Friday 30 April 2021

FAQ: I Have Coronavirus, When Can I Get Vaccinated?

Vaccination against coronavirus is encouraged, irrespective of your history of infection.

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US Restricts Travel From COVID-Hit India; Check Exemptions List

The restrictions are effective from 4 May.

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10 Reasons Why Anushka Sharma is a Total Goofball

Here's how Anushka Sharma has aced the game when it comes to media interactions.

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Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal Passes Away Due to COVID

People took to social media to offer their condolences.

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EAM S Jaishankar Speaks to Blinken on COVID Situation in India

The telephonic conversation came on a day the United States delivered a large amount of medical supplies to India.

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India Reports Over 4 Lakh New COVID Cases; Tally at 1.91 Cr

Catch all the live updates of the COVID-19 pandemic here.

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18 COVID Patients Killed in Fire at Gujarat’s Bharuch Hospital

The state government has announced Rs 4 lakh ex gratia for the kin of the victims.

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Latest News: Former RJD MP Mohammad Shahabuddin Passes Away

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Latest News: Sensex Plummets 984 Points to End at 48,782

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Govt Trying to Silence Critics: Vinod Kapri on ‘Restricted’ Tweet 

Filmmaker Kapri’s tweet, which was critical of the PM, was restricted by Twitter after being flagged by MeITY. 

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FAQ: Getting Vaccinated? What You Should Do Before & After Jab

What medicines should you avoid on the day of vaccination? What documents do you need to carry? Read on to know.

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Thursday 29 April 2021

Deaths Due to Oxygen Crisis: What Govts Could’ve Done, But Didn’t

Lives lost due to oxygen shortage in a COVID-ravaged India could have been saved, had our governments acted on time.

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Former Attorney General and Jurist Soli Sorabjee Passes Away at 91

Sorabjee was the attorney general of India first from 1989-90 and then from 1998-2004.

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Param Bir Singh Moves Bombay HC Against Maha Govt Enquiries

The court sought a response from the state and pushed the hearing to 4 May.

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What Ranbir Has Said About His Relationship With Rishi Kapoor

All the times Ranbir Kapoor spoke about his relationship with his father Rishi Kapoor.

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COVID Vaccine Pricing Issue: Could Centre Have Helped Out States?

Instead of dwelling on legal options to control prices, the govt could’ve handled negotiations on behalf of states.

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Over 2.28 Crore People Register for Phase 3 of COVID Vaccination

Catch all the live updates of the COVID-19 pandemic here.

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COVID: US to Deliver Supplies Worth $100 Million to Support India

It will supply 20,000 treatment courses of Remdesivir drug, which India is facing a dire shortage of.

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Mumbai Stops Vaccination for 3 Days; Acute Shortage, Says BMC

The vaccination drive will resume on 3 May, stated Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

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Assam NRC: What is Home Ministry’s ‘Rejection Slips’ Order About?

The Home Ministry wants the Secretariat to issue ‘rejection slips’ to a section of people in Assam. Here’s why.

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Pinarayi Set to Rewrite Kerala Election History After Four Decades

The 76-year-old CPI(M) strongman from Kerala’s northern state Kannur, was the face of LDF this election.

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Wednesday 28 April 2021

COVID: US to Deliver Supplies Worth $100 Million to Support India

It will supply 20,000 treatment courses of Remdesivir drug, which India is facing a dire shortage of.

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105-Year-Old and 95-Year-Old Beat COVID After 9 Days in ICU

Motabai, and her husband, Dhenu Chavan were hospitalized in Latur after testing positive for COVID

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India is my home, is bleeding: Priyanka sets up COVID relief fund

In a video, she talked about the urgency of the situation in India as the country battles the second COVID wave

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Watch: Ambulance Driver Dances in Baraat to Relieve Stress

The video was taken in Uttarakhand where the ambulance driver joined an ongoing wedding procession.

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IPL 2021 Points Table: CSK on First Spot After Beating SRH

Despite the drop in its net run rate, CSK still remains the team with highest net run rate of +1.475.

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From India to the IPL: Do You Read Me?

Even as India continues to struggle due to COVID-19, the IPL continues, almost in a parallel universe.

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Must Address Critical Gaps in Healthcare Urgently: WHO to India

Meanwhile, India declined the assistance offered by the UN of its integrated supply chain for COVID-19 material.

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India Reports 3.79 Lakh COVID Cases in New High, 3,645 Deaths

Catch all live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

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Final Phase of Bengal Polls for 35 Constituencies Gets Underway

As many as 8,493,255 people are expected to choose their representatives from 283 candidates, 35 of whom are women.

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Tuesday 27 April 2021

IPL 2021 Points Table: RCB on Top Spot After Beating DC

Delhi Capitals slipped from 2nd position to 3rd position in the points table

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How Can States Impose Local Lockdowns? MHA’s Fresh Guidelines

MHA has issued guidelines for states on enforcing lockdowns and marking containment zones.

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India Officially Crosses 2 Lakh COVID Deaths Amid Raging 2nd Wave

Meanwhile, a staggering 3,60,960 new COVID-19 cases were detected across the country.

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Dhanush Starrer Jagame Thandhiram Gets Netflix Release Date

The film dropped plans of a theatrical release because of the pandemic

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Latest News: NCT Bill Effective from Today

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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After ‘Shahi Snan’, COVID Curfew Imposed in Uttarakhand Till 3 May

2,000 seers from 13 akharas, and 25,000 devotees bathed in Brahma Kund at Har Ki Pauri on Tuesday, 27 April.

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COVID Vaccine Registration for Above 18: How to Book Appointment?

What documents do you need? Can you choose between vaccines? Here’s all you need to know.

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6.4 Magnitude Quake Jolts Assam; Tremors Felt in Meghalaya As Well

Tremors were also felt in Meghalaya as well as north Bengal.

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4 Dead in Thane’s Prime Criticare Hospital Fire

Thane Municipal Corporation officials told ANI that two fire engines and one rescue vehicle were on site.

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Monday 26 April 2021

1st Oxygen Express Reaches Delhi With 70 MT of Life-Saving Gas

The train had left from Jindal Steel Plant in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh amid an acute shortage of oxygen in Delhi.

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As State’s Oxygen Supplies Run Low, Punjab CM Writes to Centre

He further asked the Chief Secretary to rush urgent supplies to Amritsar where a shortage caused deaths on Saturday.

