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Explained: China fast buying stocks of major Asian FIs as markets fall

Amidst rise in coronavirus cases and a steep decline in stock prices, China is on a purchasing spree - buying stocks of companies and major financial institutions across Asia since January. Why? What's the rebound plan of China to bring back its financial stability and claim economic status globally? We deliberate here. Apr 13, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic

J&K Govt thought joinery mills can 'manufacture' oxygen; order fixed

Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Government of J&K issued directives allowing a joinery mill and furniture factory the right to manufacture oxygen. But it was later revoked in the day today by Director Mahmood Ahmad Shah on account of heavy criticism received. Apr 8, 2020
Janata curfew

PM Modi's '9 minutes At 9 pm' appeal: Is this what India needs right now?

PM Narendra Modi has appealed to his 1.3 billion countrymen to show a joint resolve in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic by switching off all lights at home and holding a candle, lamp, torch or flash mobile lights at 9 pm local time for nine minutes on Sunday. Dr. Somdutta Singh, the former vice-chairperson of NASSCOM Product Council, shares her opinion about PM Modi's announcement based on the current scenario. Apr 3, 2020