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IIT Madras want students across education streams to be part of its online B.Sc degree
Students who are currently enrolled in a different on-campus programme anywhere in India can pursue this degree programme without needing to switch careers or courses.
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Background verification process sees delays as screening moves online
Field checks have been a challenge as the COVID-19 outbreak has forced people to stay indoors.
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Explained: Maharashtra cancelling higher education exams could face a legal hurdle, spell trouble for students
Unless the Centre brings out uniform guidelines to cancel final year exams and issue degrees, uncertainty continues for students in Maharashtra.
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Insurance fraudsters try to make the most of coronavirus lockdown
Due to policy sales moving online, criminals are using the internet to buy policies in the name of 'ghost' persons.
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CBSE Board Exam 2020: Students cheer cancellation of remaining exams, await clarity on NEET/JEE
Supreme Court today accepted the new assessment scheme of CBSE for declaring results of Class X and Class XII board exams. Tests for all remaining CBSE board examinations have been cancelled.
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Closer scrutiny of Chinese imports to delay electronics’ production in India
Delay in access to electronics and allied component from China due to closer inspection by customs officials in India would mean drying up of product inventory and a possibility of further price increase in appliances.
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Centre to set up taskforce for 'Golden Hour' accident claims, insurance pool proposed
The National Health Authority will dip into the pool for funds for treating victims; a mechanism for uninsured persons will be finalised by the task-force.
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Accident insurance for coronavirus health workers: Nodal agencies now get clarity on eligibility, claims process
Atul Sahai, Chairman and Managing Director of New India Assurance, told Moneycontrol that 13 claims have been settled so far
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IRDAI panel for drone insurance: Operators look for clarity on pricing, loss assessment
The insurance regulator has now set up a nine-member working group to look at the insurance needs of remote-piloted aircraft systems, also called drones.
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COVID-19 impact | Life insurers propose innovative product structures
Life Insurance companies' proposals to the regulator IRDAI relate to premium payment on EMI, smaller life covers for those unable to do medical tests and index-linked guarantee plans
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CBSE Class 12 Board Exam 2020: Cancellation seems to be best option right now
There is no clarity on whether CBSE Class XII and X Board Exam 2020 (for a few Delhi students) will be cancelled or postponed. But a further postponement would only hamper the academic future for students
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Explained: Here’s why boycotting Made in China electronic goods is easier said than done
China has a set of advantages that make it a preferred destination for manufacturers. An immediate boycott may not be viable.
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Be wary of unproven treatments for COVID-19 which may not get insurance cover
Availing treatment not authorised by the government or getting tested at unrecognised labs would mean that your COVID-19 claim under a new standard policy will be rejected.
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Thomson forays into washing machine segment in India; to invest over Rs 1,000 crore in five years
Thomson will sell semi-automatic washing machines exclusively through Flipkart in three variants, 6.5 kgs, 7.5 kgs and 8.5 kgs. Prices start at Rs 6,999.
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Dear insurers, the first step to going digital starts with your own website
Life insurers claim that the digital infrastructure replicates an actual branch. What is the reality?
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We have decided to go slow on new EPC projects: Anant Purandare, CFO, Bajaj Electricals
Purandare said the EPC order business order book will have a size of Rs 1,500 crore to 2,000 crore for the next couple of years.
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Why students may rethink plans to enrol in hospitality institutes
The hospitality industry is unlikely to bounce back quickly in post-COVID world, making it difficult for fresh graduates in the industry to find jobs
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COVID-19 impact: Companies now want to enable an early and flexible exit
It is likely that from H2 FY21, most of the new exit clauses would come into place across India Inc
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Coronavirus pandemic makes it the right time to be in the e-learning business
e-learning players have been able to weather the storm by offering upskilling, certification and training programmes to those stuck at home
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Mental Health Series Part 3: Is India Inc sensitive towards employees battling mental health issues?
With mental health still poorly understood in India, Indian companies have a lot of gap to bridge when it comes to sensitivity towards employee's psychological conditions.
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Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance saw 10% growth in individual business in May despite industry slowdown, says CEO
The company has launched a child plan which is a non-linked non-participating life insurance plan.
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PSU bank amalgamation has proved beneficial, says Canara HSBC OBC Life CEO
The company has now launched a service called InstaPromise where the claim will be approved within one day of submitting the necessary documents
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Mental Health Series Part 2: At up to Rs 19,000 for therapy, how many in India can afford treatment?
Amidst a renewed focus on mental health issues after actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death by suicide, it is a reality that treatment for anxiety, depression and allied issues is unaffordable in India.
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Mental health series Part-1 | Sushant Singh Rajput’s death: Depression and role of COVID-19 in increasing psychological problems
Suicide is an extreme manifestation of mental health problem and is considered as a grey area medically. Even psychiatrists find it difficult to identify a suicidal person beforehand.