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No, COVID-19 Vaccine Doesn’t Pose a Risk When Taken During Periods

Several gynaecologists said that the coronavirus vaccine, when taken during periods, does not pose any kind of risk.

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India Is Suffering: Priyanka Appeals to Biden To Send Vaccines

Joe Biden recently tweeted that US would support India in its fight against COVID

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Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes

Hanuman, a devotee of Lord Ram was born on the day of Chaitra Purnima.

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‘Trying to Find My Son or His Body’: Kashmir Father Digs Villages

In hope of finding his missing son’s body, a Kashmir father has been digging village after village for nine months.

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5-Star Hotel Turned to COVID Facility for Delhi HC Judges 

This comes as several hospitals in Delhi have been sending out SOS calls pleading for oxygen supply.

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US To Supply Up to 60 Million AstraZeneca Vaccine Doses Globally

The doses would be shared after a federal safety review in the coming weeks.

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Govt Asks Bharat Biotech, SII to Lower COVID Shot Prices: Report

The move comes after mass outrage over the high prices of the two COVID-19 vaccines – Covishield and Covaxin.

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Sunday 25 April 2021

A Lesson in Sustainable Fashion, How ‘Poshmark’ Gained Popularity

The second-hand market is projected to nearly double the size of fast fashion by 2029.

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Over 32 Hours of Uncontained Raging Fire in Hills of South Mizoram

The Lunglei district fire is the fifth major forest fire since January 2021 in the four northeastern states.

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No, COVID-19 Vaccine Doesn’t Pose a Risk When Taken During Periods

Several gynaecologists said that the coronavirus vaccine, when taken during periods, does not pose any kind of risk.

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Here's The Full List of Winners For This Year's Academy Awards

Here's who all won the coveted Oscars.

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Latest News: Police and Palestinians Clash in Jerusalem 

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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West Bengal Polls 7th Phase: Voting in 34 Constituencies Underway

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s home turf Bhowanipore also goes to polls in this phase.

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COVID Surge: Amid Chaos, High Courts Fight for Our Right to Life

Does it need a court of law to ask ‘provide Remdesivir or share COVID test results within 24 hours’ to the govt?

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‘Alarmed’: Several Nations Come to India’s Aid Amid COVID Crisis

US, UK, Germany, Singapore, Afghanistan, and Pakistan have come to India’s aid and expressed solidarity.

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Latest News: Mumbai Police Suspends Cop in Ambani Bomb Scare Case

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Chloé Zhao Is the First Woman of Colour to Win Best Director Oscar

Chloé Zhao is also the second woman to ever win Best Director at the Academy Awards.

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No, An Empty Nebuliser Is Not an Alternative to Oxygen Cylinders

Using a nebuliser, with or without medicines, will not increase oxygen levels in the body.

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93rd Oscars Live: The Father Wins Best Adapted Screenplay

The ceremony is being held at Los Angeles: Union Station and Dolby Theatre.

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Saturday 24 April 2021

Will Deploy COVID Supplies, Support for India: Top US Officials

White House National Security Advisor tweeted that US was deeply concerned by the severe COVID outbreak in India.

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No, An Empty Nebuliser Is Not an Alternate to Oxygen Cylinders

Using a nebuliser, with or without medicines, will not increase oxygen levels in the body.

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Tamil Nadu Imposes Fresh COVID Curbs: Malls, Theatres Shut

The state has also reduced the maximum capacity for weddings from 100 guests to 50, and 25 people for funerals.

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BiologicalE Gets Nod For Phase 3 Trials of COVID Vaccine Candidate

The company stated that phase-I and II trials found the vaccine to be “safe and well-tolerated”.

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A Lesson in Sustainable Fashion, How ‘Poshmark’ Gained Popularity

The second-hand market is projected to nearly double the size of fast fashion by 2029.

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A Prayer of ‘Khair’ in These Testing Times

Urdunama Podcast: A Prayer Of ‘Khair’ In These Testing Times

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Hyderabad to Delhi & UP: Tracing the Remdesivir Black Market Chain

A Hyderabad based software employee who needed remdesivir for 22 members of his family was cheated in Aligarh. 

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers to find the best opinion reads, so you wouldn't have to.

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Friday 23 April 2021

Oxygen Shortage Woes: Delhi’s Moolchand Hospital Sends Out SOS

“We are desperate; have tried all the nodal officer numbers but unable to connect,” Moolchand Healthcare said.

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CBI Files FIR Against Former Maharashtra Home Min Anil Deshmukh

The agency is carrying out searches at various locations.

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In A Bid to Show Normalcy, Kashmir Turns into Hotbed of COVID-19

The COVID-19 situation in Jammu and Kashmir is on the cusp of explosion.

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COVID Apathy: K’taka Patient Begs on Hospital Floor for Bed

D Bheemesh, a COVID-19 patient in Yadgiri, Karnataka had to beg for a bed in the government District Hospital.

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India, Pakistan And What Used to be Cricket’s Greatest Rivalry 

Will India and Pakistan’s cricket rivalry just remain a folklore for this generation of cricket fans?

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Thursday 22 April 2021

Shravan's Wife & Son Unwell, in Hospital: Nadeem on Friend's Death

Shravan Rathod of Nadeem-Shravan fame passed away on Thursday after battling COVID-19 at a Mumbai hospital.

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Oxygen Crisis: How Hosps Manage Their Supply Amid a Raging COVID

Delhi is being supplied with 480 tonnes of oxygen per day. But its requirement is 700 tonnes, CM Kejriwal said.

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Can Lying In the ‘Prone Position’ Help Increase Your Oxygen Level?

“This position helps in improving oxygen flow in patients who are critical,” said experts.

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25 Sickest COVID Patients Die at Delhi Hosp Amid Oxygen Shortage

The Director-Medical of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said that they only have a stock of oxygen for another two hours.

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As Sarkars Abdicate, High Courts Step Up to Protect Right to Life

HCs took up the issue of COVID-19 management in their respective states, forcing the governments to take action.

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Fire at COVID Facility’s ICU Ward In Maharashtra Claims 13 Lives

A fire broke out at a COVID centre in Vasai, Palghar district, on Friday, 23 April.

