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The Indian Startup community gears up fight against the second wave of COVID-19
From setting helpdesks & helplines to import oxygen cylinders to providing Covid-19 positive patients with meals, to organising & promoting vaccination drives, the Indian startup community is coming together in every way to beat the second wave of coronavirus. Here’s
Uber announces additional financial support as COVID-19 relief for drivers
Uber today announced an additional financial support program for its drivers diagnosed with COVID-19. This comes in addition to the 18.5 crore driver vaccination initiative that began in April. The company states that drivers who will furnish a positive RT
Amazon announces free COVID-19 health insurance for its sellers in India
Amazon India has announced that it has arranged COVID-19 health insurance cover for sellers on its marketplace. The free-of-cost insurance of one year, in partnership with Acko, will also cover domiciliary treatment expenses. That is, Amazon will fund the premium for sellers
MedicSetu to provide free virtual OPD for home quarantined COVID-19 patients
A group of IT professionals launched a consultation portal, MedicSetu to help COVID-19 patients who are under self-isolation or suspecting patients to connect with doctors for regular consultations. MIT Boston alumnus Kunaal Prasad, who worked on the development of the Aarogya
IT Companies that have announced Employee Dedicated Initiatives Against COVID-19
The pandemic has been the largest global health crisis and the working class has faced serious ramifications. It has affected every socio-economic demographic and created acute anxiety. This has impacted the mental health of individuals in unpredictable ways. But the initiatives
Capgemini sets aside ₹200 Crores Benevolent Fund for COVID-19 Support to employees in India
With the growing COVID-19 Crisis in India, many IT and ITeS companies have come forward for the community as well as the employees. Capgemini is the latest among IT companies to announce relief to India to tackle the crisis. The company
Accenture announces several Covid-19 Care initiatives for India
As India continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have been extending a helping hand to support their employees and the community at large. “Accenture stands in solidarity with India. We have made a fresh pledge of USD 25M (~INR 185
IT Industry gets ready for COVID-19 Relief Support in India
Government hospitals in India are especially overwhelmed at the moment due to Covid-19. During these striving times, corporates are extending their helping hands in every possible way to help employees and their families. Apart from donating for fighting against Covid-19, people
LEGO donates US$1 Million to support COVID-19 relief in India
The LEGO Group and the LEGO Foundation have announced a US$1 million donation. The fund aims to help Save the Children Project and support families and children. Further, the donation goes out people most at risk in Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra,
COVID-19: The corporate sector is coming together to provide aid to the community!
The COVID-19 pandemic has dented India quite hard. It has not only impacted the functioning of businesses or employment of people but has also resulted in the loss of many innocent lives. While nothing can compensate for the loss of
Online payment platforms lead the fight against COVID-19
Online payments startup, PayU has announced a 100% TDR waiver and removal of transactions fee for NGOs. The company states that NGOs are working relentlessly to bring resources and help those in need and distress. “To support NGOs in combatting COVID-19,
After Swiggy, OYO moves to four-day-work-week for employees in May
Very recently, Swiggy announced that it has moved to a four-day-work-week policy. Similarly, Hospitality startup OYO has also announced that has shifted to a four-day-work-week policy for May. The company has declared a mid-week leave for its employees – on
Paytm contributes 100 Oxygen Concentrators to Corona SewaYagna, Gujarat
Shri Acharya Devvrat through the ‘Corona Sewa Yagna’ – LIFE initiative, has activated the deployment of oxygen concentrators. He plans to deploy a grassroots-level initiative to combat and manage the current pandemic. Fintech giant Paytm, through its CSR arm, Paytm
Cashfree launches Payment Links for Covid-19 Donations; rolls out COVID care program for employees
Fintech startup Cashfree has launched ‘Payment links for Donations’. The company aims to help organisations raise funds and accept payments digitally for COVID-19 relief. They can create a link using the sites Payment Gateway Dashboard. The USP of the link
Ola partners with Give India; begins free doorstep delivery of oxygen concentrators
Ola Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Ola, has announced its partnership with the donation platform GiveIndia. The mobility platform will deliver oxygen concentrators to those in need for free, via its app. Bhavish Aggarwal, Founder and Group CEO, announced the
Top 12 Covid-19 Vaccine Finder Platforms To Book A Slot [Update]
The second wave of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc across the country. Thus, we must get vaccinated as soon as we can. But here’s the challenge. As the country opened the vaccine jab for 18 to 45 year old, it is
Industry Leaders and Organisations Particpate on a Large Scale in India’s Fight Againt Covid-19
The second wave of COVID-19 has impacted India with unimaginable force. Every day, India is witnessing an average of 3.5 lakh cases of coronavirus infections. The pandemic has tested and severely impacted the country’s economy and medical infrastructure. But the
Exempt Licensing Requirements on Sale of Preventive Healthcare Devices to Fight Covid-19: IAMAI
In a bid to intensify the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Internet and Mobile Association of India has urged the Centre to allow the sale of preventive healthcare devices – Nebulizers, BP monitoring machines, Digital Thermometer, and Glucometers, through
Amazon Europe commits additional support of over $2.5M for India’s fight against COVID-19
Amazon has committed to leveraging its scale and resources to support employees and communities in India. The rising cases in India have created panic and a lack of resources. Thus, Amazon’s business in Europe has committed $2.5 million. The amount
Swiggy announces 4 Days Work Week for May for mental well-being of its employees
According to an internal email sent to employees, Food Aggregator Swiggy has announced 4 Days Work Week. Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, many people are suffering physically as well as mentally. To help its employees stay with their family