world bank

Annual IMF, World Bank meetings to be held virtually

The 2020 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group will likely be held in a primarily virtual format due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the leaders of the two institutions announced. Jul 10, 2020
Restaurants

Majority Indian restaurants closing down; future grim for hospitality sector post Covid-19

While metros of India are gradually opening up post lockdown, many fine-dine restaurants, casual-dining restos, high-end chains, and standalone cafes are pulling down the shutters in the oncoming few weeks. As lease negotiations with landlords requesting deferment of dues fail to materialize, will the hospitality sector revive itself in the Covid-19 era of tomorrow? Jul 9, 2020