Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) The Pakistan government has given permitted the resumption of the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) activities at Gwadar Port amid the coronavirus pandemic, it was reported on Monday. The port was opened for transit trade in the beginning of October 2019 and the first ship arrived on[Read More…]
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Paradigm shift in education
By Aditi Roy New Delhi, April 20 (IANSlife) As we battle the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, the Education sector, has seen a huge change just as other sectors of the economy will see in the near future. Children across the country are being tutored via e-learning with daily classes and online[Read More…]
Fashion’s Grim Road Ahead
By Aditi Roy New Delhi, April 20 (IANSlife) The textile and fashion industry have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stakeholders in production, retail and procurement are facing the heat with grim exports, paucity of cash flow and zero footfall at mass retail and designer stores alike (keeping in mind[Read More…]
HI conducts interactive sessions through WhatsApp for match officials
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Hockey India has initiated interactive sessions through WhatsApp for Indian umpires and technical officials in order to utilize the lockdown period due to the Covid-19 pandemic to improve their officiating knowledge and motivate each other on fitness matters. The team of experienced tournament directors and[Read More…]
New Zealand set to lower COVID-19 alert level
Wellington, April 20 (IANS) New Zealand will move from COVID-19 Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 at on April 27, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday. The country will stay in Alert Level 3 for two weeks before a further review and Alert Level decision on May 11,[Read More…]
Two Italy women play rooftop tennis maintaining social distance
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Even though the entire tennis calendar has come to a grinding halt due to coronavirus pandemic, ardent fans of the game have made sure they remain connected to the sport. With social distancing in place across the world to spread the novel coronavirus, two girls[Read More…]
Home made face masks
New Delhi, April 20 (IANSlife) Aging of the skin is caused due to lack of moisture, hard water, wind and reduction in the formation of new cells. Exposure to the sun and cold, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, stress, chemicals, excessive bathing, and anxiety are some of the factors[Read More…]
People in Pak quarantine centre demand ‘taste of outside’
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) Locked inside one of the six quarantine centres in Pakistan due to the coronavirus pandemic, some 200 people have been left hankering for a taste of the world outside, a media report said on Monday. Having nothing to kill their boredom, these people have started demanding[Read More…]
COVID-19: Kaya Clinic rolls out virtual consultation service
By N Lothungbeni Humtsoe New Delhi, April 20 (IANSlife) As the country goes into lockdown to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to medical professionals and daily consultation has suffered a deep impact. Kaya Clinic has initiated a PAN India outreach through daily video consultation which will assist[Read More…]
WHO recommended disinfectants effective against COVID-19: Study
London, April 20 (IANS) When used correctly, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended alcohol-based hand disinfectants to be effective against the novel coronavirus, as confirmed by the international team of researchers. For the findings published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, the research team headed by Professor Stephanie Pfander from[Read More…]
Ten Factors which might damage your vocal cord
New Delhi, April 20 (IANSlife) Our vocal cords are two bands of smooth muscle tissue present in the larynx. The air passes through the vocal cords and they vibrate to make the sound of your voice. Some of the common vocal cord disorders are laryngitis, vocal nodules, vocal polyps, and[Read More…]
Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh: Covid19 positive stone pelter who escaped from Jabalpur held
Government staff was attacked and stones were pelted on the team of the doctors by the local people in Indore on April 2.
7 things to do at home during Quarantine!
Now is the time to put that clay face mask that has been resting in your cabinet. Or you can whip up some DIY Face mask with ease from your kitchen ingredients.
Pak govt calls for ‘smart lockdown’
Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) As the number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan increased to 8,425 on Monday with 176 deaths, the federal government suggested provinces to enforce lockdown in only those localities from where new cases were being reported. The government also decided to open the Torkham and Chaman borders[Read More…]
Majethia launches website for corona relief
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Acclaimed actor-producer J.D. Majethia has launched a website ‘Fan Ka Fan.Com’ to support people affected by the deadly coronavirus. The website is a creative endeavour to motivate fans to raise funds to fight against the virus. The fan who pledges to donate will receive a video[Read More…]
On a date during lockdown?
New Delhi, April 20 (IANSlife) If your dating life hasn’t already gone to the dumps, Lockdown 2.0 most definitely will do the needful! But this doesn’t mean you have to let your love life hang in suspended animation. Virtual dates allow you to scope out your love interest without putting[Read More…]
Yogi speaks to Maha CM on Palghar lynching
Lucknow, April 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke to his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray on Monday and sought action against the accused in the Palghar incident in which three people were lynched over rumours of them being kidnappers. Thackeray has reportedly assured Adityanath that stern action would[Read More…]
‘Great time of life’: Ganguly on ‘iconic quartet’ photograph
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Former India captain and current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly was reminded of the glorious days alongside stalwarts Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and V.V.S. Laxman through a picture uploaded on social media by Wisden India. The special photograph had[Read More…]
Oil prices fall further, WTI hits $15/barrel on low demand
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Crude oil prices plunged on Monday with the West Texas intermediate (WTI) crude in the US falling below the $15 per barrel mark, the lowest level in 21 years. The fall in oil prices comes on the back of weak demand amid the coronavirus crisis.[Read More…]
18 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack
Kabul, April 20 (IANS) Eighteen Afghan soldiers were killed and three others injured in a Taliban attack in Takhar province, an official confirmed on Monday. The attack started at midnight after dozens of Taliban militants launched an offensive on a district police station and a nearby military camp in Khwaja[Read More…]
RSS affiliate wants ‘Swadeshi’ Zoom, lauds crackdown on Chinese app
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Swadeshi Jagaran Manch (SJM), the economic wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has welcomed the “crackdown” on the virtual meeting platform Zoom, and has sought a similar action against Tiktok and Helo. It has urged the Centre to help develop similar indigenous platforms here.[Read More…]
Apple shares face shield design, assembly instructions
San Francisco, April 20 (IANS) Cupertino-based Apple has published a new document that gives exact detail on how to build one of its custom face shields. Apple’s support document features a series of images and animations that show how to assemble the three-piece Shield can be assembled for a regular[Read More…]
Being a mother in Covid times
By Sfoorti Mishra New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Becoming a mother is one of the most phenomenal events in a woman’s life. Nothing gives her more joy than holding her baby in her arms. But for some women it is a challenging time to become a mother during the ongoing[Read More…]
4 youths escape from quarantine centre in Delhi
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Four youths have escaped from a quarantine centre in Civil Lines area of North Delhi, the police said on Monday. Delhi Police have registered a case on a complaint by the centre in-charge and started the investigation. All the youths were kept here since the[Read More…]
Summer salads for sweltering lockdown days
New Delhi, April 20 (IANSlife) Amrita Raichand has not only been a successful model/ actor but is now also one of the most sought-after chefs. Having endorsed more than 100 brands her cookery show “Mummy ka Magic” is one of the longest-running and award-winning shows on FoodFood! Adding another feather[Read More…]