re Book Review: ‘Too Small to Fail’ by R James Breiding By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-19T05:30:00+05:30 A thought-provoking book on why smaller nations have better economies while larger countries lag behind Full Article Lifestyle
re Book Review: ‘American Dirt’ by Jeanine Cummins By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-19T06:00:00+05:30 In popular criticism of the novel, Cummins, and the publishing industry, this failure has led to the levelling of the ever-reliable allegation of cultural appropriation. Full Article Lifestyle
re How brands are adopting innovative means to drive consumer engagements By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:26:57+05:30 From redesigning logo to driving digital campaigns, brands are adapting to the situation by driving sensitive and timely campaigns Full Article Brand Wagon
re Is the edtech surge here to stay? By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:07:00+05:30 The market for edtech products will likely expand. Full Article Education
re Education will go online; hybrid classes will remain By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T12:24:00+05:30 Due to Covid-19, all universities have been compelled to offer courses online, and various videoconferencing tools are being used. Full Article Education
re Online classes: Learning remotely with Microsoft Teams By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-22T02:30:00+05:30 Teams enables teachers and students to connect over video-enabled remote classrooms, offering a host of interactive and collabora-tive tools on one platform Full Article Education
re Games people play: Online games are providing much more than just entertainment in lockdown By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-26T00:01:00+05:30 Exploring the world, going on an adventure or practising life in quarantine, online games are providing much more than just entertainment in lockdown. Full Article Lifestyle
re Survival hashtags: How some creative hashtags on social media have come to the rescue of netizens By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-26T00:40:00+05:30 Some creative hashtags on social media have come to the rescue of netizens, offering distraction as well as solace in these trying times. Full Article Lifestyle
re Book Review: Myth of ‘Free Media’ and Fake News in the Post-Truth Era By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-26T01:20:00+05:30 The West’s adversarial journalism tradition designed to be watchdog of the government’s abuse of power would need some reformation in the midst of new media tools. Full Article Lifestyle
re Book Review: Jeet Thayil’s new novel ‘Low’ is a poem of nothingness By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-26T02:01:00+05:30 Reading Jeet Thayil’s latest novel Low, Johan Sebastian Bach’s iconic composition The Chaconne suddenly came to mind. Full Article Lifestyle
re MI Bluetooth speakers, earphones: Enjoy your music anytime, anywhere By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T01:01:00+05:30 Xiaomi’s new audio devices sound great and are perfect for folks on a budget. Full Article Industry Technology
re App Review: Cambly – Now, speak in English without fear By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T01:40:00+05:30 Cambly gives you instant access to native English speakers over video chat, so you can learn and gain confidence. Full Article Industry Technology
re Techsplained: What is virtual reality and how does it work By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T02:40:00+05:30 The real gains are for the gaming industry, which stands to benefit from this innovation. Full Article Industry Technology
re Eavesdropper: App economy needs self-regulation By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T02:40:00+05:30 As our lives come to depend on internet and apps, it is time we try to introduce the concept of accountability. Full Article Industry Technology
re Blurams Dome Pro Camera: Make your homestay carefree By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T01:40:00+05:30 An affordable pan-and-tilt camera for home security; use it to monitor pets, babies or the elderly at home. Full Article Industry Technology
re Keeping up the spirit: Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on industries – a look at where F&B industry stands By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-03T00:08:54+05:30 In other words, we can speculate, but frankly, we don’t have much to go by till we know that work can be resumed to some extent. Full Article Lifestyle
re Book Review: Simplifying Corona – A timely book that satisfies curiosity of children about pandemic By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-03T00:35:00+05:30 A timely book that explains the pandemic to children, helping satisfy their curiosity about it. Full Article Lifestyle
re Robots to the rescue: As the number of COVID-19 cases rise, it’s become important for health workers By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-03T01:05:00+05:30 While human touch remains an important part of the process, artificial intelligence is stepping in, too, especially where people can't. Full Article Lifestyle
