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COVID-19 vaccine: Why Poonawalla wrote to Biden

'The US has invoked the Defence Act and banned export of raw materials.''This is as good as banning vaccines.'Sohini Das reports. IMAGE: A woman receives a dose of Serum Institute's Covishield......

100 million Covaxin vaccines by Sept

The production of Covaxin will increase from the current 10 million doses per month to 60 million-70 million by July-August.Sohini Das reports. IMAGE: People wait to get a shot of the COVID-19......

Seers seek apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing 'end' of Kumbh

Seers of other akhadas in Haridwar on Friday demanded an apology from Niranjani Akhada for announcing the "conclusion" of the Kumbh Mela in view of a surge in COVID-19 cases, saying it did not have......

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.' IMAGE: Border Security Force and Pakistani Rangers personnel take part in the beating retreat......

PM Modi calls for increasing production of medical grade oxygen

Amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday undertook a comprehensive review to ensure adequate medical grade oxygen supply in the country and called for ramping......

'FinMin's prompt measures helped in Nirav Modi extradition process'

Prompt measures and legal actions taken by the Indian government and PNB helped in securing the extradition of diamantaire Nirav Modi by the UK on Friday, a senior official said. Illustration:......

Bird Group's ambitious plan to grab Air India's ground handling arm

The promoter-brothers, distant cousins to IndiGo’s Rahul Bhatia, are eyeing Air India’s ground handling subsidiary to augment their aviation services business even as they make a big......

UK okays Nirav Modi's extradition, he has 14 days to appeal

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has signed off on the order to extradite Nirav Modi, wanted in India on fraud and money laundering charges related to the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank......

Sensex, Nifty end marginally higher in volatile trade

Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 2 per cent, followed by UltraTech Cement, ONGC, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech and Nestle India. NSE Nifty rose 36.40 points to 14,617.85.......

Maha lockdown: Auto plants in state scale down operations

Overall monthly production likely to be hit by 30-40%. On Day One of the lockdown announced by the Maharashtra Government, it wasn’t business as usual for automobile manufacturing units in......

Did Bollywood give Lara Dutta her due?

In an industry of hyper-hypocrisy, she remains honest.No false smiles, no sucking up to directors and heroes.No compromises.On Lara Dutta's birthday, Subhash K Jha salutes an actress who has never......

'I don't want to show abject villainy'

IMAGE: Konkona Sen Sharma and Aditi Rao Hydari in Ajeeb Daastaans. Indian cinema often fails in capturing the overlapping of social identities, be it caste, class, gender or sexuality, giving......

'We have stayed true to Major Sandeep's life'

'Every scene we have written in the film encapsulates the spirit of his life.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Saiee Manjrekar/Instagram Telugu actor Adivi Sesh says his upcoming film Major, a biopic on......

When actresses played heroines on screen

There aren't many Bollywood movies that are based on the film industry. When a few do get made, the actors leave a good impression. Especially the leading ladies. Take a look. Kangana......

5 must-watch films on Ambedkar Jayanti

On Ambedkar Jayanti, Subhash K Jha picks five unforgettable Hindi films that capture the inequality of the caste system. Sujata (1959) Inspired directly by Dr Ambedkar's treatise on abolishing the......

Turning Point: Jadeja's direct-hit and diving catch

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja takes a superb catch to dismiss Chris Gayle. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Ravindra Jadeja is always a livewire on the field, whether for Team India or Chennai Super Kings. On......

Green Tribunal concerned over water use in IPL

IMAGE: The National Green Tribunal suggested laying down mandatory requirement of engagement of an environmental expert for every cricket stadium for ensuring compliance with the environmental......

Asian Wrestling C'Ship: Maiden gold medals for Vinesh, Anshu

IMAGE: There was no stopping Vinesh Phogat in the absence of the Chinese and Japanese rivals as she cruised to the title without losing a point in the 53kg category. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

COVID-19: Ashwin urges people to 'follow best practices' amid rapid surge

IMAGE: A person who died of COVID-19 being taken for cremation at Nigam Bodh Crematorium in New Delhi. Photograph: Kamal Kishore/PTI Photo As India continues to grapple with the coronavirus......

Nortje out of quarantine after false COVID-19 scare

IMAGE: Anrich Nortje joined DC bubble after three Covid-19 negative tests. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje on Friday came out of his hard quarantine that was extended by a......

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Ahd has highest fatality rate among major cities

On Thursday, Gujarat crossed the grave milestone of 5,000 mortalities during the ongoing pandemic. A day before, Ahmedabad had become the... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/abad-has-highest-fatality-rate-among-major-cities/articleshow/82108516.cms

India to grant visas to Pakistan team and media

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani had earlier said that they are looking for visas for not just the players and the media but... ...

https://zeenews.india.com/cricket/icc-t20-world-cup-india-to-grant-visas-to-pakistan-team-and-media-2355428.html

NCLAT dismisses Deccan Value Investors’ plea against Amtek Auto resolution plan

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday dismissed Deccan Value Investors’ (DVI) appeal against the implementation of its... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/nclat-dismisses-deccan-value-investors-plea-against-amtek-auto-resolution-plan/articleshow/82111578.cms

Hyd left breathless as supply of oxygen cylinders takes hit

In a repeat of 2020, city’s oxygen cylinder supply is again on the brink of drying up. With an unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases across... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/city-left-breathless-as-supply-of-oxygen-cylinders-takes-hit/articleshow/82109565.cms

AR conducts Yoga Camp

In order to foster healthy lifestyle and well being amongst the people residing in remote areas of Manipur in consonance with Fit India Movement,... ...

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