IANS“While the lockdown has helped in flattening the curve, the curve has not shown a downward trend. That is a cause for concern,” Guleria told The Indian Express.He also believes “the next four to six weeks will be very, very important because the lockdown cannot be there forever. The ideal, the dream would be to have zero cases.”Guleria believes “we are better prepared than we were before”, but the pandemic has to be “fought at the community level, not the hospital level.”Lav Aggarwal, the spokesperson, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, highlighted the fact that for the first time since the outbreak, India’s COVID-19 cases are doubling every 12 days. Which is a huge improvement since before lockdown began coronavirus cases were doubling every 3.2 days as of March 24. However, the

Chinese smartphone brand Realme on Tuesday announced it has resumed online sales of its smartphones and accessory products through online channels which include realme.com, Flipkart and Amazon and has received huge orders.Complying with the Centre's guidelines that allow delivery of non-essential items in the green and orange zones in the country, Realme said it has commenced online orders of its products, starting May 4.Meanwhile, the company's offline channels in green and orange zones have also resumed operations, complying with the directives."We have been receiving massive orders online since Sunday midnight and will be able to meet the current demand through our inventory stocks till factory reopens," informed a company spokesperson.The brand has approached the Uttar Pradesh government

Internet harassment against women is at an all-time high in India. To help address this issue, OYO is discouraging smutty comments directed towards women on its social media tactfully. This initiative also led to improved behavior on the company’s social media, with a 42% drop in negative sentiment towards the brand in less than two weeks (precisely 11 days). OYO also observed some users deleting distasteful comments.“Have we ever come across a woman who hasn’t faced online threats, trolling or harassment at least once in her life? And how are we as members of a responsible society tackling this menace?” These were some of the questions that Mayur Hola, Head of Global Brand, OYO Hotels & Homes pondered upon. The answer came to him through a quick scan on social media. As internet harassment

In our latest interview series, we talk to brands to understand how they are coping with the new normal and their strategies towards navigating these difficult times.Since retail has been impacted severely, we talk to Gitanjali Singh, Vice President Marketing, Select CITYWALK on how the organization is trying to bounce back and preparing for the post-Covid world.The last one month has thrown a lot of unforeseen challenges to the entire world. As people across the globe are trying to cope with this new normal, there are a lot of things that might change forever.The way businesses are being conducted might see a complete overhaul. People might be unwilling to venture out for a long time to come, at least till a vaccine is developed. This is also expected to bring about behavioural changes in

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus/TwitterThe World Health Organisation has been caught in controversies amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.US has accused the multi-lateral platform for health initiatives for acting as China’s ‘proxy’. In a conversation with Business Insider, Parag Khanna, Managing Partner at Future Map and Samir Saran, President of Observer Research Foundation explained the kind of reforms WHO needed to bring to become politically unbiased. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been under fire from the West ever since the coronavirus outbreak. US President Donald Trump accused the WHO of siding with China and even threatened to hold back its funding. There are more experts chiming in and calling for a fixed term for the WHO chief to avoid political partisanship in the future⁠—

BCCLSanofi plans to get thousands of subjects onboard across the world for the trials of experimental coronavirus vaccines that it is developing with GSK. Once enrolled, the company will start early-stage trials in September. The pharma giant has already partnered with GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) and is researching also exploring other options simultaneously. It hopes to introduce the vaccine next year, reported Reuters.Sanofi, a French multinational pharmaceutical company, says it is working on two different projects to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. The pharma giant has partnered with GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) and is researching other options as well. It hopes to introduce the vaccine by next year, reported Reuters. The plan is to get thousands of subjects on board across the world to test

In our latest interview series, we talk to brands to understand how they are coping with the new normal and their strategies towards navigating these difficult times.We speak to Aalok Bhan, Director & Chief Marketing Officer, Max Life Insurance about the impact of the lockdown on the brand, and the life insurance industry in general and all that they have been doing to minimize business impact and ensure business continuity.The recent Covid-19 lockdown has impacted different sectors in different ways. Hospitality, travel, retail and aviation are perhaps the most impacted. With the lockdown now extended by another 2 weeks, its still some time till we understand what things look like in the post-Covid world. At the same time, there are a few sectors like FMCG, Telecom, Healthcare and Life insurance

