News for 'LOCKDOWN'

Physically challenged stars take lockdown challenge

Physically challenged stars take lockdown challenge

Rediff.com7 May 2020

These talented youngsters prove that nothing is impossible.

Pentagon reopens after lockdown due to shooting near Metro station

Pentagon reopens after lockdown due to shooting near Metro station

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The shooting incident took place outside the building on the Metro Bus platform, which is a major entrance to the Pentagon used by thousands of personnel every day entering and leaving the building.

Go Gaga Over Vietnam's Delicious Egg Coffee

Go Gaga Over Vietnam's Delicious Egg Coffee

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Who knew Egg + Coffee would make such a stunning pairing!

Model Emily's Mizoram Lockdown Diaries

Model Emily's Mizoram Lockdown Diaries

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Lockdown postcards from the north east...

Be CAREFUL: Gymming post-lockdown

Be CAREFUL: Gymming post-lockdown

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Vigourous gymming by an 18 year old post-lockdown led to a medical condition that caused malfunctioning of his kidneys.

Maha: Streets wear deserted look on 1st weekend lockdown

Maha: Streets wear deserted look on 1st weekend lockdown

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The first weekend lockdown in the state began at 8 pm on Friday and it will continue till 7 am on Monday.

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time.' 'We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs.'

Lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra extended till Jan 31

Lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra extended till Jan 31

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

"The state is threatened with the spread of COVID-19 virus. Therefore, to take certain emergency measures to prevent and contain the spread of the virus, the lockdown in the state has been extended till January 31," the circular said.

TN extends Covid lockdown by another week

TN extends Covid lockdown by another week

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Calling for public cooperation to the government's efforts to stem the spread of the virus, Stalin urged people to follow due protocol like social distancing and wearing of masks.

88% people support extension of lockdown: Survey

88% people support extension of lockdown: Survey

Rediff.com1 May 2020

In Round 1, 62 per cent strongly supported the continuation of the lockdown and 24 per cent expressed some support.

Was India underprepared for a lockdown?

Was India underprepared for a lockdown?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

India is going into the longest lockdown in the world, with the least amount of notice given to its people and the least preparation by its government.

The lockdown's toll on women

The lockdown's toll on women

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'Being shut indoors with an abusive partner has made life a lot worse for women, and domestic violence helplines have reported a significant rise in distress calls at this time,' observes Shuma Raha.

Shanghai reports 1st Covid deaths since fresh lockdown

Shanghai reports 1st Covid deaths since fresh lockdown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Apart from Shanghai, 15 other provincial-level regions on the mainland saw new local Covid cases .

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

According to sources, all private offices will work from home and only government offices and essential services will be open.

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bengal extend lockdown

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

Why is India in lockdown?

Why is India in lockdown?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The answer cannot be that we will beat the disease at the end of the 21 days. And the answer cannot be that it is to halt the spread because the spread is going to happen anyway, notes Aakar Patel.

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'I'm following my heart and would like to go where the road leads me. I want to do things that will excite myself and people too,' says Tanushka D'Silva.

How the lockdown inspired this designer!

How the lockdown inspired this designer!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Rahul Dasgupta's collection The Sea is a visual interpretation of how the human eye perceives the sea.

India set to fly out in next 6 to 12 hours: Barbados PM

India set to fly out in next 6 to 12 hours: Barbados PM

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Barbados is set to become operational in the next six to 12 hours, ending the shutdown forced by a category 4 hurricane.

No new lockdown in Bengaluru: Yediyurappa

No new lockdown in Bengaluru: Yediyurappa

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Though the state capital was considered a model for the entire country in COVID management and has seen a spike in cases during the last few days.

How we turned lockdown into 'look up'

How we turned lockdown into 'look up'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Manish S Shah, from Doha, Qatar, tells us how he made the most of the lockdown.

Coronavirus: 32 states, UTs under complete lockdown

Coronavirus: 32 states, UTs under complete lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Authorities have put almost the entire country under lockdown, banning gathering of people and suspending road, rail and air traffic till March 31.

