v Hit Hard by Covid, Nursing Home Workers Threatened to Strike—and Won By www.thenation.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:55 +0000 Bryce Covert Underpaid and overworked long before the pandemic, workers demanded more personal protective equipment, more stringent safety protocols, and hazard pay. The post Hit Hard by Covid, Nursing Home Workers Threatened to Strike—and Won appeared first on The Nation. Full Article
v Investigating Tara Reade’s Claims Doesn’t Violate Due Process By www.thenation.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:00:59 +0000 Sarah Nesbitt, Sage Carson Democrats must show that their values do not bow to partisanship and call for a meaningful investigation into the allegations against Joe Biden. The post Investigating Tara Reade’s Claims Doesn’t Violate Due Process appeared first on The Nation. Full Article
v Freedom of Speech Is Under the Gun as the Virus Spreads in Russia By www.thenation.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:15:10 +0000 Nadezhda Azhgikhina Authorities are tightening the screws on journalists and those who speak out. Growing civil solidarity may be the response. The post Freedom of Speech Is Under the Gun as the Virus Spreads in Russia appeared first on The Nation. Full Article
v ‘Normalcy—Never Again!’ By www.thenation.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:45:51 +0000 Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis The past is nowhere to return to. As the pandemic changes the world, may we come together to demand that it change for the better. The post ‘Normalcy—Never Again!’ appeared first on The Nation. Full Article
v The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada By www.brandonsun.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:52:07 CDT The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:52 a.m. on May 9, 2020: There are 66,780 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 36,150 confirmed (including 2,725 deaths, 8,928 resolved) _ Ontario: 19,944 confirmed (including 1,599 deaths, 14,383 Full Article
v A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown By www.brandonsun.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 03:00:05 CDT Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador plans to loosen some public health restrictions in a series of Full Article
v No easy fix for long-term care home problems highlighted by COVID-19 By www.brandonsun.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 05:10:00 CDT OTTAWA - For years, those living and working in nursing and retirement homes across the country have struggled as overburdened caregivers tried to maintain a basic level of care and dignity for aging and ailing Canadians. It happened behind closed doors, said Carole Estabrooks, a professor in Full Article
v Canada backs U.S.-led effort for Taiwan at WHO over China's objections By www.brandonsun.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 05:00:04 CDT OTTAWA - Canada has backed an American-led effort to allow Taiwan to be granted observer status at the World Health Organization because of its early success in containing COVID-19. The move is politically sensitive because China considers Taiwan a breakaway province and views any overture of Full Article
v The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada By www.brandonsun.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:49:41 CDT The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:45 a.m. Ontario is reporting 346 new cases of COVID-19 and 59 new deaths. There are now a total of 19,944 cases of COVID-19 in the province, and the rate of growth in cases dropped below two per cent for the first time Full Article
v Ontario government to prop-up child-care providers with financial supports By www.brandonsun.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:36:46 CDT TORONTO - The provincial government said it will help cover operating costs for child-care providers and waive their licensing fees in an effort to keep them from permanently shutting during the COVID-19 crisis. Education Minister Stephen Lecce said Saturday that the government will give out Full Article
v Projections show COVID-19 deaths could soar if confinement lifted in Montreal By www.brandonsun.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:23:19 CDT MONTREAL - Quebec's public health institute says deaths could spike in the greater Montreal area if physical distancing measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 are lifted. New projections posted to the institute's website show deaths could rise to 150 a day by July in the city and its... Full Article
v RADIOACTIVE – Main Trailer By ukfilmnews.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 19:10:28 +0000 Starring Rosamund Pike , Anya Taylor Joy , Aneurin Barnard and Sam Riley. It’s released in March. The post RADIOACTIVE – Main Trailer appeared first on UKFilmNews.com. Full Article Featured
v Villain – Official UK Trailer By ukfilmnews.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:21:16 +0000 After 10 years, Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) is out of prison and trying to stay on the straight and narrow, but his drug-mule brother Sean (George Russo) has other ideas. Rival gangster brothers Roy and Johnny Garret (Robert Glenister and Tomi May) are demanding Sean repay his debt to them, causing Eddie to get tangled […] The post Villain – Official UK Trailer appeared first on UKFilmNews.com. Full Article Film Trailers
v Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2011-06-18T00:25:28+05:30 Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus. Full Article
v Chor companies never change, I burnt fingers trying to bet on #ChangingIndia: Porinju By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-10-07T11:04:12+05:30 He said these cos will perish in the ongoing ‘Historic Detoxification Drive’ of India Inc. Full Article
v There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-05-29T12:40:06+05:30 "There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now." Full Article
v Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-05-31T04:00:25+05:30 "Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account." Full Article
v We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-06-02T08:00:11+05:30 Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal. Full Article
v Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-06-02T14:27:23+05:30 "It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry." Full Article
v Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-06-03T05:34:35+05:30 Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year. Full Article
v Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2014-06-02T04:00:07+05:30 "The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength." Full Article
v Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2012-02-20T16:27:34+05:30 Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery. Full Article
v Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2012-02-21T15:19:25+05:30 Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870. Full Article
v Vedanta plunges 5.59% on LSE amid talks to buy Cairn stake By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2010-08-13T19:26:27+05:30 In the late afternoon session, the scrip was being traded at 20.61 pounds, down by 5.50 per cent on the LSE. Vedanta opened on a positive note, but soon swung into the red. Full Article
v Indian firms slip in global ranking; four move out of Top-500 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2008-06-29T11:38:01+05:30 14 firms present in a new list of world's 500 most valued firms together seeing an erosion of about $150 billion in their market value in the first three months of this year. Full Article
v Wait for more signals before turning positive By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2008-07-28T04:10:49+05:30 At the recent low of 12514 points, the Sensex has tested the 12800-12000-pts support zone and has since then attempted a corrective rally. Full Article
v Seven out of top 10 Asian small-cap funds are Indian By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2010-08-12T10:50:58+05:30 An analysis of 300 Asian small-cap schemes shows DSP BlackRock Micro Cap Fund leading the charge, delivering an 82% return over the past year. Full Article
v Nifty may find support at 5300 level By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2010-08-12T02:22:06+05:30 As far as stock futures are concerned, we are very near to the highest-ever open interest with 195 crore shares in open interest. Full Article
v Traders bet on calendar spread as Nifty moves in a tight range By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2010-08-13T02:25:54+05:30 A trading combination involving Nifty options is gaining prominence among savvy trading desks of institutional investors. Full Article
v Aarogya Setu app alerted Govt to 300 'emerging hotspots' which could have been missed out: Niti Aayog CEO By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T20:47:52+05:30 Since its launch on April 2 this year, over 96 million people have registered with the Aarogya Setu health care application, which has become the fastest mobile app to reach 50 million users globally . The Aarogya Setu has helped the government with its twin objective -- "whom to test" and "where to test more" in its battle against COVID-19. Full Article
v Mike Pence spokeswoman, married to top Trump adviser, diagnosed with coronavirus By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T07:05:14+05:30 Pence spokeswoman Katie Miller, who tested positive Friday, had been in recent contact with Pence but not with the president. She is married to Stephen Miller, a top Trump adviser Full Article
v Indian-American grocery store owner in Silicon Valley charged with price gouging By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:09:50+05:30 Based on evidence provided by customer receipts, the investigation confirmed that the pricing of several food items exceeded the 10-per cent increase allowed during a state of emergency, with some prices being as much as 200 per cent more. Full Article
v WHO readies coronavirus app for checking symptoms, possibly contact tracing By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:13:32+05:30 The app will ask people about their symptoms and offer guidance on whether they may have COVID-19, the potentially lethal illness caused by the coronavirus, said Bernardo Mariano, chief information officer for the WHO. Full Article
v US unemployment surges to a Depression-era level of 14.7% By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T08:39:08+05:30 The Labor Department said Friday that 20.5 million jobs vanished in April in the worst monthly loss on record, triggered by coast-to-coast shutdowns of factories, stores, offices and other businesses. Full Article
