Tamil Nadu announces ‘total lockdown’ from May 10 to 24 to beat COVID-19

With Tamil Nadu witnessing a sharp increase in the COVID-19 cases, the government on Saturday announced clamping a two-week "total lockdown" across the state to curb the spread of the…

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Swasth, ACT Grants is procuring 50,000 oxygen concentrators, other medical supplies to fight COVID-19

Swasth Digital Health Foundation, along with ACT Grants, a social change movement of the Indian startup ecosystem, is procuring 50,000 Oxygen Concentrators (OC) and other medical supplies to aid the…

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Govt allows cash payment of over Rs 2 lakh for COVID-19 treatment at hospitals

The Income Tax Department has issued a notification allowing hospitals and nursing homes to accept cash payments of Rs 2 lakh and more for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.The Central…

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From limitations to liberation – how these MayinArt artists cope with the pandemic with a creative spirit

Launched in 2014, PhotoSparks is a weekly feature from YourStory, with photographs that celebrate the spirit of creativity and innovation. In the earlier 525 posts, we featured an art festival, cartoon gallery. world music festival, telecom expo, millets…

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[Turning Point] How this entrepreneur couple started up to provide chemical-free products for their baby

Like most new parents, when Ghazal Alagh and Varun Alagh were expecting their first child, they wanted to use the best products for their unborn baby. With this thought in…

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How co-working spaces can maintain community spirit in the new normal

The pandemic has challenged our society and fundamentally upended its social construct. While its impact may last long with social distancing, lockdowns, and resulting economic fallout becoming the new norms,…

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Postal department, Customs authorities to facilitate speedy delivery of COVID-19 related emergency shipments

The Department of Posts on Friday announced it has launched a helpline to facilitate speedy delivery of COVID-19-related emergency shipments, including oxygen concentrators, equipment, medicines, etc., in collaboration with the…

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How Loop Health is transforming care delivery in India with a focus on preventive care

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a litmus test for India's public health infrastructure. It is an unprecedented crisis that has caught the country and governments unaware. And, public health systems…

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[Weekly funding roundup] Venture investments drop below $21M in the first week of May

The first week of May witnessed a total venture funding of $20.57 million, much lower than the last week of April when the funding touched $583 million.  The month of April…

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