Two weeks after the BMC placed a bulk order for 27 lakh Favipiravir tablets , the Covid-19 oral drug , at Rs 78 per tablet, the state government’s Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) is receiving the medicine for Rs 58 per unit, Mumbai Mirror can reveal. Glenmark, which manufactures Favipiravir, has now reduced the price of the drug. Opposition parties have alleged that the BMC is losing money each day it buys the same tablets at a higher price. Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh said the BMC has already lost Rs 1.2 crore of public money. “I’m told that 17,500 strips have been delivered to Sion Hospital. So given the BMC’s price of Rs 78 per tablet, we have lost Rs 1.2 crore of public money. I have already written to Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal that buying such a high quantity at such a high price was not needed,” Shaikh said. Mirror reported earlier this month that the BMC had decided to buy 27 lakh tablets of Favipiravir, the first oral … [Read more...] about BMC shells out high price for Favipiravir, when state government buys COVID-19 oral drug for Rs 54 per tablet
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Nintendo Switch 2: Bigger screen, 4K gaming and every upgrade we expect in 2021
The Nintendo Switch has been a runaway success , especially after a 2020 that had us all shut in at home playing Animal Crossing . The question now is... what comes next? Signs point to a new, 7-inch OLED model with possible 4K gaming when docked coming later this year. It may also have a brand-new Nvidia processor that's capable of 4K Nintendo gaming for the first time. Does that mean a Switch 2 is coming later this year? It sure seems like it. Maybe it'll be called the Switch 2. Or a Switch Pro. New Nintendo Switch. Super Nintendo Switch. Super Nintendo Switch XL. Call it whatever you want, but it's time for new Nintendo hardware to emerge. It's looking increasingly likely that that long-rumored "Switch Pro" could happen in 2021. The Nintendo Switch debuted four years ago; the less expensive Switch Lite arrived two years ago. Meanwhile, the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 have already arrived: Sony and Microsoft are in next-gen console land. … [Read more...] about Nintendo Switch 2: Bigger screen, 4K gaming and every upgrade we expect in 2021
The Most Expensive Homes on the Market in New York City Right Now
With an average property price of reportedly $646,000, New York contains some of the most coveted and expensive luxury property in the world. And despite recent years witnessing a slight cooling-off in sales of the Big Apple 's ultra-luxe real estate, the top-end of the market remains a sight to behold. Marissa Ghesquiere, senior vice president of sales at Sotheby's International Realty, told Newsweek : "Steeped in history, diversity and culture as a backdrop, New York City continues to set the pace for innovation on the world stage attracting the most prestigious and discerning residents from across the globe." From townhouses to penthouses, Newsweek reveals some of the most expensive homes available to buy in New York City's real estate market. 2 Park Place, Pinnacle Penthouse, New York ($79,000,000) The Pinnacle Penthouse, perched atop the iconic Woolworth Building, ranks among New York's preeminent residential offerings. Highlights include 125 windows, generous … [Read more...] about The Most Expensive Homes on the Market in New York City Right Now
Volkswagen debuts ID.6 at Shanghai Motor Show, claims 588-km range
SHANGHAI: Volkswagen on Saturday unveiled its third electric car ID.6 at Shanghai Motor Show. The multi-variable all-round model has room for up to seven people. The ID.6 is a continuation of Volkswagen’s regionalization strategy and is another important step towards becoming the most sought-after brand for sustainable mobility in China, the German carmaker said. Two versions of the fully electric family SUV are available: The ID.6 CROZZ01 is being manufactured in the north of China and the ID.6 X01 in the southern part of the country. Like other VW electric offensive, the third member is also based on the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). The ID.6 makes full use of the strengths of MEB: It enables consistently high quality worldwide, with equally high standards – and also leaves room to develop individual models specifically for certain markets or regions of the world. The ID.6 is tailored specifically to the needs and wishes of Chinese customers in terms of space, … [Read more...] about Volkswagen debuts ID.6 at Shanghai Motor Show, claims 588-km range
A tale of two carmakers: GM and Toyota take different electric roads in China
SHANGHAI - Toyota pioneered the world's most successful hybrid car but when it comes to pure electric vehicles it has some catching up to do, especially in China. The Hong Guang Mini EV , a tiny, no-frills car made by a General Motors joint venture that costs under $5,000 is a smash hit in the world's biggest car market while Toyota has yet to launch its own small, low-cost electric vehicle in China. Toyota, the world's biggest carmaker, is set to unveil its solution at the Shanghai auto show on April 19: a new universal platform for electric vehicles (EVs) called e-TNGA that will underpin an array of models from small runarounds to large SUVs. It will also display its concept electric mid-sized sport-utility vehicle (SUV), based on the e-TNGA platform, which is set to be sold worldwide within a couple of years, two people familiar with Toyota's plans said. Toyota's executives have long called for a small electric runabout but the fact it is going first with a … [Read more...] about A tale of two carmakers: GM and Toyota take different electric roads in China
CV down to half of the peak volume in FY21; How industry experts see the sector reviving in FY22?
