Sydney, May 7 (IANS) If things go as per plan, Cricket Australia will begin the team’s pre-season later this month under a set of new training protocols devised for the safety of players amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis which has wreacked havoc across the world. Cricket Australia is planning for[Read More…]
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Serpentine queues outside liquor shops in TN
Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Serpentine queues of tipplers braving the sun were seen outside liquor outlets in several places in Tamil Nadu on Thursday morning when the shops were reopened for sales after a 45 day lockdown. The government did not permit the opening of the shops located in Chennai.[Read More…]
Mums, gift yourself a day of detox
New Delhi, May 7 (IANSlife) Mothers Day is around the corner, so go ahead and plan some guilt free ‘me-time.’ While you spend most of the days in lockdown working and taking care of the needs of family and home, it’s time to take care of yourself. Try a special[Read More…]
Auto cos face extended slowdown, sales to cross lower FY20 numbers only by FY24
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Automobile makers are in for tough period at least in the short to medium term as the period of poor sales is expected to continue well into the first half of current fiscal year with only a moderate recovery thereafter. Vehicle sales across the country[Read More…]
COVID-19 fight: Medical world endorses modified version of Yoga’s Jal Neti
By Archana Sharma Jaipur, May 7 (IANS) As India enters the third phase of lockdown, relentlessly battling against the COVID-19 pandemic, the medical world is endorsing the modified version of Yoga’s Jal Neti to supplement the fight against the pandemic amid distressing times. An International Journal, Lung India reported that[Read More…]
Now asset quality issues overshadow liquidity problem for NBFCs: Report
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) As several private banks along with few public sector banks extend the term loan moratorium to non-banking finance companies (NBFC), an Emkay report has said that asset-side issues were more pertinent for NBFCs, rather than the persistent liquidity concerns. In the report, Emkay Global Financial[Read More…]
A mega spin art lens filter gives you an augmented reality experience
By Aditi Roy New Delhi, May 7 (IANSlife) Have you managed to discover the artist in you while home-sheltering and social distancing? If not, then Snapchat come to your aid as it announced a new augmented reality experience created in close collaboration with renowned artist Damien Hirst. Inspired by his[Read More…]
Heavy firing going on across LoC
Jammu, May 7 (IANS) Heavy firing exchanges are underway on the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday between Indian and Pakistan in J&K’s Poonch district, Defence ministry spokesman said. Colonel Devender Anand said: “The Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms and shelling with mortars along[Read More…]
Parthiv recalls incident when Hayden wanted to punch him
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) India wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel recalled an incident when former Australia opener Matthew Hayden wanted to punch him in the face. Parthiv said he made fun of the Australian after he was dismissed during a match and that made Hayden lose his cool. Parthiv was just[Read More…]
Unlike ‘Jurassic Park’ movie, real Velociraptors did not hunt in packs
New York, May 7 (IANS) It appears that famous movie on dinosaurs the ‘Jurassic Park’ may have got it all wrong as the Velociraptor dinosaurs did not hunt in packs, says a new study. The raptors (Deinonychus antirrhopus) with their sickle-shaped talons were made famous in the 1993 blockbuster movie[Read More…]
Arrangements done to receive 2 aircraft carrying Kerala diaspora
Thiruvananthapuram, May 7 ( IANS) Two aircraft from the Middle East will arrive on Thursday night at two Kerala airports carrying around 360 passengers from Abu Dhabi and Dubai. All arrangements have been made by the state government keeping in view the COVID-19 situation. The flight from Abu Dhabi to[Read More…]
UN makes new appeal to fund COVID-19response
United Nations, May 7 (IANS) The UN has appealed for a further $4.7 billion in funding to “protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries”, it was reported on Thursday. It follows the $2 billion requested when the UN launched its global humanitarian response plan[Read More…]
TV industry to pay musical tribute to Rishi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan
Mumbai May 7 (IANS) Several television celebrities will get together in a virtual music concert to pay a tribute to Rishi Kapoor and Irrfan Khan, who passed away last week. Titled Dard-e-Dil, the concert includes artistes like Bharati Singh, Maniesh Paul, Hina Khan, Arjun Bijlani, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Sukhwinder Singh and[Read More…]