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Collegium Deadlock & Gender Parity: A Look at CJI Bobde’s Legacy

The tenure of the 47th CJI, SA Bobde, was coloured with controversies, both political and legal.

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India Likely to Get Sputnik V by May-End; Talks on to Fix Price

Managing director of Dr Reddy’s, GV Prasad, said the price cap for the imported dose in India is likely to be $10

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Wednesday 21 April 2021

India Reports Highest 1-Day Spike of Over 3 Lakh Fresh COVID Cases

Catch all live updates of the COVID-19 pandemic here.

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Protect Sunderbans, No Kolkata Without It: Ashwika Kapur

Ashwika Kapur is a qualified science communicator and award-winning natural history filmmaker.

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Climate Change Awareness Should Start from a Young Age: Yuvan Aves

Yuvan Aves has been protesting the proposed Adani port around the Pulicat Lake near Chennai.

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How Social Media Influencers Are Helping Tackle COVID-19 Crisis

Apps including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook are acting as catalysts in bringing attention to distress calls.

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Fifth Batch of Rafale Jets Arrives in India From France Airbase

The fighter jets flew almost 8,000 km non-stop with air-to-air refuelling support by France and UAE’s Air Force.

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Go For Rainwater Harvest, Not River Interlinkage: Himanshu Thakkar

Environmentalist Himanshu Thakkar talks of working with the indigenous people to fight climate change.

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Phase 6 of Assembly Polls Underway in West Bengal Amid COVID Surge

PM Modi urged voters to “exercise their franchise” and vote on Thursday morning.

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Fans, Rejoice! MX Player Releases S3 of The Promise (As Promised)

New episodes will stream on MX VDesi, a newly launched initiative for dubbed international content

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Tuesday 20 April 2021

COVID-19 Throws Bengaluru a Challenge: ‘Sextortion’ Rackets    

In Bengaluru sextortion has been on the rise since the lockdown. Avinash, an MBA grad died by suicide on 23 March.

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COVID Rages On: Who’ll Take Onus Of Policymaking & Remove Doubts?

Several institutions — PMO, Cabinet Secretariat, Health Ministry, etc — are crafting policy. Who is accountable?

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Uttar Pradesh Govt Announces Free COVID Vaccines for All Above 18

On Monday, the central government had said that all those over the age of 18 can get the shot from 1 May.

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PM Modi Urges Vaccine Manufacturers to Scale Up Production

He assured all support for smooth approval of candidate vaccines in their trial phases.

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Many Welcome New Vaccine Policy, But States’ Concerns Persist

Congress leader P Chidambaram said that the new policy is regressive and inequitable in crucial aspects.

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India Still Sings This Pak Singer’s Songs: Remembering Iqbal Bano

Faiz’s poem ‘Hum Dekhenge’ — which has become a rallying cry in India too — was most popularly sung by Iqbal Bano.

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Former Cop Derek Chauvin Convicted of George Floyd’s Murder

Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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Apple Event 2021: Here’s Everything Announced at ‘Spring Loaded’

Apple announced the new iMac, powered by Apple’s M1 chip.

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Ram Navami 2021: Wishes, Quotes, Images. Greetings

This year, the festival of Ram Navami will be celebrated on 21 April 2021.

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Monday 19 April 2021

Mourinho Sacked by Tottenham Hotspur After 17 Months in Charge

The Spurs will go ahead with the rest of the season with assistant coach Ryan Mason in charge until June.

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Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal Signed as PUMA Ambassadors 

Sundar and Devdutt are part of the Kohli Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing 2021 Indian Premier League.  

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Hardik Pandya’s Fielding Inside Circle Adds to India’s Resources

Hardik’s evolution as close-in fielder has provided India with strong options in the 30-yard circle.

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COVID Effect: US CDC Advises Citizens Against Travelling to India

The UK, too, has put India on its travel red list.

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India’s Security Role in Afghanistan Must Increase Amid US Pullout

India hesitated to put its boots on the ground to complement its Afghan outreach. But circumstances have changed.

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Amid COVID Surge in India, ICSE Cancels Class-10 Examinations

Earlier, the Class-10 examinations had been deferred.

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Latest News: Former US Vice President Walter Mondale Dies At 93

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Latest News: Delhi Police Request for Remand of Sidhu Rejected

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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COVID-19: CDC Issues Travel Warning for All Passengers to India

Catch all live updates of the COVID-19 pandemic here.

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WB Polls: BJP Decides to Restrict Rally, Meeting Crowds to 500

The move comes in the wake of political parties being criticized for holding rallies in West Bengal as cases surge.

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Sunday 18 April 2021

With Rise in Cases, Rajasthan Imposes 15-day Lockdown From Monday

The home department, in the new guidelines, named the lockdown period as ‘Public Discipline Fortnight’

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IPL Match 12 Preview: RR Face Uphill Task Against Rejuvenated CSK

The focus will be on pace bowler Deepak Chahar who had rocked the Punjab Kings top order.

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Votes Polled is Key Data: Why is Election Commission Hiding It?

Opacity in votes polled data raises questions on Election Commission’s fairness.

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Indian Army Must Downsize — But Here’s What It Needs To Do First

Before cutting down on manpower, the Army must adopt compensatory technology-intensive precision systems/platforms.

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Maxwell Has Taken to RCB Like a Duck to Water: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was all praise for Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers after their match-winning performance against KKR.

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Latest News: IAF Chief Leaves for France for Official Visit

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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UK Oppn Wants Boris Johnson to Cancel India Visit Amid COVID Surge

UK’s labour Party said that the Prime Minister must lead by example.

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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter To Take First Flight on Monday

It will begin its flight approximately at 3:30 am EDT (12:30 am PDT).

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CM Mamata Banerjee To Not Campaign In Kolkata Over COVID Surge

The TMC supremo will only hold one symbolic 30 minute meeting on the last day of campaigning on 26 April.

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Saturday 17 April 2021

In Photos: Prince Philip Laid to Rest in Royal Vault at Windsor

The arrangements for the funeral were made keeping in mind COVID-protocols.

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End of an Era: Raul Castro Resigns As Cuba’s Communist Party Head

For the first time in six decades, Cuba’s socialist government will not have a Castro in top leadership.

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This Is a Scary Time: Arjun Rampal on Testing COVID-19 Positive

The actor shared that he is quarantining at home.

