India is between Stage 2 and 3 of coronavirus pandemic with large number of cases being found in particular areas, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday concurring with the AIIMS Director’s remarks that localised community transmission is being observed in some pockets of the country. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep […]
‘People may die in large numbers, if lockdown is lifted’: KCR appeals to PM
Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Monday said he will appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Covid-19 lockdown. The 21-day lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus in the country came into effect on March 25 and is set to end on April 14. But chief minister […]
Covid-19 death toll rises to 111 in India, number of cases to 4,281: Health Ministry
The death toll due to the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to 111 and the number of infections climbed to 4,281 in the country on Monday registering a record jump of 704 cases in 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. The active Covid-19 cases stood at 3,851, while 318 […]
Five army commandos, 5 terrorists killed in LoC ‘hand-to-hand’ battle
In a dark day for the army’s Special Forces (SF), five commandos belonging to an elite unit were killed in action along the Line of Control in Kashmir’s Keran sector on Sunday during an intense close-quarter battle with an equal number of terrorist infiltrators who were all eliminated, three officers […]
Women initiate rough sex nearly as often as men, here’s why
If you think only men initiate rough sex you might be wrong, as researchers have revealed that women initiate consensual rough sexual behaviours as often as men. The study, published in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science, shows the differences between consensual rough sex and regular sex. It found that rough […]
Race for life: Mercedes F1 engineers use 3D printers to make medical equipment
Around this time of the year, engineers at Mercedes’ F1 team are usually busy putting their 3D printers to use to make components that could further improve the performance of the race cars on the track. Around 150,000 components are manufactured each year at production plants but 2020 is like […]
Grey hair is one of the hottest trends of 2020
As the world battles a global pandemic and an indefinite lockdown, our regular lifestyle has slowed down and how. Among others, the fashion and beauty sector has suffered a major setback and one wonders as to what even is relevant and doable. Access is denied and how. The creative and […]
Realty braces for the worst amid cash flow pressures
The three-week lockdown to contain the covid-19 pandemic has deeply impacted India’s real estate sector, which was already reeling from a liquidity crunch and weak residential sales. The impact on discretionary spending may disrupt the retail mall business for a long time, while a sharp drop in home sales will […]
A virtual tour of Orlando, Florida for you and your little ones
Whether you want to soar down a rollercoaster, or have some fun touring theme parks, a virtual tour of Orlando could be a good getaway for all the young travel-bunnies stuck at home. “We recognise that now, more than ever, we all want to escape from reality, even if it’s […]
India Inc awaits fiscal push from Centre to keep afloat
As businesses around the country reel under the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown it has necessitated, business owners, executives and experts are looking to the government to do enough to keep companies afloat and healthy and, more importantly, to ensure that they do not engage in mass […]
Google Duo to soon roll out closed captions: Here’s how it works
Google was earlier found working on closed captions for its video calling app, Duo. This feature is currently being tested and a preview of it shows that closed captions are available for the voicemail feature on Duo. Reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong had first revealed about this feature in February this year. […]
Uttarakhand CM directs cooperative banks to extend repayment of farmers loan by 3 months
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has directed cooperative banks to extend the repayment of crop and agricultural loans by the farmers for three months. “About 3 lakh 50 thousand farmers have taken loans under various schemes in the state,” read a statement from Uttarakhand Chief Minister Office. With an increase of 490 cases in the last 12 […]
Indian markets closed on account of Mahavir Jayanti, Asian shares rise
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India were shut on Monday on account of Mahavir Jayanti, an important religious festival in Jainism that celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir. Jain temples, however, remained closed amid the nationwide lockdown imposed by the government to arrest […]
Apple donated over 20 million masks, also working on custom face shields: Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook earlier today updated the company’s progress on providing medical gear to hospitals. Cook said Apple has so far sourced over 20 million masks globally through its supply chain. Apple is also working on custom face shields for medical works. Cook made the announcement through a video […]
No school will coerce parents for fees during lockdown, says Lucknow DM
Giving relief to the parents of students, the Lucknow district administration on Sunday announced that no school will force anyone for the fees during the lockdown. “No private school in Lucknow can collect fees in April,” District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash said. The administration has issued strict instructions to all the […]