Новости за 23.04.2020

If there’s one thing that people are consuming more of during the nationwide lockdown, it is newspapers. In these extraordinary times, as the need for reliable, verified information becomes more critical than ever before, people have chosen to spend much more time with their newspapers, a survey has found.

Stigmatising of Covid-19 patients and their families is resulting in cases turning up late at hospitals, with heightened breathlessness, and this could mean increased morbidity and mortality, Dr Randeep Guleria, director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), said on Thursday.

One of the mayors for Liverpool has called for an investigation into why Liverpool's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid was allowed to go ahead in front of 52,000 supporters last month.

The petition was filed by the ministry of corporate affairs in the National Company Law Tribunal, seeking action under Section 241 and 242 of the Companies Act that allows a member of a company or the government to seek relief if the affairs of the entity are being run in a manner “prejudicial to public interest” or is “oppressive”, among other things.

The team compositions for FIDE’s upcoming big-ticket event - the Online Nations Cup - to be held from May 5 to 10 were announced on Thursday.

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The biggest reason for the outcry is the absence of alcohol because of closure of liquor shops and also the breakdown in the supply of narcotics owing to curbs on movement of people who act as mules. Another cause for irritation is the complete disappearance of the ubiquitous tobacco.

Turned away in labour pain by two government health facilities, a 25-year-old woman delivered her baby at a private hospital, but could not survive to celebrate the birth of her first child. She died six days later because she was referred to a third government facility after developing fever as the authorities at the private hospital suspected that she had contracted Covid-19.

Those who have been following Archana Puran Singh on social media, might have got a glimpse of her lockdown life in Madh Island. Those who don’t we are here to fill you up.

BCCI secretary Jay Shah, who represented the board on the call, laid down the ‘new rules of the game’ at the ICC meet as BCCI showed signs of picking up from where it had lost its way back in 2015. As reported by TOI, the Future Tours Program of the ICC -- which has been the biggest talking point over the last two years -- will be revisited.

Veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh on Thursday said that former India skipper MS Dhoni does not want to make a comeback in the team. Harbhajan in an Instagram Live session with India opener Rohit Sharma revealed that the World Cup 2019 semifinal match against New Zealand was Dhoni's last match and he will not return to the side now.

Renowned television name Ravi Mahashabde has been instrumental in carving a niche for himself, not only in the television industry but also in the digital space. Actor and writer of Gudiya Hamari Sabhi Pe Bhari, Ravi hails from a background that is rich in literature, art and drama. He is an avid reader who also ignited his passion for writing.

Indian Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said that he had met batting great Sachin Tendulkar at the age of 14. He uploaded a video on Instagram on Thursday which he spoke about how he met Tendulkar, who turns 47 on Friday. Rahane said that in his excitement, he ended up reaching his coach's home at 9.30 in the morning of the day he was to meet Tendulkar.

Bareilly-based Bollywood and Sufi singer, Kavita Seth of Iktara song (Wake Up Sid) fame and Jeete Hain Chal (Neerja) is keeping herself full-on busy with her music with daily live sessions on Facebook, Instagram for all the music lovers.

Fans have found a new discussion on the social media with the iconic shows’ re-run. This time their topic of discussion is a cooler spotted in a scene in Mahabharat.

On the eve of his 47th birthday, Sachin Tendulkar spoke about his message to the fans in these tough times, the way he is spending time with family amidst the lockdown and most importantly what he feels about the fate of the Indian Premier League as well as the T20 World Cup to be held later in the year in Australia.

Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Kevin Roberts on Thursday hinted at a possible change in dates for the T20 World Cup, saying "we are exploring all other options" to stage the event, which is originally scheduled for October-November.

rom shining the ball to celebrating a dismissal - certain things may never be the same again when cricket restarts after the novel coronavirus pandemic, Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar said. Cricketers use the age-old method of shining one side of the cricket ball with a combination of saliva and sweat, ostensibly to help bowlers generate more swing in the air.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that his government has been tracing suspected coronavirus patients in the country by using a system that its spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), had developed to trace and track terrorists.

With COVID-19 pandemic making social distancing a necessity, the idea of resumption of cricket behind closed is gaining momentum. But Sachin Tendulkar seems to be disappointed with it. "Empty stadiums would be so disappointing for players who are competing. If I play a good shot and the manner in which crowd responds also brings in that energy," Tendulkar said.

No country should have any concern over India's new policy for foreign direct investment from countries sharing border with it, government sources said on Thursday, in a clear message to China which called the fresh norms "discriminatory" and "barriers" for free trade.

Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan and BR Chopra’s Mahabharat are the most viewed shows on TV. The lockdown period had done wonders for the channels as well by bringing back the re-runs of the shows.

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Dinesh Karthik has no qualms playing top-flight cricket in empty stadiums as a majority of the players "have grown up" turning out in domestic matches with few watching them.