By Amit Panday New Delhi: Commercial vehicle sales , the barometer of economic activities, are expected to recover this fiscal with a year-on-year growth of around 30-50% after witnessing steep decline for two years in a row, Nitin Seth, chief operating officer, Ashok Leyland Ltd said at the ET Auto panel discussion – ‘Recap FY21 and Mission FY22 ’ – on Wednesday. While commercial vehicle (CV) sales, which saw a peak of over one million units in FY2019, had fallen 29% in FY2020 on account of new regulatory norms and the economic slowdown, the pandemic-induced crisis in the following year resulted in volumes crashing yet again by 21% YoY to almost half a million units. “I am of the view that commercial vehicles will see a growth in the region of 30%-50% this fiscal. We should do quite well across light, medium and heavy trucks (LCVs and MHCVs ) as well as the bus segment. But we believe that the LCVs would fare best (among all CV categories) this year,” Seth said. … [Read more...] about CV down to half of the peak volume in FY21; How industry experts see the sector reviving in FY22?
10 most witty and humorous quips by Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh
Following a turbulent childhood, Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, rose up against the tides of time and achieved both fame and fortune. He became a member of the British Royal Family and has since received numerous accolades for this service to the monarchy and the country. But while the Duke will always be remembered for his achievements and immeasurable support from his wife, he will also be cherished for his cheerful personality and inappropriate but humorous gaffes. That said, here are some of the most witty and comical quotes by Prince Philip. Funny quotes and quips - On his visit to the Caribbean hospital, 1966: "You have mosquitoes. I have the Press." - In 1967, on being asked if he would like to visit the Soviet Union: “I would like to go to Russia very much – although the bastards murdered half my family.” - During the 1981 recession: “A few years ago, everybody was saying we must have more leisure, everyone’s working too … [Read more...] about 10 most witty and humorous quips by Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh
Reliance Jio among the most competitive telcos: Sunil Mittal
Mittal said the country was now down to nearly two and a half operators, but Airtel had passed that test very well. IMAGE: Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman of Bharti Enterprises. Photograph: Ruben Sprich/Reuters The launch of services by Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio in 2016 became one of the most powerful competitors in the Indian telecom space, Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman, Bharti Enterprises, said on Thursday at a public event. Mittal was sharing experiences about building Airtel into a leading telecom company and how it emerged from several rounds of crisis. “The launch of Jio (2016 edition) was one of the most powerful competitors in Indian space. "Free service for a year, subsidised service for another year. "Predatory pricing, subsidized phones, all sorts of things,” said Mittal at Amazon Smbhav Summit 2021, the flagship event of the e-commerce firm. “And it's no surprise that nine out of the 12 operators packed up, went bankrupt, … [Read more...] about Reliance Jio among the most competitive telcos: Sunil Mittal
I felt so vulnerable as a new mum I threw myself into work but I won’t make that mistake again, says Angela Scanlon
ANGELA Scanlon sees her beautiful, brilliant red hair as her crowning glory. It’s what makes her stand out in a crowd, it’s part of what makes her who she is. But getting to this point has been a battle – the path to self-acceptance (or to her “f**k it” moment) has, at times, been tumultuous. “I love my hair, it’s part of my identity,” she says, “but it has definitely been a journey and something I had to fight for. “When I was a kid it felt a bit special. I’m one of four girls and three of us have red hair, so if we went on holidays we were like the travelling circus! It was quite exciting. "But as a teenager you want to copy and paste your friends, you want to be part of that collective, and I always felt like it was a club I couldn’t enter. "I longed to have bronzed, tanned skin and be blonde and have dreadlocks like Faye from Steps . So I did grapple with it.” She recalls being approached at a party a few years ago by a woman who complimented her on her hair, … [Read more...] about I felt so vulnerable as a new mum I threw myself into work but I won’t make that mistake again, says Angela Scanlon
Horoscope today, Friday April 16: Daily guide to what your star sign has in store for your zodiac dates
♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 So many things you have missed out head back towards your life now and you have the calm judgment to choose the right ones at the right time. Don’t let yourself be pushed too far or too fast. Your work persona is kind but clear: When you have said your piece once, there is no need to repeat it. * Read our horoscopes live blog for the very latest on what the stars have in store for you... ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Your sharp financial insight and confident decision-making inspire everyone around you. So you can push through on to a new path and find the approval you need. In love, you have enough strength for two . . . but is this situation working for you? New passion links to a sci-fi ringtone. ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 Make yourself your top priority. When you meet your own needs, you can see other people’s more clearly and a time of feeling overstretched can end. Music with a Latin beat links to … [Read more...] about Horoscope today, Friday April 16: Daily guide to what your star sign has in store for your zodiac dates