Mathematicians study differential equations between the ‘S’ for susceptible, ‘I’ for infected and ‘R’ for removed to understand the spread of the disease Lots of discussions, two weeks into a 21-day lockdown, on how it will end.

Suddenly, we’re familiar with a phrase like “staggered exit", and there are whispers of it continuing beyond 21 days, and serious worries about what it has already done to our economy and what it will do and whether these should figure in the decision.

Lots of discussions, too, about what a good strategy is to handle a possible flood of detected cases, especially if they all need hospitalization.

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‘Real danger is of a prolonged deflation rather than inflation’

The coronavirus pandemic, which has so far claimed more than 100,000 lives the world over, is forcing governments to make difficult choices between saving lives and protecting livelihoods and also throwing up economic, political and moral questions with long-term consequences. In India, federal policy think tank NITI Aayog has a ringside view of the decision-making process. In an interview, NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar speaks about the priorities of the government, the industries that need fiscal support, and why it is important to take a long, hard look at conventional ideas of fiscal prudence. Edited excerpts:

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Aleris acquisition raises concerns over Hindalco’s debt, with profits set to fall

Final clearances to Novelis Inc. for acquiring Aleris Corp. end the overhang over parent Hindalco Industries Ltd’s stock. After a sharp 50% drop so far in 2020, the stock rose 6.6% on Thursday.

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6 Reasons to Get Excited for Coachella's Fall Festival

This weekend would have marked the first weekend of Coachella 2020. However, the famous music festival in Indio, Calif.

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Liam Hemsworth goes topless to send coronavirus message: ‘Happy Easter, stay in bed’

Liam Hemsworth used his body to his advantage in order to send out an important message amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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We must spend now to save lives rather than aim for future stability that may not even materialize

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The health crisis has temporarily unified otherwise bitter political rivals

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Bill Gates warns it could be 18 months until life returns to normal after coronavirus

Billionaire Bill Gates says life may not return to normal for 18 months following the coronavirus pandemic.

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Adorable baby wildcats have uncanny resemblance to Star Wars legend Yoda

Two African wild cat kittens have the family resemblance to a certain Jedi master.

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Alesso & Liam Payne's 'Midnight' Collab Voted This Week's Favorite New Music: See the Poll Results

Artists are getting creative in isolation as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic, and Alesso and Liam Payne managed to film a music video for their new collaboration, "Midnight" -- and win over fans in the process.In this week's eclectic new music poll, Alesso and Payne's joint effort brought in about 37 percent of the total vote.

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To open or not to open India up: a dilemma that need not be one

India needs a calibrated approach to tighten or relax controls at a local level depending on data from expanded testing

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Liquor shops in Assam to open from 10 am-5 pm Monday onwards

Guwahati: All liquor shops, wholesale warehouses, bottling plants, distilleries and breweries across Assam will open from Monday for seven hours daily, an excise department order said on Sunday.

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Netflix Originals 2020: All the New TV Shows and Movies to Stream

There might be a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, but one thing remains the same: Netflix is still churning out original content just as quickly as ever. Throughout the first few months of 2020, the streaming service has been busy delivering new movies, shows, specials, kids' programs, and more, with dozens upon dozens of new additions to its library so far this year. And even though the coronavirus pandemic has shut down many of its productions, Netflix still has plenty of new goodies to share throughout the year.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's telling response when told Man Utd must sign Harry Kane

Manchester United could make a move for Harry Kane with Tottenham ready to let their star man go if their huge £200million valuation is met.

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Police encourage social distancing - by dressing up as the coronavirus itself

A police force has come up with a unique way of reminding citizens of the importance of social distancing -dressing up as the coronavirus itself.

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Jennifer Aydin Defends Husband Bill For Working Amid Coronavirus: “My Baby Is Saving Lives”

Jennifer Aydin is sticking up for her husband, plastic surgeon Bill Aydin, after some questioned why he’s continuing to work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member, who recently tested positive for the virus herself, took to Instagram to praise her husband for doing essential work and “saving lives” during this tumultuous time.

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Liam Hemsworth Posts Sexy Bedroom Snap Encourages Everyone To Stay At Home

If you say so, Liam Hemsworth! The hunky Australian actor posted a shirtless pic of himself and urged fans to stay indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Happy Easter! Stay safe. Stay in bed,” he captioned the April 12 Instagram photo. The black and white pic showed the 30-year-old sipping a cup of tea as he laid in bed under the covers without a shirt on. We’re not complaining! Fans were quick to comment on the sexy pic. “Please delete this, it’s for my mental health,” one follower joked, while another wrote, “yes sir”.

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Millions of tax paying immigrants won't get stimulus checks

PHOENIX – The $2.2 trillion package that Congress approved to offer financial help during the coronavirus pandemic has one major exclusion: millions of immigrants who do not have legal status in the U.S. but work here and pay taxes.

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First Lady Melania Trump Reads ‘The Little Rabbit’ For Easter

With the annual White House Easter Egg Roll cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Melania Trump instead shared a video of herself reading an Easter-themed children’s book, The Little Rabbit.

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New York’s daily coronavirus death toll falls to 758, says Governor Andrew Cuomo

New York State had 758 deaths from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, down from 783 the day before, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at his daily press conference.

