Новости за 04.04.2020

Amid rising scare about Covid-19, the health ministry on Saturday issued an advisory on the use of homemade protective cover for the face and mouth, asking people to wear such homemade masks particularly when they step out of their houses. "Such homemade face cover is a good method for maintaining personal hygiene," the advisory said.

Over 83% of Covid-19 patients in India are below the age of 60 years. The majority of people (41%) infected by Covid-19 in the country are in the age group of 21-40 years, according to health ministry. This implies others are also susceptible and the younger age group, particularly in the 21-40 bracket. However, the mortality rate is higher among the elderly.

April 5 marks the 15th anniversary of MS Dhoni's first international century, an innings of great significance for Indian cricket. As a flamboyant 23-year-old from Ranchi wreaked havoc on Pakistan's bowlers with a 123-ball 148 under the scorching Visakhapatnam sun, India finally found a wicketkeeper-batsman who could set the world on fire.

'What is this boss? ' was what Rahul Dravid asked Shreyas Iyer when he left the crease and smashed a six in the last over of a four-day match, recalled the young Mumbai batsman.

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo put up a video of himself getting a haircut from girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez at his home in Madeira for his 210 million plus followers on Instagram.

With the country under a 21-day lockdown in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah urged people to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal and hit the virus out of the park.

Actor Kanwaljeet Singh reminisces about his iconic show Saans and the one phone call that made his heart skip a beat

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The very second that the ball left Kulasekara's hand to hit the middle of MS Dhoni's bat and fly for a six over long on, everything became a blur for around a billion Indians. The ball disappearing, Shastri's words echoing, Tendulkar being carried over the shoulders and a young Kohli speaking words well beyond his age then are memories that have gotten etched in our memories forever.

TikTok star Faisal Shaikh aka Mr. Faisu, who enjoys an immense fan following on the platform recently made headlines after a written complaint was submitted alleging that the digital influencer has not been taking 21-day lockdown seriously and his videos are provoking people to step out.

PV Sindhu became the first Indian to win a world title in 2019 and was expected to defend the title in 2021 - since Tokyo Games were scheduled for 2020. But with the Olympic Games now rescheduled to July 2021, there is little chance of conducting the badminton Worlds next year. Sindhu has been in quarantine ever since her return from the All England Championships.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya extended his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to Indians to light candles, torches or phone flashes at 9 p.m. for 9 mins on Sunday to show appreciation to those fighting against the virus.

Australia coach Justin Langer believes resuming cricket behind closed doors when it is safe to do so will have "great value" for the public, deprived of action by the coronavirus shutdown.

India on Saturday hit out at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for commenting on the domicile rules for Jammu and Kashmir, saying repeated attempts to interfere in India's internal affairs will not make its "untenable" claims acceptable.

The Indian Council of Medical Research on Saturday issued an advisory to start rapid antibody based blood tests for Covid-19 in areas reporting clusters and in large migration gatherings or evacuee centres. The decision for recommending these tests was taken at an emergency meeting of the National Task Force held recently.

Known for his hunger pangs and love for food, Balraj Syal has always drawn his team's attention as the 'hangry young man' on the sets of Khatron Ke Khiladi which was shot in Bulgaria.

Simona Halep is trying to look on the bright side regarding the suspension of the tennis season due to the coronavirus pandemic, which means at least she will be referred to as reigning Wimbledon champion for two years.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have indefinitely stalled all sporting activities but former England captain Kevin Pietersen still "truly believes" the 13th edition of IPL should happen the moment there is a window of opportunity. "Let's say July/August is the earliest, I do truly believe the IPL should happen. I think every single player around the world is desperate to play the IPL," Pietersen said.

Delhi police booked a Jawaharlal Nehru University student for allegedly violating the lockdown and threatening to cough up to spread coronavirus, officials said on Saturday. Around 8pm on Wednesday, Pranav Menon came to the north gate of the university and wanted to step out of the campus, according to the FIR.

Pakistani national and ‘emir” of Islamic State Khorasan Province, Mawlawi Abdullah aka Aslam Farooqi was arrested by Afghan security forces as the mastermind of the Kabul gurdwara attack last week which killed over 25 people.

Former left-arm spinner Brad Hogg believes the battle between Sachin Tendulkar and Glenn McGrath in their playing days was a "war of attrition" where the Australian pacer always tried to win the "patience game".

Indian cricketer Yusuf Pathan on Saturday recalled his 2011 World Cup-winning memories and said that lifting legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on shoulders after the win made the event more memorable.

he Sports Authority of India on Saturday held a meeting with Hockey India officials and national team coaches via a video conference and drew a roadmap for the next 16 months leading up to the Tokyo Olympics.