LAST MILE CARE
FMCG Q1 check: Some hot, some not
Scorching summer heat and elections created a mixed quarter for consumer goods, with sales of cooling products like beverages, ice creams, talcum powder, and sunscreens rising up to 15 per cent amidst the heatwave. However, impulse snacks and single-serve beverages saw a decline due to reduced out-of-home consumption. Election restrictions impacted alcohol sales, while delayed monsoon affected insecticide sales. Last-mile servicing challenges were reported, particularly in rural areas due to the heat.
Elderly mobster steals Judy Garland's iconic red slippers from 'Oz' as a last hurrah to his profession
The FBI recovered the shoes in 2018 when someone else tried to claim an insurance reward on them, but Martin wasn't charged with stealing them until last year.
OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal launches 5 healthcare centers for underprivileged in Odisha
Ritesh Agarwal, the founder of OYO, has revealed plans to establish five healthcare centers in Odisha within the next year, aiming to provide medical services to underprivileged communities. Operated by health-tech startup Last Mile Care, these centers, strategically located in regions with limited healthcare access, aim to bridge the gap for marginalized populations.
Six members of my family are hostages in Gaza. Does anyone care?
New reports about the sickening crimes committed at the hands of Hamas continue to come out of Israel, but the left seems to be focused only on the response from Israel, undeniably a devastating one. I never imagined that the left -- my own world -- would not be able to at least hold space for both Israeli and Palestinian civilians.
Ageless wonder: This 85-yr-old granny has cycled 1,609 km across Scotland after her 3 children died
Mavis Paterson began cycling around Scotland in the memory of her 3 kids whom she lost in a span of 4 years.
Thrilling monkey chase ends with 'Momo' safely captured in Indianapolis!
The elusive monkey known as "Momo" has been safely captured by authorities in Indianapolis after escaping from a residence. The monkey was last spotted near the 500 block of Ironridge Court and managed to elude capture throughout the night. A breakthrough occurred when Momo was sighted in the 10000 block of Gate Drive. The monkey was eventually coaxed down from the trees and captured by authorities. Momo is a patas monkey, known for its speed.
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Households burdened under inflation seek clarity from Fed Chair Powell on what lies ahead
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faced concerns from residents, community leaders, and business owners in York, Pennsylvania, about inflation and uncertainty. People expressed difficulty in making ends meet due to rising prices and a lack of accessible child care. Business owners highlighted the challenges of operating in an unpredictable environment. Powell assured them that the central bank is aware of these pressures and is taking steps to stabilize the economy, protect jobs, and tame inflation.
Campaign to provide health services to every intended beneficiary will help achieve universal health coverage: President Murmu
"No person should be left behind and no village should be left behind i.e. 100 per cent people can avail health services. This goal will make our country successful in achieving the objective of Universal health coverage in true sense," the President said.
Why, Maersk, a global shipping giant is getting into the last-mile delivery business in India
AP Moller-Maersk runs some of the largest container ships in the world. In June, the company announced it was entering the last-mile e-commerce logistics market in India. What does a global shipping giant hope to achieve by delivering parcels to places like Ratnagiri and Guwahati?
Last mile of the inflation fight will be a tough battle, RBI warns
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stated in its monthly Bulletin that the fight against inflation is not yet won, with monetary policy requiring to stay the course to align inflation with targets. The RBI stated that while India attained disinflation in about a year, the 'last mile' in the journey might be the largest challenge. Food price spikes are typical with the onset of monsoon season, which pushed up headline inflation in June, further cementing the hawkish stance of the monetary policy committee.
How passengers of the doomed Titanic sub spent their last hours
The US Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the undersea implosion the Titan submersible that killed all five people aboard while diving to the century-old wreck of the Titanic. The findings will be shared with the International Maritime Organization and other groups to help improve the safety framework for submersible operations worldwide.
Zydus picks 6.5% in Mylab from Adar Poonawala co for ₹106 Cr
Mylab came into limelight during Covid pandemic when it developed and launched indigenous RT-PCR test kits and platform for diagnosing Covid.