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Six major changes coming to Tesco supermarkets next week

Tesco is among the major supermarkets to introduce shopper policies and guidelines to protect customers and staff during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Care workers given immediate pay rise for their 'hugely valued' efforts

Social care staff in Scotland will get an immediate pay rise to reflect their “hugely valued” efforts.

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Details of Arsenal's five-point pay cut proposal set to be rejected by players

A five-point plan has reportedly been sent to Arsenal, and been rejected, as the Gunners look to put forward plans to reduce their wages amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Orlando church gives 100,000 meals to families in need during COVID-19 pandemic

ORLANDO, Fla. – Thousands of cars pulled into Calvary Orlando's parking lot on Easter Sunday morning to receive free meals donated by the church.

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When chatbots help cope with pandemic stress

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Crime drops around the world as coronavirus keeps people inside

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Lauv Shares New Song 'Miss Me,' Written During Coronavirus Lockdown: Listen

Lauv might be stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, but that's not stopping the Los Angeles-based artist from releasing new music.On Sunday (April 12), the singer-songwriter-producer shared his new song "Miss Me." He teased the smooth track on Instagram, posting a homemade video of life indoors during coronavirus. The clip features Lauv and his friends showing off their dance moves, scenic views of L.A., and cute cameos from his small dog."MADE THIS SONG DURING QUARANTINE AND DIDNT WANNA WAIT TO PUT IT OUT SO HERE IT IS 'MISS ME' ON SOUNDCLOUD NOW," Lauv captioned the Instagram video.Prior to the coronavirus lockdown, Lauv was promoting his 21-song debut album, How I’m Feeling, which arrived on March 6.

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Boris Johnson Discharged From London Hospital as Condition Improves

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been discharged from the hospital and says he owes his life to the National Health Service staff who treated him for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

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Kaia Gerber, 18, Reveals Toned Abs While Picking Up A Foster Dog With Father Rande — Pic

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Kanye West Drops Out Of Joel Osteen’s Virtual Easter Service, But Mariah Carey And Tyler Perry Set To Participate

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Shailene Woodley Reveals She Used to Be in an Open Relationship

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The Queen Sent Maundy Gifts To British Seniors By Mail

Each year ahead of Easter Sunday, the Queen presents special silver Maundy coins to deserving British seniors at a special ceremony.

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Nashville's hallowed Ryan Auditorium has been empty for weeks now, but Ashley McBryde was able to head to the beloved venue to sing a stunning rendition of "Amazing Grace" she released on Easter Sunday (April 12).With help and clearance from the Nashville Department of Public Health, McBryde did what millions of musicians wish they could do in this moment: she returned to the stage in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered the doors of countless concert venues the world over and killed over 100,000 people, including Nashville's own Joe Diffie and John Prine.The enormity of that struck McBryde as she began to sing the spiritual through her tears."I had the opportunity to honor all we’ve lost at @theryman this week

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Watch: How Pope marked 'Easter of solitude' in coronavirus lockdown

Pope Francis broke with centuries of tradition to livestream Easter Sunday mass to those suffering in the solitude of a coronavirus lockdown that forced the world's Catholics to improvise on their holiest day.

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CODEVID-19 Hackathon unites developers to help solve pandemic problems

An Edmonton-based initiative is bringing coders across the world together.

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Canadians face misinformation, uncertainty in bid to protect against coronavirus: experts

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Coronavirus outbreak: Myth-busting during COVID-19

Ontario Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith tells Mercedes Stephenson he has signed on to a fact-checking website to fight misinformation during this pandemic and he is calling on Canadians to report it when they see it.

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The Queen Sent Maunday Gifts To British Seniors By Mail

Each year ahead of Easter Sunday, the Queen presents special silver Maunday coins to deserving British seniors at a special ceremony.

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Coronavirus lockdown has unexpected impact on family mealtimes and eating habits

Families are eating up to two-and-a-half hours earlier and lapping up tasty desserts because of the lockdown, according to new data.

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Coronavirus: US reopening could start ‘in some ways’ in May, says Fauci

Parts of the US may be ready in May to ease emergency measures taken against the coronavirus pandemic but there’s no universal 'light switch' to flip on, said NIAID chief Dr. Anthony Fauci

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Charlotte Flair: "There's bigger things ahead for Rhea Ripley in WWE"

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IPL can be held without crowd, T20 World Cup can't: Glenn Maxwell

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Truckers bringing goods into Canada take precautions amid coronavirus pandemic

Long-haul truckers are playing an important role in bringing supplies into Canada, but some people are concerned not enough is being done to ensure they aren’t transporting COVID-19 with them.

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Nurses end overnight shift with coronavirus patients to find tires slashed

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Tom Hanks hosts first SNL from home after coronavirus diagnosis and jokes about not wearing sweatpants

TOM Hanks hosted the first Saturday Night Live from Home weeks after he was diagnosed with covid-19. The actor hosted the first episode to air in five weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic and made a few jokes about forgetting how to button up a suit.

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US restaurants turn to grocery sales to help offset losses

O'FALLON, Mo. – Charlene Gulliford at the Gandy Dancer never figured there would come a day when the Michigan restaurant known for its steaks and seafood would sell toilet paper and cartons of eggs, but the coronavirus has restaurants in survival mode.

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Tiger's last Masters as much about family as a green jacket

Tiger Woods walked off the 18th green as a Masters champion for the fifth time, a major champion for the 15th time, and the sensation was unlike anything he had ever felt.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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