Notwithstanding hailstorm, liquor enthusiasts were seen queuing up outside liquor stores at Nanital’s Mall Road, while maintaining social distancing, on Tuesday amid the national lockdown. The people were seen maintaining at least a metre’s distance and wearing masks while standing in line. Not more than two persons at a time […]
Class 10 board exams over for entire country except for North-East Delhi: HRD Ministry
Ending all the speculations regarding holding of remaining papers of class 10th board exam, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on Tuesday said that no board examinations will be held for the class 10 students nationwide, except for the students from North-East Delhi. In a tweet on the microblogging […]
Mega evacuation of Indians abroad begins Thursday; US passengers to pay Rs 1 lakh
Around 15,000 stranded Indians are expected to be flown back to India in 64 flights in the first week of the government’s mammoth exercise to evacuate stranded Indians from abroad, union civil aviation minister Hardeep Puri said Tuesday. The passengers will be charged for the flights, said Puri, adding it is […]
Covid-19: 50 people to be allowed at weddings, 20 at funerals, says govt
The government on Tuesday announced relaxation for funerals during the Covid-19 pandemic. “To maintain social distancing, gathering of not more than 50 people are allowed at wedding functions and not more than 20 people in the last rites of deceased persons,” Punya Salila Srivastava, joint secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs […]
61 FIRs lodged, 535 people arrested today for flouting lockdown norms in Uttarakhand
As many as 535 persons were arrested and 61 FIRs were lodged by the Uttarakhand police on Tuesday for violation of the COVID-19 lockdown, informed Media Cell, Police Headquarters, Uttarakhand. So far, the state has registered a total of 2,602 FIRs and has arrested 13,643 people since the commencement of […]
‘Govt without a heart’: Shivakumar stings Yediyurappa on Covid-19 response
In what is being seen as an astute political move by Congress, offering to pay fare of the migrants travelling across the country back to their native states, part of the credit should go to its Karnataka unit which made this initial offer to the state government locally on Saturday. […]
Summer vibe: Indulge in some culinary fun with watermelons
We cannot emphasise enough on how wonderful and refreshing watermelons are for summers. And who does not love to just slice it up and sprinkle some black salt and devour it. And not just the taste, but the fruit is high on nutrition value. Watermelons being high in water content, […]
Pets may help relieve stress for both children with autism, their parents
Researchers have found that a family pet can lead to strong bonds and reduced stress for both children with autism and their parents. According to the study, parents of children with autism report higher levels of stress on average than parents of typically developing kids. “Some kids with autism have […]
Google rolls out May security patch to Pixel smartphones
Google is all set to roll out the first Android 11 Beta later this month. Ahead of that, the company has rolled out the May security patch for Android 10 on its Pixel smartphones. The May security patch contains a total of 29 vulnerabilities, 15 of which are dated 2020-05-01 while the remaining 24 are dated […]
Women face increased risk of sex attacks on France’s deserted streets
For many women venturing out during France’s coronavirus lockdown, the absence of crowds has made them easier targets for sexual assault and harassment, a threat that could increase as officials prepare to ease stay-at-home orders. Feminist advocacy groups are reporting an increase of incidents in broad daylight by aggressors who […]
PUBG Mobile Cold Front Survival: How to survive the Arctic Mode
PUBG Mobile rolled out ‘Cold Front Survival’ in Vikendi map last month. The new Arctic Mode challenges players to survive the cold and harsh weather while warding off enemies as well. To survive this Arctic Mode, you can get items like heat packs, firewood, and hunt animals to keep their body […]
Brides in waiting, try this at home during Lockdown 3.0
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, Indian weddings are chartering unknown territories. Couples are either postponing or cancelling their big day or finding creative ways to get married while ensuring social distancing and other restrictions. However, it is possible to keep the excitement of the big day going for all Brides-to-be? One of […]
WhatsApp Pay to finally launch in India by May-end
WhatsApp Pay has been running in India in beta testing for over two years now. The payments method hasn’t been able to launch officially in India due to some roadblocks. It is now reported that WhatsApp Pay will be official in India by May-end. According to a report by Money Control, […]
Karnataka 1st PUC Result 2020 expected today: Direct links to check scorecard online
Karnataka 1st PUC Result 2020: Karnataka State Board first year PUC result is expected to be declared today on its official website. According to media reports, the board had earlier notified that the 1st PUC or class 11th result will be declared on May 5. Candidates will be able to check their results […]
Thor Ragnarok director Taika Waititi to helm new Star Wars film
Taika Waititi, the New Zealand filmmaker of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok, will direct a new Star Wars film. Waititi had for months been expected to take the reins of the galaxy far, far away, having already directed the season finale of the Star Wars streaming spinoff The Mandalorian. But the Walt Disney […]