Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Italian music icon Andrea Bocelli has confirmed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus in March, adding that he made “full recovery” before his historic Easter Sunday webcast at the Milan cathedral. In a Facebook post shared on Tuesday, the opera singer explained he[Read More…]
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NIS Patiala proposes revamped admission policy in sports coaching
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) In a first-ever endeavour, every year 46 eminent athletes will get direct admission to the flagship Diploma Course in Sports Coaching at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) in Patiala, from the session of 2020-21 onwards, it was announced on Wednesday. “The revamped[Read More…]
Covid 19 to accelerate digital adoption in India
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Covid-19 is expected to accelerate digital adoption in India and as online trends take shape, behavioural modification could strengthen, with contactless shopping, payments, and delivery taking hold, according to US financial services house, Morgan Stanley. A research report said 2020 will likely see increasing online[Read More…]
Political heat rises over Shramik Spls; Maha, Kerala slam Rlwys
New Delhi/Mumbai/Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) The tiff over Shramik Specials intensified further as Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slammed Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal late Tuesday night over number of trains being available. In a statement, Malik, who is an NCP Minister of Minority Development[Read More…]
Goa drops separate SOP plan for Maharashtra travellers
Panaji, May 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that testing of all persons entering Goa without a Covid-19 negative certificate would now be made mandatory, doing away with the need for implementing a separate SOP for persons from Maharashtra entering the coastal state. “We maintain the need[Read More…]
New 5G switches offer better battery, speed for smartphones
New York, May 27 (IANS) Researchers have created a new component that will efficiently allow access to highest 5G frequencies in a way that increases battery life of smartphones and speeds up how quickly we stream HD content. Smartphones are loaded with switches that perform a number of duties. One[Read More…]
Maha hands over Anway Naik, mom’s deaths re-probe to CID
In her complaint, Aadnya contended that Arnab Goswami of Republic TV had not paid her father’s dues, pushing him and her grandmother to commit suicide.
Dravid to be part of Royals’ initiative on mental health & wellbeing
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Royal Rajasthan Foundation, the social impact arm of Rajasthan Royals is proud to team up with its legendary former batsman Rahul Dravid, McLean Hospital, (an affiliate of Harvard Medical School) and Dr. N.S. Vahia Foundation to advocate for removing stigma around mental health conversations, raising[Read More…]
Ayushmann replies to Mumbai Police’s ‘Gulabo Sitabo’ inspired meme
Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has replied to the COVID-19 meme inspired by his upcoming film, “Gulabo Sitabo”, which has been shared by Mumbai Police. Mumbai Police on their official account tweeted a still from the film, featuring Ayushamann with his co-star Amitabh Bachchan. The caption, in[Read More…]
Ace your learning from home
By IANSlife New Delhi, May 27 (IANSlife) The COVID-19 has affected our lives in many ways. It has changed the way we interact with people and spend our free time. With the nationwide lockdown is gradually easing, there is still a long way to go before life restores to a[Read More…]
Over 2,400 Fijians screened for COVID-19, 18 fresh cases
Suva, May 27 (IANS) Fiji has conducted COVID-19 test on more than 2,400 people, where 18 of them tested positive for the novel coronavirus, health officials said on Wednesday. The country reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case on March 19. Fiji’s Health Minister Ifereimi Waqainabete told the parliament that the[Read More…]
Fishworkers’ body urges to revoke reduction in annual ban
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) National Fishworkers’ Forum (NFF), a federation of state level trade unions in India, has urged the union government to revoke the new order of reducing the uniform annual fishing ban and reinstate the previous order in which annual fishing ban is for 61 days. The[Read More…]
Morgan has been outstanding for England in last 5 years: Bayliss
London, May 27 (IANS) Former England coach Trevor Bayliss heaped praise on white-ball skipper Eoin Morgan and stated his contribution to England cricket, both as a batsman and a leader, has been immense in the last five years. Following a dreadful 2015 World Cup that saw them crash out of[Read More…]
FIBA publishes guidelines for restart of basketball activities
Mies (Switzerland), May 27 (IANS) World basketball governing body FIBA has published recommendations on returning to basketball for national federations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a media release, FIBA said on Wednesday that the guidelines, published in English, French and Spanish, were primarily for national federations that[Read More…]
Record 792 cases in 24 hours in Delhi, toll crosses 300-mark
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The coronavirus cases count in the national capital witnessed a record jump of 792 in a day, taking the total tally to 15,257 and the death toll reached 303, the Delhi Health Department said on Wednesday. Out of the total cases, 7,690 were active, it[Read More…]
2 Agra policemen beat up businessman, suspended
Agra, May 27 (IANS) Two police officials mercilessly beat up a businessman early Wednesday morning outside his residence in the posh Kamla Nagar Colony here, not far from the residence of Agra Mayor Navin Jain. Senior Superintendent of Police Bablu Kumar suspended the two cops and ordered an inquiry after[Read More…]
Hit by bricks during storm, Bengaluru techie dies
Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) A 21-year-old TCS techie died an unnatural death when she was hit on the head by a volley of bricks and construction material that were blown by the gale during a severe storm that caused heavy rain in the city, an official said on Wednesday. “Shilpa,[Read More…]
Riverbed appoints Alex George as Country Manager for India
Bengaluru, May 27 (IANS) San Francisco-headquartered Riverbed Technology on Wednesday announced the appointment of Alex George as the Country Manager for India. His role will encompass growing Riverbed’s market share in India, as well as the management of sales and channels across the Saarc region, the company said. In addition[Read More…]
Many European nations using low deaths per day as indicator to relax lockdown
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Many countries in Europe, including Italy, Spain and the UK are using deaths per day as an indicator to relax the lockdown, says Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), whose data on the utility of the lockdown saving nearly 78,183 lives was used by the[Read More…]
Madras HC declares Jaya’s nephew, niece as 2nd line legal heirs
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday declared J. Deepak and J. Deepa as the second line legal heirs of late Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa and suggested to the government to convert part of the latter’s residence as a memorial. The court also suggested that part of[Read More…]
Andhra’s corona tally now 2,787 with 68 new cases
Amaravati, May 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh reported 68 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, taking the state’s tally to 2,787. With the discharge of 10 more patients, the total number of cured patients in Andhra Pradesh has increased to 1,913. The active cases are 816.[Read More…]
TN signs 17 investment MoUs worth Rs 15,128 cr
Chennai, May 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday signed 17 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) involving an investment of Rs 15,128 crore having a potential to generate about 47,150 jobs. The MoUs were signed with companies that are already operating in the state like Daimler India Commercial Vehicles and[Read More…]
Manish Malhotra opens Delhi, Hyderabad stores
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, May 27 (IANSlife) Veteran designer Manish Malhotra has re-opened both his Delhi and Hyderabad stores, which have been shut for over two months due to the pandemic and government mandated lockdown. The retail segment operates on daily profit margins, and this unprecedented shutting of operations[Read More…]
World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Ways to go sustainable
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, May 27 (IANSlife) Sanitary pads are made of plastic, contain cellulose gum and have an absorbent material that converts liquid to gel. All these substances make these sanitary napkins highly polluting and harmful for the environment. They have been polluting the environment and also land[Read More…]
Oil pulling: An immunity boosting measure
By IANSlife New Delhi, May 27 (IANSlife) Oil pulling is regarded as an ancient Ayurveda treatment that dates back to more than 3,000 years. Considered as a detoxification therapy, it is done by taking a spoonful of cold pressed virgin oil (preferably coconut oil) and swishing it in your mouth[Read More…]