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Paris: Builders back at Notre-Dame cathedral after coronavirus shutdown

French President Emmanuel Macron promised to rebuild within five years but work so far has been slow. Delays were caused by toxic lead released by the fire, winter storms and then by the COVID-19 epidemic which closed the site in March.




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COVID-19 lockdown: NORKA registrations in Kerala soar! Nearly 3 lakh expats stranded due to lockdown set to return

Now nearly 3 lakh expats spanning 150 countries are expected to return to Kerala, with registrations already taking place on the online registration facility called Norka Roots.




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Flights cancelled during Coronavirus COVID 19 lockdown period? Paytm offers flyers ‘credit shell’

Flyers, who had booked flights via Paytm, will receive the refund in their airline credit shell. They can redeem that refund amount in order to book a flight ticket via Paytm website and mobile site.




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Now, Himalayas visible from Saharanpur! UP town wakes up to spectacular view of snow capped peaks!

Earlier this month, people of Jalandhar also witnessed snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayas after decades.




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Coronavirus Lockdown extended by two weeks! MHA guidelines on flight operations; check details

Coronavirus Lockdown: The third round of lockdown has come with detailed rules for green, orange and red zones and has allowed some services to open in each zone with specific guidelines.




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No Domestic flights till May 17! DGCA issues fresh circular as govt extends lockdown

Suspension of flight operations has been extended till May 17, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular issued today.




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IndiGo transports 50 tonnes of pharmaceuticals, fruits, vegetables amidst lockdown

These three flights transported over 50 Tonnes of cargo including pharmaceuticals, fruits and vegetables in the belly and cabin.




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India to start biggest evacuation! Flights from across the globe will bring back stranded Indians

The operation of two flights from Qatar to Kerala is a part of Modi's government's mega mission to evacuate close to 15,000 Indians stranded in 12 countries between May 7 and May 13.




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Disneyland in Shanghai will reopen May 11 after COVID-19 shutdown under enhanced health, safety measures

Social distancing will be maintained in lines for amenities, in restaurants, on rides and other facilities and sanitization and disinfection will be boosted, the company said in a news release.




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Aviation wrap: Air India to bring back 14,800 Indians stranded overseas

While currently the flights are operated by state-owned carriers, Puri said private airlines may also join in during subsequent evacuation efforts.




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COVID-19: Safety measures stepped up! How Kochi airport is gearing up to receive NRIs from Middle East; details

Expecting many stranded non-resident Keralites to be evacuated from the Middle East stating Thursday onwards, the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is gearing up with several safety measures!




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COVID-19: NRIs return to Kerala! Here’s how Kerala is facilitating their quarantine; see pics

The purpose is to ensure that they are isolated from others and stay safe before they are cleared by the concerned medical authorities to go back to their homes.




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Qatar Airways reveals mega plan to rebuild network by May

In order to counter coronavirus threat, Qatar Airways has been maintaining the highest possible hygiene standards.




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One on One: Building Loyalty On Mobile With Jack Philbin, CEO, Vibes

What's up with Apple Wallet?




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Pega Diary: We're Selling Change

Taking a deeper dive into how CRM is changing, and how customer engagement or experience, and AI-powered automation, are two sides of the same coin




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Inspiring Innovation: How To Motivate Creative Marketing Teams

Tips from executives on how to inspire creativity in the workplace




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Webcast Preview: Revamp Your Video Marketing In 5 Steps

Join us on June 12 as we take an in-depth look at video marketing strategy




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One on One: Rethinking CRM as Customer Engagement with Tom Libretto

Tom Libretto of Pega discusses the rapid evolution from traditional CRM to a real-time customer-centric marketing and sales environment




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4 Online Video Trends (And When To Use Them In Your Marketing)

In the rapidly-growing video marketing space, it's essential to stay ahead of emerging trends




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One on One: Connecting Global Audiences With Lilian Leong, COO, 9GAG

No potato needed




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Rohan Murty takes ancient Indian texts to the world

The first five books of the Murty Classical Library of India (MCLI), an initiative by the Harvard University...




