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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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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Vinyl records, film cameras, synthesizers: What’s driving an analogue revival?
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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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: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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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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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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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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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Aman clinches quota; Sujeet, Jaideep active in repechage rounds
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IPL 2024: Kolkata defeat Mumbai in rain-affected match to become first team to qualify for play-offs