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COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.''The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.' IMAGE: Senior Police......

'We are very close to the peak in Mumbai'

'There is just one silver lining: The fatality rate has gone down.' IMAGE: A paramedic collects a swab sample at the KEM Hospital in central Mumbai, May 19, 2020. Photograph: Sunil Khandare/ANI......

Is Rahul Gandhi misfiring again?

Rahul Gandhi's recent video performances offer little hope -- the first fell flat in attacking government 'strategy'; the second showed him in a position unbecoming of a leader, argues T N......

First COVID-19 vaccine human trial finds it's safe

The first COVID-19 vaccine to reach phase I clinical trial is safe, well-tolerated, and capable of generating an immune response against the novel coronavirus in humans, says a new research......

ICMR revises advisory on use of hydroxychloroquine

A revised government advisory on Friday recommended use of hydroxychloroquine as a preventive medication for asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-COVID-19 hospitals, frontline staff on......

Start-up founders turn to venture debt funds

The country’s top three venture debt firms -- Alteria Capital, Innoven Capital, and Trifecta Capital -- combined deployed about $300 million (Rs 2,200 crore) in start-ups such as BigBasket,......

Moratorium extended: Borrowers get time till Aug to repay loans

As a result of this moratorium, individuals' EMI payments of loans taken will not be deducted from their bank accounts, providing much needed liquidity to borrowers whose income has been disrupted......

Ola to lay off 1400 as revenues decline by 95% in 2 months

Cab aggregator Ola is laying off 1,400 staff from rides, financial services and food business as revenues declined by 95 per cent in the last two months due to coronavirus pandemic, a note by CEO......

122 million jobs have been lost because of the lockdown

'Over 27 million youngsters in their 20s lost their jobs in April.''33 million men and women in their 30s lost jobs in April,' points out Mahesh Vyas. IMAGE: Migrant workers collect food items,......

Draft SOPs for fliers has no cabin bag, using Aarogya Setu, etc

Filling up of a detailed questionnaire related to COVID-19, carrying no cabin baggage, using Aarogya Setu app and reaching airport at least two hours before flight departure might well be among the......

Monsoon Wedding Revisited

'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Shefali Shetty (now Shefali Shah) in Monsoon Wedding He walks through the......

Which star, then 17, had a crush on Aishwarya?

IMAGE: Aishwarya Rai in Aa Ab Laut Chalen. Rishi Kapoor directed only one film in his career, Aa Ab Laut Chalen, starring Akshaye Khanna and Aishwarya Rai. The film's title was taken from the......

Why Sunny Leone took a flight to LA during the lockdown

'You have no idea how much I miss Mumbai.' IMAGE: Sunny Leone with her children in Los Angeles. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Leone/Instagram "We flew to our home in Los Angeles for the safety......

Hail the actors in Pataal Lok!

Paatal Lok is definitely a must watch show.The credit for its success goes to the writers who enthralled us with their unique characters, but also to the wonderful band of actors who grabbed the......

When Bollywood did housework!

COVID-19 is a lot of awful things, but also a great leveller. Everyone from the common man to celebrities is affected by it and doing their own chores during quarantine. With no domestic help to......

Balbir's search for missing memorabilia remains incomplete

In 1985, Balbir Singh Sr had donated his medals and memorabilia to the then SAI Secretary on being told that they would be displayed in a show window at the proposed National Sports......

Non-usage of saliva on balls will be hard to implement: Lee

IMAGE: Even veteran South African cricketer Faf Du Plessis agreed with Brett Lee, saying the same applied to fielders too. Photograph: Nikhil Monteiro/Reuters Former Australia pacer Brett Lee......

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

ICC has recommended the appointment of a chief medical or a bio-safety officer ICC recommended having a pre-match isolation training camp that will involve temperature checks and COVID-19 testing......

From Jeev to Shubhankar, golfers return to practice with COVID guidelines

'Just being back on a golf course was exhilarating' IMAGE: Jeev Milkha Singh, was spotted at the Chandigarh Golf Club with his friends. Photograph: Jeev Milkha Singh/Twitter Keeping the government......

Bihar girl, who cycled 1200km will be called for trials by cycling federation

In what could be a life-changing opportunity, the cycling federation will invite 15-year-old Jyoti Kumari to appear for a trial next month, impressed with her sheer doggedness with which she......

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Do you use these Indianisms?

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'Red alert' issued for Vidarbha till May 31 due to heatwave

A ‘red alert’ warning directs citizens to take “extreme care needed for vulnerable people”, while the health impact statement read, “Very... ...

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Story behind India's 1975 World Cup win

Remembering Balbir Singh Sr, who passed away at the age of 96 on Monday morning, the captain of the 1975 World Cup-winning India hockey team Ajit... ...

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ICMR antibody survey begins, results likely in three weeks

ICMR antibody survey begins, results likely in three weeks india Updated: May 25, 2020 18:04 IST New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research... ...

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How we turned lockdown into 'look up'

We asked you, Dear Readers, to tell us how you spent the lockdown and share your best memories with us.Manish S Shah, from Doha, Qatar, shares his... ...

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