalise on US-China tensions to solve its cash flow issues.Investors cheered the move as the stock surged nearly 10% in two days.BHEL’s stock has taken a beating this year, losing half its value after missing FY20 sales by 20%.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has invited foreign companies to use its facilities to set up manufacturing bases in the country. The government-owned company has floated an expression of interest in this regard. The stock surged nearly 10% in two days before cooling off, as investors cheered the initiative of a state-owned company looking to invite foreign companies on the fence in China and at the same time resolve its cash flow issues — two birds with one stone. 75548252For the year 2020 Full Article
li OYO aims to create a safe online environment for women with its latest initiative By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 08:57:54 GMT Internet harassment against women is at an all-time high in India. To help address this issue, OYO is discouraging smutty comments directed towards women on its social media tactfully. This initiative also led to improved behavior on the company’s social media, with a 42% drop in negative sentiment towards the brand in less than two weeks (precisely 11 days). OYO also observed some users deleting distasteful comments.“Have we ever come across a woman who hasn’t faced online threats, trolling or harassment at least once in her life? And how are we as members of a responsible society tackling this menace?” These were some of the questions that Mayur Hola, Head of Global Brand, OYO Hotels & Homes pondered upon. The answer came to him through a quick scan on social media. As internet harassment Full Article
li A robot will help police maintain social distancing while enforcing lockdown in Varanasi By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:35:27 GMT As researchers and health workers try out new experiments to stop the spread of coronavirus across the country, an engineering student from Varanasi has designed an 'anti-COVID-19 robot' which will help the security forces shock lockdown violators.Vishal Patel, a third year student of mechanical engineering at the Ashoka Institute in Varanasi, has developed this robot that can not only run on shallow water but can also operate comfortably on smooth and bumpy surfaces.Patel, who built the robot under the supervision of his senior Shyam Chaurasia, claims that the device is also a security shield for police personnel.It will also help the police to crack down on those flouting the lockdown rules. The police who are at a risk from coronavirus infection can maintain social distancing by operating Full Article
li Shashi Tharoor’s idea to limit the term of the WHO chief resonates with experts— and they would like to see the same in WTO and UN too By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 05:57:32 GMT Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus/TwitterThe World Health Organisation has been caught in controversies amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.US has accused the multi-lateral platform for health initiatives for acting as China’s ‘proxy’. In a conversation with Business Insider, Parag Khanna, Managing Partner at Future Map and Samir Saran, President of Observer Research Foundation explained the kind of reforms WHO needed to bring to become politically unbiased. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been under fire from the West ever since the coronavirus outbreak. US President Donald Trump accused the WHO of siding with China and even threatened to hold back its funding. There are more experts chiming in and calling for a fixed term for the WHO chief to avoid political partisanship in the future— Full Article
li Don’t hold your breath — Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw says India's Covid-19 vaccine will enter clinical trials in 9 months By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:08:22 GMT “Even after India approves the coronavirus vaccine, it might not be possible to produce more than 10-20 million doses in the first year.”The comments came from the Chairperson of Biocon in an exclusive chat with Business Insider.Syngene, a Biocon subsidiary, is involved in accelerating a bunch of initiatives to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus that is spreading around the world.There are at least six vaccines under development in India, of the total 100 around the world including from the likes of Sanofi, Altimmune, and Pfizer. “Indian vaccine programmes will take some time before they get into the clinical trials, I think between 6 to 9 months depending on the programme. At least the ones we are working on, I don’t think they can get to clinics before 9 months,” Kiran Mazumdar Full Article
li Marketing in the times of Covid-19: Max Life Insurance By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:30:00 GMT In our latest interview series, we talk to brands to understand how they are coping with the new normal and their strategies towards navigating these difficult times.We speak to Aalok Bhan, Director & Chief Marketing Officer, Max Life Insurance about the impact of the lockdown on the brand, and the life insurance industry in general and all that they have been doing to minimize business impact and ensure business continuity.The recent Covid-19 lockdown has impacted different sectors in different ways. Hospitality, travel, retail and aviation are perhaps the most impacted. With the lockdown now extended by another 2 weeks, its still some time till we understand what things look like in the post-Covid world. At the same time, there are a few sectors like FMCG, Telecom, Healthcare and Life insurance Full Article
li From Hard Rock Cafe to a Bengaluru bakery— disposable menus, no live bands, half the number of tables, and fewer waiters are part of the post-COVID strategy By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:30:36 GMT After coronavirus lockdown, dining experience at restaurants will not remain the same as before. Social distancing norms will be in place as restaurants reduce their capacity by half and bring in new rules for dining.Hard Rock Cafe, which has 185 restaurants across India, has drafted a plan to ensure 3-feet distance between guests. Restaurants in India have been shut for over 40 days now, with only some working in minimal capacity for takeaways. According to reports, as many as half a million restaurants might not survive the extended lockdown.And restaurants are cognizant of the fact that survival won’t come without practicing strict social distancing norms. India’s restaurants are now preparing a post-covid-19 plan to open up. And the dining experience at these restaurants may not be the Full Article
li These are the privacy issues in Aarogya Setu, India's Covid-19 tracker app, alleged by French hacker Elliot Alderson By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:10:43 GMT Elliot Alderson has claimed that the Aarogya Setu app allows users to find out who is sick in a particular area.He has also contradicted the Aarogya Setu team’s claim that bulk calls to the API are not possible.A French ethical hacker who goes with the alias "Elliot Alderson" earlier claimed that he found security and privacy issues in India’s Covid-19 tracker app Arogya Setu. This was denied by the Aarogya Setu team and they said that the app is secure.After this, Alderson has come up with a post highlighting the issues found by him in the Aarogya Setu app.App allows users to access internal filesIn April, Alderson found that the WebViewActivity allowed users to access internal files of the app by using commands as there was no host validation. However, the issue has now been fixed.Aarogya Full Article