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Babar vs Virat: Where Comparison is Unfair, But Also Irresistible

Where does Babar Azam’s success stand, when compared to Virat Kohli’s career graph?

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BCCI Gets Approval For Visas of Pakistan Team for T20 World Cup

BCCI has got the approval for visas for the Pakistan cricket team as well as the media for the 2021 T20 World Cup.

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COVID-19: India Reports 2.6 Lakh New Cases, Biggest Rise in Deaths

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Dushyant Chautala Requests PM Modi to Resume Talks With Farmers

The farmers have been protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws for nearly five months at the Delhi borders.

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Latest News: NIA Declares Rs 7 Lakh Bounty on Maoist Leader Hidma

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.  

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers and found the best opinion reads, so you wouldn’t have to.

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Friday 16 April 2021

Keep Your Mask On: Reasons Why Experts Say COVID is Airborne

COVID viruses can transmit when an infected person speaks, laughs, or even just exhales.

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After a Long Struggle, Harshal Patel Finally Grabs the Spotlight

Harshal Patel has spent years in the IPL but this season with RCB is turning out to be his most successful.

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R Madhavan, AR Rahman, Mohanlal Share Grief On Actor Vivek’s Death

Actors, filmmakers express condolences on Vivek’s passing away.

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Kumbh Should Now Only Be Symbolic: PM Modi Appeals to Top Seer

He added that his appeal comes after two shahi snans have already taken place.

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Why Vikram Bhatt is the King of Murder Mysteries 

MX Player’s latest web-series, Bisaat, highlights Vikram Bhatt’s magic once again

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Tamil Actor Vivek Passes Away in Chennai After Cardiac Arrest

The actor, who has performed in more than 220 films, died following a cardiac arrest at 4:35 am on Saturday.

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Four Sikhs Among 8 Killed in Indianapolis FedEx Mass Shooting 

Reacting to the incident, the MEA said, “Deeply shocked by shooting... Will render all possible assistance.”

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COVID-19: Delhi, Chandigarh Under Weekend Lockdown to Curb Surge

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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West Bengal Polls: Voting Begins For Fifth Phase Amid COVID Surge

Catch all the live updates on Phase 5 of the West Bengal Assembly polls here.

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Thursday 15 April 2021

How Bhakti Is Challenging Corona’s Shakti at Kumbh Mela 2021

Kumbh mein corona se daro na?

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Rags to Riches: India’s Porn App Boom Needs to Thank COVID-19

The pandemic also lead to a boom in the business of porn videos shot in India. 

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Was Ready for IPL 2021 Two Weeks in Advance: AB de Villiers

De Villiers said that he had taken a three-month break from any cricket training after the 2020 IPL.

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Declare Journos Frontline Workers, Provide Vaccine: EGI Urges Govt

Without the vaccine, media persons are finding it difficult to discharge their responsibilities, the EGI said.

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Irrfan Khan's Wife Sutapa Sikdar Pens Poem For Son Babil

Sutapa Sikdar writes that Babil's bravery lies in his tears.

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Latest News: Former CBI Director Ranjit Sinha Passes Away

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Pakistan Civil War: Why Banning of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Is Ironical

The farcical situation now is that banning the TLP defeats the army’s own original purpose: political engineering. 

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India Stood Firm to China’s Push & Shove Tactics: Gen Bipin Rawat

“We have proven that we will not get pushed,” Rawat said during the ongoing Raisina Dialogue 2021.

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Government Begins Mapping of States With Higher Need of Oxygen

Of the states with greater needs of oxygen are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, UP, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh.

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India’s Shortages: Why Are We Running Out of Beds & Drugs Already?

“It will get worse before it gets better,” say experts as we deal with rising cases and lax political attitudes.

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Wednesday 14 April 2021

With Over 2 L Fresh COVID Cases, India Reports Biggest 1-Day Spike

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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First Phase of UP’s Panchayat Polls Begins in 18 Districts

Polls will be held through ballet papers and more than 3.33 lakh candidates are in the fray in over 2.21 lakh seats.

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Modi-Shah Spreading COVID by Bringing Outsiders: Bengal CM Mamata

“They (BJP leaders) have brought outsiders for campaigning and contributed to the rise in COVID cases”: WB CM.

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Latest News: Oil Nears 1-Month Highs as Demand Forecasts Raised

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Hosabale Calls for Return Of Kashmiri Pandits to Their Homeland  

Hosabale said that one would require ‘ekta’ (unity) to face the militant Islamist threat. 

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500 Hospitalised in East Delhi After Consuming Adulterated ‘Atta’

People complained of stomach ache, diarrhoea, and vomiting after reportedly consuming adulterated ‘kuttu ka atta’.

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Kohli Reprimanded for Code of Conduct Breach For Angry Reaction

Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for breaching the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct.

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How Can Rajasthan Royals Cover For Stokes and Archer’s Absence?

What can Rajasthan Royals do to fill the void left by Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes?

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Tuesday 13 April 2021

India Reports Biggest One-Day Spike of 1,84,372 COVID-19 Cases

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Maharashtra Govt Halts Film & TV Shoots Amid Rising COVID Cases

The order is part of a 17-page order titled Break The Chain.

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RDIF Sets Target of 50m Doses a Month for Sputnik Vaccine in India

Over 850 million doses of Sputnik V will be produced in India annually.

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This Bihu, Cook up a Storm With Assamese Ghost Chilli & Pork

Recipe: Pork cooked in Ghost Chilli, one of the hottest chillies in the world, is a timeless dish from Assam.

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Biden To Withdraw US Troops From Afghanistan by 9/11 Anniversary

Biden has been facing mounting pressure to make a decision on the deployment of troops in Afghanistan.

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BJP ‘Appropriated’ Bengal Icons Like Netaji. Why Not Satyajit Ray?

Much of iconic filmmaker Ray’s personal philosophy, especially on religion & politics, is antithetical to the BJP’s.

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EC Orders Repoll in Booth 92 in TN’s Velachery, Voting on 17 April

Recently, 3 Chennai Corporation officials were suspended for transporting two EVM and VVPAT machines of the booth.

