Aarogya Setu, the Covid-19 tracking app that has already reached the 9 crore user milestone within weeks, is now also one of the world’s top 10 most downloaded apps. According to Sensor Tower’s April numbers, NITI Aayog’s app secured the 7th position in the “Top Apps Worldwide for April 2020 by Downloads” list, overtaking […]
Splendid isolation: Islands prove safe ports in virus storm
Enjoying the loosening of a six-week coronavirus lockdown in Cyprus, Michalis Eveledis charged across pristine white sand and plunged headlong into the cool Mediterranean under a glaring sun. “I am very glad to visit my beach and swim for the first time this year,” the 39-year-old resident of Ayia Napa […]
Google Lens now lets you copy, paste handwritten notes on your PC
Google has added a cool new feature to its image recognition tool, Google Lens, that is aimed at helping users transition their notes from their notebooks to their personal computers seamlessly. The company has added a “Copy to Computer” feature to Google Lens that enables users to copy their handwritten notes directly […]
Childhood trauma, family dysfunction results in ailments in 50s, 60s
A new study has found that the children, who go through trauma, neglect, abuse, and family dysfunction are at a higher risk of suffering from heart disease in their 50s and 60s. It showed people exposed to higher levels of childhood family environment adversity were more than 50 per cent […]
Google ends throwback Doodle series with PAC-MAN game
Google is ending its Doodle throwback series with the 2010 PAC-MAN game. Google has been running nine past Doodle games for two weeks now with the last one available today. It was a series initiated to help cure boredom as people continue to stay indoors due to Covid-19. You can find the […]
Pandemic brings panic, solidarity to Polish sex industry
The coronavirus pandemic has closed down Poland’s strip clubs and massage parlours, leaving many sex workers struggling to make ends meet but also inspiring solidarity via an online fundraising campaign. Similar ventures have also appeared elsewhere in the West, notably launched by the Strass union in France and Canadian organisations […]
Facebook, Google will let most employees work from home through 2020
Covid-19 outbreak forced employees working in companies across the globe, including the ones in Google and Facebook, to work from home. Now, the two companies have announced that they would let most of their employees work from home through 2020. Facebook is planning to open most of its offices beginning July […]
One class, One channel: HRD plans 12 DTH channels to meet needs of all school students
School students who are confined to homes and finding it difficult to keep up with their studies have a ray of hope as the HRD ministry is planning to beam 12 Direct to Home (DTH) channels on televisions, with each dedicated to one class each. “The ministry is pursuing a […]
Rupert Grint welcomes baby girl with girlfriend Georgia Groome
Actor Rupert Grint and his girlfriend, Georgia Groome, have become parents to a baby girl, their representative confirmed on Thursday. They haven’t revealed the name of the baby yet. “Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are delighted to confirm the birth of their baby girl,” the rep said, according to E! News. “We […]
AI- based test series for UPSC aspirants launched by IIT- alumnus startup
An edutech startup by an IIT alumnus has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based test series for UPSC aspirants to enable them seamless preparation during the COVID-19 lockdown. The test series, available at www.excelonacademy.com provides personalised results and feedback to every single user and helps aspirants identify their blind spots […]
Andy Serkis will read The Hobbit for charity
Celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham and Dakota Fanning will take part in chapter-by-chapter readings of J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book. Rowling’s Wizarding World announced Tuesday on Twitter that all 17 chapters of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone will be read in a series of free videos and audio […]
Assam declares entire May as summer vacation period in educational institutions
The Assam government on Thursday declared the entire month of May as the period of summer vacation for educational institutions in the state, covering it within the lockdown period. Summer vacations in the state are usually held in July but it has been decided to declare it in May so […]
Neena Gupta is delighted after her Instagram following reaches 5 lakh mark, thanks fans
As the number of her followers on Instagram hit the five lakh mark, veteran actor Neena Gupta on Thursday took to social media platform to express gratitude towards her fans. The 60-year-old actor, who is quite active on the social media platform, shared a video of herself where she is seen […]
Schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar can collect fees for new session without hike
The schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar district can collect fees for the academic year 2020-21 but can’t hike the fees, said district administration. “Schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar district can collect the fee for the academic year 2020-21 but no school shall increase the fee for the academic year 2020-21. […]
Devoleena Bhattacharjee says cook sent to isolation centre
TV actor Devoleena Bhattacharjee is in quarantine again after reports emerged that her cook has been sent to an isolation centre after another of his employers tested positive for Covid-19, according to a report in SpotboyE. Speaking to the publication, Devoleena said, “I have had to consequently quarantine myself. It’s not going […]