News for 'LOCKDOWN'

Lockdown in England will have no effect on EPL grind

Lockdown in England will have no effect on EPL grind

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Outdoor sport venues including outdoor gyms, tennis courts and golf courses will close and outside team sports will not be permitted but elite sport, including Premier League soccer, will continue.

RBI's lifeline will help Modi govt tide over losses from lockdowns

RBI's lifeline will help Modi govt tide over losses from lockdowns

Rediff.com21 May 2021

After the RBI surprised the Centre with a record Rs 99,122 crore in surplus transfer for FY21, analysts said this will help the government tide over the revenue losses from lockdowns and extend more support to the pandemic hit industries and to the poor people. In fiscal 2020, the RBI had paid only Rs 57,128 crore in dividend to the government and the finance minister had budgeted only Rs 45,000 crore from the central bank. The higher payout followed the Bimal Jalan panel report that had set a new economic framework capital buffer for the central bank along with the contingency risk buffer at 5.5 per cent.

Lockdown Effect: New TV channels strike gold!

Lockdown Effect: New TV channels strike gold!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Dangal's and Shemaroo's entry shows there is ad-supported gold at the bottom of the Indian consumer pyramid if you can keep the costs low.

Australia would like to play at the Gabba, says Smith despite lockdown

Australia would like to play at the Gabba, says Smith despite lockdown

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

In case, Brisbane can't host the Test or Indians refuse to travel, Sydney will be the back up venue.

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.

'With no lockdown, we would have 1 lakh cases by April 27'

'With no lockdown, we would have 1 lakh cases by April 27'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'In the absence of a vaccine, as long as there are pockets of active cases in India, it would be good to have a limited lockdown.'

'Bhansali teaches you without a danda'

'Bhansali teaches you without a danda'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'When you walk on to a Sanjay Leela Bhansali set, it is complete surrender. You have to become a sponge.'

Uber's business shows strong recovery signs post lockdown in India

Uber's business shows strong recovery signs post lockdown in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

As Indians start travelling in the new normal, strong recovery in smaller towns underscores success for ride-hailing giant's 'India to Bharat' strategy, which offers new products in regional markets.

Coronavirus lockdown: Bruyne to defer retirement

Coronavirus lockdown: Bruyne to defer retirement

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'After this lockdown, I cannot stay at home. I told her I'm going to take two years more.'

Lockdown files: Dhawan shows fans flute-playing skills

Lockdown files: Dhawan shows fans flute-playing skills

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Dhawan has been enjoying the enforced downtime with his family, spending plenty of time particularly with his son Zoravar, dancing and boxing to kill the boredom.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amid lockdown

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amid lockdown

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subdued celebrations marked Eid-ul-Fitr in the country on Monday with people keeping away from mosques and celebrating the day in the confines of their homes.

No action against firms for non-payment of wages during lockdown: SC

No action against firms for non-payment of wages during lockdown: SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Sanjay Kishan Kaul and M R Shah said industries and employees need each other and they should sit together to arrive at a settlement on the issue of payment of wages.

'Lockdown put a full stop to Rashid's life'

'Lockdown put a full stop to Rashid's life'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'He used to come to the cinema hall like he was visiting a temple for worship.'

Who's keeping Ananya company during the lockdown?

Who's keeping Ananya company during the lockdown?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Film and telly folk are chilling at home during the lockdown, and they have delightful furry company!

Karnataka to have total lockdown on Sundays starting July 5

Karnataka to have total lockdown on Sundays starting July 5

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

It was also decided that there will be night curfew from 8 pm to 5 am, which will come into effect from Monday, according to an official statement.

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

Hiring to grow by 7% in Apr-June if further lockdowns not imposed

Hiring to grow by 7% in Apr-June if further lockdowns not imposed

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The intent to hire in the current quarter is likely to rise by 7 per cent over the previous three months if further lockdowns and workplace operating rules are not enforced, mainly driven by demand in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, educational services, ecommerce and technology start-ups and IT, according to a report. In fact, out of the 21 sectors reviewed, more than 8 sectors will witness a 9-11 per cent rise in their intent to hire in the current quarter, TeamLease Employment Outlook Report has revealed.

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

COVID-19: Will low testing lead to lockdown extension?

Rediff.com10 May 2020

India's curve, yet to flatten vis-a-vis countries with similar or more conservative plans to ease restrictions, still points to 'exponential growth', despite India having tested much fewer people.

