Hard Times
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Modi government boasts of a trade surplus – even though it is actually terrible news for the economy
Piyush Goyal, who once said maths never helped Einsten discover gravity, tweeted about this ‘rapid turnaround’ that reflects consumer demand crashing.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Hard Times: A coworking space owner sees a silver lining despite scaling down business
‘Work from home as a concept cannot exist forever.’
Vijayta Lalwani
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Hard Times: A Gurugram gig-economy worker struggles with unsafe demands and fears of a bad rating
‘Most of the clients refuse to wear face masks... It seems like taking precautions and keeping ourselves safe is entirely our responsibility.’
Priyali Prakash
Trending
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‘I’m a small man but my music is huge’: Wasifuddin Dagar on the AR Rahman plagiarism row
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World Test Championship final: Indian cricketers wear black armbands in memory of Milkha Singh
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A new book offers detailed historical accounts of the Sultans of Oman in the 19th century
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Why froth is essential for the perfect beer-drinking experience
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Armed gangs and a partisan state: How Manipur slipped into civil war
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Hard Times: After the lockdown, a newspaper vendor in Mumbai is losing clients to online media
Rajesh Mule believes the coronavirus lockdown could spell the beginning of the end of his business.
Aarefa Johari
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Hard Times: Planners and photographers struggle with uncertainty in ‘big fat’ wedding industry
With a pandemic raging outside, wedding service providers are now spending their days navigating their worst nightmare: the art of postponement.
Zoya Mateen
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Hard Times: This Delhi taxi stand owner tried to pay salaries despite no earnings during lockdown
The owner, Gurmeet Singh, said he was unsure of how much longer he could continue paying salaries.
Vijayta Lalwani
Video
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Watch: Dramatic sight of massive sandstorm enveloping western and northern parts of Rajasthan
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Watch: Kapil Sharma sings popular ghazal ‘Hungama Hai Kyun Barpa’, Aamir Khan joins in
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Watch: Wild elephant Arikomban translocated in its new habitat
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Watch: Police officers forcefully remove a drunk passenger from flight in the US
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‘Going on a date...a human, right?’: Comedian imagines parents’ conversations with children in 2050
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Hard Times: ‘The people in the middle suffer the most’ says yarn trader from Surat
Until migrant workers return to the city, looms will remain silent and traders will be idle.
Aarefa Johari
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Hard Times: Indian salon chains struggle with low footfalls and staff shortages in post-Covid world
Snapshots of the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on every corner of the Indian economy.
Ankita Bose
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Hard Times: With cinemas shut because of Covid-19, a single screen owner faces his worst-ever crisis
Snapshots of the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on every corner of the Indian economy.
Nandini Ramnath
The Reel
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Pastel shades, tableau shots: Recreating the Wes Anderson aesthetic
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Watch: Trailer of ‘The Night Manager’ part two is out
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‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ trailer: Romantic film stars Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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Hard Times: ‘People are just scared to eat out,’ says momo vendor in Guwahati
Snapshots of the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on every corner of the Indian economy.
Arunabh Saikia
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Hard Times: In Mahabhalipuram, Covid-19 lockdown silences the chipping sound of this sculptor
Snapshots of the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on every corner of the Indian economy.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Explainer: What happened at Franklin Templeton and what that means for Indian mutual funds
The Reserve Bank of India has tried to calm investors and mutual fund houses, but not everyone is sure that it has done enough.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Field
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Football: Legislators in Rio de Janeiro approve 'Vini Jr's law' against football racism
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Live
ICC WTC Final, Australia vs India, Day 1 live: Siraj removes Khawaja for 0; Ashwin left out by India
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Singapore Open Super 750: Fifth seeds Satwik-Chirag bow out in opening round
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ICC WTC final, Australia vs India: From weather forecast to commentators, all you need to know
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Craig Fulton ahead of Eindhoven matches – ‘Taking it one game at a time’