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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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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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: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour