India

Tips for young entrepreneurs and startups to survive and thrive through Covid-19 pandemic

25 Aug 2020 03:59 AM IST

The onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic has upset so many aspects of our daily lives and startups are no exception. Once hailed as a bright spot in the economy, today many of them are at the end of their runway. Delayed deals, paused investments and falling consumer spends are becoming

How Covid has transformed banking, financial services

25 Aug 2020 03:56 AM IST

Thanks to the push for zero-contact interactions, banks and financial institutions have had to opt for digitised modes of functioning, leading to a major transformation in borrowing and lending processes.

All religion may die but Gandhi religion won’t : Raj Upadhyay, Theatre director and artist on his 22 years long journey

24 Aug 2020 17:36 PM IST

In an exclusive conversation with NewsX for its special segment NewsX A-list, Raj Upadhyay, a renowned theatre director, an artist and a teacher talks about his journey, running a theatre group and much more. Over 22 years of experience in directing plays and sharpening the skills of actors that he

You never meet anybody you love for the first time, or the last, says the author of ‘Which life are you from?’

24 Aug 2020 17:27 PM IST

In an exclusive interview with NewsX, author and advertising creative director Mayank Gaur talks about his unusual story of past lives and soul families. “I may, out of courtesy, send a RIP message to the family of a bereaved soul, but what I really wish that soul, is Om Sadgati

Literature festivals caught in a Covid-19 crossroads

24 Aug 2020 04:36 AM IST

The directors and organisers of some of the oldest and most prestigious literature festivals in India tell The Daily Guardian how they plan to host their events this year.

My work is a tribute to unsung Covid heroes: Author Yash Tiwari

24 Aug 2020 04:30 AM IST

Yash Tiwari is just 18 years old but he has already made a name for himself by delivering multiple TED Talks at the renowned platform of TEDx 18. He is also named the youngest published novelist for his debut novel, A Celebration In Tribulation, written at the age of 16.

Let’s work to reinstate Bharat Mata as world’s cultural guide

24 Aug 2020 04:26 AM IST

Our society has to face innumerable invasions from the west. Even in the dark hour of Aurangzeb’s rule, a great martial saint like Samartha Ramdas was constrained to lament that an incarnation of the almighty could save Hindu society from total annihilation. Even today, adharmic elements are having their heydays.

Digital well-being in the age of coronavirus

22 Aug 2020 04:32 AM IST

The coronavirus pandemic has made social distancing the norm and the majority of us are becoming increasingly dependent on digital technology to navigate our way through our daily lives. As we are being pushed towards an uncertain future, we are spending more time online to connect, work, shop and keep

How 17-yr-old students invented a game for visually impaired

22 Aug 2020 04:26 AM IST

Yashovardhan Kothari, Dev Kapashi and Dhruv Jhaveri are fast friends. Dhruv’s brother is visually challenged and he should have fun playing games like us too— it all began with this idea, and the three of them invented a game!

Fashion is all about emotion, says ace fashion designer Anita Dongre

21 Aug 2020 15:46 PM IST

Ace Fashion Designer, Anita Dongre recently sat down with NewsX for an exclusive interview. She known for designing attires for a multitude of personalities, from the duchess of Cambridge, to Bollywood’s elite. “I’m not just in the business of fashion, I’m here to make people happy” she says. Anita has

How one can manage chronic diseases among elderly in pandemic time

21 Aug 2020 06:16 AM IST

The World Senior Citizens’ Day, dedicated to improving the awareness about the issues that affect older people, is a reminder for all of us to do our bit for the well-being of the elderly at home and around us, if possible. One can start small by taking care of their

ICT in schools: A ray of hope in Covid-19 darkness

21 Aug 2020 06:16 AM IST

As schools remain closed, information and communication technology-based models have emerged as a solution to bridge the digital divide and ensure quality education, especially in rural India.