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As lockers of other crematoriums are full, people prefer Chhota Kashi to avoid ashes collection later [Details]

As per local belief, bodies cremated at Purmandal automatically attained 'Moksha' and there is no need to collect, immerse ashes of such souls in other rivers.

May 22, 2021

India's consumer confidence worsens in May

Consumer trust in India fell further in May as a result of the extreme Covid crisis and the resulting state-wide lockdowns. The government's priority right now is to contain the virus and save lives, so trust in employment and the economy has taken a hit.

May 22, 2021

"Can't live without Didi," turncoat Trinamool leader wants to ditch BJP and rejoin Mamata

Sonali Guha said she felt "unwanted" in the BJP after leaving the Trinamool Congress and expressed her willingness to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after joining the BJP party.

May 22, 2021

India reports 8,848 mucormycosis cases, 23,000 more Amphotericin vials allocated

In those recovering from Covid-19, India has recorded approximately 8,848 cases of mucormycosis or Black Fungus and the Centre has announced an allocation of 23,680 additional vials of Amphotericin-B to combat it.

May 22, 2021

Dispovan owner to urge DRDO for new name of Covid anti-body kit

The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), along with Vanguard Diagnostics Pvt Ltd, developed the Dipcovan antibody detection-based kit and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has authorised the antibody detection kit

May 22, 2021

Suspended Andhra doctor over PPE kits issue dies

Sudhakardoctor died of cardiac arrest after getting into trouble with the state government of Andhra Pradesh during the first wave of Covid last year. Sudhakar's death, according to Chandrababu Naidu, was caused by the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy administration.

May 22, 2021

Indian-Americans recorded highest rate of voting in 2020 US Presidential poll

According to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Indian-Americans voted at the highest rate in the 2020 US presidential elections (AAPI). This was a 9 percentage point rise for Indian-Americans over the 2016 election.

May 22, 2021

Journey after death: Man claims to have knocked gates of heaven during NDE

After reaching the gates of heaven, Frank was apparently sent back, as he has more things to do in the physical world

May 22, 2021

Cyclone Yaas: Met Dept forecasts heavy rains in Odisha, West Bengal and Andamans; Fishermen warned

The Centre has asked the states concerned to stock up on Covid medical supplies to meet any exigencies, while IMD has warned that heavy rains might cause inland flooding in coastal areas of Odisha and Bengal

May 22, 2021

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BTS' new song 'Butter' sees 10mn YouTube views in just 13 minutes [Watch]

The latest Korean pop band BTS' latest single "Butter" set a new YouTube record with 10 million views in just 13 minutes. "Butter" is the second BTS album to be performed entirely in English, following "Dynamite."

May 22, 2021

Vaccinate, don't procrastinate: Rahul Gandhi tweets

In a tweet on Friday, Rahul Gandhi again attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the country's Covid vaccination campaign, saying, "Vaccinate and don't procrastinate."

May 22, 2021

Cyclone 'Yaas' to hit Odisha-Bengal coast on May 26; Officials asked to remain on guard

Centre asks the Chief Secretaries of all the states that are likely to be affected by the intensified cyclonic storm 'Yaas', urging them to make adequate arrangements for Covid preparedness as well

May 22, 2021

Miracle Cure: Andhra wants ICMR team to test local Covid cure formula

The government of Andhra Pradesh has agreed to enlist the help of federal agencies to assess an Ayurvedic remedy for Covid created by a local Ayurveda practitioner named Anandiah.

May 22, 2021

Karnataka reports 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs; Bengaluru remains epicentre

On Friday, Karnataka reported 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs, while 52,581 recovered

May 22, 2021

EU Covid passport scheme to start from July 1

The European Union's (EU) Covid-19 passport scheme will be up and running from July 1, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said.

May 22, 2021

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As lockers of other crematoriums are full, people prefer Chhota Kashi to avoid ashes collection later [Details]

India's consumer confidence worsens in May

"Can't live without Didi," turncoat Trinamool leader wants to ditch BJP and rejoin Mamata

India reports 8,848 mucormycosis cases, 23,000 more Amphotericin vials allocated

Dispovan owner to urge DRDO for new name of Covid anti-body kit

Suspended Andhra doctor over PPE kits issue dies

Indian-Americans recorded highest rate of voting in 2020 US Presidential poll

Journey after death: Man claims to have knocked gates of heaven during NDE

Cyclone Yaas: Met Dept forecasts heavy rains in Odisha, West Bengal and Andamans; Fishermen warned

BTS' new song 'Butter' sees 10mn YouTube views in just 13 minutes [Watch]

Vaccinate, don't procrastinate: Rahul Gandhi tweets

Cyclone 'Yaas' to hit Odisha-Bengal coast on May 26; Officials asked to remain on guard

Miracle Cure: Andhra wants ICMR team to test local Covid cure formula

Karnataka reports 32,218 new Covid cases, 353 deaths in 24 hrs; Bengaluru remains epicentre

EU Covid passport scheme to start from July 1

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]