India, world’s top rice exporter, confronts everything from conflict to climate
Besides the uncertainty on monsoons and the El Nino threat this year, it is pesticide issues and payment hassles with Iran that is acting up for India’s rice trade. Can this amount to more serious repercussions for India in the future?
Budget to help MSMEs power growth and employment: CareEdge
The infusion of Rs 9,000 crore in the corpus of Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs will enable additional collateral-free guaranteed credit of Rs 2 lakh crore and reduce the cost of credit by about 1%. Under Vivad se Vishwas I, 95% of the forfeited amount relating to bid or performance security is to be returned by the government in case of failure by MSMEs to execute contracts during the Covid period.
Caring with Covid: Infected doctors battle China virus surge
Many Chinese were jubilant after Beijing announced the end of mandatory quarantines this week, effectively drawing the curtain on years of hardline virus controls that had isolated the world's most populous country.
Queue fit for a queen: Thousands of mourners line up to view monarch's coffin & pay last respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Britain's longest-serving monarch is at rest in the capital's Westminster Hall ahead of Monday's state funeral.
DAO EV Tech launches integrated fleet partner programme for last-mile delivery industry
The service platform enables the delivery partner, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), third-party logistics and delivery companies to come together using AI and IoT to make the ecosystem of the last-mile delivery industry efficient and sustainable, the company said in a statement.
The last and only foreign scientist in Wuhan Lab speaks out
Half-truths and distorted information have obscured an accurate accounting of the lab's functions and activities, which were more routine than how they’ve been portrayed in the media, said Danielle Anderson.
Micro lenders face rating downgrade risk amid second wave
Any such possible downgrades will likely raise MFIs' funding costs compounding the problem of asset-liability mismatch at a time when collection efficiencies have deteriorated amid localized lockdowns.
India Inc goes the extra mile to support families of deceased employees
Tata Steel on Sunday said the family of a deceased employee will get the last-drawn salary along with medical benefits and housing facilities till the person’s retirement age of 60 years.
The race is on: Last-mile delivery companies are playing their part in Covid-19 vaccination
As India battles to vaccinate its population, private players will prove to be critical in meeting the inoculation targets.
Adani Group deploys resources for Covid fight, procures 48 oxygen carrying tanks
Even as the group continues its relentless search for more of these cryogenic tanks, the tanks imported so far are already in the service of the nation, ferrying precious liquid oxygen round-the-clock from filling centres to wherever it is needed, in accordance with distribution lists and directions from the government.
As country struggles to tackle Covid surge, young India steps up to fight the pandemic with apps and oxygen
Volunteers are delivering supplies & using social media to direct resources to people in need.
Companies like RPG Group, Dalmia Cement, Marico, Panasonic, Vedanta, PwC, KPMG, and upGrad going the extra mile to help staff
Dalmia Cement (Bharat), for instance, has removed monetary limits and other restrictions on medical reimbursements for employees affected by Covid-19. “For us, people are our assets and cash will come later,” said managing director Mahendra Singhi. “
The pandemic made loneliness more rampant than before. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure
The true impact from the pandemic is yet to be seen.
Yes Bank better placed on bad loans, but has miles to go
The stressed book now exceeds ₹18,000 crore, and that includes advances still not labelled non-performing assets (NPAs) because of a Supreme Court stay, although some are due for more than 60 days and likely to slip.
Small cities help online beauty firms Nykaa, Sugar Cosmetics, others get their sheen back
Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are largely driving the demand, as the lockdown has eased considerably there, while certain pockets in metros- where people are decking up for virtual events like Zoom parties and Instagram videos, are also seeing a spike in orders.
Temp firms bear brunt of job losses, say last mile delivery, health care acting as cushion
Fairfax group-controlled business service provider Quess Corp will likely see a drop in headcount in the first quarter as clients trim their workforce. The company, which has about 380,000 people and is among the largest private sector employers in India, counts Amazon, Oracle, Axis Bank, Manipal Hospitals, Bata and Samsung among its clients.
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