After coronavirus lockdown, dining experience at restaurants will not remain the same as before. Social distancing norms will be in place as restaurants reduce their capacity by half and bring in new rules for dining.Hard Rock Cafe, which has 185 restaurants across India, has drafted a plan to ensure 3-feet distance between guests. Restaurants in India have been shut for over 40 days now, with only some working in minimal capacity for takeaways. According to reports, as many as half a million restaurants might not survive the extended lockdown.And restaurants are cognizant of the fact that survival won’t come without practicing strict social distancing norms. India’s restaurants are now preparing a post-covid-19 plan to open up. And the dining experience at these restaurants may not be the

Dating apps tell us how millennials are readjusting their lives in the wake of COVID-19.They are switching to virtual dating, which has helped couples to build an emotional connect with their partners and ‘slow dating’ is thriving now. As Coronavirus restrictions continue to be imposed across the country, singles around the world are craving to laugh, socialise, love and build a meaningful connection, now more than ever before. They are looking for someone to shoulder their worries with, from within the security of their four walls. Amid all this chaos, dating apps continue to play cupid and help millennials find love online.Now that people have more time to spare, singles are welcoming ‘slow dating’ and getting to develop an emotional connection with their partner before a physical one. They

In our latest interview series, we talk to brands to understand how they are coping with the new normal and their strategies towards navigating these difficult times.While the wedding industry has come to a standstill due to the lockdown, Anupam Mittal, Founder & CEO, Shaadi.com tells us how they are ensuring the matchmaking industry doesn't impact too much for the lockdown.Mittal talks about all the things the organization is doing to ensure its seamless functioning while also innovating to bring people together in the midst of a lockdown.It's been over a month since we have been locked up inside our homes, venturing out only if absolutely essential. It has changed the way we lived our lives, went about our professional lives and it is bound to have a far-reaching impact on how we live in

Moody's Investors Service said India’s Baa2 negative rating is unlikely to improve given the economic shock triggered by the coronavirus outbreak.However, the report noted that the COVID-19 crisis has only exacerbated the impact of some of India’s existing evils.The $2.7 trillion economy, the seventh largest in the world, is riddled by low household income, high government debt, and weak policy reforms and implementation.Moody's Investors Service said India’s Baa2 negative rating ⁠— while cutting growth estimate for the year to 0.2% ⁠— down from our previous forecast of 2.5%. is unlikely to improve given the economic shock triggered by the coronavirus outbreak. Over the next five years, India’s government debt could be as high as 81% of the country’s gross domestic product, it said.However,

People in Visakhapatnam woke up with irritating throats, breathing problems after a major gas leak in LG Polymers located in the outskirts of the city.The gas tragedy brought back horrific memories of Bhopal Gas Tragedy that happened in 1984. As we hope for the situation to get back to normal, here are some film, documentaries and series to learn from past tragedies.A chemical gas plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, leaked putting at risk the lives of hundreds of people to the toxic styrene. At least 11 have been declared dead, many others faced irritating throats, breathing problems, fell unconscious while walking on the road and some others were trapped inside their tiny homes. The gas tragedy brought back horrific memories of Bhopal Gas Tragedy. As we hope for the situation to get back

This is the first earnings report released by SBI Cards and Payment Services since it was listed on the bourses in March 2020.In Q4 2020, SBI Cards’ profits fell by 66% compared to the same period last year, to ₹83.5 crore from ₹249 crore.The company also created a provision of ₹489 crore to account for the economic concerns arising due to the Covid-19 pandemic.On the flip side, SBI Cards’ asset quality improved, with its non-performing assets declining to 2.01% from 2.44% a year earlier.SBI Cards and Payment Services today posted its Q4 earnings (January-March 2020), revealing a fall of 66% in its profits to ₹83.5 crore, while its bad debts and impairment losses rose by 138% to ₹838 crore on a year-on-year basis. “Considering the possible effects from the pandemic relating to COVID-19, the

