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Economic activity needs to stop for Olympics to go ahead: Study

Study conducted by two University of Tokyo professors claims strict restrictions on movement of people, including ceasing of economic activity, during Olympics and Paralympics could reduce spread of Covid-19 to near same level if the two events were to be called off. May 26, 2021
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Petrol and diesel get dearer, retail prices rise by 25 p/l

A day after holding back a hike, the oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Tuesday increased the pump price of petrol and diesel across the country with global oil showing signs of firming amidst reports that Iranian oil may not hit the markets soon. May 25, 2021