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Coronavirus impact: Global economy on track, could shrink by 3% in 2020, says IMF

The IMF, in its 2020 World Economic Outlook, predicted a partial rebound in 2021, with the world economy growing at a 5.8 per cent rate, but said its forecasts were marked by "extreme uncertainty" and that outcomes could be far worse, depending on the course of the pandemic.

Apr 15, 2020

Veteran Kannada actress Jayanthi stranded in Hampi for weeks due to lockdown

Actress Jayanthi is stuck in Hampi ever since Narendra Modi imposed lockdown across the country to prevent the spread of Coronavirus aka Covid-19.

Apr 15, 2020

India must act quickly and attract foreign companies exiting China

Once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes, India could be able to pull up economy through foreign investments as companies move out of China more hurriedly.

Apr 14, 2020

From MSME liquidity crisis to tapping RBI reserves, Mohandas Pai serves it hot

T V Mohandas Pai cited examples of the measures taken by the US Fed and the UK government to help businesses tide over the Covid-19 crisis.

Apr 14, 2020

Nikhil on Radhika Kumaraswamy's daughter Shamika: I'm not that large-hearted to accept her as my half-sister [Throwback]

Nikhil Kumaraswamy had stated that he had no connection with HD Kumaraswamy's second wife Radhika Shetty.

Apr 14, 2020

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

From Bollywood to Mollywood: 5 Indian movies that were tailormade to torture audiences

These Indian films are made with such mediocre screenplays, and audiences will be pulled to a state of boredom from the very beginning

Apr 10, 2020

The Monk who added peaceful Masala to a bigoted comment

Masala Monk founder's reply to a troll asking if Muslims work in the company and if anyone spits on the products is simply on point.

Apr 10, 2020

Coronavirus layoffs: Indian H-1B visa holders leave US in 60 days

Coronavirus outbreak has pushed global economies to a state of recession. In efforts to stabilise the economy in crisis, the US government has decided to lay off Indians employed under the H1B visa category in the country.

Apr 7, 2020

Unemployment rate in India for March 2020

Lockdown impact on jobs: Unemployment rate in India at an all-time high of over 23%, worst in 43 months

As of today, the findings released by CMIE indicate a sharp rise in unemployment at over 23 percent. The unemployment rate in March was 8.7 per cent, which is the highest recorded in the last 43 months or since September 2016, post demonetization.

Apr 7, 2020

From Ranbir, Mammootty to Rajinikanth; India's most popular celebs scramble to find Amitabh Bachchan's sunglasses

Actors from around the country came together as part of a short film, 'Family' in which they help Amitabh Bachchan look for his sunglasses, the film is meant to spread awareness about social distancing.

Apr 7, 2020

KGF 2, Yash, Rocking Star Yash, KGF 2 leaked, KGF 2 trailer

KGF 2 story leak: Yash's Rocky Bhai character to meet Garuda's fate in multi-cornered battle?

Rocky Bhai, the character played by Yash in KGF 2, will be eliminated in the climax of the film, which has Sanjay Dutt in a key role.

Apr 7, 2020

Actor Bullet Prakash passes away at 42; Sandalwood celebs condole his untimely death

Kannada actor Bullet Prakash, who was on ventilator after being hospitalised on 31 March, passed away on Monday.

Apr 6, 2020

Nikhil Kumaraswamy with his wife-to-be and parents

HD Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil preps up for wedding with Revathi despite Coronavirus outbreak

Nikhil Kumaraswamy's wedding with Revathi will be held on 17 April and the marriage will be graced by limited members.

Apr 6, 2020

Sharmiela Mandre to cops over the accident: 'I was not out to party, but to buy medicine'

Sharmiela Mandre, whose car rammed into a railway bridge in Vasant Nagar, has given her statement to the cops and stated that she had come out to buy medicine.

Apr 6, 2020

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