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Will Ensure Peace in Assembly Polls: New CEC After Taking Charge

Under him, the Election Commission will hold Assembly polls in Goa, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

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Monday 12 April 2021

India Records Spike of 1,61,736 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, 879 Deaths

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Babri Case Judge Who Acquitted All Accused Made Up-Lokayukta 

The Lokayukta is an anti-corruption watchdog, comprising four officers from non-political backgrounds.

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SC Message for Bajrang Dal: Propagating Religion Is Not a Crime

Article 25 protects right to propagate one’s religion, which can’t be undermined by vigilante groups.

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KL Rahul Wants Punjab Kings to ‘Bat Fearlessly’ Like Deepak Hooda

KL Rahul called on his team to bat fearlessly like Deepak Hooda after they beat Rajasthan Royals on Monday night.

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Latest News: 2 PILs Filed Before Calcutta HC Over WB CISF Firing

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Sputnik V Cleared For Emergency Use in India: How Effective Is It?

The RDIF announced on Tuesday that the DCGI has approved the use of the vaccine against COVID-19 in India.

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14 Private Hospitals in Delhi Declared ‘Fully COVID’ by Delhi Govt

Hospitals that have been declared ‘fully COVID’ will not admit any non-COVID patients till further order.

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40 Days of Polls: 22 Times Rise in WB COVID Cases, 14 Times in TN

Between 1 March-11 April, the daily new cases also rose by 34 times in Puducherry and 10.6 times in Assam.

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Sunday 11 April 2021

India Records New 1-Day High of 1,68,912 Fresh COVID-19 Cases

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Gyanvapi Mosque-Kashi Vishwanath Dispute: All You Need to Know

In light of the ASI allowing for a survey of the Gyanvapi mosque in UP’s Varanasi, we trace the dispute.

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Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas Stun at This Year's BAFTAs Red Carpet

Priyanka's red carpet looks were put together by labels such as Pertegaz and Bulgari

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Latest News: PM, Shah to Hold Multiple Rallies in Bengal Today

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Temple-Mosque Conflict Likely to Continue Shaping National Agenda

Some Muslims had hoped the Ayodhya verdict would end the decades-old campaign for restoration of temples.

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Lockdown Is Necessary, To Decide On 14 April: Maha Health Minister

Rajesh Tope noted that a lockdown is necessary in light of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra.

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Here's The Full List of Winners For the 74th BAFTAs

The event was held at Royal Albert Hall, with nominees attending virtually.

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Gujarat Heading Towards Health Emergency, Says High Court 

Gujarat on Sunday saw a new high of 5,469 cases, taking its tally to 3,47,495, while the death toll rose to 4,800.

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Saturday 10 April 2021

CSK Captain MS Dhoni Fined 12 lakh for Slow Over-Rate Against DC

Dhoni was fined 12 lakh for slow over-rate in the match against DC which CSK lost by 7 wickets on Saturday.

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Meghan Advised Not to Fly, Harry to Attend Prince Philip’s Funeral

“The Duchess of Sussex was advised by her physician not to travel. The Duke will be attending,” the Palace said.

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COVID-19: India Sees Over 1,52,000 Cases, Highest 24-Hr Spike Yet

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Worked on My Back-And-Across Movement: Prithvi Shaw

The right-handed batsman added that he doesn’t want to think about the India spot at the moment.

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MS Dhoni is My Go-To Man: Pant After DC Win Against CSK

Pant praised openers Prithvi Shawn and Shikhar Dhawan for powering Delhi Capitals to the win.

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Amid Spike, Fresh COVID Guidelines in Delhi: What’s Allowed?

What are the fresh curbs announced? Here’s what you need to know.

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Latest News: Two Militants Killed In Overnight Encounter in J&K

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Sunday View: The Best Weekend Opinion Reads, Curated Just For You

We sifted through the papers and found the best opinion reads, so you wouldn’t have to.

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Latest News: Sonia Gandhi Holds Review Meet With Cong CMs on COVID

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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4 Dead as CISF ‘Opens Fire’ After Being Attacked in Cooch Behar

Nine seats of Cooch Behar are voting on Saturday in the fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly elections.

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Kangana-Starrer 'Thalaivi' Postponed Due to Rising COVID19 Cases

The film was scheduled to release on 23rd April.

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Rhetoric Over Rights: SC Deportation Order Hurts Rohingya Refugees

SC’s order on deporting Rohingya refugees to Myanmar shows adjudication that upholds rhetoric over rights 

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Friday 9 April 2021

India Must Engage Afghanistan & Not Be Held By Pakistan’s Whims

The export of jehad has worked for Pakistan, and India needs to be cognisant of the dangers ahead. 

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Harshal Loves Responsibility & is Clear With Plans: Virat Kohli

Kohli also applauded his other bowlers -- Mohammed Siraj and New Zealander Kyle Jamieson.

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After 3 States Finish Voting, EC Wakes Up to Reiterate COVID Norms

EC said it will “not hesitate” in banning public meetings & rallies of political leaders in cases of breach.

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It’s Official: YS Sharmila to Launch Party in Telangana on 8 July

The announcement was made during the ‘Sankalpa Sabha’ in Khammam, Telangana.

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Over 1.45 Lakh New COVID Cases in India, Biggest 1-Day Rise So Far

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Mumbai Pvt Centres Shut Till 12 April As Vaccine Stock Runs Short

On Saturday, 10 April, COVID-19 vaccines will be available from 12 pm to 6 pm at government hospitals only.

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In Photos: India This Week

From Assembly elections in 5 states/UTs to night curfews amid a COVID-19 surge, here’s a glimpse of India this week.

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West Bengal Polls: Voting Begins for 44 Seats in Phase 4

Catch all the live updates on Phase 4 of the West Bengal Assembly polls here.

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Thursday 8 April 2021

COVID-19 Report Not Required For Bengaluru-Mysuru Travellers 

Karnataka said the order was struck down to bring uniformity in regulations across the state.

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Over 1.31 Lakh New COVID Cases in India, Biggest 1-Day Rise So Far

Catch all the updates on the coronavirus outbreak here. 

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Latest News: Sensex Drops 187 Points to 49,559 in Opening Session

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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PM at COVID Meet With CMS: ‘No Pressure if Case Numbers Are High’ 

It was made clear that no political blame game shall be played while battling the pandemic.

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37 Doctors at Ganga Ram Test COVID +Ve, Most Had Been Vaccinated

While five doctors have been admitted for treatment, others have been kept under home isolation. 

