The actress talks about life post motherhood
To fight the economic downturn amidst coronavirus pandemic, India is likely to introduce an economic stimulus package of more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore ($19.6 billion), said two sources familiar with the matter. The government has not yet finalised the package and discussions are ongoing between PM Modi's office, the finance ministry, and Reserve Bank of India.
To ensure sufficient supply during the lockdown, the government on Thursday decided to increase the monthly quota of subsidized food grains by 2 kg to 7 kg per person through ration shops for 80 crore beneficiaries. The decision to allocate additional foodgrains has been taken as state-run Food Corporation of India (FCI) is saddled with wheat and rice stock.
Citizens thronged to their respective grocery stores to stock up their kitchen after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the entire nation yesterday (March 24) at 8 pm that the country is going out witness a lockdown starting midnight for the next 21 days.
Due to the spread of coronavirus period, the entire nation is under lockdown and people are trying their best to be stocked up with basic necessities. However, essential goods and commodities would be available.
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, tested positive for coronavirus, his household said. Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, is 71 years old. "He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual," said Clarence House. Duchess of Cornwall tested negative.
The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics will require sacrifices and compromises by all involved, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Wednesday, before predicting the completion of "a beautiful jigsaw puzzle and wonderful Olympic Games". Bach said the rescheduled Olympics must be held before the end of Summer 2021 and dates would not necessarily be restricted to summer months.
In an exclusive conversation with ETimes TV, the actor speaks about the coronavirus outbreak in the country, helping out his mother in the kitchen and pairing up with Shehnaz Gill.
On Tuesday several top Indian athletes such as MC Mary Kom and Saina Nehwal had welcomed the move and lauded the International Olympic Committee for prioritising athletes' well-being by postponing the Olympics. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Olympian boxer Vikas Krishan Yadav appreciated the decision and agreed that this will have some impact on their preparation.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the nationwide total lockdown will be in place for three weeks in order to fight the coronavirus pandemic that has turned the world upside down.
As the cases of Covid-19 increase, some innovators have developed data tools and products that can help fight the pandemic
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma requested citizens to stay at home during the national wide 21-day lockdown, announced by PM Modi amid the coronavirus outbreak. "These are testing times and we need to wake up to the seriousness of this situation. Please let us all follow what's been told to us and stand united please. It's a plea to everyone," Kohli said.
Shooting for TV shows, films, advertisements, web shows had stopped March 19 onwards. With no episode bank left, TV czarina Ekta Kapoor made a special announcement of the shows that are going to replace Kumkum Bhagya and Kundali Bhagya.
The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic will have "no impact" on the Paris Games, which will go ahead as scheduled in "summer 2024", the head of the organising committee Tony Estanguet told AFP.
The BCCI has decided to "wait and watch" how the current situation amid coronavirus crisis evolves and will accordingly take action regarding the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, said sources. IPL stands postponed till April 15. "Let these things settle down and then only we can start working on it. So, till April 15, we will wait and watch," said a source.
Now, with the Tokyo Games postponed to 2021 because of the coronavirus, the retired swimming great worries that some athletes may have trouble coping with this unprecedented postponement. "It's a total bamboozle," Phelps said on Tuesday.
The Hantavirus does belong to a serious and deadly strain of viruses, however, the report of one death in China should not have us fearing another pandemic. The coronavirus demands our immediate attention. Here are a few reasons why the Hantavirus should not be a cause of added panic during these trying times.
The Indian cricketers are all home and spending time with their families. But strength and conditioning coach Nick Webb, in consultation with physio Nitin Patel, has customised routines for Virat Kohli and boys. The duo has made player-specific routines to ensure that they can continue to stay in shape even as the country fights the coronavirus outbreak.
Baldev Singh, the state's first fatality, met several people on his return from Germany and Italy, who further had contact with hundreds of others
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation yesterday (March 24) at 8 pm and announced that the country is going out witness a lockdown starting from midnight for the next 21 days.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes will donate three intensive care units to Portuguese hospitals to help them cope with the coronavirus pandemic, local health officials said on Tuesday.
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