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Barack Obama to seek tax increases for wealthiest to help middle class

The tax proposals would face opposition from the Republican-controlled Congress. Its lawmakers argue that tax hike would hamper economic growth at a time the country cannot afford it




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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella bets on new Windows OS for breachheads in mobiles

Microsoft set to unveil details about Windows 10 that can adapt PC applications to mobile devices




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Other e-commerce giant of China follows its own path

Just about every June, on the anniversary of his company’s founding, Richard Liu dons a big motorcycle helmet and red uniform...




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Eurozone inflation in Jan at lowest level since 2009

Inflation in the eurozone has fallen to its lowest level since 2009, according to official data released...




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Fed’s solid growth view for US faces test amid Greek change

The Federal Reserve’s upgraded view that growth in the world's biggest economy is “solid”...




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SAP aggressively moving customers to new database

You’ve got to hand it to SAP for competitive vision. Then take some back for how it’s explaining itself.




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In year of recalls, GM to pay its factory workers big bonus

Decides to pay each of its 48,000 union workers a record $9,000 profit-sharing bonus




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Telecom giant BT to buy UK’s wireless carrier EE for $19 bn

To issue $1.5 bn in new shares to help finance deal




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How Japan borrows $9 trn practically for free

Low inflation rate and slow growth help




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Jon Stewart will be leaving ‘The Daily Show’ on a career high note

Jon Stewart, who turned Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” into a sharp-edged commentary on current events...




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Twitter sees plenty of money in tweet flow

To Dick Costolo, there’s gold in them thar tweets, and Twitter has just begun to mine it.




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Vivek Wadhwa, voice for women in Silicon Valley, is foiled by his tone

Silicon Valley has lately come to the realisation that it is not the meritocracy it has long pretended to be...




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An uneasy relationship between telecom & technology

For the next four days, a sprawling conference centre here will become the global hub for the telecommunications and technology industries.




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News Corp likely to rehire Rebekah Brooks

Rebekah Brooks, the former head of Rupert Murdoch’s media holdings in Britain, acquitted last year on charges related to the phone hacking...




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Etihad Airways’ rapid ascent frustrates rivals

Emerging from the desert like a giant steel squid, Abu Dhabi’s new airport terminal is starting to take shape.




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At JPMorgan, business tilts toward consumer side, away from Wall St

A reversal of fortunes within the financial industry is illustrated in few places more vividly than JPMorgan Chase.




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Volatility draws billions into oil funds

Assets of top oil funds quadruple to $5.4 bn since July, Contango structure trims gains through roll costs




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Top 10 Gold getaways

The US is home to 50% of the world’s golf courses. That also figures why the country has some of the most beautiful and wonderfully...




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Apple watch: All eyes on the hands

Will Apple’s newest product—the Watch—be as big as its iPhone?




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How Swedish start-up Neo Technology helped crack the Panama Papers

Every start-up hopes for a lucky break. Swedish company Neo Technology only found out it was getting one the day the Panama Papers made headlines around the world.




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US Elections 2016: What the US embassy in Delhi looks like right now

US Elections 2016: The US Embassy in Delhi is all set to welcome the new President. Here are some pics what the US embassy in Delhi looks like right now:




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FIFA gives Africa, Asia a surprise soccer World Cup new year gift

Fifa adding more World Cup berths could mean better representation for Asia and Africa




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Cloudification will mean upheaval in telecoms

It will allow startups to challenge incumbent operators.




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Minor planet named after Bengaluru student; here’s how names of planets are decided

A minor planet has been named after a Bengaluru student. What are the rules behind such nomenclature?




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Defence, water issues and agriculture to top Narendra Modi’s agenda during Israel visit

Defence, water issues and agriculture will top the agenda of talks when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Israel next month.




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Deep sea secrets: Countries claim obscure and difficult-to-reach tracts of the deep-sea world

The ocean has deep secrets. It is a world as vibrant as the one outside. There is a unique ecology that defies common knowledge and often perplexes scientists. This barely-explored territory is also believed to hold vast quantities of precious metals and minerals that can sustain the modern world for centuries. So it is not […]




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Creating a talent pipeline for tomorrow

By 2020, more than a third of the desired core skill-sets of most occupations will be comprised of skills that are not yet considered crucial.



  • Jobs and Education

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The digital workspace has arrived?

Employees no longer need to be working at the desk to stay productive: Microsoft.




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How can you fix your tech skills gap?

In today’s world, employers need to be shown, not told, what your skills are. So, set up that GitHub account, post your projects there, develop an opinion, and create a portfolio rather than a resume.