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Give Vaccine to All Who Desire, Deserve It: COVID Advisor For Maha

“No vaccine on earth can guarantee you 100 percent protection,” says Dr Subhash R Salunkhe.

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After Mamata, EC Notice to Suvendu Adhikari for ‘Communal’ Speech

Calling Mamata a ‘Begum’, Suvendu allegedly said her win would turn the state into a ‘mini-Pakistan.’

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Here’s the Real Story of Ayurveda; It’s Better Than What You Know

The real story of Ayurveda’s origins is more vibrant than the made-up claim that ‘Ayurveda derives from the Vedas’. 

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Jaya & Amitabh Bachchan On Their Shaadi Ka Silsila

Here’s what Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan have shared about their dating period and marriage through the years.

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Post Lockdown, 88% Released Prisoners Face Livelihood Struggle

A Prayas report reveals that an overwhelming majority of released prisoners is struggling to earn post-lockdown

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Wednesday 7 April 2021

Improve Vaccination Numbers: Centre to Delhi, Punjab, Maha Govts

‘Upon detailed analysis of vaccination drive, their performance was seen to be below national average,’ Centre said.

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Latest News: Sensex Surges 343 Points to 50,005 in Opening Session

Catch the latest news updates of the day here.

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Ki Bolche Bangla: Year After Riots, How Will This Locality Vote?

In May 2020, Telinipara saw massive communal riots at the peak of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

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How Kerala TV Channels and Media ‘Made’ CM Pinarayi ‘Captain’

Whether Kerala CM is ‘captain’ or ‘comrade’ is being hotly debated, even as the role of the media needs scrutiny.

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TMC-BJP Recreate Offline Acrimony Online via FB Ads Worth ₹2.4 Cr

While Trinamool Congress has spent Rs 1.76 crore on Facebook over the last 30 days, BJP has spent Rs 62.20 lakh.

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Meet the Reporters Behind The Quint’s 2021 Election Coverage

Every election is unpredictable, but this year the coronavirus pandemic made it like never before.

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IPL 2021: Can Eoin Morgan Bring the ‘Luck of the Irish’ To KKR?

Can Eoin Morgan change KKR’s fortunes this IPL 2021?

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‘Get Your Shot Soon’: PM Modi Gets 2nd Dose of COVID Vaccine

On 1 March, the PM had received the first dose of Covaxin, produced by Bharat Biotech.

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Will Vaccinating Everyone Help Curb the COVID Wave?

Instead of restrictions and a lockdown, can vaccinations alone help? “We need both,” say experts.

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Tuesday 6 April 2021

Vishal Bhardwaj on Film Certification Appellate Tribunal Abolition

The abolition will be imposed with immediate effect.

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Review: Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Joji’ Is a Brilliant and Intense Watch

Fahadh Faasil’s Joji is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Bijapur Attack Exposes Risks of Using Ill-Trained DRG in Naxal Ops

Eight of the 22 security personnel who died in the Chhattisgarh encounter were from the District Reserve Guard.

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Indians More Tolerant in Bio-Bubble Than Overseas Players: Ganguly

Ganguly cited the example of Australia deciding not to undertake their tour to South Africa due to COVID-19.

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Mukhtar Ansari Reaches UP’s Banda Jail Amid Tight Security

Ansari is set to face trial for several alleged crimes in UP, including murder and extortion.

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Delhi Police Arrest Man Who ‘Demolished’ Sai Baba Idol at Temple 

The idol was removed from a Shiv Mandir in Shahpur Jat on 25 March, and has since been replaced by a Ganesh idol.

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India Needs to Focus on West Asia, Site of Another ‘Great Game’

As China is making bold moves on Iran, India needs to up its game on Chabahar and reinforce ties in the region.

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Artists, Academics Demand GN Saibaba Be Reinstated in DU College

The academicians and writers called the move of the DU College arbitrary and asked the college to reinstate Saibaba.

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Should India Host the IPL Amid Rising COVID Cases? Well, Why Not!

Despite rising cases of COVID-19 in India, here’s why the IPL can continue on as planned.

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Indian Diplomat Reveals Real Story of Charles Sobhraj’s Arrest

Retired envoy recounts how he recognised Charles Sobhraj at a Nepal casino which led to the Bikini Killer’s arrest.

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Monday 5 April 2021

COVID Symptoms to Look Out for: The Common, the Rare, the Severe

Here are all the old and newly added, common and rare COVID symptoms you should be aware of.

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3 Women District Magistrates to Conduct 3rd Phase of Polls in WB 

31 Assembly constituencies spread across three districts of West Bengal will go to polls on 6 April.

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan Cast Votes

Catch all the live updates from the polling in Tamil Nadu elections here.

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Kerala Assembly Elections: Voting Begins, E Sreedharan Casts Vote

Catch all the live updates from the polling in the Kerala Assembly elections here.

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Assam Polls Phase 3: Voting Begins; Bodo, Muslim Votes in Focus

Catch all the live updates from the third and final phase of Assam elections here.

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WB Polls Phase 3: Voting Begins in 31 Seats, Mostly TMC Bastions

Catch all the live updates from the third phase of polling in the West Bengal elections here.

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Puducherry to Vote Today: All 30 Constituencies in Single Phase

The Union Territory saw the fall of the elected government in February 2021

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Sunday 4 April 2021

West Bengal Elections: Those indulged in unfair poll practices will be taken to task by next govt of BJP, says CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow: Questioning the ‘partisan’ attitude of the TMC government in West Bengal , Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in his inimitable style, warned the local administration to remain partial in the assembly election or else face the music when BJP government was installed on May 2. ” I have noticed and seen from the helicopter that the BJP workers are being suppressed during the polling, which does not augur well for any democratically elected government,” he said, warning the local officers to exercise ‘impartiality’ or face the wrath of the new BJP government post-poll.

Challenging his counterpart on her own turf, he said that it was being noticed for the last few days that the WB administration was not allowing the BJP workers to campaign, the permissions for grounds were being denied and the BJP functionaries had been put to harassment at the hands of police and administration. ” This is highly objectionable and unbecoming of the officials to shun their fairness and sense of duty. The administration is always supposed to be honest in its conduct which is seen missing in Mamata Didi’s state,” he pointed out while addressing a series of public meetings during his campaign for West Bengal assembly polls on Sunday.

