Image copyright Yash Ruparelia / Netflix Screenshot Sima Taparia describes herself as the best matchmaker in Mumbai A new Netflix show, Indian Matchmaking, has created quite a stir in India, but many do not seem to agree whether it is regressive and shameful or honest and realistic, writes Geeta Pandey …
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Top tech CEOs prepare to grill
CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will testify before Congress on Wednesday in what will be a crucial hearing for the future of the antitrust law and Big Tech’s relationship with Washington. It will be the first time that Jeff BezosJeffrey (Jeff) Preston BezosHillicon Valley: Google Extends Remote Work …
Read More »New heart problems discovered after COVID-19; viral mutation can make vaccines more effective
By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) – The following is a brief summary of some of the latest scientific studies on the new coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. New heart problems observed in patients recovered with COVID-19 More than three-quarters of …
Read More »Does the additional $ 600 in federal unemployment aid really discourage people from going back to work?
As lawmakers negotiate another massive coronavirus relief billA key area of debate is whether the additional $ 600 in weekly federal unemployment benefits millions of Americans are earning during the crisis are discouraging them from returning to lower-paying jobs. That has prompted some Republican lawmakers to push for a reduction …
Read More »Moderna gains in strengthening federal support for coronavirus vaccine
Modern Inc. (MRNA) – Get report Shares rose further Monday after the drug maker added nearly $ 500 million in federal funds to its coronavirus vaccine effort. Moderna said a modification to its contract with BARDA, the U.S. Advanced Biomedical Research and Development Authority, adds $ 472 million in funding, …
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