re The book of life: Meet these contemporary writers who are helping reshape little minds By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-03T02:40:00+05:30 From gender equality and adoption to mental health and sustainability, authors today are training the spotlight on many sensitive topics. Full Article Lifestyle
re Let’s hear a story: Children’s books have undergone a huge transformation By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-03T03:10:00+05:30 Children’s books have undergone a huge transformation. The latest rage are audiobooks, ensuring there’s a grandma for every kid yearning for a bedtime story. Full Article Lifestyle
re Teen reading: List of book titles recommended by Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puruskar-winner Paro Anand By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-03T04:40:00+05:30 We bring to you a list of book titles recommended by Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puruskar-winner Paro Anand. Full Article Lifestyle
re Rethinking how we educate By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:41:00+05:30 Some of the solutions we are gradually moving towards are personalised learning, constant upskilling, and greater collaboration between traditional education providers and edtech players. Full Article Education
re Test-prep platforms start online live classes By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:47:00+05:30 TIME, the test-prep institute, has started online courses. These include CLAT + IPM, BBA and CAT etc. Full Article Education
re Student Support: La Trobe sets aside Rs 60 crore By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:16:00+05:30 La Trobe was amongst first Australian universities to 'pause' teaching activities to ensure right decisions were made on how to deliver quality education. Full Article Education
re Covid in India: Kerala swings to reverse quarantine as 4 lakh NRIs plan to return By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T01:10:00+05:30 Kerala has decided to place people aged over 65 under reverse quarantine in the third phase of lockdown, as the magnitude of reverse migration to the state seems larger than what was anticipated. Full Article Health Lifestyle
re Covid outbreak: Kerala elderly to go on reverse quarantine as over 4 lakh NRIs return By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T01:50:00+05:30 Kerala has decided to send people aged above 65 years on reverse quarantine during lockdown 3.0 as the magnitude of reverse migration to the state seems larger than what was anticipated. Full Article Health Lifestyle
re Staying safe at work: Balancing remote working needs with security By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T01:01:00+05:30 Attackers are pivoting their existing infrastructure for the distribution of ransomware, phishing emails, and other malware, leveraging COVID-19 keywords that get us to click on links or open emails. Full Article Industry Technology
re HP Smart Tank 530 Printer: Remote workers will love this machine By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T01:40:00+05:30 HP Smart Tank 530 delivers hassle-free, reliable printing at an affordable price. It is designed to provide good ink tank experience and print quality for home users. Full Article Industry Technology
re Online database to depict fish landing centres’ proximity to COVID hotspots in Kerala launched By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T02:10:00+05:30 The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched an online GIS based database depicting the proximity of fish landing centres to Covid-19 hotspots in Kerala. Full Article Industry Technology
re Still hiring! Walmart, other superstores buck U.S. employment trend By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T23:23:00+05:30 Amid the carnage of the U.S. employment report for April was one bright spot: superstores led by Walmart Inc, added more than 90,000 jobs. Full Article Featured Stories Investing Abroad
re Uber resumes operations in green, orange zones amid lockdown By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T00:30:00+05:30 In a bid to curb the transmission of novel Coronavirus, India suspended public transport services and enforced a nearly two-month country-wide lockdown that is currently set to end on May 17. Full Article Industry
re Power demand falls 22.6% in April, steepest plunge in recent history By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T01:10:00+05:30 Electricity consumption in Uttar Pradesh declined by 20.3% in April while Rajasthan recorded an annual fall of 21.3% in the same month. Full Article Industry
re DHFL resolution: CoC to meet on May 12 to discuss COVID-19 impact By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T01:30:00+05:30 Lenders will get an update on the progress of transaction audit report by Grant Thornton on May 12, as per the agenda of the meeting. Full Article Industry
re Cognizant plans to invest in growing digital skills, hire 20,000 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T02:15:00+05:30 Cognizant has reported a decline of 16.78% in net income at $367 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, as compared to $441 million in the same period a year ago. Full Article Industry