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The UP CM claimed that the first two phases of polling seemed to have upset the apple’s cart of TMC and the manifestation of their frustration was visible in their unfair actions. ” Now, it is more than clear that nobody could stop BJP from coming to power in West Bengal, the state which always deserved and required a government of compassion and development-orientation,” he said making it clear ” the task of development is cut out for the BJP when it comes to power.”

Giving a clarion call to unseat the ‘corrupt’ , ‘inefficient’ and ‘anti-poor’ of Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said ” I have come to Bengal to assure you that the BJP is firmly behind the harassed people of this wonderful state and rid them of those who are danger to the very freedom of India, exploiters of poor, traders and innocent farmers.”

He said that the ‘goons’ of Trinamul Congress who have created havoc in WB since the last ten years would be taken to task under the law when the Bharatiya Janata Party government was installed. ” How can a democratically elected government perpetrate a regime of anarchy and appeasement putting development on the backburner,” he asked during his visit to WB, UP CM addressed public meetings in the assembly constituencies of Khanakul, Jangipada, Chandannagar and Amta. He reached here to arousing welcome with a large turn out waiting everywhere to listen to him. On Saturday also, CM Yogi had addressed two meetings besides embarking upon roadshows at a couple of places.

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Comparing the two states, the UP CM said it is paradoxical that while his government remained busy in constructing highways, AIIMS, airports, Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh, Mamata Banerjee had no place for such type of development. ” Bengal had no new industry in ten years while we provided jobs to one and a half crore youth,” he said ” it is very easy to blame EVMs when you lose but in the reality, you have done nothing for the talented youth of Bengal earning the disillusionment of the harried public.”

He said it had been a matter of anguish that Bengal, the land of cultural and natioanlist heritage, was made to bleed owing to devious designs of Congress, Left Parties and TMC over the years. ” This election is the right time to get rid of presnet anarchical regime which has given rise of hooliganism,” he said, exhorting the party workers to protect their respective booths and ensure the victory of BJP candidates.

CM Yogi said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a vision for the entire country and several welfare schemes were formulated and implemented devoid of any discrimination. Sadly, the benefits of the schemes like free power connections, Atmanirbhar Package for textiles industry, houses under PM Awas Yojana never reached the people. The handloom industry of Bengal, especially Jangipada, is in shambles and poor and the farmers had to live in penury without any help from the government, he said.

He said the people of this country had very well seen that the BJP did what it promised. ” We paved the way for the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya, abolished article 370 from Kashmir as promised but Mamata Didi remained busy in appeasement and victimising the BJp workers across the state, he said, reiterating ” come May 2 and West Bengal is headed towards greener postures under BJP.”

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Uttar Pradesh: Primary school kids will be shown videos on the stories of great personalities of India after CM Yogi’s instruction

Lucknow: Transformation of basic education in Uttar Pradesh has been the focus area of the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Sensitising the young generation about the ideals of great personalities has been part of his broad outlook about the totality of education.

On the instruction of CM Yogi, the Basic Education Council has embarked upon to make webseries giving all the information related to the life of great personalities of India to the children studying in primary schools.

District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) has prepared a web series of 50 episodes on various personalities including freedom fighters, scientists, singers, politicians. This will be shown to the children under the ‘Prena Mission’ so that they may imbibe their ideals to achieve a better place in life.

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In the modern era, children learn more quickly through video than in books. Therefore, a web series has been prepared for children on the great personalities of India. The web series of 50 episodes is being made on the great personalities of India based on the book of class eight. The personalities included in the webseries are comprised of great poet Kalidas, revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, freedom fighters and country’s famous singers and actors.

The struggle and success stories will inspire the impressionable minds, it is thought.

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Over 2.5 lakh subscribers

The District Teaching and Training Institute has a channel on YouTube called DIET Lucknow. As many as 86 videos have already been uploaded so far. The channel has more than 2.5 lakh subscribers. Videos are being to all 70 DIETs of the state from here.

Apart from this, the link of the video is also shared to the teachers and children of primary schools. The DIET also made informative videos on how to prevent children from malnutrition, corona virus etc.

Video sent to the children through the link

Dr. Pawan Sachan, Principal of the DIET, Lucknow, says that Children learn very easily through these videos. These videos are also being sent to them .

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Rajasthan: Around 70 students test positive for COVID-19 at IIT-Jodhpur

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) : Around 65-70 people including students, teachers and staffs at Rajasthan’s IIT Jodhpur have tested positive for COVID-19 so far and 60 of them are currently infected with the coronavirus, the authorities said on Sunday.

P Singh Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer (CMHO) said, “Around March 11, some persons infected with COVID-19 had come here. They were from tribal villages Chandigarh, Gujarat and Jaipur. Then the cases started increasing.”

“Now almost 65-70 people have tested positive so far at Rajasthan’s IIT Jodhpur. Of which 55-60 cases are active. There is no serious case. Block G3 on campus declared a micro-containment zone. Most of the positive students came from their houses in Chandigarh, Gujarat and Jaipur,” he said.

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“We have increased the sampling, so contact tracing can be done. Teachers are very less, Most of the infected patients are students,” he further said.

“Cases are increasing in Jodhpur. The police and medical department are on alert. Sampling has been increased, anyone coming from outside Jodhpur, be it airport, bus stand or railway station, RTCPR tests are mandatory for them,” he added.

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Rajasthan has 11,738 active COVID-19 cases, including 1,254 cases reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of coronavirus fatalities in the Union Territory has reached 2,827 with 3 deaths on Saturday, according to the Ministry of Family and Health Welfare.

 

 

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Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Civil Hospital

Lucknow: UP CM Yogi Adityanath received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Civil Hospital  in Lucknow and urged people to take all precautions amind growing cases of coronavirus.

“I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Ministry for making the vaccine available free of cost. I also thank the scientists of the country. The vaccine is completely safe. We all should take it when our turn comes,” Adityanath said after taking the first dose.

“I appeal to the people to take all precautions even after taking the vaccine. The new COVID-19 wave is the result of our complacency in observing COVID appropriate behaviour,” he added.

