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Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Any employee residing in a COVID-19 containment zone should be allowed to work from home and not attend office till the time the area is denotified and that period will not be counted as leave, the......

Mumbai's 'richest' mandal postpones Ganpati festival celebration

A leading Ganesh mandal in Mumbai has decided to postpone its annual Ganpati festival celebrations this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 10-day festival begins on 'Ganesh Chaturthi',......

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid

In northeast Delhi, Eid this year is a celebration of a long-time friendship that even stood the test of communal riots for some, while for many, it is shorn of any festivities. Exactly three......

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

'We may be poor, but we are also citizens of this country with equal rights granted to us. But perhaps we are the lesser equals because we are not rich' 'We hoped that government of Delhi or UP or......

This Ramzan, poor Muslims struggle for food in lockdown

The month of Ramzan has come as a boon, says Shabana. Not because it's a holy month or because it leads up to Eid but because her children don't ask her for three meals a day when they are fasting.......

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

'Fear psychosis has gripped the entire world.''Nobody is going to enter shops freely in the next 5, 6 months.''Secondly, the priority has changed.''Now that they have seen the bottom of the......

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Around 275,000 migrant labourers and their family members have returned to the state. According to the state government, this number could exceed 1 million by the end of this month. As the NDA......

The challenge of the lockdown

'How the lockdown is phased out or lifted will tell us if the government has succeeded in its battle against COVID-19.''If it cannot sequence its decisions on exiting the lockdown, the few gains......

Start-ups scrape the bottom of the barrel

According to a survey by community platform LocalCircles, early-stage start-ups, funding dependent start-ups and many small businesses will soon be fighting for survival as the spurt in coronavirus......

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

Mumbai saw an average 46 per cent decline in congestion during the morning rush hour on Tuesday. New Delhi’s data also showed an average 34 per cent decline in congestion during morning.......

Eid Mubarak, says Bollywood!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonam Kapoor/Instagram 'Eid Mubarak my brothers and sisters, may this year's trials and tribulations become foundations of a better tomorrow,' says Sonam Kapoor. 'Thank......

'Working with Irrfan changed my life'

'I learnt how generous an actor can be to a co-star and that long-lasting friendships can be made even in this professional industry.' "I am in a state of denial about Irrfanbhai's going," says......

Must See Videos: At home with Karan Johar and his kids

Karan Johar is probably the biggest critic when it comes to fashion. He's been known to tell off his famous friends when they get their sartorial choices wrong. But his twins -- Yash and Roohi --......

Serial Killer who won't stop talking

A serial killer may be insane; a show about a serial killer need not be a celebration of his insanity, says Sreehari Nair. That the 'motive' in a serial killer movie must make perfect emotional......

How Lauren Gottlieb's Holi song beat Trump!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Lauren Gottlieb/Instagram Lauren Gottlieb is thrilled to have beaten Donald J Trump! "There were two Americans in India -- Donald Trump and me. Trump was trending at......

11-year-old Brazilian shatters skating record in lockdown

IMAGE: During lockdown, Gui Khury's family make the 20-minute journey to his grandmother's house on most days to deliver food and drop him off so that he can train on the vertical ramp, bowl and......

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

'He was a true sporting icon. He was the first superstar of Indian football' IMAGE: The BCCI paid its tribute to Chuni Goswami, who represented Bengal in 46 games between 1962 and 1973, after a......

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

'Just because people say we can go back, until people feel fully safe ... they aren't going to go back.' IMAGE: Cardboard cutouts of fans prior to the Chinese Professional Baseball League season......

Take the Sporting Challenge!

Take Norma Godinho's quiz to find out how much you know about sport. IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of the finest batsmen currently in world cricket. Photograph: PTI Photo Just......

SEE: Kaif, Pathan's special Ramzan message for fans

'Stay home, pray for healthcare workers' Former India pacer Irfan Pathan. Photograph: Irfan Pathan/ Twitter Friday marked the start of Ramzan and former India players Mohammad Kaif and Irfan Pathan......

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Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Any employee residing in a COVID-19 containment zone should be allowed to work from home and not attend office till the time the area is denotified... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/unlock-1-govt-issues-guidelines-for-offices-shrines/20200605.htm

No Prasad, Holy Water Or Singing In Religious Places Under New Rules

The outbreak of coronavirus, with numbers rising sharply, is set to change the experience of visiting religious places in the country. Not only... ...

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/coronavirus-no-prasad-holy-water-or-singing-in-religious-places-under-new-rules-2240918

Rules When Places of Worship Open

The generic preventive measures include simple public health measures to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19 and need to be observed by all... ...

https://www.news18.com/news/india/touching-of-idols-not-allowed-entry-only-with-face-masks-govt-issues-sops-for-religious-shrines-2653559.html

Holy smoke! Israelites used weed in ancient rituals

Holy smoke! Israelites used weed in ancient rituals ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/holy-smoke-israelites-used-weed-in-ancient-rituals/articleshow/76156164.cms

All You Need to Know

On the pious occasion of Ganga Dussehra, devotees take a dip in the holy river and perform aartis to seek blessings. ...

https://www.news18.com/news/india/ganga-dussehra-2020-all-you-need-to-know-2647533.html