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IRCTC Defines the New Normal In Terms of Train Travel Across India

  The pandemic has devastated the human race across the world and no single nation has to remain untouched with its impact on all fronts, be it social, economic, or travel. India being one of the largest nations in terms of population is also undergoing a tough battle with COVID-19. IRCTC has been at the forefront of this journey with the Indian government. From mass   productions of safety masks   to converting of major trains into isolation coaches, the list goes on. Being a national transporter for the nation, it acted as a major carrier for people stranded across the nation during the lockdown periods. Indian Railways has been striving to achieve normal travel schedules. The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation is on its way back to ease the process of travel and has published a white paper defining the new normal in terms of travel across India via trains. Railrecipe, an e-catering service provider for Indian railways, in its endeavor to keep the citizens...

#Startup Vs #Covid19: Navigating the Depression in Travel Sector

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  It becomes pretty tough for startups to manage when the cashflows plateau. The biggest impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been on the travel sector, which has had to bear the brunt of flight cancellations, hotels being shut down and movement restrictions across the world. First came the international travel bans and then strict national lockdowns, which eventually led to all travel and  food delivery in train  and other apps coming to a grinding halt. The current pandemic and crisis have brought up a lot of fears and anxiety among people around the globe. The change in routine, pattern, work system, etc—the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus has started to become a brutal psychological test for many. We are worried about life, finances, job, health, running a family and so much more. The companies decided to figure out ways in which it didn’t have to let go of people. Even though there were cases where there might be no work for certain people for a few months.   ...