Coronavirus pandemic
Khan Market’s shopkeepers & shoppers remain cautious
June 8, 2020
Monday was the first day when New Delhi’s iconic Khan Market was fully reopened for business, after over 75 days of severe restrictions. But neither the shopkeepers nor the shoppers looked at ease.
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Covid redefines heritage walks in Kolkata
June 4, 2020
As with other aspects of tourism, the coronavirus pandemic has also deeply impacted heritage walks in the country, with walk organisers adopting new norms and regulations.
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Recreating the Chinese monster
June 3, 2020
Ever since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, China-baiters around the world have been hyperactive putting the blame for everything that’s not right with the world at Beijing’s doorstep.
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Is Italy turning its back on EU?
June 1, 2020
Having been let down by fellow EU members while it was struggling with coronavirus pandemic, Italians are increasingly hostile towards the community, and with fairly good reasons.
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No option but to turn to Gandhigiri over lack of support: TAAI to government
May 19, 2020
Though tourism has been the worst hit sector due to the coronavirus pandemic, the government has so far failed to provide any succour to the largest employment generator in the country.
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PM Cares Fund cannibalises NGO funding
May 9, 2020
India’s vibrant civil society landscape risks devastation as the coronavirus pandemic and a severe funding crisis grips NGOs across the nation.
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Experts caution against rise in child trafficking post lockdown
May 2, 2020
While the focus of coronavirus coverage has been on the doctors, patients, migrant workers and the lot, children in India, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, face dangers of a different order.
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No country for migrant workers
May 1, 2020
The fate of millions of migrant workers across India has been hanging in the balance ever since the lockdown following the coronavirus outbreak was announced 35 days ago.
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Post-lockdown industrial revival remains a distant dream
April 29, 2020
Central government’s conditions for letting select industries restart are proving to be a non-starter.
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Is world leadership also under lockdown?
April 26, 2020
China, France and India, the terrific trio’s potential to defeat Covid19 remains dormant.
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Virtual weddings to overcome real lockdowns
April 23, 2020
April marks the beginning of wedding season in India. But with the lockdown ruling out large gatherings, some couples are turning to the digital space to tie the knot.
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Indian healthcare sector neglecting other illnesses during corona pandemic
April 22, 2020
Rise in tuberculosis sparks fears among healthcare professionals in India that the government’s single-minded focus on Covid19 could backfire in tackling other diseases.
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