Unlock 3.0: Restaurants expect revival but retailers still unhappy

While restaurateurs and gym owners are enthusiastic, retailers expect little respite

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Moratorium burden easing as Indian economy limps back to normalcy

Agents are now able to pay visits for recovery, and also the economic situation has not turned as dire as feared

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China's positive GDP growth rate may take a bite out of India's FPI flows

China's economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter, following a slump of 6.8% in the first, according to its National Bureau of Statistics

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Ellen DeGeneres Apologizes to Staff Members as WarnerMedia Investigates Show

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Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong?

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What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege.

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The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why.

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Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers.

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The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state?

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Best of BS Opinion: Solving GST dues crisis, educating India, and more

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Disband panel probing killing of Dubey: PIL in SC

A Mumbai-based advocate-cum-PIL petitioner on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking disbanding of the inquiry commission formed to look into the encounter killings of gangster Vikas Dubey . Ghanshyam Upadhyay filed an application alleging bias against both Justice Chauhan and ex-DGP K L Gupta.

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38 yrs on, SC clears man accused of adulteration

Prem Chand, now 76 years old, was charged after sample of haldi (turmeric) taken from his shop in a village in Sonepat district in 1982 by a food inspector along with a medical officer was found adulterated. The report of the public analyst revealed that it contained four living meal worms and two liveweevils.

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No language will be imposed on anyone: Pokhriyal

Children will be exposed to different languages early on but with a particular emphasis on the mother tongue, starting from the foundational stage onwards. All languages will be taught in an enjoyable and interactive style, said Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal.

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4 Guards Charged in Inmate’s Beating at Alabama Prison

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Will Herman Cain’s Death Change Republican Views on the Virus and Masks?

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Louie Gohmert’s Coronavirus Case Reveals a Dangerous Reality in Congress

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Trump Floats an Election Delay, and Republicans Shoot It Down

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, JONATHAN MARTIN AND REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/30ehQWo

John Lewis Believed America Would Survive Trump

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Trump Can’t Delay the Election

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With Jobless Aid Set to Lapse, Senate Fails to Agree on Extension

By BY EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BHOqGC

Obama’s Call to Abolish Filibuster Puts Further Spotlight on the Tactic

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Kylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram

They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.

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What you need to become an internet streaming star

Broadcasting on services like Twitch is becoming increasingly popular - and more professional.

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Amul widens the brand pitch amid lockdown as it looks to reinvent itself

With a slew of new product launches and brand extensions through the lockdown, the dairy major looks to reinvent the brand

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Consumer protection gets another boost with online players under its ambit

The new Act will introduce product-liability legislation and regulate online players more stringently

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IPL 2020 will be a completely different ball game for advertisers, brands

The pandemic-induced restrictions on movement and general deceleration in the economy have put a leash on spending across the board

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Justice Ginsburg in the Hospital Again

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Corrections: July 30, 2020

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Ashleigh Barty Will Skip U.S. Open

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The Tanned Man Has a Green Monster

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Best of BS Opinion: Review PMFBY, banks and the contagion & more

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Rahul repeats old charges against deal on fighters

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PM says no virtue like defending the nation

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Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power

The executives of the four US tech giants defend their records at a five-hour hearing in Congress.

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Ashley Judd Can Sue Harvey Weinstein for Sexual Harassment, Court Rules

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Young people 'feel anxiety and terror' using fitness apps

A study of young people finds a fine line between getting results and becoming "obsessed".

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One in Three Children Have Unacceptably High Lead Levels, Study Says

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Lawmakers, United in Their Ire, Lash Out at Big Tech’s Leaders

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As Trump Undercuts Aid Talks, White House Says Extra Jobless Benefits Will Lapse

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Atlanta Mourns John Lewis and Ponders Carrying on With ‘Good Trouble’

By BY RICK ROJAS AND RICHARD FAUSSET from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hJlqxu

Trump Plays on Racist Fears of Terrorized Suburbs to Court White Voters

By BY ANNIE KARNI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/39FSmVa

N.B.A. Season Restart Preview: In the East, Where Do the Bucks Stop?

