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India launches Brazilian satellite, 18 others

In the first dedicated mission of its commercial arm New Space India Limited (NSIL), the Indian Space Research Organisation on Sunday successfully launched Brazil's earth observation satellite......

2 COVID-19 variants detected in Maha, Kerala: Govt

Two variants of SARS-CoV-2 -- N440K and E484K -- have been detected in Maharashtra and Kerala but there is no reason to believe presently that they are responsible for the surge in cases in some......

Herd immunity difficult to achieve: AIIMS Director

Herd immunity is "very difficult" to achieve and one should not think of it in "practical terms" in India, especially in the times of "variant strains" of COVID-19 and "waning immunity", claimed......

No foreign strain of COVID-19 found in Maha districts: Govt

New strains of coronavirus found in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Brazil have not been detected in Amravati, Yavatmal and Satara districts of Maharashtra where cases have spiked......

COVID-19: 'There will be some spikes'

'It is absolutely important for us to continue to message to people that they must wear masks, keep physical distancing, as much as is practically possible, at work or at home.' IMAGE: Graffiti on......

Lambretta rides into the Indian sunset along with Scooters India

With Scooters India shutting down, the brand that launched the PSU in India finally rides into the sunset. IMAGE: The 1966 Lambretta Model Li 125 Special in Metallic Blue. Photographs: Kind......

RBI allows retail investors to enter G-sec market, opens borrowing tap for govt

In a major move aimed at encouraging small investors to become direct investors in government bonds or stated simply to an infinite source of lending to the government, the Reserve Bank on Friday......

Highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21

Following are the highlights of Economic Survey 2020-21, tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday. Economic contraction projected at 7.7% in FY21 11% GDP growth......

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Foreign Direct Investment into India rose by 13 per cent in 2020, boosted by interest in the digital sector, and while fund flows "declined most strongly" in major economies such as the UK, the US......

India's m-cap to GDP ratio crosses 100% for first time in over a decade

BSE-listed companies’ market capitalisation reached Rs 197.7 trillion on January 21, against India’s nominal GDP of Rs 190 trillion during 12 months ended December 2020. The combined......

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020. IMAGE: Danesh Razvi and Tanya Maniktala in A Suitable Boy. It was the year of staying at home and watching films......

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this......

Delhi Crime wins top Emmy

IMAGE: Shefali Shah played DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in Delhi Crime. Netflix's India Original series Delhi Crime, helmed by Indian-Canadian director Richie Mehta, won the Best Drama series......

'Pele' adds new chapter to golden age of sports film

The film focuses on the period between 1958 and 1970 when Brazil won three out of the four World Cups and established itself as the country of football. IMAGE: The main focus of the......

Barca's Koeman won't criticise Pique over referee comments

IMAGE: Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman reacts. Photograph: Marcelo Del Pozo/Reuters Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has defended centre-back Gerard Pique's right to make comments about referees......

Bayern's Mueller tests positive for COVID-19

IMAGE: Bayern Munich's German Thomas Mueller. Photograph: Christof Stache//Reuters Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Club World Cup......

Formula One postpones Australian GP, China uncertain

IMAGE: Both the Australian and Chinese races were cancelled entirely last year as the pandemic ripped up the sporting calendar. Photograph: Bernadett Szabo/Reuters Formula One postponed......

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

IMAGE: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero has played nine games in all competitions this season after missing the start of the campaign following knee surgery. Photograph: Jason......

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Skoda chairman on why India is a crucial market

Thomas Schaefer, the global chairman of Skoda Auto says “India has to become an integral part of the global automotive chain. India is part of a... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/india-can-contribute-10-of-global-production-for-skoda-thomas-schaefer/articleshow/81295845.cms

Brazil health officials urge lockdowns, curfews

Brazilian health officials are urging nationwide lockdowns and curfews because hospitals are running short of intensive-care unit beds as COVID-19... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/brazil-health-officials-urge-lockdowns-curfews/slideshow/81291211.cms

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WhatsApp users have been able to import static sticker packs from third party apps in the past. WhatsApp Android users will need to be on version... ...

https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/whatsapp-now-allows-importing-custom-animated-sticker-packs-from-third-party-apps-report-2381903

China aims to vaccinate 40% people by end-July

China aims to vaccinate 40% of its population against COVID-19 by the end of July, a senior health adviser told Reuters on Tuesday, requiring a... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/china-aims-to-vaccinate-40-of-population-by-end-of-july-senior-adviser/articleshow/81289459.cms

Philippines Diplomat Sacked After She Was Caught On Camera Abusing Maid

The Philippines has sacked its former ambassador to Brazil, after she was caught on camera attacking a domestic worker at her official residence in... ...

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/philippines-diplomat-sacked-after-she-was-caught-on-camera-abusing-maid-2381661