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WhatsApp can be the hero India needs, but there's a problem

WhatsApp can be the hero India needs, but there's a problemThe beta version, limited to 1 million users, keeps getting blocked from becoming a full-fledged service.
Estate planning via a will or a trust?

Estate planning via a will or a trust?Many people who undertake estate planning go for a will, but there are other ways beyond writing a will. However, in most cases, a will leads to rivalry among beneficiaries. This can be avoided by setting up a trust.
Amid pink slips, fintech cos provide a ray of hope

Amid pink slips, fintech cos provide a ray of hopeThe fintech firm is focusing on building capabilities and growing the team where higher revenue growth potential exists, and new hires are expected to add value in terms of increasing revenue and optimising profitability.
We are not short of cash: Tata boss pans monetisation rumours

We are not short of cash: Tata boss pans monetisation rumoursN Chandrasekaran says group in a strong financial position to support firms and new initiatives.
Stay home, the office doesn't want you back

Stay home, the office doesn't want you backRemote working may go on for 2-4 months as firms don’t want to risk health of their employees.
How to get a haircut when a pandemic is on

How to get a haircut when a pandemic is onGrooming services are getting back to business armed with new safety protocols and products.
Cheques keep rolling in for Jio as Silver Lake ups investment

Cheques keep rolling in for Jio as Silver Lake ups investment An additional Rs 4546.80 cr takes the total investment by Silver Lake to over Rs 10,000 cr for a 2% stake.
Architects to present Ram Temple layout next week

Architects to present Ram Temple layout next weekThe design of the temple as such is expected to be largely on the model designed by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) with some tweaks, but the trust is looking at various designs and layouts for the entire complex that will consist of parking, amenities for pilgrims, arrangements for parikrama, kitchens, gaushalas, exhibitions, museums and resting places.
India to take tough stand on PLA incursions

India to take tough stand on PLA incursionsThe Indian side has four hard lines that it is unlikely to budge from – withdrawal of Chinese troops from Indian territory, pulling back of PLA forces that have been deployed forward along the LAC, uninterrupted border works in Galwan and an assurance that there would be no more violence of the kind that left scores of soldiers injured last month.
Covid Live: G20 pledges over 21 bln dollars

Covid Live: G20 pledges over 21 bln dollarsThe Group of 20 (G20) rich and emerging economies has pledged more than $21 billion to fight the coronavirus, a statement by the group said early on Saturday.