v Revival in smartphone demand in India expected from Q3: IDC By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T19:05:57+05:30 The smartphone market registered 1.5 per cent year-on-year growth in the March quarter with shipments touching 32.5 million units, IDC said in a statement. Despite the low figure, India was the only country among the top three nations to see any growth. Full Article
v Lockdown 3.0: Tecno launches doorstep smartphone delivery with over 35,000 retailers By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T14:02:16+05:30 Consumers can reach out to their preferred retailers via Tecno's website and enter their PIN code details. The microsite with a store locator will assist in mapping the retailer and the contact details, and the device will be delivered to their doorsteps by their nearest retailer. Full Article
v ICICI Bank: Rs 2,725 crore Covid provisions & other highlights By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T18:01:23+05:30 ICICI Bank also approved fundraising of up to Rs 25,000 crore via non-convertible debentures. Full Article
v What makes Jim Rogers extremely bullish on gold & silver? By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T17:40:19+05:30 'I am a fan of ETFs, well certainly they have grown a whole lot' Full Article
v Outlook: Nifty upside capped; stay defensive, protect profits By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T15:26:21+05:30 The upside potential will remain capped, and the index will turn vulnerable again. Full Article
v VCs are gearing up for a post-pandemic auto industry By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T11:12:14+05:30 VCs are gearing up for a post-pandemic auto industryAutotech is trying to pandemic-proof its portfolio as it prepares to deploy $150 million in a funding round announced this week. Full Article
v ICMR teams up with Bharat Biotech to make vaccine By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T21:04:34+05:30 ICMR teams up with Bharat Biotech to make vaccineThe vaccine will be developed using the virus strain isolated at the ICMR's National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, a statement said. The strain has been successfully transferred from NIV to BBIL, it added. The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,981 and the number of cases climbed to 59,662 in the country on Saturday, according to the Union Health Ministry. Full Article
v Covid Live: Mumbai case-count tops 12,000 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T06:10:59+05:30 Covid Live: Mumbai case-count tops 12,000Total cases in India have risen to 59,662 and 1,981 deaths so far ( including 39834 active cases, 17847 cured/discharged.) Full Article
v South African brewer says it may dump 400M bottles of beer due to virus By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:13:04 -0400 South African Breweries, one of the world's largest brewers, says it may have to destroy 400 million bottles of beer as a result of the country's ban on alcohol sales that is part of its lockdown measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. Full Article
v A doctor's note to come back to work? Employment lawyers on COVID-19 complications By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 22:52:00 -0400 As many provinces move towards slowly reopening non-essential businesses, employers and employees are looking ahead to plan what the new normal could look like in the workplace, including whether those who have tested positive for COVID-19 will have to provide a doctor's note to return to work. Full Article
v Multi-unit housing starts up in some parts of Canada in April despite COVID-19 By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:29:45 -0400 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of multi-unit housing projects remained strong in some provinces last month despite the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
v Five things to know about Statistics Canada's jobs report for April By www.ctvnews.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:37:12 -0400 Statistics Canada reported Friday that the economy lost nearly two million jobs in April and the unemployment rate soared to 13.0 per cent as the full force of the pandemic hit. Full Article
v Calif. gov. says it's obvious he needs a haircut By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:36:07 +0000 California's famously well-coiffed governor, Gavin Newsom, admits that it's obvious that he needs a haircut. He said he rejected an offer from his six-year-old daughter to trim his hair, because the scissors weren't up to the task. (May 6) Full Article
v Duchess Kate, in rare interview, hopes to 'share a moment in time' with coronavirus photo project By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:19:27 +0000 Together with Britain's National Portrait Gallery, Duchess Kate is seeking touching photos that portray the country during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
v Stars vocal about their health struggles: Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Nick Jonas, more By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:45:07 +0000 Taraji P. Henson, Jonathan Van Ness, Selma Blair, Justin Bieber and more have embraced ongoing health issues, encouraging fans to do the same. Full Article
v How coronavirus robbed my family of the opportunity to mourn our brother's death By rssfeeds.usatoday.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:04:42 +0000 My brother's death last month caused great pain. COVID-19 and its restrictions, which have delayed his funeral, made grieving so much harder. Full Article