Hyderabad airport gears up for life after lockdown

Hyderabad airport gears up for life after lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Temperature screening will be done by CISF with automated thermal cameras at all terminal entry points with provision of social distancing markers. Automatic hand sanitizer dispensers at terminal entry points have also been placed, sources said.

What the stars are missing during the lockdown

What the stars are missing during the lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Stars have been posting about people and experiences they have been missing during the six weeks-and-counting lockdown.

The movie theatre experience, post lockdown

The movie theatre experience, post lockdown

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Movie theatres may reopen around the second week of July.

'With lockdown extended, there is fear among migrant workers'

'With lockdown extended, there is fear among migrant workers'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'They are all worried about one thing -- what about tomorrow?'

Lockdown, containment measures successful: ICMR sero-survey

Lockdown, containment measures successful: ICMR sero-survey

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The first part of the study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that 0.73 per cent of the population surveyed showed evidence of past exposure to SARS-CoV-2, and that urban slum population was the most vulnerable to the infection, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said at a press conference.

What Mini Mathur learned during the lockdown

What Mini Mathur learned during the lockdown

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The actor mum talked about the importance of spending time with family.

10 tips to manage your anger in the lockdown

10 tips to manage your anger in the lockdown

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Whether you are working from home, or doing household chores, it is important to keep aside some time for a recovery period along the way, to help replenish the energy being invested by you.

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The panel is expected to suggest various relief measures to put economy back on track as soon as possible, the sources said.

'Lockdown has changed the environment around us'

'Lockdown has changed the environment around us'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'If we want a better life, we have to treat nature better, and behave properly.' 'That's nature's message to us.'

India Inc gears up for life after lockdown

India Inc gears up for life after lockdown

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Experts say the focus is on preserving liquidity as there is uncertainty over the duration and impact of the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to check the spread of COVID-19.

Planning to step out during lockdown? Watchout for 'Yamraj'

Planning to step out during lockdown? Watchout for 'Yamraj'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bahraich police used this method to spread awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic and tell people how precautions like social distancing, washing hands, wearing masks can protect them against the disease.

Lockdown: What Kohli, Rafa, Ronaldo have been up to

Lockdown: What Kohli, Rafa, Ronaldo have been up to

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

What happens when sports stars have all the free time at hand and no play?

'Hurried Lockdown has Created Havoc'

'Hurried Lockdown has Created Havoc'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'Unless we get the health and economic situations right at the same time, we will not recover.'

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Shutting of stores had not stopped alcohol sales. On the contrary, it had increased black market operations and peddling of illicit hooch, which could cause death/serious injury.

Woman cop in Maharashtra cremates unclaimed bodies amid lockdown

Woman cop in Maharashtra cremates unclaimed bodies amid lockdown

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Police naik Sandhya Sheelvant, attached to the Shahu Nagar police station in central Mumbai, has been performing the last rites -- four in one day and and her dedication to her duty was admirable.

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Premier League leaders Liverpool are helping feed vulnerable and elderly people within the community during the novel coronavirus outbreak with the help of local church members. While, Chelsea will provide 78,000 free meals to Britain's National Health Service and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.

'I have been in lockdown for 6 1/2 years'

'I have been in lockdown for 6 1/2 years'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'The game which I loved the most, it was taken away.'

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The Congress leader, dressed in black pants and a white kurta, was seen sitting on the footpath and asking migrant labourers near the Sukhdev Vihar flyover about their ordeal.

Lockdown: 14-year-old Indian IM stuck in Hungary

Lockdown: 14-year-old Indian IM stuck in Hungary

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

"I practice chess based on what I think is a priority, and what I feel like doing. I also read some chess books -- 'Saying No to Chess Principles' by Evgeny Bareev and 'Life and Games of Mikhail Tal"

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

India lost 21 million jobs in the Covid lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

There were 86 million salaried jobs in India during 2019-2020. In August 2020, their count was down to 65 million. The deficit of 21 million jobs is the biggest among all types of employment, points out Mahesh Vyas.

Strict lockdown only way to contain COVID-19: Indians in Wuhan

Strict lockdown only way to contain COVID-19: Indians in Wuhan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'India had done the right thing to go for a nationwide lockdown, but the major problem for the country could surface when the monsoon season arises as people's immunity levels go down.'

Maha corporator detained for birthday party amid lockdown

Maha corporator detained for birthday party amid lockdown

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

"The police received a tip-off that some people have gathered on the terrace of the corporator's bungalow to celebrate his birthday. A police team rushed to the spot and detained 11 persons, including the corporator, when the celebration was on," senior inspector of Panvel Police Station, Ajaykumar Landge, said.