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SINKHOLE REPAIR II, NORTH DISTRICT, OPEN END, FY20-22

SINKHOLE REPAIR II, NORTH DISTRICT, OPEN END, FY20-22




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SILVERSIDE ROAD ADA IMPROVEMENTS, VEALE ROAD TO WINDYBUSH DR

SILVERSIDE ROAD ADA IMPROVEMENTS, VEALE ROAD TO WINDYBUSH DR




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BRANDYWINE SOUTH PEDESTRIAN AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS

BRANDYWINE SOUTH PEDESTRIAN AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS




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AMTRAK BRIDGE PAINTING, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, FY20

AMTRAK BRIDGE PAINTING, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, FY20




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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NORTH III, 2020 OPEN END

COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NORTH III, 2020 OPEN END




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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, CITY OF WILMINGTON, 2020 OPEN END

COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, CITY OF WILMINGTON, 2020 OPEN END




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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NORTH IV, 2020 OPEN END

COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, NORTH IV, 2020 OPEN END




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GUARDRAIL REPAIR, CANAL DISTRICT, OPEN END, FY20-FY22

GUARDRAIL REPAIR, CANAL DISTRICT, OPEN END, FY20-FY22




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Andhra govt to start health survey as COVID19 cases surge

Pensions were distributed to 52.49 lakh pensioners by the volunteers, taking the total number of such beneficiaries to 93%.




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Clix Capital debuts AI-enabled Bot ‘Maya’

Maya will help customers avail instant loans as well as check their eligibility and credit score




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Hyderabad biotech firm working on intranasal vaccine against Covid-19 with US company, varsity

The institute has a high-level bio-safety facility designated Biosafety Level 3 Agriculture with the ability to safely handle and study pathogens like highly pathogenic influenza viruses and the novel coronavirus.




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How to keep children busy, entertained and yet in line in time of self-quarantine

Struggling to balance work-from-home and parenting duties? Difficult as it might sound, there are several ways to keep children entertained and happy even in lockdown mode




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Culture goes virtual: Content creators, performers find innovative ways to keep their audience entertained

In the light of recent regulations, many artists and cultural organisations have taken to the internet to continue with their events.




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Covid-19 vaccine quest: Containment and mitigation might be the only strategy till vaccine comes

Efforts are underway to develop a vaccine for Coronavirus on an urgent basis, but it’s a long-drawn process




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A life less ordinary: Musings on Indian society and politics

Ananthamurthy was also fascinated by Ram Manohar Lohia’s creative interpretation of Indian myths and politics.




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Draconian past and present: History is neither partial nor merciful towards anybody

A timely reminder that foundations of India’s authoritarian laws were laid right after independence, to be exploited by successive regimes




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Coronavirus will change how we view privacy

Both China and Russia have been using their social surveillance systems to track people. CNN reports that the Russian state, using 170,000 cameras, even has caught and fined 200 people for violations.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Tamil Nadu to get 1 lakh rapid test kits from China by April 9 for quick screening

These kits will help the state in quick screening of suspected Covid-19 patients. The chief minister said RTKs will be sent to all districts the very next day.




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Coronavirus: 73% of infected are male, 63% of dead over 60 years old, Govt analysis shows

An analysis of Covid-19 death cases by the health ministry also shows that 30% of the dead were in the 40-60 years age group, and just 7% were under 40 years.




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Coronavirus: Three firms to bulk export hydroxychloroquine made in Gujarat units

Meanwhile, a senior official at Zydus Cadila confirmed that the company is in the process of manufacturing the drug in large quantity.




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Covid-19 lockdown: Crowd control via eye in the sky

Police forces in Sangli (Maharashtra) and Guwahati, Assam have deployed drones, provided by homegrown unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) maker ideaForge, for surveillance of public spaces.




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Combating Covid-19: How voice AI apps can be a lifesaver today

Voice AI apps can help in prevention, detection and treatment of hundreds of patients at the same time, thus helping mitigate the shortage of doctors




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Distantly social

Everyone is coping with social distancing in different ways, and their position in life largely determines their response. From irreverent youngsters, insecure professionals, worried parents to the helpless aged, we gather different voices united by a common situation




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Colonial hangover: The fragmented history of Myanmar is narrated under a veil of fiction

Lawrence's fictitious Indian National Army captain Immanuel Stanley David is faced with a wave of events, mostly untoward circumstances, after his landing in Burma during World War II.




