The Delhi government has sought suggestions from different stakeholders including students, teachers and principals about the roadmap for reopening schools post COVID-19 lockdown. An online suggestion form has been put up on the website of the Directorate of Education, where students, their teachers, principals and parents can give their inputs, […]
Jaideep Ahlawat: ‘Paatal Lok explores depths of societal immorality’
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat is excited about his upcoming Paatal Lok, and says it is great to be part of a series which does not shy away from bringing out the dark side of these uncertain times. In the series, he essays the role of Hathiram Chaudhary, a washed-out police officer in Delhi who […]
‘A surprise at No.4’: Hogg picks all-time IPL XI with two unexpected selections
Former Australia skipper Brad Hogg revealed his all-time Indian Premier League XI team and there were a few surprise picks. Speaking on his Youtube channel, Hogg picked a team following the same criteria that any IPL team has to use while selecting their playing XI for a match – only […]
A sneezing KTR during public function causes flutter in Telangana
A sneezing KT Rama Rao, Telangana Rashtra Samithi working president and state information technology minister, during his visit to Rajanna-Siricilla district on Monday created a flutter among his followers and the people of state. Videos of KTR, son of chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, frequently sneezing into his towel went […]
Guzar Jayega: Kapil, Raveena feature in track voiced by Amitabh Bachchan
Over 80 artistes, including Amitabh Bachchan, Manoj Bajpayee, Ekta Kapoor and Shreya Ghoshal have come together for the track Guzar Jayega, which aims at spreading hope amid the coronavirus pandemic. The anthem, narrated by Bachchan, also features comedian Kapil Sharma, actors Raveena Tandon, Sunny Leone and singers Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal and […]
Vernon Philander’s Somerset contract cancelled
Somerset County crickey club have announced the cancellation of former South Africa pacer Vernon Philander’s contract by mutual agreement. Philander, who had signed a Kolpak deal with the county club after calling time on his South Africa career earlier in the year, was due to join the club in early […]
Sushmita’s boyfriend Rohman turns fitness trainer for her daughters, watch
Sushmita Sen and boyfriend Rohman Shawl are fitness enthusiasts and often share pictures and videos of their home workouts and the yoga challenges they throw at each other. Sushmita has now shared a video of her younger daughters Renee and Alisah working out under the guidance of Rohman. Sharing the video, Sushmita wrote, […]
‘I’m back’ declares Tyson in training video
Former-world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson continued to tease boxing fans about a possible return to the ring by posting another training video on Instagram on Monday that ended with the message, “I’m back”. The 53-year-old caught the attention of the boxing world last week when he posted a short video […]
Arshad Warsi paints amid lockdown, inspired by world’s chaotic state
Making the most of this lockdown, actor Arshad Warsi has gone back to his passion — painting. He recently shared one of his lockdown arts on social media and captioned it, “Just painted her! I like her lockdown smile’. Revealing that he had picked up the brush for the first […]
Two returnees from Kolkata test positive for Covid-19 in Jharkhand
Two students from Jamshedpur, who had returned from Kolkata, have tested positive for Covid-19, Jharkhand Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni said on Tuesday. Kulkarni said that the total number of positive cases in the state is now at 164. This comes as migrants are being brought back to their native places by […]
Sports ministry rejects Gymnastics Federation of India’s appeal to grant recognition
In a major setback for Indian gymnasts yet again, the sports ministry has rejected the Gymnastics Federation of India’s (GFI) appeal to grant recognition on the ground that it violated the National Sports Development Code 2011, when fresh elections of the GFI office bearers were conducted on November 5 last […]
Manmohan Singh out of AIIMS hospital in Delhi
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi on Sunday night over chest pain, was allowed to leave hospital and go home on Tuesday. The former PM, 87, was admitted after he suffered a reaction to a new medication and […]
In Pompeo’s 7-nation concall, focus on China over accountability, dependency
At a 75-minute video conference initiated by United States secretary of state Mike Pompeo, foreign ministers of seven countries including India, Israel and South Korea on Monday evening discussed the coronavirus pandemic, its fallout on the world economy and the way ahead. The conference, which is being described as ‘experimental […]
Pakistan drugmakers warn against banning raw material from India, say it will weaken Covid-19 fight
The drug manufacturers in Pakistan have warned against banning raw material from India, saying it will weaken the country’s ability to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) organised a press conference in Karachi on Monday where they said that import of raw materials for manufacturing medicines […]
PM Narendra Modi to address the nation at 8pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Tuesday evening. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) tweeted that the address will take place at 8 pm. Shri @narendramodi will be addressing the nation at 8 PM this evening. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 12, 2020 This will be his PM Modi’s […]