Former Nigeria striker Chinedu Obasi alleged on Sunday he was asked to pay a bribe to feature at the 2014 World Cup, before eventually missing out on selection. Obasi, 33, who has been a free agent since leaving Swedish outfit AIK in January, made his last Super Eagles appearance in […]
Go Goa Gone stars celebrate 7th anniversary of cult film with social distancing video. Watch
Actors Kunal Kemmu, Vir Das and Anand Tiwari celebrated seven years of their hit film Go Goa Gone with a video carrying the message of social distancing in times of the coronavirus pandemic. The zombie apocalypse action comedy film was directed by Raj and DK. It also featured Saif Ali Khan and […]
In Bihar, migrants testing positive for Covid-19 pose new challenge
An alarmed Bihar government is gearing up to face the rising number of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in the state, especially after trainloads of mostly asymptomatic migrant labourers came back and many of them tested positive. Bihar has seen the number of Covid-19 cases rise steadily and it […]
Long wait for Tokyo 2020 Olympic souvenir market to pick up
These are lonely times for thousands of souvenirs in dozens of Tokyo 2020 Olympic stores, which are drawing few customers with the postponed games more than a year away and facing an unclear future. And they’re worrying moments for Tokyo organizers, who hope to generate $100 million by selling 5,500 […]
Kartik Aaryan’s mom scolds him for not sharing a Mother’s Day post, watch
As almost the entire Bollywood fraternity flooded social media with pictures of their moms on Mother’s Day, Kartik Aaryan missed out on the opportunity and this did not go down well with his mother Mala Tiwari. He has now shared a video where his mother can be heard complaining about him not sharing […]
‘Can’t exploit workers, stifle voices’: Rahul Gandhi on labour laws dilution
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, championing the cause of factory workers, on Monday spoke out against the alleged dilution of labour laws by some states and underlined that the battle against coronavirus cannot be an excuse to suppress the voices of millions of workers. “Labour laws are being amended by many states. We […]
Tennis courts, golf courses to reopen in England
The British government says tennis courts and golf courses in England can reopen from Wednesday, although people can only play with members of their own household. The sports venues were ordered to be closed in March when Britain imposed a national lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. Gyms and swimming […]
No Covid-19 pass required for inter-district travel in Rajasthan
People in Rajasthan will not need a pass to travel from one district to another in the state between 7am to 7pm, except for areas under curfew, the government said in the new guidelines issued on Monday. Under the new guidelines, no pass will be required for movement for inter-district […]
Will be careful: Ikea after video of woman masturbating at China store goes viral
Ikea has said it will take “more careful” security measures in its shops in China after an explicit video of a woman masturbating in one of its stores went viral online. The pornographic clip shows a woman pleasuring herself half-naked on various sofas and beds in the furniture store’s showroom, […]
Storm in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon kills five people
Five people, including a woman, died in the last 24 hours due to a storm in Kumaon, Uttarakhand. Several kutcha (uncemented) houses and electric poles were damaged due to the storm, incurring loss to the government as well as to the public, an official said. A 42-year-old woman died on the spot […]
This CID episode predicted Covid-19 in 2013
Did you know that an episode of the long-running TV series CID dealt with a fast-spreading virus? The episode, titled The Case of the Deadly Virus (Khatarnak Virus Ka Rahasya), first aired in 2013. Actor Shivaji Satam, who played ACP Pradyuman on the series, recalled the episode, and compared its plot to […]
India draws up Rs 1 billion Covid-19 medical assistance plan, targets 90 countries
India has decided to amp up its medical assistance effort to help authorities abroad combat Covid-19 and has targeted covering 90-plus countries over the next few weeks, people familiar with the development told Hindustan Times on Monday. New Delhi’s diplomatic outreach is expected to cost Rs 110-120 crore (Rs 1.1-1.2 billion). […]
‘It could be murder’: Bombay High Court asks police to probe accidental death
The Bombay high court on Friday transferred an accidental death case to the local crime branch of Ratnagiri police after noticing that it could be a murder. “Prima facie, there seems to be some substance in the allegations made by the petitioner,” said justice Revati Mohite-Dere on the suspicion raised […]
Training ‘dry’, shooters keep bond with the gun
Trap marksman Manavjit Singh crouches like a predator, his shotgun pointed at a blank wall. The former world champion sweeps his gun, following the arc of a target in his mind’s eye. He pulls the trigger with a dull click. The athletes’ zone at the shooting range in Palembang, Indonesia […]
Supreme Court forms 3-member team to look into J&K 4G mobile internet case
The Supreme Court on Monday constituted a three-member committee to look into demand for allowing 4G mobile internet in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. There is a nationwide shutdown in place till May 17 to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Secretary of Union home ministry, chief secretary of J&K […]