Fans of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry think the two stars could be working on a collaboration, or some kind of joint announcement.The theory comes from subtle similarities in their recent social media posts.Perry announced on Thursday that her next single will be called "Daisies." The same day, Swift posted a photo of herself wearing a sweater with daisies.The Twitter account for "American Idol," on which Perry is a judge, wrote of her new song: "We can't wait to play this like 1,989 times in a row." Fans think this is a reference to Swift's album "1989," named after her birth year.Swift and Perry have had a rocky history, but famously cemented their mended friendship in Swift's 2019 music video for "You Need to Calm Down."Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Fans of Taylor Swift and Katy

Anthony Hopkins joined TikTok to perform Drake's viral "Tootsie Slide" dance.At 82, he shows age is just a number.He then challenged Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone to do the same.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Anthony Hopkins acts, paints, plays the piano, and dances to viral challenges.On Thursday, the 82-year-old "Westworld" actor proved that age has no limits by sharing a TikTok video of himself performing Drake's catchy "Tootsie Slide" dance.—Anthony Hopkins (@AnthonyHopkins) May 7, 2020Look at these moves. 75636480That's not all. Hopkins then challenged Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone to do the same, quoting some of their biggest movie lines from "Terminator" and "Rocky."Neither of them have responded yet, but you can't say no to Hannibal Lecter,

Mumbai, May 9 () Bobby Deol says be it the superstars or the aspiring actors, everyone is struggling right now as the nationwide lockdown has brought the Indian film industry to a grinding halt.The 51-year-old actor, who started his second innings in Bollywood with films like "Race 3" and "Housefull 4", believes the ongoing scenario across India due to coronavirus pandemic is scary. "There are a lot of actors in the industry who want work but not everybody gets that opportunity or the luck. Right now, even the big stars are also sitting at home. "Everybody is sailing in the same boat. For actors there is no way out to go and work till things get fixed. It is scary for everybody," Bobby told in an interview.The actor had finished two digital projects -- a Netflix film "Class of 83", to be

Have a bias towards optimism & pay attention to the big & small picture. This is central to Debarati Sen, Vice President & General Manager, 3M Abrasive Systems Division’s five-point advice towards traits that make resilient leaders

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and the musician Grimes have given their new baby an unusual name full of hidden meaning, and it may have been inspired in part by X-Men comics. The name, which Musk and Grimes say is spelled X Æ A-12, is pronounced X Ash Archangel, according to Musk. Archangel is the internal codename for the A-12, a US Central Intelligence Agency plane built during the Cold War. The A-12 was the precursor to the SR-71 Blackbird, which Musk and Grimes say is their favorite aircraft. "No weapons, no defenses, just speed. Great in battle, but non-violent," Grimes said in her tweet explaining the name.The Blackbird is nearly identical to the X-Jet, the plane used by the X-Men. Both planes can fly at supersonic speeds and have technology to make them nearly undetectable. Both Musk

Instacart recruited 300,000 new gig workers in just a month — and has plans to hire another 250,000 — as demand for grocery delivery surges during the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in April.Instacart's CEO told Bloomberg business has been so good that the company has already hit its sales goals through 2022.But veteran shoppers told Bloomberg a different story — that the influx of new workers and Instacart's push for efficiency has exacerbated existing issues around poor working conditions.Instacart workers have staged multiple protests since the pandemic began, demanding everything from hazard pay to more protective gear.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Instacart is one of the lucky businesses that have boomed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. CEO Apoorva

If you want to restart a game on your iPhone, deleting and redownloading the app can do the trick.You should also delete the app's data in iCloud to completely restart the game on your phone if you've saved the game's progress to iCloud.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.If you have a game on your iPhone that you want to start over — maybe because you messed up, or maybe because you love it so much that you want to play it again — your first instinct is probably to delete it and redownload it from the App Store. If you have iCloud turned on, though, it's not that easy — iCloud can remember your saved data for the game even after you delete the app. The good news is, though, there's still a way you can start your game fresh again — you just have to delete the game's data from

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.The EufyCam 2C wireless home security camera system offers affordable coverage for your home inside and out with water-resistant, IP67-rated cameras.Camera footage quality is excellent at 1080p in full color, and there's a black and white night mode as well as a spotlight so you can see in any lighting conditions.Each EufyCam 2C camera also offers crystal clear two-way audio and six-month battery life.At $219.99 for the two-camera kit with no monthly subscription required, the EufyCam 2C system is a compelling option for anyone seeking home security on a budget.You can also check out our guide to the best home security cameras for more options.Home security cameras used to be an expensive project that

The video game industry has enjoyed record profits amid the spread of the coronavirus, as millions of people sheltering in place turn to gaming for entertainment.Huge game releases like "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" and "DOOM Eternal" enjoyed larger than expected launches, and upcoming games like "The Last of Us: Part II" and "Cyberpunk 2077" have brewed excitement.Moreover, new game consoles like Sony's PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox are expected this holiday season. But the game industry is bound to see an impact from coronavirus — just not yet. "Through the summer, early fall? I feel pretty good about those games," Xbox head Phil Spencer told Business Insider in an interview. "Games that were targeting a year from now or beyond? There'll be some impact, but they'll be able to react."Visit

Twitter is rolling out a key feature that will let both Android and iOS users schedule a tweet to be released on a specific date and time. The users can look at all their scheduled tweets in the scheduling window on the platform.The micro-blogging feature is also experimenting with giving users a second opportunity to self-edit their tweets and replies if they contain harmful, abusive and hate content.Twitter is rolling out a key feature that will let both Android and iOS users schedule a tweet to be released on a specific date and time. The users can look at all their scheduled tweets in the scheduling window on the platform.Scheduling seems to be currently available only to some users on Twitter for desktop and will be available for all soon, reports the Next Web.The scheduling feature would

Cognizant first-quarter earnings were in the green but worst is yet to come with the full impact of the ransomware attack on its systems to be reflected in the coming quarters.Management explained that there are multiple costs — including legal and consulting — associated with the investigation. Even now, Cognizant expects that it will take at least until the end of the month to completely restore its systems.Cognizant’s first-quarter earnings were in the green, up by 3.5% in constant currency terms, but the shadow of the Maze ransomware attack on the company’s network still looms large. “We do anticipate the revenue and corresponding margin impact to be in the range of $50 to $70 million for the quarter [Q2],” said Cognizant’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Karen McLoughlin during the earnings

Senators Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Ed Markey will introduce a bill to give Americans an additional $2,000 a month for the duration of the coronavirus crisis.The bill would give $2,000 a month to every American with an income of less than $120,000 for the duration of the crisis, and for three months after, according to a release.Married couples filing jointly would get $4,000, and $2,000 for each child up to three children.The funds would be available to all U.S. residents, including those who had not filed taxes or did not have a social security card.This is a key difference from the $1,200 one-time stimulus provided by the CARES Act.House Democrats proposed a similar bill in April that would give $2,000 a month to U.S. citizens until the emergency was over.Visit Business Insider's

Vice President Mike Pence stopped by a nursing home to help deliver personal protective equipment on Thursday. Notably, Pence didn't wear a mask or gloves while interacting closely with others. After carrying a few boxes of supplies to the door of the facility, Pence jokingly asked to continue carrying empty boxes "just for the cameras."Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel wrongly accused Pence of carrying the empty boxes as a publicity stunt and a shortened clip of the interaction was widely shared online.Democratic critics quickly piled on. "I see Mike Pence is full of shit as usual" James Carville, a veteran Democratic strategist, tweeted.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Vice President Mike Pence visited a Northern Virginia nursing home on Thursday to help deliver essential personal

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany blamed CNN and her own naiveté for somehow convincing her to call President Donald Trump's rhetoric about immigrants "racist" and "hateful" in 2015. "For about the first four weeks of the election, I was watching CNN and I was naively believing some of the headlines that I saw on CNN," she said. "I very quickly came around and supported the president."In newly-unearthed footage, McEnany passionately and repeatedly attacked then-candidate Trump, calling him "a showman" who didn't deserve a place in the Republican Party. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.During her press conference at the White House on Friday, Kayleigh McEnany, President Donald Trump's newly-installed White House press secretary, blamed CNN and her own naiveté for

