Diamond PartnerThe study, published in the journal PLOS ONE on Thursday, found that physical distancing policies enacted nationally in 46 countries prevented an estimated 1.57 million cases of COVID-19 over atwo-week period, representing a 65 per cent reduction in new cases.Implementation of physical distancing policies nationally is associated with significant reductions in transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes COVID-19, and reduced community mobility,  according to researchers, including one of Indian origin.The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE on Thursday, found...…Diamond PartnerThe study, published in the journal PLOS ONE on Thursday, found that physical distancing policies enacted nationally in 46 countries prevented an estimated 1.57 million cases of COVID-19 over atwo-week period, representing a 65 per cent reduction in new cases.Implementation of physical distancing policies nationally is associated with significant reductions in transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes COVID-19, and reduced community mobility,  according to researchers, including one of Indian origin.The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE on Thursday, found...WW…

Diamond PartnerThe Very Strange Story of the Attack on the Indian Parliamente know this much: On , the Indian Parliament was in its winter session. (The NDA government was under attack for yet another corruption scandal.) At 11.30 in the morning, five armed men in a white Ambassador car fitted out with an Improvised Explosive Device drove through the gates of Parliament House. When they were challenged, they jumped out of the car and opened fire. In the gun battle that followed, all the attackers were killed. Eight security personnel and a gardener were killed too. The dead terrorists, the...…Diamond PartnerThe Very Strange Story of the Attack on the Indian Parliamente know this much: On , the Indian Parliament was in its winter session. (The NDA government was under attack for yet another corruption scandal.) At 11.30 in the morning, five armed men in a white Ambassador car fitted out with an Improvised Explosive Device drove through the gates of Parliament House. When they were challenged, they jumped out of the car and opened fire. In the gun battle that followed, all the attackers were killed. Eight security personnel and a gardener were killed too. The dead terrorists, the...WW…

Diamond PartnerTrans Asian Highway, Imphal     -The Centre's push for South Asian regional connectivity excluding local stakeholders in the Northeast is not only breeding discontent among the affected, but also threatens mishaps in an active seismic zone.China’s significant development projects in fortifying Tibet and creating a gateway to ASEAN and other neighbouring countries are some reasons behind the surge of road, rail, bridge projects in NE India.Road construction in the Northeast more than doubled under the NDA government, rising from just 0.6 km of national highway being...…Diamond PartnerTrans Asian Highway, Imphal     -The Centre's push for South Asian regional connectivity excluding local stakeholders in the Northeast is not only breeding discontent among the affected, but also threatens mishaps in an active seismic zone.China’s significant development projects in fortifying Tibet and creating a gateway to ASEAN and other neighbouring countries are some reasons behind the surge of road, rail, bridge projects in NE India.Road construction in the Northeast more than doubled under the NDA government, rising from just 0.6 km of national highway being...WW…

 »  »  »  » Cover Story/Gangs » From Dacoits To Gangsters, How The Pathogen Of Crime Mutated In Uttar PradeshIn their symbolism and social genesis, the dacoits of old and the gangsters of today are different species. Yet, the most clinching line—applicable to both—was spoken by the most famous dacoit of film in a classic call-response format. ‘How much has the law put on my head?’ A triumphal: ‘A full fifty thousand!’ And then, to the eerie accompaniment of curry western banshee tunes, the dacoit slowly intones the heart of the matter: the...… »  »  »  » Cover Story/Gangs » From Dacoits To Gangsters, How The Pathogen Of Crime Mutated In Uttar PradeshIn their symbolism and social genesis, the dacoits of old and the gangsters of today are different species. Yet, the most clinching line—applicable to both—was spoken by the most famous dacoit of film in a classic call-response format. ‘How much has the law put on my head?’ A triumphal: ‘A full fifty thousand!’ And then, to the eerie accompaniment of curry western banshee tunes, the dacoit slowly intones the heart of the matter: the...WW…