I thought I’ll die: Vizag gas leak survivor
Visakhapatnam, May 7 (IANS) “I thought I would die. I don’t know how I survived.” This was how a gas leak survivor in Visakhapatnam shared her experience. “Nobody knew what was happening and all were running to save themselves,” said the woman undergoing treatment at King George Hospital (KGH), where[Read More…]
Tinder to launch in-app video chats later this year
San Francisco, May 7 (IANS) Location-based dating app Tinder has announced to introduce a one-on-one video chat feature in its app later this year. Match Group, the company which owns Tinder along with other dating apps like Hinge and OkCupid, revealed that the video chat option is going to come[Read More…]
Erica Fernandes off social media on birthday
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) “Kasautii Zindagii Kay” actress Erica Fernandes turned a year older on Thursday, and has decided to disconnect herself from the outside world, mainly social media, to enjoy a relaxed birthday. With the lockdown in place at the moment, Erica has planned a simple celebration at home[Read More…]
IAF chopper makes emergency landing in Sikkim
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) An Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper made a force landing in a field, 10 nautical miles away from Sikkim’s Mukutang, on Thursday after it encountered technical issues. The Mi-17 Helicopter was on a routine air maintenance sortie from Chaten to Mukutang in Sikkim. “The Helicopter[Read More…]
Philippine economy contracts for first time since 1998
Manila, May 7 (IANS) The Philippine economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 amid the strict COVID-19 lockdown measures, making it the first plunge since 1998, according to officials data on Thursday. The data published by the Philippine Statistics Authority showed that the country’s GDP fell[Read More…]
Differences emerge in UPA over migrants return issue
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) A day after the Congress slammed the Karnataka and Gujarat governments over the migrants being forced to remain in the state, differences emerged in the ruling coalition in Maharashtra, where Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majeed Memon has said transportation of migrant labourers has created[Read More…]
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific eyes ‘structural change’
Hong Kong, May 7 (IANS) Hong Kongs flag carrier, Cathay Pacific was looking at “structural change” as it investigates how to downscale its business in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a media report said on Thursday. The airline was mulling scenarios that could reduce staff headcount, routes served and[Read More…]
Now, Akhara Parishad urges Yogi to reopen temples in UP
Prayagraj, May 7 (IANS) After the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, it is now the Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP), the apex body of saints and seers, has appealed to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to allow reopening of temples in the state. ABAP head Mahant Narendra Giri has urged Yogi[Read More…]
TN govt increases retirement age to 59 years
Chennai, May 7 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday ordered an increase of retirement age by one year to 59 years for its employees, teachers and employees of the state owned undertakings. In a statement issued here the government said the retirement age of government employees, teachers working in[Read More…]
Azhar Mahmood & Abdul Razzaq pick Imran Khan as dream partner
Lahore, May 7 (IANS) PCBs Digital Pairs series for Test players has gained great popularity among the fans, current and former players, pundits and journalists. The campaign entered its fifth phase on Thursday, with the followers asked to name two all-rounders of their choice. The two prominent all-rounders of the[Read More…]
OPPO to resume gradual production at Greater Noida facility
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Chinese smartphone brand OPPO on Thursday said it has obtained permission from the state authorities to gradually resume production at its Greater Noida manufacturing facility from May 8. The company will restart manufacturing operations with 30 per cent workforce, with around 3,000 employees working in[Read More…]
Singer Raghav’s latest single ‘Sufi’ an ode to unconditional love
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Indo-Canadian singer Raghav, popular for songs such as “Angel eyes” and “Can’t get enough”, is back with a new track titled “Sufi”. His latest single “Sufi” is an ode to unconditional love. It intends to urge everyone to search for a love that transcends worldly existence.[Read More…]