Lockdown failed, vaccination only way to fight Covid: Report

Lockdown failed, vaccination only way to fight Covid: Report

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Studies on the Great Spanish Flu of 1918-19 show that rapid implementation of multiple non-pharmaceutical interventions, including closure of schools, churches, and theatres, can significantly reduce influenza transmission, but that viral spread will only be renewed on relaxation of such measures.

India may need a 49-day lockdown

India may need a 49-day lockdown

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We will need more than 21 days of lockdown for sure.'

58-year-old Zeng exits Olympics but not table tennis

58-year-old Zeng exits Olympics but not table tennis

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Zeng Zhiying, the 58-year-old who made her Olympic debut in Paris representing Chile, was beaten 4-1 by 46-year-old Lebanese player Mariana Sahakian.

Rs 40K crore: Cost of 'Maharashtra lockdown'

Rs 40K crore: Cost of 'Maharashtra lockdown'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Maharashtra's "radical" lockdown move will have an economic impact of Rs 40,000 crore, with the trade, hotels and transport sector to bear the biggest dent, Care Ratings said on Monday. The rating agency said the loss of economic activity will have a 0.32 per cent impact on the gross value added (GVA) growth at the national level. It revised down its national GDP growth estimate to 10.7 - 10.9 per cent from the 11 - 11.2 per cent given a week ago. Maharashtra has been contributing nearly 60 per cent to the daily COVID-19 infections nationally and had over 57,000 new cases on Sunday.

Kerala needs strategic lockdown to curb Covid surge: Sources

Kerala needs strategic lockdown to curb Covid surge: Sources

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

There is hesitancy to impose lockdown and strategic containment measures for reducing transmission intensity even as the small coastal state is contributing to over three-fourth of the new daily COVID-19 cases in the country, a government source said.

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'

Mamata orders extension of lockdown till July 31

Mamata orders extension of lockdown till July 31

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Banerjee told journalists after an all-party meeting that though the participants differed over ways to tackle the pandemic, consensus emerged that the lockdown should be extended with relaxations.

3 COOL things I tried in the lockdown

3 COOL things I tried in the lockdown

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Gajendra Muddeli from Gurugram tells us how he made the most of the lockdown.

Uddhav to decide on lockdown after Sunday task force meet

Uddhav to decide on lockdown after Sunday task force meet

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

'Though no formal decision on a lockdown has arrived at the all-party meeting, the chief minister appears to be in favour of a strict lockdown'

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till May 31

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till May 31

Rediff.com17 May 2020

In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced new relaxations such as resumption of intra-district transportation in 25 districts after a hiatus of nearly two months. Maharashtra Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta has issued an order notifying extension of the lockdown, an official said.

Assam artist chronicles lockdown events in 100 drawings

Assam artist chronicles lockdown events in 100 drawings

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Kishor Kumar Das minutely observed ordinary household objects, mostly traditional Assamese items, and used them as motifs to interpret them in relation to the happenings beyond one's home.

PM announces lockdown 4, guidelines before May 18

PM announces lockdown 4, guidelines before May 18

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The country has been under lockdown since March 25 and the third phase ends on May 17.

Outside In The Lockdown Special review

Outside In The Lockdown Special review

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Outside In The Lockdown Special is refreshing, funny, relatable and emotional, applauds Namrata Thakker.

'Companies can't sack employees during lockdown'

'Companies can't sack employees during lockdown'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'During the lockdown if you terminate your employee, then you will face action under the NDMA.' 'This will be the first time something like this will happen in the history of India.'

Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads

Delhi lockdown: Few cars, people on roads

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The Health and Family Welfare department had issued a detailed order on Sunday, notifying the lockdown in the whole of Delhi, stipulating various restrictions.

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Lifting of lockdown should be very gradual. Some facilities should remain closed through the month of May like schools, colleges, malls, cinema halls, religious places and markets'

Lockdown only if oxygen demand touches 800MT: Maha health minister

Lockdown only if oxygen demand touches 800MT: Maha health minister

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The day before, the state government banned assembly of more than five persons in public places between 9 pm to 6 am and restricted the number of people allowed at public functions in view of a spurt in coronavirus cases.

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Governments should not become trigger-happy about lockdowns

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Sure we understand that isolating affected communities is part of the pandemic protocol, but we don't wish our life and freedom to be tossed aside at the slightest excuse, states Shyam G Menon.