While taking education loans, many students inadvertently make mistakes, which can impact their financial future. Rising educational costs in India (inflation rate of 11-12 per cent), have made education loans a crucial financial instrument for many families. However, mistakes in loan acquisition can lead to long-term financial stress.In short, students should do proper research, carefully go through loan terms, avoid over-borrowing, and plan repayments meticulously, and consider early interest payments before entering the moratorium period.Rohit Gajbhiye, founder of edu-fintech startup...…While taking education loans, many students inadvertently make mistakes, which can impact their financial future. Rising educational costs in India (inflation rate of 11-12 per cent), have made education loans a crucial financial instrument for many families. However, mistakes in loan acquisition can lead to long-term financial stress.In short, students should do proper research, carefully go through loan terms, avoid over-borrowing, and plan repayments meticulously, and consider early interest payments before entering the moratorium period.Rohit Gajbhiye, founder of edu-fintech startup...WW…

In India, air pollution continues to pose a significant threat to public health, especially in metropolitan regions such as Delhi and Mumbai. A plethora of factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial activities, stubble burning are contributing to this escalating hazard. The recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi crossed the 400 mark in early November, signifying alarming levels of pollutants in the air. The detrimental effects of pollution encompass a wide range of health issues, including asthma, cancer, and heart diseases, accounting for 12% of the global disease...…In India, air pollution continues to pose a significant threat to public health, especially in metropolitan regions such as Delhi and Mumbai. A plethora of factors, including vehicular emissions, industrial activities, stubble burning are contributing to this escalating hazard. The recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi crossed the 400 mark in early November, signifying alarming levels of pollutants in the air. The detrimental effects of pollution encompass a wide range of health issues, including asthma, cancer, and heart diseases, accounting for 12% of the global disease...WW…

Multiple Transactions: Users can see multiple transactions in his/her bank statement. Linking the credit card to UPI, all the transactions will be reflected on the credit card instead of the bank account.Time To Repay: At present, whatever payments the user makes, the amount gets deducted instantly from the bank account. By linking credit cards to UPI, it will give the user a credit base of those payments which means the user will get time to repay the amount.Rewards: Some credit cards offer rewards, cashback, or other benefits for using UPI transactions linked to the card...…Multiple Transactions: Users can see multiple transactions in his/her bank statement. Linking the credit card to UPI, all the transactions will be reflected on the credit card instead of the bank account.Time To Repay: At present, whatever payments the user makes, the amount gets deducted instantly from the bank account. By linking credit cards to UPI, it will give the user a credit base of those payments which means the user will get time to repay the amount.Rewards: Some credit cards offer rewards, cashback, or other benefits for using UPI transactions linked to the card...WW…

In today’s digital age, taking a loan is not that difficult. Digital apps have made the process of loan – right from application to repayment rather easy. In fact, if one delves a little deeply, one can also check from where one can get a loan at the cheapest possible rate of interest.However, amid these multitude of easy loan options, it is essential that one doesn’t fall prey to fake lenders who often snare unsuspecting borrowers into a web of high interest rates on online lending platforms.According to Sanchay Kumar Sinha CGM – retail banking department, South Indian Bank, one should...…In today’s digital age, taking a loan is not that difficult. Digital apps have made the process of loan – right from application to repayment rather easy. In fact, if one delves a little deeply, one can also check from where one can get a loan at the cheapest possible rate of interest.However, amid these multitude of easy loan options, it is essential that one doesn’t fall prey to fake lenders who often snare unsuspecting borrowers into a web of high interest rates on online lending platforms.According to Sanchay Kumar Sinha CGM – retail banking department, South Indian Bank, one should...WW…

Axis Mutual Fund, India’s eighth largest fund house, has come up with India’s fourth actively managed manufacturing-based thematic fund, Axis India Manufacturing Fund. The scheme will be managed by Shreyash Devalkar and Nitin Arora. The fund will track the Nifty India Manufacturing –TRI index. The minimum subscription amount is Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re 1.The fund has been launched at a time when the manufacturing index is soaring high. In the last one year, the broadly-tracked index NSE-Nifty 50 TRI has delivered 8.45 per cent, while the manufacturing index, Nifty Indian...…Axis Mutual Fund, India’s eighth largest fund house, has come up with India’s fourth actively managed manufacturing-based thematic fund, Axis India Manufacturing Fund. The scheme will be managed by Shreyash Devalkar and Nitin Arora. The fund will track the Nifty India Manufacturing –TRI index. The minimum subscription amount is Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re 1.The fund has been launched at a time when the manufacturing index is soaring high. In the last one year, the broadly-tracked index NSE-Nifty 50 TRI has delivered 8.45 per cent, while the manufacturing index, Nifty Indian...WW…