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Factories in Dharavi start working again, with fewer hands

08 Jul 2020 06:01 AM IST

As Mumbai became the Covid-19 hotspot, it was believed that Dharavi would remain its epicenter for a long time. And things would not return to normal anytime soon. But it did not happen. After successfully flattening the Covid curve here, the owners of the factory in Asia’s biggest slum have

Why Dragon’s Nepal designs will fall flat

08 Jul 2020 05:55 AM IST

China may have subjugated a political party temporarily but not the people of Nepal who have deep-rooted Indian connection and have been most trusted friends of people of India.

Defence Minister reviews progress of border infrastructure

08 Jul 2020 05:55 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the progress of various infrastructure projects under construction in border areas. The meeting was also attended by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar and other senior officials of the ministry. The state of forward connectivity to border areas was reviewed

Israel launches ‘Ofek 16’ reconnaissance satellite

08 Jul 2020 05:54 AM IST

The Space Administration in the Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D), of the Israel Ministry of Defence (IMoD), and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), successfully launched the ‘Ofek 16’ reconnaissance satellite into space. The launch was performed from a launch site based in central Israel, using a ‘Shavit’ launcher. Ofek

Indian, Indonesian Coast Guards sign MoU

08 Jul 2020 05:53 AM IST

In a significant step towards bolstering the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Indian Coast Guard and Indonesia Coast Guard towards enhancing collaborative and cooperative engagements in the domains of maritime law enforcement, maritime search & rescue and marine

Not a shared vision for a common future: Blocking the Dragon at the diplomatic level

08 Jul 2020 05:53 AM IST

China’s foreign policy is inexorably linked to challenging the legitimacy of global institutions; India’s newest foreign policy tools like New Orientation for a Reformed Multilateral System, Indian Ocean diplomacy and BIMSTEC can facilitate India’s emergence as an alternative leader to global economic affairs in the Asian region.

Housing sector witnesses a decline, but tier 2 and 3 cities hold key to future sales

08 Jul 2020 05:52 AM IST

At least 47% of end-users have a budget of less than Rs 45 lakh, followed by 34% whose budget is anywhere between Rs 45 lakh and Rs 90 lakh.

Five courses that would do well in post-Covid times

08 Jul 2020 05:51 AM IST

The pandemic may have brought the education sector to a complete halt but it also has opened new vistas and avenues, especially through digital learning. We bring you courses that will be in demand in near future.

The daunting digital challenge before Indian universities

08 Jul 2020 05:51 AM IST

The coronavirus pandemic has muted celebrations in the Indian universities. News of increase in Covid-19 cases trickled around various states and by 15 March, almost all schools and colleges were closed. Semesters were half-finished, exams were pending and no one had anticipated what will follow next. Within a week India

In Briefs

08 Jul 2020 05:50 AM IST

XLRI announces admission process for Delhi-NCR campus XLRI has announced the start of the admission process of 120 students for the first batch in its Delhi-NCR campus for the academic Session 2020-22. Two sections of 60 students each for the business management programme will be offered admissions. The AICTE has

Gripping trials to twisted mysteries: 5 thrillers you must not miss this season

08 Jul 2020 05:49 AM IST

If you love thrillers and mysteries that keep you at the edge of the seat, you’re in for a treat with these soon-to-release or already released web-shows. The latest entrant in this genre is Amazon Prime Video’s Breathe: Into the Shadows, featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Nithya Menen and Amit Sadh in

Had offered ‘Ramleela’, ‘Bajirao Mastani’, ‘Padmaavat’ to Sushant: Bhansali to cop

08 Jul 2020 05:48 AM IST

Mumbai: Actor Sushant Singh Rajput was approached by fimmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali for as many as four films including Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018). Bhansali said this in the statement he gave to Mumbai Police on Monday. Bhansali’s statement was recorded at Bandra Police