Coronavirus

Genius DIY ways to make your own face mask at home to curb the spread of coronavirus

The N95 respirator masks filter out at least 95 percent of particles as small as 0.3 microns and the typical surgical mask of pleated fabric has a filtration efficiency ranging from 60 to 80 percent.

Apr 7, 2020

The members of the United Nations Security Council hold a meeting to vote for a resolutions on controlling the turmoil in Venezuela on February 28, 2019 at the United Nations in New York.

Deadlock over: UNSC to finally hold talks on coronavirus outbreak on April 9

The Chinese regime has been blocking a discussion due to major differences with the United States.

Apr 7, 2020

Govt in Kashmir wages unpopular war against poplar trees, blames coronavirus

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has given a 10-day deadline to axe all the female poplar trees in government as well as private land within 500 meters of habitation.

Apr 7, 2020

Muslims offer Friday prayers amid COVID-19 scare

Fact-check: No, 500 Muslims haven't been disguised as essential workers to spread coronavirus across India

A message that has been doing the rounds of social media states that as many as 500 COVID-19 positive Muslims have been deployed across the country to spread the novel coronavirus.

Apr 7, 2020

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Here's what propelled Sensex to its biggest one-day gain in more than 10 years

All the 30 components of Sensex ended in Green today with Pharma and financial stocks leading the rally.

Apr 7, 2020

Centre considering extension of coronavirus lockdown after requests from state govts, experts

Several state governments and experts have requested the Central Government to extend the lockdown as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in India.

Apr 7, 2020

Gayathi criticises Kamal Haasan over his letter slamming Narendra Modi

Actress-choreographer Gayathri Raghuram has come down heavily on Kamal Haasan over his latest open letter to Narendra Modi which has slammed the Prime Minister over 21-day lockdown.

Apr 7, 2020

Amid noise about efficacy of hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19 patients, here's what experts say

The US President Donald Trump has touted the drug's potential in treatment against SARS-CoV2 and has asked India to allow its export to the US.

Apr 7, 2020

Eat it to beat it: Kolkata sweet shop makes Corona Sandesh to spread awareness. See pic

The Corona Sandesh and Corona Cake in the sweet shop, both shaped as the virus with its spikes, displayed alongside other sweets in the retail chain's outlets in the city.

Apr 7, 2020

J&K Govt orders mass promotion of JKBOSE Class 1 to 9 & class 11 students

In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has announced the mass promotion of students from class 1st to 9th and 11th.

Apr 7, 2020

Robots replace Japanese students at graduation ceremony amid coronavirus scare

The robots' "faces" were tablets that displayed the faces of the graduates, who logged on at home and controlled the robots via their laptops.

Apr 7, 2020

From Ranbir, Mammootty to Rajinikanth; India's most popular celebs scramble to find Amitabh Bachchan's sunglasses

Actors from around the country came together as part of a short film, 'Family' in which they help Amitabh Bachchan look for his sunglasses, the film is meant to spread awareness about social distancing.

Apr 7, 2020

In fight against coronavirus, World Health Day 2020 thanks nurses and midwives for their relentless service

WHO chose the year 2020 as the "Year of the Nurse and Midwife" to honour the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale.

Apr 7, 2020

Tiger with COVID-19 gets medicines, TLC from New York's Bronx Zoo keepers

According to the zoo keepers, some of the four tigers and three lions who had "mild" illness got antibiotics and were expected to recover fully.

Apr 7, 2020

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Bengaluru Commissioner Bhaskar Rao meets Christian leaders, conveys advance Easter greetings

Bengaluru Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, IPS met Archbishop Peter Machado and also paid gratitude to the Christian community for abiding by the coronavirus lockdown.

Apr 7, 2020

Centre lifts partial ban on hydroxychloroquine after US requests for COVID-19 drugs

The Ministry of External Affairs and pharma industry will decide on such allocations depending on the humanitarian crisis, sources said.

Apr 7, 2020

Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Lady Gaga and Elton John

Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra to join Lady Gaga and Elton John for WHO's 'One World: Together At Home' live event

WHO's 'One World: Together At Home' live event will feature some of the biggest stars and celebrities from around the globe and Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan are also part of the list.

Apr 7, 2020

Coronavirus scare at Matoshree after tea-seller frequented by Uddhav Thackeray's staff tests positive

Meanwhile, posters of declaring the locality, a containment zone were put up last night by BMC after a COVID-19 positive person was found near a government guest house, located near Matoshree.

Apr 7, 2020

AIIMS doctor treating coronavirus patients breaks down during interview, says she misses her family [Watch]

A young doctor treating COVID-19 patients said that she misses her family and everyone needs support from their families and others during these testing times.

Apr 6, 2020

Photojournalist helps distressed tourist, lands in COVID-19 isolation

Anantha Subramanyam was asked to self-isolate after he helped a Frenchman who was later tested positive for coronavirus.

Apr 6, 2020

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Coronavirus

Genius DIY ways to make your own face mask at home to curb the spread of coronavirus

Deadlock over: UNSC to finally hold talks on coronavirus outbreak on April 9

Govt in Kashmir wages unpopular war against poplar trees, blames coronavirus

Fact-check: No, 500 Muslims haven't been disguised as essential workers to spread coronavirus across India

Here's what propelled Sensex to its biggest one-day gain in more than 10 years

Centre considering extension of coronavirus lockdown after requests from state govts, experts

Gayathi criticises Kamal Haasan over his letter slamming Narendra Modi

Amid noise about efficacy of hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19 patients, here's what experts say

Eat it to beat it: Kolkata sweet shop makes Corona Sandesh to spread awareness. See pic

J&K Govt orders mass promotion of JKBOSE Class 1 to 9 & class 11 students

Robots replace Japanese students at graduation ceremony amid coronavirus scare

From Ranbir, Mammootty to Rajinikanth; India's most popular celebs scramble to find Amitabh Bachchan's sunglasses

In fight against coronavirus, World Health Day 2020 thanks nurses and midwives for their relentless service

Tiger with COVID-19 gets medicines, TLC from New York's Bronx Zoo keepers

Bengaluru Commissioner Bhaskar Rao meets Christian leaders, conveys advance Easter greetings

Centre lifts partial ban on hydroxychloroquine after US requests for COVID-19 drugs

Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra to join Lady Gaga and Elton John for WHO's 'One World: Together At Home' live event

Coronavirus scare at Matoshree after tea-seller frequented by Uddhav Thackeray's staff tests positive

AIIMS doctor treating coronavirus patients breaks down during interview, says she misses her family [Watch]

Photojournalist helps distressed tourist, lands in COVID-19 isolation

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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious