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Virat Kohli, De Villiers to auction cricketing gears to raise funds for fight against COVID-19

 The items to be auctioned also include their respective gloves and shirts from that particular game where both of them had scored centuries to power RCB to a challenging 248 for three against Gujarat Lions. RCB had won the match by 144 runs. 




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ICC Test Rankings: India lose top spot to Australia, drop to third spot

India dropped in the ladder largely because the record of 12 Tests victories and just one Test defeat in 2016-17 was removed in the latest chart, the ICC said in a statement.




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MS Dhoni’s advice helped immensely, says Kuldeep Yadav; recalls Anil Kumble’s ‘challenge’ to him on Test debut

The young spinner, who now has made a mark for himself in the international arena, said that he no longer remembers what Sivaramakrishnan had said to him as his mind was blank at that stage.




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Kuldeep Yadav bats for MS Dhoni in ICC World T20 squad, says his presence ‘will make it easier for India’

The ongoing Coronavirus crisis across the world and a prolonged lockdown in India has halted MS Dhoni’s planned comeback to competitive cricket. He had joined the training camp with his IPL franchise team Chennai Super Kings but the initial delays in the start of IPL until April 15 and then for an indefinite period stopped him to press on for a place in the Indian squad.





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Corona fallout: Air travellers pay through their nose for cancellations and rescheduling flights

The number Covid-19 cases are rising by the, both globally and in India. Students are particularly facing the brunt of uncertainty arising from the partial lockdowns.




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Coronavirus Outbreak: ASI shuts monuments; Taj Mahal, Hampi, Ajanta closed

Coronavirus Update: Monuments are under Coronavirus radar too! Two months after an Indian was tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, the central government is taking big steps in order to curb the impact of widespread infection in India.




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Coronavirus Pandemic: India bans entry of passengers from these countries with immediate effect

In continuation of the travel advisory issued on March 11 and March 16, the following additional advisory has been issued.




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Coronavirus scare: After Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple, Shirdi Saibaba temple set to close from Tuesday

The above mentioned Trust is the authorised body to manage and supervise the day-to-day activities and facilities of the samadhi temple.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Quarantine measures in Delhi tightened for those coming from abroad 

According to the new guidelines put in place by the Delhi government, all passengers travelling back to India from these Coronavirus-hit countries will be sent to quarantine centres straightway after their arrival at the Delhi airport.




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Coronavirus: Himachal Pradesh closes govt-run temples over COVID-19; advises devotees to go for online darshan

There will be no darshans in all the government-controlled temples in Himachal Pradesh in view of the possibility of people getting infected with the coronavirus in gatherings, the state government said in a statement.




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Coronavirus scare: Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum closed till March 31

In accordance with the state government guidelines, the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, that runs the world famous site, also decided to shut Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Jaswant Thada and Ahhichatragarh Fort of Nagaur till March 31.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Pilgrims, take note! Vaishno Devi yatra closed from today

"Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been closed from today. Operations of all interstate buses -- incoming and outgoing from Jammu and Kashmir, banned from today," the Jammu and Kashmir Director of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) said in a tweet.




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Coronavirus scare: Ready to pay? Aerocity hotels to reserve rooms for quarantine with meals, laundry, WiFi

Three premier hotels in Delhi's Aerocity directed to reserve rooms for quarantine.




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Coronavirus scare: Puri’s Shree Jagannath temple closed; rituals inside temple to continue

As part of the precautionary measures, the district administration has advised tourists to vacate hotels IN two days and refrain from visiting Puri for now.




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Coronavirus outbreak: Entry closed for pilgrims at Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple from March 21

Major temples and places of worship across the country have announced various restrictions to curb the rush of pilgrims.




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Major temples in Mathura closed due to coronavirus

Major temples in Mathura have been closed for three to 10 days in view of the coronavirus pandemic, temple authorities said.




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Coronavirus pandemic turns travel plans upside down! Check how cruises, hotels, flights are impacted

However, the FICCI report indicates that cruise bookings for countries like Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia have registered considerable cancellations already.




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COVID-19: Travelling by flight in India? The seat next to you should be vacant; check new guidelines

Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in India: Travelling by flight in the country? Take note of these new guidelines! Airlines and airports have been asked to follow social distancing protocol!




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Coronavirus: Travellers take note! Domestic flights to cease operations from midnight on March 24

COVID-19: Earlier this month, after a significant spike in coronavirus cases across the globe, especially Europe, India had suspended all international in-bound passenger flights.




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China partly reopens iconic Great Wall to visitors as coronavirus eases

China in January closed all its museums and tourist centres all over the country to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.




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Coronavirus India Update: Spicejet to operate special flight from Delhi to Jodhpur; IndiGo offers services

Coronavirus India update today: SpiceJet will ensure that all safety protocols laid down by the government are strictly followed by the airline's crew members




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International passenger air travel to remain suspended till April 14

The Covid-19 outbreak has led to unprecedented lockdowns across the world, with many countries shutting their borders and limiting public movement.




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COVID-19 impact: International tourism hardest hit, set to plunge up to 30%, says UN

The drop in arrivals will lead to an estimated loss of $300-450 billion in international tourism receipts, almost one third of the $1.5 trillion generated in 2019, the Madrid-based UN body said in a statement.




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Observe Coronavirus lockdown to win 5-day sponsored vacation! Here’s how you can participate!

Darjeeling's Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) has unveiled a novel competition to encourage people to stay inside their homes.




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COVID-19 impact: India’s tourism sector may lose Rs 5 lakh crore; 4-5 crore jobs could be cut

The CII said the industry will see cash flows only beginning to improve in November, 2020 and perhaps get to normal levels by early 2021.




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No fresh COVID-19 case for second day in Noida

Gautam Buddh Nagar, adjoining Delhi in western Uttar Pradesh, has so far recorded 58 positive cases of coronavirus, the highest for any district in the state, while eight patients have been cured and discharged from hospitals.




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COVID-19 lockdown: Funny banter between IndiGo, Vistara, AirAsia send Twitterati into a tizzy

After not being able to fly during the nationwide lockdown, Airline companies entertain Twitteratis with an interesting word play on Twitter.




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New Visa restrictions: Suspension of all foreign visa, incoming passengers through immigration check posts extended

As the Coronavirus outbreak intensifies in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs have decided to extend the suspension of existing Indian visas given to foreign nationals.




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COVID-19 lockdown: Civil Aviation minister advises airlines to wait for govt’s decision before booking flights

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted that the Ministry of Civil Aviation is yet to decide on opening domestic or international operations




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Badrinath reopening: Desist from any change in rituals, Jyotish Peetham head advises Utarakhand CM

This comes in the backdrop of the Uttarakhand government contemplating a change in the traditions of the opening of the famed Himalayan temples. 




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International passenger capacity for India reduced by 89 per cent in April due to COVID-19: UN

In February 2020, international passenger capacity reduced by 13 per cent, mainly related to traffic from/to States experiencing an early outbreak and States deeply interconnected to China.




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Chandan Yatra, Akshaya Tritiya festivals to take place inside Jagannath temple premises

The annual "Chandan Yatra" and "Akshaya Tritiya" festivals of Lord Jagannath will be held inside the temple premises in Puri on Sunday.




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UP seer demands opening of Badrinath shrine on scheduled date

A seer in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura city on Saturday demanded that the Uttarakhand government revoke its decision of postponing the opening of the Badrinath shrine and said "changing the auspicious date means inviting wrath of the deity".




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COVID-19 lockdown: NORKA registrations in Kerala soar! Nearly 3 lakh expats stranded due to lockdown set to return

Now nearly 3 lakh expats spanning 150 countries are expected to return to Kerala, with registrations already taking place on the online registration facility called Norka Roots.




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Covid-19 impact: Loss forecast for India’s tourism sector doubles to Rs 10 lakh crore, says FAITH

The earlier forecast, which was shared with the government in March 2020, had put tourism's economic value at risk at around Rs 5 lakh crore, FAITH said in a statement.




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Sky is so clear that villagers in Bihar can see Mount Everest! Image from Sitamarhi goes viral

Lockdown in India has brought some positive environmental news from clean rivers to clean air at many places. Pollution has declined drastically and as a result, people are able to see distant things.




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Aviation wrap: Air India to bring back 14,800 Indians stranded overseas

While currently the flights are operated by state-owned carriers, Puri said private airlines may also join in during subsequent evacuation efforts.




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COVID-19: NRIs return to Kerala! Here’s how Kerala is facilitating their quarantine; see pics

The purpose is to ensure that they are isolated from others and stay safe before they are cleared by the concerned medical authorities to go back to their homes.




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Pega Diary: We're Selling Change

Taking a deeper dive into how CRM is changing, and how customer engagement or experience, and AI-powered automation, are two sides of the same coin




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4 Online Video Trends (And When To Use Them In Your Marketing)

In the rapidly-growing video marketing space, it's essential to stay ahead of emerging trends




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S&P nears settlement over inflated ratings

On TV and in the courtroom, Standard & Poor’s has waged war against a US Justice Department lawsuit...



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Falling oil prices pose a challenge for Airbus, Boeing

Sharply falling oil prices are a boon to airlines, saving billions of dollars in monthly fuel bills...




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Barack Obama to seek tax increases for wealthiest to help middle class

The tax proposals would face opposition from the Republican-controlled Congress. Its lawmakers argue that tax hike would hamper economic growth at a time the country cannot afford it




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SAP aggressively moving customers to new database

You’ve got to hand it to SAP for competitive vision. Then take some back for how it’s explaining itself.




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S&P settlement leaves future unclear for ratings

It cost $1.37 billion, but Standard & Poor’s finally seems to have closed the darkest chapter in its 150-year history as a rating agency.




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The scary rise in global debt since financial crisis of 2008

As we learned during the financial crisis, a country with high debt levels can get into trouble regardless of whether its debts are most heavily owed by the govt (Greece, Italy), households (Spain, US), or financial institutions (Ireland, Britain)




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Twitter sees plenty of money in tweet flow

To Dick Costolo, there’s gold in them thar tweets, and Twitter has just begun to mine it.




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UN assembly grants observer status to ICC

The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has granted observer status to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC),




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FIFA gives Africa, Asia a surprise soccer World Cup new year gift

Fifa adding more World Cup berths could mean better representation for Asia and Africa