Coronavirus

Here's why Rita Ora won't be going home for Christmas

The Voice judge Rita Ora might not be able to spend Christmas 2020 with her family members in the UK. The singer is currently in Bulgaria where she came to shoot a music video.

Dec 24, 2020

Breaking: Karnataka govt imposes night curfew till Jan 2 | Details inside

The Karnataka government has imposed a night curfew in the state from 11 pm to 5 am till January 2, 2021.

Dec 23, 2020

Tom Hanks, his wife will take COVID-19 vaccine publicly; here's why

Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were among the first celebrities to admit they are tested positive for Coronavirus. Hanks has now admitted he is ready to take the Covid-19 vaccine publicly.

Dec 23, 2020

From cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal to comedian Biswa Kalyan; meet newlyweds of 2020

As the year is about to end, let's quickly take you through the list of celebs who got married in 2020. From Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal- Dhanshree Verma to comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath -actor Sulagna Panigrahi and more.

Dec 23, 2020

UK isolated by countries as expert calls mutated coronavirus strain 'worst news we've had so far'

British authorities claim that the detection of the new coronavirus strain hints at the efficiency of British scientists at genomic surveillance

Dec 22, 2020

Mumbai Club raid: Suresh Raina, Guru Randhawa among 34 arrested for flouting COVID norms

Retired Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, singer Guru Randhawa were arrested in Mumbai after a raid at the Mumbai Dragonfly club near the Mumbai airport. Both were later released on bail.

Dec 22, 2020

Despite surge in coronavirus cases, Kerala government goes ahead to allow reopening of bars

Kerala's move to allow reopening of bars potentially exposes people to Covid-19 risk as mask inside cannot be made mandatory, though Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had recently revealed that free vaccine shots will be given to everyone in the state

Dec 22, 2020

Wrap up 2020: Controversies that rocked Hollywood amid coronavirus pandemic

As we wrap 2020, let's have a look at some of the controversies that rocked Hollywood amid this ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Dec 21, 2020

With temperature, coronavirus particles break down; Humidity plays little role, finds study

To survive, the SARS-Cov-2 membrane needs a specific web of proteins arranged in a particular order and when it falls apart, it becomes less infectious, hence temperature is crucial to break down coronavirus particles, while humidity plays little role, finds new study

Dec 20, 2020

No new year parties, DJ nights in Bengaluru; Karnataka bans NYE 2021 celebrations

Due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation, the Karnataka government issued an order prohibiting mass gatherings between December 30 and January 2 at clubs, pubs, restaurants and other places for the new year celebrations.

Dec 18, 2020

Coronavirus update: US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization

A panel of outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration overwhelmingly endorsed emergency use of Moderna Inc's coronavirus vaccine, virtually assuring a second option for protecting against COVID-19 for a pandemic ravaged nation.

Dec 18, 2020

Bangladesh, a key pillar in India's neighbourhood first policy: Modi

The summit was held just a day after India celebrated its 50th anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.

Dec 17, 2020

Coronavirus mutates again in England, new variant spreading more quickly

The coronavirus that originated from Wuhan has already claimed the lives of more than 1.6 million people worldwide

Dec 15, 2020

IIT Madras shut down after 71 test Covid-19 positive; Will it affect school reopening move?

Reopening of schools will prevent a zero academic year for students but the pandemic looms large with viable vaccine months away

Dec 14, 2020

Coronavirus update: Bengaluru tally hits 3,78,529; total cases cross 9-lakh mark in Karnataka

With 1,196 new cases in a day, the number of Covid patients in Karnataka crossed 9-lakh mark to touch 9,01,410 by Saturday, making the southern state the second highest in caseload after Maharashtra in the country.

Dec 14, 2020

Coronavirus update: Recoveries outnumber new COVID cases in J&K; totally tally hits 116,008

Recoveries outnumbered new cases in J&K on Sunday as 505 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery while 382 new Covid cases were reported in the last 24 hours.

Dec 14, 2020

Sputnik V Covid vax likely to offer 2-year protection: Developers

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is likely to offer two-year-long protection against Covid-19, Alexander Gintsburg, the head of the vaccine's developer, Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, has claimed.

Dec 14, 2020

Can dogs detect people with COVID by sniffing their arm pits; here's the truth

Coronavirus pandemic has already claimed the lives of more than 1.6 million people worldwide, and the number of positive cases has crossed 72 million. Here's how dogs can help detect people with COVID. Scroll down to know more.

Dec 13, 2020

Covid-19 Pandemic: Personal videos by nurses, doctors had more effect than official appeals: Study

Due to widespread misinformation on social media, many tend to believe in doctors' personal appeals than official advisories during the pandemic

Dec 11, 2020

'Friday' star Tommy 'Tiny' Lister dies, aged 62, after developing post-Covid-19 complications

Ice Cube paid tribute to his co-star and friend Tommy 'Tiny' Lister who died earlier today at the age of 62. Tommy was recently diagnosed with Coronavirus and had breathing issues.

Dec 11, 2020