Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) The Raksha Bandhan was celebrated in both the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Monday amid the Covid-19 pandemic. People were seen taking precautions while celebrating the festival, which signifies the bond between sisters and brothers. Highlighting the importance of coronavirus precautions, Telangana Congress[Read More…]
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Anderson & Broad go together like Bonnie and Clyde, says Swann
London, Aug 3 (IANS) Former England spinner Graeme Swann trained his guns towards national selectors and stated veteran fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad should always play together. He even likened the duo to infamous American criminal couple of the early 1900s, Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow[Read More…]
Ayodhya’s Lord Ram is Orchha’s Ram Raja
By Sandeep Pauranik Niwari/Bhopal, Aug 3 (IANS) As Ayodhya is ushering in a new era with the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ for the Ram temple, about 500 km away in Madhya Pradesh’s Orchha, home to the Ram Raja temple, enthusiasm is quite discernible. The Ram Raja temple will be specially decorated on[Read More…]
Karnataka Governor tests negative after recent meeting with CM
Bengaluru, Aug 3 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala has tested negative for coronavirus, three days after meeting Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa who was diagnosed positive on Sunday, an official said on Monday. “The Governor has undergone a corona antigen test and tested negative,” said a communique from the Raj Bhavan.[Read More…]
Unlock 3: Centre issues guidelines for reopening of gyms from August 5
According to the guidelines, those above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of ten years are advised not to use gyms in closed spaces.
Nicole Kidman meets mother after 8 months
Los Angeles, Aug 3 (IANS) Actress Nicole Kidman has reunited with her mother Janelle after eight months amid the Covid pandemic. The actress took to Instagram to share two photographs of her reuniting with her 80-year-old mother in Australia, reports people.com. In the images, Kidman, who was self-isolating in Tennessee[Read More…]
Making India self-reliant the self-help way
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) It began six years ago when Kaninika Mishra, with a bachelors degrees in homeopathic medicine and arts, as well as a masters degree in management from an Australian university, started to formally learn yogic workouts and met many young people who had[Read More…]
Chief priest of Ram temple Acharya Satyendra Das sent on quarantine
The trust official explained other security protocols and said that the entire programme on Wednesday would take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This was one of the most exhausting seasons, says Liverpool’s Alisson
Rio de Janiero, Aug 3 (IANS) Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has lavished praise on manager Jurgen Klopp for guiding the club to the Premier League title. The Reds won their first league crown in 30 years back in June. Brazilian Alisson said this was one of his most exhausting seasons. “This[Read More…]
Sushant Singh Rajput searched for ‘painless death’, ‘bipolar disorder’ on internet
Sushant searched for words like “painless death”, “schizophrenia” and “bipolar disorder” on Google, according to Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.
COVID-19 fallout: Fiscal deficit may rise 6.8 pc of GDP in FY21
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) With economic disruptions set for a long haul due to COVID-19 pandemic, India could see its fiscal deficit this year to balloon to over 6.8 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), brokerages analysing the first quarter deficit numbers have said. The Controller General of[Read More…]
Xiaomi to launch Mi earbuds with ANC soon
Beijing, Aug 3 (IANS) Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is reportedly planning to launch new earphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) which will be called Mi Active Noise Cancelling Wireless earphones. The earphones have the model number LYXQEJ05WM and the description of the product says it is a pair of TWS[Read More…]
Ranveer Singh’s Monday mood is a scream!
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Seems like Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is not in a very happy mood this Monday, going by his latest social media post. Ranveer’s latest Instagram post is a monochrome picture where he makes an angry face, almost as if he is screaming at someone. “Monday got[Read More…]
Rhea Chakraborty is not missing, says her lawyer
Last week, Rhea released a video addressing the allegations against her over the death of her boyfriend Sushant.
Kriti Sanon ‘never missed having a brother’ thanks to sister Nupur
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon has never missed having a brother, thanks to her sister Nupur Sanon. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Monday, Kriti took to social media to express her feelings for her sister. On her verified Instagram page, Kriti has shared a photograph[Read More…]
A year after Art 370 abrogation, security net still tight in Kashmir
By Sumit Kumar Singh New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) A year after the special status of Jammu & Kashmir was scrapped, the government claims that peace and normalcy has returned along with development and an additional deployment of at least 20,000 security personnel and officers has been retained. Before August[Read More…]
Yogi visits Ayodhya, ahead of ‘bhoomi pujan’
Ayodhya, Aug 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Monday, ahead of the ‘bhoomi pujan’ for the Ram temple, and checked the preparations for the mega event. The Chief Minister went to the Ram Janambhoomi site and inspected the security arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi[Read More…]
Brothers Amarjit, Jeakson inspired me to play football: Kritina
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Time stood still as Jeakson Singh Thounaojam leapt higher than all in the sultry Delhi air to head the ball into the back of the Colombian net — becoming India’s first-ever goal-scorer at a FIFA World Cup in 2017. As he ran to celebrate much[Read More…]
Yediyurappa’s primary contacts to be tested, quarantined
Bengaluru, Aug 3 (IANS) People who recently came in contact with Covid-afflicted Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa have been advised to take the coronavirus test and quarantine themselves as a precaution, according to Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar, here on Monday. “As per health protocols, those who met or came[Read More…]
COVID-19 scheme offering UK diners 50% comes into force
London, Aug 3 (IANS) Diners across the UK will be able to enjoy half-price meals throughout August from Monday, as part of a government scheme aimed at boosting restaurants and pubs after the COVID-19 lockdown. The scheme, “Eat out to help out” applies to eat-in food and drink on Monday[Read More…]
Tokyo’s daily COVID-19 cases drop for 2nd consecutive day
Tokyo, Aug 3 (IANS) The Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday confirmed 258 new COVID-19 cases, with the number declining for a second consecutive day after the Japanese capital witnessed record surges last week. The latest figure comes after 292 cases were reported the previous day, reports Xinhua news agency. Of[Read More…]
Used to watch Man Utd matches in Dhoni’s room, reveals Billings
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) England cricketer Sam Billings recalled his two-year stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and revealed how he struck a relationship with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni over their love for Premier League club Manchester United. Billings stated rubbing shoulders with[Read More…]
Kareena, Soha share Raksha Bandhan spirit with pic of Taimur, Inaaya
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Kareena Kapoor Khan and sister-in-law Soha Ali Khan on Monday shared some Raksha Bandhan spirit on social media, with a picture of their children, Taimur and Inaaya, on social media. Soha took to Instagram and posted a picture of the toddler cousins. In the image, Taimur[Read More…]
UK-based Wiserfunding enters India, targets SMEs
Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) UK-based fintech firm Wiserfunding on Monday announced its entry into India by launching the artificial intelligence-backed credit risk assessment tool for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Wiserfunding arrives at a time when SMEs across India are struggling due to Covid-19. The London-headquartered fintech firm aims to[Read More…]
Lampard voices concern over English Premier League start date
London, Aug 3 (IANS) Chelsea manager Frank Lampard feels starting the next season on September 12 is too early keeping in mind his team’s schedule. Chelsea face Bayern Munich on Saturday in a rescheduled Champions League last-16 second leg. “Players need to be given a break to play at the[Read More…]