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Covering the start-up ecosystem in and around Bangalore. Formerly an energy reporter at Reuters. A film, cricket buff who also writes fiction on weekends.

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Coronavirus: With New Initiative, Ninjacart Helps Farmers Sell Directly To Consumers

It would be in partnership with local grocery stores and made available via delivery platforms including Zomato, Swiggy and Dunzo in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Pune.

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Coronavirus and Beyond: Rise of Technology in Education

In the first virtual conference on Edtech by the Indian Education Congress, several stakeholders from within the industry came together to discuss and dissect the finer nuances of what the crisis has changed for both enterprises and consumers, and why things would never be the same again.

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Coronavirus: Start-Ups, SMEs Scramble For Cash As Disruption Hits Hard

A Local Circles Survey found that only six per cent were covered, in terms of cash, for a period of more than six months.

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[Funding Alert] Beer Brand Bira 91 Brews Up $20 Mln In Fresh Capital

The Delhi-headquartered company said the new capital will be utilized to expand the India business, widen its footprint and consolidate its leadership position in the premium beer market in India.

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Coronavirus: Barring Malls and Urban Market Complexes, Centre Allows All Retail Shops To Open

It is mandatory for those permitted to open to only operate with 50 per cent staff, while ensuring compulsory wearing of masks and strictly adhering to social distancing. The relaxations in restrictions are not applicable in hotspots or containment zones.

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Coronavirus: Consumers Seek 'Non-Essentials', Services Amid Lockdown

The survey, that received more than 17,000 responses from across the country, found that 50 per cent households need their air-conditioners or refrigerators repaired, with the onset of the Indian summer.