re Non-food credit growth slips to 6.67% y-o-y amid COVID-19 crisis By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:01:00+05:30 Meanwhile, deposit growth in the banking system rose to 9.83%, falling marginally compared to the previous fortnight. Full Article Economy
re Vista Equity Partners to invest Rs 11,367 crore in Jio Platforms By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:10:00+05:30 The rise in Jio’s ARPU (average revenue per user) during Q4FY20 was lacklustre, analysts said despite the fairly sharp 14-53% hike in tariffs in early December. Full Article Industry
re Vashi APMC to remain shut from May 11-17 due to rising COVID-19 cases By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:30:00+05:30 APMC administration and NMMC will carry out disinfection of the market premises and conduct tests. The market will remain open on this Saturday and Sunday. Full Article Markets
re Net inflows into equity MFs halve in April compared to March, as investors turn cautious By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:35:00+05:30 Industry experts say that lump-sum investments have stopped and even some investors are stopping their SIPs, due to the unpredictable equity markets. Full Article Markets
re States’ tax revenue slipped even before COVID-19 outbreak By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:45:00+05:30 Even though data for February is not yet available, in the first 10 months of FY20, Maharshtra reported just 3.8% growth in tax revenues while Tamil Nadu's tax receipts in the period grew by an even lower 1.5%. Full Article Economy
re Sovereign rating: Moody’s warn of India downgrade, pegs FY21 growth at 0% By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T03:50:00+05:30 Separately, in a report released on Friday, S&P said it expected the banking systems of Indonesia and India to be among the worst hit in the Asia-Pacific region. Full Article Economy
re Indian exchanges aim to attract overseas rupee trading volumes onshore By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:10:00+05:30 Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the rupee-dollar derivatives trading on the two exchanges on Friday. Full Article Markets
re FM Nirmala Sitharaman to meet PSB chiefs on Monday; to review credit flow, support to NBFCs By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:17:00+05:30 The meeting, to be held via video conference, will also dwell on credit disbursement since March, with the focus on Covid-19-related credit sanction and offtake. Full Article Economy
re Maiden round-the-clock renewable energy auction gets tariff of Rs 2.90/unit By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:20:00+05:30 Since renewable energy is unpredictable in nature, other sources of energy are required for balancing it, increasing the actual cost of such power, dissuading state-run power distribution companies from buying such electricity. Full Article Economy
re Analyst Corner: Jindal Steel & Power Rating ‘buy’ – Volume uptick in April beat sector trend By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:22:00+05:30 Company faring better than peers on operational front due to its focus on exports; lower costs to aid margin; ‘Buy’ maintained. Full Article Markets
re GST relief 2.0: Govt can provide relaxations with respect to certain measures under GST By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:25:00+05:30 Current relaxations, prospective exemptions, and time taken to restore normalcy may depress tax collections. An increase in the tax rate of certain goods can compensate for losses. Full Article Opinion
re Job cuts, zero production activity due to lockdown: What the Centre must do now By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:35:00+05:30 A fully Keynesian approach will need to be taken by the government. People are losing jobs and production activity has come to a standstill due to the lockdown. Full Article Opinion
re IBM AI – Watson’s role must be expanded to data analysis and forecasting trends By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T04:45:00+05:30 ICMR, at present, is only using Watson for backend reporting, but it also needs to deploy it for data analysis and forecasting trends. Full Article Opinion
re Fiscal slip up 2 ppt, need to structure package carefully By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T05:35:00+05:30 A Rs 4 lakh crore extra borrowing acknowledges huge fiscal slippage; raise loan-guarantee component in package. Full Article Opinion
re Ease labour laws now: UP gets it right, but relaxation must become permanent By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:05:00+05:30 Just to have employment levels rise meaningfully—let alone goals such as playing host to companies moving out of China, or raising manufacturing’s share in the GDP to 25%—the Centre and the states must quickly ease labour laws. Full Article Opinion
re Oil in turmoil: Need to ensure that our oil sector continues to contribute to national economy By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:30:00+05:30 Building the infrastructure for a low carbon future will require oil. While a long term decline for oil’s central place in energy use seems inevitable, we need to ensure that our oil sector continues to contribute to the national economy Full Article Opinion