On Sunday, in view of the increase in COVID-19 cases, Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ajay Shankar Pandey had issued an order directing commercial complexes, cinemas, malls, hotels, restaurants, and parks in Ghaziabad to have a token system for visitors with entry and exit timings and allow people only according to their capacity.
At present, Uttar Pradesh has 16,496 active cases.

This is a developing story.

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400 Naxals Ambush Forces in Chhattisgarh: What We Know So Far

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel said that as many as 21 personnel are still missing and rescue teams are looking for them.

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‘Himanta Out, Hagrama In’: Bodoland’s ‘Chief’ Has a Single Mission

The seats in Bodoland have become a clash of two towering personalities - Hagrama Mohilary and Himanta Biswa Sarma. 

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How Pakistan & China Are Using ‘Fake IDs’ to Sell Propaganda

Here’s how ‘fake western bloggers’ are tweeting praises of Pakistan, aided by Pakistani & Chinese state machinery.

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Saturday 3 April 2021

Vaani Kapoor flaunts her curves in a racy silvery dress; sets internet on FIRE

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WhatsApp Easter Stickers: Steps to create, send ‘Easter Stickers’ to your loved ones

Happy Easter! Easter is one of the most important festivals among Christians. This day is is also known as Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus.

Here is how to send Easter stickers on WhatsApp to your loved ones:

Steps to send Easter stickers?

-Go to Google Play or the App Store on your smartphone.

-Type ‘Easter stickers for WhatsApp’ in the search bar.

-Select anyone of your choice and it will automatically be download on your smartphone.

-After the download is completed, allow the app the required permission to integrate with other apps, including WhatsApp permission.

-Once its done, the Easter stickers will arrive on WhatsApp or other messaging platforms.

-Now select those stickers and send it to your loved ones.

Steps to create Easter stickers?

-Download Sticker.ly app or any other sticker-maker app from your google play store

-Select the picture of your choice, you wish to create a sticker out of it

-You can also add text, only if you want to

-Now, Select ‘Create sticker pack’ and the new Easter sticker pack will be created.

-Allow the Easter stickers the required permission on WhatsApp.

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Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah expresses deep grief over the killing of five jawans in Bijapur Naxal encounter

New Delhi : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday expressed deep grief over the killing of five jawans in the encounter between the security forces and Naxalites near Tarrem in Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh.

Extending condolences to the kin of the jawans, he said that nation will never forget their valour.

“I bow to the sacrifices of our brave security personnel martyred while fighting Maoists in Chhattisgarh. Nation will never forget their valour. My condolences are with their families. We will continue our fight against these enemies of peace and progress. May injured recover soon,” Shah tweeted.

Earlier, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel condoled the death of security personnel and ordered better treatment facilities for the soldiers injured in the encounter.

Five security personnel were killed and around 30 sustained injuries in the encounter in Bijapur on Saturday, Chhattisgarh Police said.

Around 15 security personnel are still missing following the encounter with Naxals, the police added.

 

 

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Indian Idol 12: Rekha says ‘Muhse puchiye na’ on being asked if she’s ever seen a woman falling hard for married man (Video)

New Delhi: Veteran actor Rekha shocked everyone with her comment on the sets of Indian Idol 12. As she appeared as a special guest on the show on Saturday. A new promo revealed host Jay Bhanushali asking the judges, “Rekhaji, Nehu, kabhi aapne dekha hai ki koi aurat itna pagal horahi hai kisi aadmi k liye, woh bhi shaadi shuda aadmi k liye? (Rekhaji, Nehu, have you ever noticed a woman falling hard for a man, that too for a married man?).”

Responding to him, Rekha says, “Muhse puchiye na (Ask me).” An astounded Jay goes “huh” following which Rekha quips, “Maine kuch nahi kaha (I didn’t say anything).” The audience burst into laughter, applauding her response. Judges Neha Kakkar and Vishal Dadlani couldn’t control themselves either. A laughing Jay said, “Kya baat hai. Yeh laga sixer (Wow. That was a sixer)” as Rekha smiled.

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Judges Neha Kakkar and Vishal Dadlani also busted in laughed at Rekha’s instant response. A laughing Jay said, “Kya baat hai. Yeh laga sixer (Wow. That was a sixer)” as Rekha smiled.

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Meanwhile, in another promo video, Rekha is seen enjoying the title song of the movie ‘Muqaddar Ka Sikandar’ and even dancing on the stage.

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Akshay Kumar tests Covid-19 positive

New Delhi: Akshay Kumar tests Covid-19 positive. The actor took to his social media account to inform about his health.

He said that after testing positive for covid-19, he has isolated himself and is under home quarintine.

Megastar Akshay Kumar on Tuesday (March 30) kick-started the shooting for his much-anticipated project ‘Ram Setu’ and unveiled his first look from the film featuring him as an archaeologist.

The ‘Mission Mangal’ star took to Twitter and termed the film as ‘one of the most special films of his career’ and shared a picture of himself in an intriguing avatar.

The picture sees the ‘Kesari’ actor donning a pair of glasses as he sported neck-length hair. Sporting a clean-shaven look, the actor wore a grey shirt and wrapped a dark blue scarf around his neck. Bearing a geeky look the actor resembled an archaeologist.

The ‘Good Newwz’ star captioned the post, “The journey of making one of the most special films for me begins today. #RamSetu shooting begins! Playing an archaeologist in the film.”

The actor also asked his fans to share their thoughts on his look from the film and added, “Would love to hear your thoughts on the look? It always matters to me (joined hands emoticon).'”

 

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Akshay had announced the film on Diwali last year by releasing posters on his social media accounts. He had also shared the first look poster of the film that revolves around the ideals of Lord Rama.

 

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The film is being directed by Abhishek Sharma and is produced by Aruna Bhatia and Vikram Malhotra.

‘Ram Setu’ is an action-adventure drama that brings to light a story that is deeply rooted in Indian cultural and historical heritage. The movie also features Jacqueline Fernandez and Nushrratt Bharuccha in pivotal roles.

 

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Following the film’s theatrical release, ‘Ram Setu’ will soon be available for Prime members in India, along with more than 240 countries and territories. Amazon Prime will also be the worldwide exclusive streaming partner for the film.

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Rishabh Pant Becomes Fastest Indian Keeper to Reach 100 Test Dismissals

The young wicketkeeper took 26 matches to reach the feat while Dhoni and Saha had achieved the same in 36 Tests. from The Quint https://if...