Forget fake invoices. The real risk is the assumptions made in the balance sheet to hide lossesMost accounting risks make noise. The biggest one on the Indian balance sheet doesn't. It hides inside growth assumptions, discount rates, ...
22 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs shortThe Iran war's disruption of plastic supplies has unexpectedly boosted demand for eco-friendly paper packaging, with inquiries tripling for...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Best Reusable/ disposable face mask for affordable and efficient safetyChoosing the right face mask is essential for daily protection. Whether you prefer the convenience of disposable masks or the sustainabilit...
11 Jul, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
How to extend the life of your N95 mask and make the most out of itAn easy way to minimise waste if you own N95 masks is to safely extend their life. In hospital settings, it's advised to avoid use beyond o...
30 Jan, 2022, 08.33 PM IST
Don't throw away the fabric masks. They are perfect as a double masking optionAlso, having keep fabric masks as a backup in your car, bag or pockets.
29 Jan, 2022, 05.45 PM IST
It's safe to wash, dry reusable cloth masks; they may be effective up to a year, says studyLayering a cotton mask on top of a surgical mask provides more protection than cloth alone.
11 Sep, 2021, 05.02 PM IST
India may need to catch up: America's health experts believe 2 masks are better than 1The CDC updated its guidance, saying people can wear a cloth mask on top of a surgical mask.
11 Feb, 2021, 04.51 PM IST
Indian scientists find N95 masks to be most effective at stopping COVID-19 spreadThe researchers noted that airborne transmission by respiratory aerosol droplets produced during coughing and sneezing is the dominant mode...
26 Aug, 2020, 01.55 PM IST
Households to cut and store waste masks, gloves for 72 hours before disposing: CPCB"Waste masks and gloves in general households should be kept in paper bag for a minimum of 72 hours prior to disposal of the same as dry ge...
23 Jul, 2020, 05.05 PM IST
New self-cleaning mask can kill virus by drawing power from phone chargersThe disinfecting process takes about 30 minutes - and users should not wear the mask while it is plugged in.
17 Jun, 2020, 02.31 PM IST
Govt allows export of non-medical, non-surgical masksThe directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification that it has amended an earlier order to “allow the export of non-med...
16 May, 2020, 09.14 PM IST
Masks, PPE kit heading abroad illegally seized by Customs at Delhi airportDelhi Customs intercepted multiple shipments containing 5.08 lakh masks, 57 litres of sanitiser in 950 bottles and 952 PPE kits at Courier ...
13 May, 2020, 10.35 PM IST
Made from cloth for employees' uniforms, Northern Railways to deliver its first order of 2,000 masksWith the government making wearing of masks mandatory in public and at the workplace, these come at a cost Rs 5.94 each against the market ...
21 Apr, 2020, 03.29 PM IST
Government bans exports of certain masks, ventilators, raw material for masks, coverallsThe exports of these products were free till now. DGFT had prohibited the export of all personal protection equipment including clothing an...
19 Mar, 2020, 10.35 PM IST
Everyone need not wear a mask: Govt issues coronavirus advisory on when and how you should wear oneWhile there has been a mad rush across the country for buying masks, the advisory says that everyone need not wear a mask and one should we...
17 Mar, 2020, 01.29 PM IST
First batch of medical supplies ready to be sent to ChinaThe external affairs ministry is working in tandem with the ministry of health and family welfare and the Department of Pharmaceuticals (Do...
13 Feb, 2020, 04.09 PM IST
You still may catch the virus wearing maskIndiscriminate use of a face masks to prevent Swine flu virus can cause more harm than good, say medical experts.
12 Aug, 2009, 03.13 AM IST