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Hazy lens

Indian filmmakers stare at a loss of production year as uncertainty persists over international film festivals




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Future perfect: Arvind Panagariya offers a comprehensive blueprint for economic transformation

In other words, the book espouses a clear philosophy of hope that Panagariya holds dear and an action plan for sustained growth in the years ahead, in a manner that seems internally consistent.




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Helyxon: Combating the Covid-19 pandemic, digitally

Helyxon’s two solutions—OXY-2 and 98.6 Fever Watch—equipped with geo-fencing tracking alerts, keep a tab on the patient’s vital parameters and inform the medical staff about any aberration.




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Nurturing apprentices will enable employers to reboot post-Covid-19

Lack of employable talent is one of the biggest hurdles faced by corporate India and apprenticeship is an accepted solution for it, hence engaging and nurturing them will be crucial.




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The Covid-19’s impact on start-ups: Make use of the opportunity the coronavirus has provided

There are sectors that have benefited immensely on account of Covid-19-induced work-from-home compulsion. Some, like healthcare providers, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment start-ups have seen a direct bump in their revenues.




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Study at home: Don’t let Coronavirus pandemic interfere with your kid’s education

With millions of children in India unable to attend school right now, edtech players are stepping in with live and interactive classes on their platforms




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Corona Striker: Taming COVID-19 virus virtually, the Fynd way

The fashion e-commerce portal’s cross-platform game creates awareness about the disease while keeping people engaged amidst the lockdown




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Lockdown essentials: Drinks for a rainy day

Both these elements have been able to ease the pain and despair of social separation by their ubiquitous yet inconspicuous nature.




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COVID-19 relief: Virtual international concert to pay tribute to healthcare workers

The concert will spotlight the brave stories of healthcare workers working tirelessly on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak, through the special live event.




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Coronavirus lockdown: Gig economy, or gagged economy?

Thanks to the Coronavirus outbreak and the resultant global economic gloom, many freelancers today are out of work and bereft of opportunities, as companies cut losses and shrink budgets to survive.




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Book Review: ‘Too Small to Fail’ by R James Breiding

A thought-provoking book on why smaller nations have better economies while larger countries lag behind




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Book Review: ‘American Dirt’ by Jeanine Cummins

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.




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Is the edtech surge here to stay?

The market for edtech products will likely expand.




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Education will go online; hybrid classes will remain

Due to Covid-19, all universities have been compelled to offer courses online, and various videoconferencing tools are being used.




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Online classes: Learning remotely with Microsoft Teams

Teams enables teachers and students to connect over video-enabled remote classrooms, offering a host of interactive and collabora-tive tools on one platform




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Games people play: Online games are providing much more than just entertainment in lockdown

Exploring the world, going on an adventure or practising life in quarantine, online games are providing much more than just entertainment in lockdown.




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What after Zoom? After privacy concerns, what alternatives people have

After privacy concerns and a government advisory against popular video conferencing app Zoom, everyone is looking for alternatives.




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Book Review: Myth of ‘Free Media’ and Fake News in the Post-Truth Era

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.




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Book Review: Jeet Thayil’s new novel ‘Low’ is a poem of nothingness

Reading Jeet Thayil’s latest novel Low, Johan Sebastian Bach’s iconic composition The Chaconne suddenly came to mind.




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MI Bluetooth speakers, earphones: Enjoy your music anytime, anywhere

Xiaomi’s new audio devices sound great and are perfect for folks on a budget.




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App Review: Cambly – Now, speak in English without fear

Cambly gives you instant access to native English speakers over video chat, so you can learn and gain confidence.




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Techsplained: What is virtual reality and how does it work

The real gains are for the gaming industry, which stands to benefit from this innovation.




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Eavesdropper: App economy needs self-regulation

As our lives come to depend on internet and apps, it is time we try to introduce the concept of accountability.




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Blurams Dome Pro Camera: Make your homestay carefree

An affordable pan-and-tilt camera for home security; use it to monitor pets, babies or the elderly at home.




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After salary defaults, Maharashtra private school teachers seek RBI intervention

The MESTA said the government, schools and parents should work together to ensure salaries are paid, while simultaneously minimising the financial impact on parents.




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Keeping up the spirit: Coronavirus has wreaked havoc on industries – a look at where F&B industry stands

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.