Stanford Law School professor Pamela Karlan hypothesized a scenario last year in which President Trump conditioned disaster assistance to states on them giving in to his personal demands during a national crisis."Wouldn't you know in your gut that such a president has abused his office?" Karlan said while testifying at Trump's impeachment hearings in December.Karlan's testimony catapulted back into the spotlight this month as Trump suggested a quid pro quo similar to the one she laid out.Specifically, he implied the federal government would only send urgently needed financial aid to Democratic-led states grappling with the coronavirus if they gave in to his political demands regarding tax policy and sanctuary cities."Professor Karlan correctly envisioned this scenario, where an out-of-control

Quarantine restrictions are spurring several US states to weight adopting vote-by-mail policies for the November elections.Five states already have established vote-by-mail processes: Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Hawaii.Switching to vote-by-mail is typically a yearslong process, but states would have to do the work in just a few months.And the initiative is facing criticism from President Donald Trump, who has expressed fears of ballot fraud.View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook.With much of the United States under quarantine restrictions, several states are weighing whether they'll be able to hold traditional elections this November.One alternative to in-person voting that is gaining steam is vote-by-mail, which is already an established process in five states:

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday offered a message in honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).The 93-year-old monarch spoke of the parallels between the Second World War that left more than 50 million dead, and the ongoing efforts to battle the coronavirus."The war had been a total war: it had affected everyone, and no one was immune from its impact," she said.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Friday offered a tribute and a message of hope in honor of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).In a video message, the 93-year-old monarch drew a parallel between the Second World War that left more than 50 million dead, and the ongoing efforts to battle the coronavirus.VE Day is remembered as the day when

Rick Bright, the Department of Health and Human Services scientist who was reassigned last month and then filed a whistleblower complaint, disputed the White House's characterization that he was "disgruntled.""I am frustrated at a lack of urgency to get a head-start on developing life-saving tools for Americans," he said in a CBS "60 Minutes" interview."I was thinking that we could have done more to get those masks and supplies to them sooner, and if we had, would they still be alive today," Bright added. "It's a horrible thought to think about the time that past when we could have done something and we didn't."Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Rick Bright, the Department of Health and Human Services scientist who was fired in April and then filed a whistleblower complaint

The Duchess of Cambridge left fans in awe on Monday when she posed for pictures with her newborn baby just seven hours after giving birth.

Steve Price has been slammed over social media for his comments on pill testing. He argued with drug expert Matt Noffs about the social benefits of drugs testing.

on Tuesday the bubbly blonde revealed her mother became 'so emotional' during the episode, in which her hunky fiance, Sam Cochrane, 34, proposed.

The US reality sensation, 20, gushed about how the arrival of her daughter Stormi in February 'changed her world', in a chat with older sister Kim.

Carrie Bickmore became choked up after hearing about a 12-year-old boy's struggle with Tourette's syndrome.

In a new column for Yahoo Be on Sunday, Mel Grieg revealed her new thigh-high boots caused her to fall over in the middle of the street.

Comedian Anne Edmonds has been slammed on social media for staging a bizarre rant and storming off set during an appearance on The Project this Wednesday. 

Fans of The Project won't soon forget the moment comedian Anne 'Eddo' Edmonds descended into a hysteric rant about the Royal Family this Wednesday. 

The Project's Meshel Laurie has revealed her TRUE feelings about abortion amid Ireland's divisive debate.

Fans of The Project have taken to social media to savage Meshel Laurie's choice of purple wig on Friday night's show.

The comedian changes her hairstyle regularly. But on Wednesday, Meshel Laurie embraced her naturally-luscious blonde tresses on Channel Ten's The Project panel.

Karl, 43, offered a glowing endorsement of Georgie, 48, during an candid interview on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Thursday morning.

She's the proud mother to two children - Oliver, nine, and Evie, three - and is expecting a third child with her long-term boyfriend Chris Walker.

Lisa Wilkinson has hit back at Richard Dreyfuss after the actor claimed that he was tricked by The Project host during his appearance on Sunday's show.

The Project has been slammed by viewers after they mocked the voice of mining executive Geoff Summers speaking in Tasmania. One viewer labelled the hosts 'a bunch of bullies'.