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Lockdown: Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

In this lockdown, no matter how many similarities the memory dredges up from past events and associations, there is one thing that has no precedent: The isolation that it has imposed on people,......

India readies for massive testing exercise after lockdown

The ICMR is working on a war footing to develop the testing ecosystem -- especially for the screening blood tests.NIV, Pune, is in the process of validating antibody-based screening kits.The ICMR......

'Most coronaviruses become weak in high temperature and high humidity'

'That way, it will be helpful for India because by April, temperatures will be in the late 30s and early 40s...''So, if we are able to sustain these 21 days, and go to that temperature zone, it......

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus after experiencing "mild symptoms", becoming the first world leader to announce the infection.......

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Laughter they say is the best medicine. At least to beat the blues resulting from the coronavirus lockdown. Subtle and sharp, sarcastic and self-deprecating. And sometimes just downright rude.......

'RBI need to cut by 100 bps in one shot'

'Rate cut should reiterate RBI's commitment in providing confidence to consumers and small business.' IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das, centre, with the RBI deputy governors.......

Fiscal stimulus is not the need of the hour

What might be useful is targeted assistance to those sectors and individuals that are disproportionately affected, suggests Mihir S Sharma. IMAGE: An Indian citizen feeds his newborn baby as they......

Why migrant labourers have little choice but to head home

Around 81 per cent of the workers constitute the unorganised sector - devoid of any social security cover and outside the purview of a complex set of labour laws. Sitting on a bicycle in New......

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

'The impact of economic shocks on the labour markets is usually on the young who delay their entry in response to a fall in job opportunities,' says Mahesh Vyas. Illustration: Uttam......

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

This first-of-its-kind-in-India centre is fully funded by Reliance Foundation and includes a negative pressure room that helps in preventing cross-contamination and helps control infection. All......

'When #MeToo broke in India, I felt liberated'

'Nobody can put back and seal what the movement has unleashed -- conversation, awareness and support.' IMAGE: Kiara Advani in Guilty. Photograph: Kind courtesy Netflix/Instagram Ruchi Narain,......

'I'm using this time to SLEEP!'

In these times of enforced isolation, what are Bollywood folk up to? Subhash K Jha finds out. Kriti Sanon Photograph: Kind courtesy Kriti Sanon/Instagram The shooting of my next film with......

We'll be stronger than ever in 2021: Naomi Osaka

'We'll be stronger than ever in 2021' IMAGE: Naomi Osaka was the central character in the video to launch Tokyo 2020’s official motto for the Games, launched last month. Photograph:......

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Bhutia in AFC's video awareness campaign in fight against COVID-19 Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia will feature in Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) public awareness campaign on the......

No Kohli, no Gayle: Hogg picks best powerplay batsmen in IPL

IMAGE: Brad Hogg has been in the limelight with his interesting take on many cricketers. Photograph: BCCI Former Australian spin wizard Brad Hogg has picked Suresh Raina as one of the best......

Ongoing break a 'welcome rest' for India players: Shastri

According to Shastri, the players may use the time to re-energise themselves Shastri also said that in such a situation, players could play a role by spreading awareness about this pandemic IMAGE:......

Atletico forced to cut wages of players, staff due to coronavirus crisis

IMAGE: General view outside the stadium before the match.Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Atletico Madrid have taken the decision to cut the wages of their staff, including the players, to ease......

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Naomi Osaka

'We'll be stronger than ever in 2021' IMAGE: Naomi Osaka was the central character in the video to launch Tokyo 2020’s official motto for... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/well-be-stronger-than-ever-in-2021-naomi-osaka-tokyo-olympics/20200328.htm

Mumbai's spirit seems firmly bottled in

In this lockdown, no matter how many similarities the memory dredges up from past events and associations, there is one thing that has no... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/special/lockdown-mumbais-spirit-seems-firmly-bottled-in/20200328.htm

British PM Johnson discusses coronavirus pandemic with Trump after diagnosis

The 55-year-old, who is believed to be the first world leader to have tested positive for the deadly virus, said his symptoms are mild. ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/british-pm-johnson-speaks-to-trump-after-coronavirus-diagnosis/story-krh2fFoJcYbZz0Mjc7SRUK.html

China's Wuhan, where the coronavirus emerged, begins to lift its lockdown

The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak first emerged, began lifting a two-month lockdown on Saturday by restarting some metro... ...

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Hogg picks best powerplay batsmen in IPL

IMAGE: Brad Hogg has been in the limelight with his interesting take on many cricketers.�Photograph: BCCI Former Australian spin wizard Brad Hogg... ...

http://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/no-kohli-no-gayle-hogg-picks-best-powerplay-batsmen-ipl-coronavirus/20200328.htm

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