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‘It’s Been a Crazy Couple Days’: The Yankees’ Virus-Scrambled Week

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Ex-C.I.A. Chief Criticizes Silence of Top Republicans on Russian Interference

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N.B.A. Restart Preview: The Lakers and Clippers Stare Down the West

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Reopening Schools: Senator Patty Murray Says Congress Needs to Step Up

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Glance in talks with US, Japanese investors to raise $200-250 million

Glance, positioned as a subsidiary of InMobi, has so far raised one round of $45 million from Mithril Capital

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Nifty Bank: 9 years of outperformance wiped in 4 months due to pandemic

The index has fallen 32% since January, against an 8.2% decline in Nifty50

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Durables makers script advertising narratives around new lockdown lifestyle

Godrej, Voltas, Prestige, Samsung and other appliances brands tune in to the growing chatter around household chores, pitch convenience on a budget

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'Ascertain accuracy of rapid antigen tests'

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Remdesivir Could Be in Short Supply. Here’s a Fix.

By BY AMY KAPCZYNSKI, PAUL BIDDINGER AND ROCHELLE WALENSKY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/307N2GL

‘Nobody Likes Me,’ Trump Complains, Renewing Defense of Dubious Science

By BY MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2X8PVW2

Corrections: July 29, 2020

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The Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Has Always Had Game

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Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year.

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Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge.

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Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering.

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Best of BS Opinion: The joker in the pack, data anonymity, and more

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PM Modi to inaugurate Mauritius SC building

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177 Questions to Inspire Writing, Discussion, Debate and Reflection

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If Our Masks Could Speak

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Banksy and Rembrandt Boost Sotheby’s Sale to $192.7 Million

By BY SCOTT REYBURN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2BCTxb8

Niels Lauersen, Fallen Fertility Doctor to the Stars, Dies at 84

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‘I Just Don’t Get It’: Republicans Balk at Funding F.B.I. Building in Virus Bill

By BY KATIE ROGERS AND EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2DbnuzF

Barr Clashes With House Democrats, Defending Responses to Protests and Russia Inquiry

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS AND CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3hOm1yf

Trump Is Dog-Whistling. Are ‘Suburban Housewives’ Listening?

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Minneapolis Police Link Mystery ‘Umbrella Man’ to White Supremacy Group

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ga99C7

Reprimand for Wish over nipple tassel ad on BBC recipe app

The ASA says adverts that appeared across Google and BBC apps were likely to cause offence.

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Tech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress

The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress.

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New Zealand suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty

The country follows Australia and the UK in its response to China's new national security law.

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High wastage keeps food companies from ploughing export benefits

The second of a 5-part series looks at the challenges in food export business

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Customers, merchants can use UPI Autopay facility for recurring payments

UPI transactions hit an all-time high of 1.34 billion in June, with transactions of over Rs 2.61 trillion clocked in June alone

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Govt plans tough rules to restrict use of Chinese telecom equipment

Telecom gear makers have to share source codes and get equipment tested by third-party labs accredited to the government.

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IGST crackdown: Exporters cry foul; govt refutes allegations of harassment

Say they are being harassed by the authorities even as 1,500 who claimed bogus GST refunds are untraceable

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YES Bank FPO: Several brokers under Sebi scanner over share freeze

Over 12.5 billion new shares issued in the FPO commenced trading on Monday

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As Chinese brands suffer, Samsung powers up smartphone biz in India

Gains 10% share as disruption hits Chinese smartphone majors

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Oman firm likely to exit Bina refinery as BPCL gears up for divestment

Bharat Oman Refineries (BORL) may get merged with BPCL post-Oman's exit

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Cash-rich Indian IT services companies go aggressive in M&A space

As capital allocation is altered, dividend payout to dip in the ongoing financial year

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With new law in place, will brands and stars rethink the endorsement game?

Will brands and stars rethink the endorsement game as the new law seeks greater accountability from all stakeholders?

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Peaceful Protesters With ‘Room for Rage’ Sympathize With Aggressive Tactics

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MGM delays live entertainment and expects to lay off workers in that division.

