New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police after tracking the Instagram account of a woman arrested her from Surat in Gujarat where she had fled after duping at least 200 people of Rs 2 crores by luring them to invest in fictitious schemes[Read More…]
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BCCI conducts 7-week CPD seminars for women coaches
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) The National Cricket Academy (NCA) very recently concluded a seven-week series of CPD (Continuous Professional Development) seminars for women coaches across the country, the BCCI said in a media release on Friday. The initiative was conducted by the coach education department of the NCA, led by[Read More…]
Plan a Road Trip for the Long Weekend with Airbnb
By IANSlife Features New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANSlife) Havent planned anything for the upcoming long weekend yet? How about a short rejuvenating road trip? Not only do road trips help with a change in scenery but also allow you to enjoy the journey at a relaxed pace, and completely on[Read More…]
Gregg Albert Saretsky appointed non-executive director on IndiGo Board
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Airline major IndiGo on Friday said aviation industry veteran Gregg Albert Saretsky has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors. Accordingly, Saretsky has joined the board as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director and is a nominee of IGE Group. “An aviation industry veteran, with an[Read More…]
Trump struck by Covid-19, throwing election campaign into uncertainty (Roundup)
By Arul Louis New York, Oct 2 (IANS) After belittling precautionary measures against the the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, US President Donald Trump has tested positive for the virulent disease just 32 days before the November 3 election that will determine his future, throwing his campaign and the world into a[Read More…]
TikTok most downloaded social media app in August: Report
San Francisco, Oct 2 (IANS) Despite being banned in India and facing the threat of a similar fate in the US, TikTok emerged as the most downloaded social media app in the world in August, pushing Facebook and Instagram to the second and third positions, respectively, says a new report.[Read More…]
6 marriage halls, 103 restaurants sealed in Karachi for flouting rules
Karachi, Oct 2 (IANS) Six marriage halls and 103 restaurants have been sealed in Karachi for failing to comply with health guidelines and Covid-19 prevalence, Pakistan’s National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said on Friday. In a statement, the body said that all provinces as well as Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan occupied[Read More…]
A mindful process of creation
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANSlife) The Covid-19 pandemic has made sustainability and slow fashion a center-stage conversation, which would have otherwise taken a little more time to happen. And in the times to come, we will see a greater focus on sustainability, call for transparent supply chains,[Read More…]
SP workers lathicharged during protest in UP
Lucknow, Oct 2 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) workers on Friday faced a lathicharge when they were marching towards the Gandhi statue here to observe a silent ‘satyagraha’ in protest against the alleged deterioration in law and order, rising crime against women, unemployment and the recent farm and labour laws. A[Read More…]
Diesel prices fall across metros amid decline in crude prices
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Prices of diesel declined for the second consecutive day on Friday across the four metro cities. In the national capital, diesel was priced at Rs 70.46 per litre, down from Rs 70.53 on Thursday. Similarly, in the other metros, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata, the fuel[Read More…]
Care for your beard while wearing mask
By IANSlife New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANSlife) The COVID-19 crisis has definitely brought in infinite changes in the lifestyle and face masks are on top of the list. And, wearing the masks constantly can cause skin irritation, red rashes and marks to those with sensitive skin. Men are more prone[Read More…]
AMH Test: Have you left it too late to have a baby?
Recent studies have shown that the average age of planning the first births amongst new mothers is 31 years and it is 3-4 years more for their male counterparts.
Google creates $2mn startup fund for Black founders in Europe
London, Oct 2 (IANS) Google has created a $2 million fund to help Black-founded startups in Europe as part of its commitment to building a more equitable future for everyone. This “Black Founders Fund” will provide up to $100,000 in equity-free cash awards to selected European startups, paired with up[Read More…]
Trinamool leaders stopped on way to Hathras
Hathras (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 2 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien and other party leaders were stopped by the police on Friday when they were on their way to Hathras to meet the family of the 19-year-old victim, who died after she was brutally assaulted a fortnight ago. “A delegation[Read More…]
David Hemp named Pakistan women’s head coach
Lahore, Oct 2 (IANS) David Hemp, former Bermuda captain, has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan women’s cricket team. He takes over from Iqbal Imam. The 49-year-old, based in Australia, played 22 ODIs for Bermuda along with 271 first-class games for Glamorgan, Free State and Warwickshire. He[Read More…]
San Francisco unveils efforts for safe voting
San Francisco, Oct 2 (IANS) The US city of San Francisco has unveiled a series of efforts to make voting safe in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic during the November 3 presidential election. On Thursday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed inaugurated a new voting centre outside city hall where[Read More…]
Bhumi Pednekar: I have to use my voice to educate people about climate change
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who has taken up the cause of climate conservation to raise awareness among fellow Indians, says she wants to use her voice to bring about positive change. “I always had this fear,” she claimed, recalling how concerned she always was about the environment,[Read More…]
As DaanUtsav starts, survey reveals Indians are giving more
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANSlife) The pandemic has changed almost everything, including Indias giving behaviour, findings from a new survey reveal just as Daan Utsav, the countrys largest giving festival starts Friday, October 2. Individual philanthropy has increased and is likely to stay that way, the survey[Read More…]
NSE fined Rs 6 cr for ‘unrelated activities’ without SEBI nod
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Securities market regulator SEBI has found that the NSE had engaged in activities unrelated to its core activities as a stock exchange by acquiring stakes in several companies, including Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) and Computer Age Management Systems Pvt Ltd (CAMS), and imposed a consolidated[Read More…]
Lockdown led to better heart health in masses: Report
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANSlife) The unavailability of processed, packaged foods and a shift in the everyday lifestyle of Indians during the nationwide lockdown, may have helped people – especially those over 50 years of age – to better their heart health, days from an at-home health[Read More…]
Accountability Breakfast 2020 calls on govts to protect health of women, children
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The Accountability Breakfast 2020, held alongside the UN General Assembly 2020, focused on securing global accountability for protecting women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health and rights during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond. Over 1,600 delegates from all over the world participated in the virtual event. Hosted[Read More…]
UAE, US, Israel pledge to develop joint energy strategy
Abu Dhabi, Oct 2 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE), US and Israel have affirmed the importance of establishing a joint strategic vision for energy partnership, according to a state-media report. In a report, WAM, the official news agency of the UAE, said on Thursday that Suhail bin Mohammed Al[Read More…]
Hindu Rao doctors threaten ‘indefinite protest’ over delayed salaries
Aakanksha Khajuria New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Irked over non-payment of salaries, doctors and staff members of North Delhi Municipal Corporation’s Hindu Rao hospital have warned the authorities that they would hold an indefinite protest if their three-months’ dues are not released immediately. The doctors and staff members of the[Read More…]
CPEC has neither boosted growth nor jobs in Pakistan
By Mahua Venkatesh New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The global coronavirus pandemic has dealt a severe blow to Pakistans economy, pushing it to a near-collapse despite the ongoing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to the World Bank, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth[Read More…]
Goa man batters daughter to death with stump over affair, held
Panaji, Oct 2 (IANS) A Goa resident battered his 20-year-old daughter to death with a cricket stump over her relationship with a youth he did not approve, police said on Friday. Accused Sunilkumar Rajan, 46, a resident of Sanquelim in North Goa, has been arrested. “The accused was angry that[Read More…]