Digitization: The natural progression of Indian Judiciary
The spread of the influenza-like infection plummeted without an alert carrying the world to an extraordinary halt. One fine day, the boundaries overseeing our regular activities were redesigned exemplarily. The world wound up in a smooth situation, with an obscure infection that radiated in China’s Wuhan city arriving at most nations over the globe. The […]
Business Resumes, Unemployment Drops: Unlock 1.0
The transmission pace slowed down but did not really aid in the flattening of the curve as compared to other nations. Instead, a full-year economic contravention was observed as a direct in decades leaving millions of people jobless. The unemployment rate had peaked during this lockdown period, being the highest in the urban areas. The […]
China cannot be sued for Coronavirus
The willful, negligent and unmindful attitude of the Chinese authorities has led to the catastrophe of COVID-19. While some consider the inaction and lackadaisical behavior of China coupled with suppression of information as “treason against humanity”, the possibility of maintaining a successful lawsuit against our neighbor has to be explored rigorously. There have been a […]
Hoteliers to open doors, but with heightened caution
With the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) removing the plug from a growing economy with a nationwide lockdown, disrupted supply chains, and mass unemployment, the government’s decision to reopen the country in a phased manner is a breath of fresh air. As part of Maharashtra’s Mission Begin Again Phase 5, the hospitality industry can reopen from Wednesday 8 July, […]
Financial Planning During Covid-19 Pandemic: Surviving on a pay cut
While most employers announce a retrenchment, the aftermath is not a very easy phenomenon to go with. Since the inception of the Covid-19 pandemic, employees across industries have been staring at significant pay cuts if not a layoff. Undeniably, things are uncontrollable on all fronts, while adjusting with the new normal is what we have […]
Unlock 2.0: Maharashtra Allows Opening Of Hotels
The fresh guidelines issued by the state government allows hospitality entities like hotels and lodges to provide accommodation services, outside containment zones to reopen, unless being used as a quarantine center. The permission for reopening is highly conditional and ought to be done adhering to social distancing norms vigorously. Notably, public utility services like gymnasiums, […]
Covid Health Insurance Cover: To buy or not to buy
As India continues fairly in the race of increasing Covid-19 cases, globally, the IRDAI directive to mandatorily offer a standard health insurance policy for all policy holders, is much required. Provision for covering all hospitalisation expenses along with consumables like PPE, gloves, mask and other similar utilities, shall provide immense relief to consumers expending for […]
Never Mind GDP, Corona Eats Your Income
Among the many changes, Covid-19 has brought to our lives is attention to statistics on a daily basis. A number of infected cases, tests, hospitalization, deaths, recoveries. People from all walks of life have shown interest in these statistical figures. Every now and then, some international institution produces GDP growth statistics as well. These get […]
Future of Cash: Impact of Covid-19 on Payments
The intersection of global emergency and revolutionary changes in the ways of international payments and transactions has demanded a new path to maintain financial liquidity in the markets. Since the inception of the pandemic in December, businesses across the country have been facing volatile financial markets and growing concerns on the uncertainty of future cash […]
India Retaliates: Zeroed Down To Mobile Applications
The ban on Chinese apps comes as a big blow to China’s market. As the first salvo against China, post the bloody clash at Galwan valley on June 15, India has a lot to cherish. In the guise of protecting the sovereignty and integrity of India, the target has been to cause massive damage to […]