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Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert.

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Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad.

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Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes.

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Best of BS Opinion: RBI's Hamletian dilemma, world economy, and more

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Could a headset train your brain to relax?

A headset that can measure your brain's reaction to images could improve mental health.

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What Will a Post-Trump G.O.P. Look Like?

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‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ Workplace to Be Reviewed by WarnerMedia

By BY NICOLE SPERLING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/32ZAanX

Twilight of the Liberal Right

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Trump Announced, Then Canceled, a Yankees Pitch. Both Came as a Surprise.

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As Republicans Embrace Cut in Jobless Aid, Divisions Weaken Their Leverage

By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND JIM TANKERSLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2X1lBMG

Hotels are promoting the nostalgia of the family road trip.

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In the driver's seat: Toyota Kirloskar to make hybrid systems in India

In March 2018, the two had inked an agreement to supply hybrid and other vehicles to each other in the Indian market

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Disclosure violations: Sun Pharma, top execs seek Sebi's consent settlement

Regulator initiates proceedings for disclosure violations

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Situation not as bad as it is being made out to be: Economic affairs secy

Bajaj also said the financial services secretary was examining a plan of bank recapitalisation

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Debt funds turn to safe havens for investors as defaults sting, shows data

Since the IL&FS crisis, allocation to govt papers more than doubles, exposure to NBFCs drops

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Google foraying into digital lending space by roping in fintech players

ZestMoney is now integrated on Google Pay digital store's Spot platform to offer credit to customers

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OTT won't match TV's reach for next 5 years: Zee MD & CEO Punit Goenka

The long-term vision hasn't changed. It is clear that OTT will be a subscription-driven business and not ad-driven unlike broadcasting

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As Covid-19 enters hinterland, FMCG heads divided on rural revival timeline

Some CEOs circumspect, others confident recovery will last

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Mistry family in talks with investors to raise Rs 4K cr, aims to cut debt

Funds being raised via debt, sale of part stake in Sterling and Wilson Solar

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New build-operate-transfer model addresses national highway traffic risk

The traffic projections would be for certain time periods starting from five, 10, 15 years, and onwards

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Trailing in the value chain: Domestic pharma's unfinished agenda

In the first of a 5-part series, we look at reasons keeping Indian pharma sector from becoming the best globally

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Statsguru: India gets healthier, but insurance coverage still low

Richer households tend to use hospitalisation services more

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Flood toll hits 100+ as 3 die in Assam; 7 in Bihar

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Federal Agents in Portland Are Generating Unrest Elsewhere as Well

By BY MIKE BAKER, THOMAS FULLER AND SHANE GOLDMACHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WZqgPp

Did Hearst’s Culture Kill Hearst’s Biggest Magazine Story?

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Trump’s Nakedly Political Pandemic Pivot

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US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.

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Best of BS Opinion: Recycling plastic, reimagining work in Covid-19

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Covid live: Record 50,000+ infections on Sunday

Daily Covid-19 cases in India went past 50,000 for the first time on Sunday even as the total caseload crossed 14 lakh, capping the deadliest week of the pandemic so far, when total cases grew by 28% and the death toll jumped by 19%. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

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Job drought in cities brings water to Raj villages

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Raj guv meets chief secy and DGP, adds to drama

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Corona still fatal, don’t lower guard: PM’s message

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Haryana to probe assets of Nehru-Gandhi family

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Centre doesn’t endorse Biocon drug for Covid

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Live updates: 21 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas

The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War. Stay with TOI for the latest updates.

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Kargil War: Photos \showcase Indian Army's valour

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North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms.

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Goa: Opposition mulls adjournment to discuss outbreak

With six individuals losing their lives to Covid-19 in a single day, the opposition questioned the state government’s haste in pushing through an irrelevant budget at the one-day assembly session scheduled for Monday.

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AA meetings move online amid Covid-19, keep members’ spirits buoyed

“Hi. I am Anthony and I am an alcoholic. I haven’t had a drink today,” says the first member at an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting. The other 20-odd members welcome him, kicking off the one-hour meeting that has moved online during Covid-19 times.

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