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OkCovid: Lockdown lust stories are going viral in time of virus

Aaaah! Rejoice… love is in the air…and it is beating the virus! Let’s unashamedly swoon over the parallel ‘love tracks’ of these two ‘Lockdown relationships’ — one featuring a 51-year-old, world famous, London-based scientist, the...




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Punitive approaches will backfire

The Uttar Pradesh government’s retributive approach to tackling the coronavirus outbreak is dangerously counterproductive. Its intention to firm up the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, merely needed a law to protect doctors, nurses and health workers...




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Special effects and virtual guests: China weddings go online

Coronavirus lockdowns and travel restrictions have forced people around the world to delay their nuptials or adapt to the unusual times by celebrating via web link. But in China -- where livestreaming is extremely popular -- some young couples are allowing anyone to watch their big day and even send them gifts.




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Absolutely love the IPL, has a different atmosphere: Virat Kohli

The camaraderie that players share during the Indian Premier League (IPL) is what makes the tournament special for India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli. He would have been leading RCB in the 2020 edition of the T20 league at this time, had it not been for the coronavirus pandemic forcing the postponement of the IPL until further notice.




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Cricketers will have to live with dangers of COVID-19: Gautam Gambhir

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir doesn't see major changes in the way cricket is played in the post COVID-19 scenario besides the ban on using saliva on the ball. The International Cricket Council is considering legalisation of the usage of artificial substances to shine the ball instead of saliva.




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Bird flu outbreak in Kerala: Tamil Nadu poultry farmers take precautionary measures

Though there is no avian flu outbreak in Tamil Nadu, poultry farmers across the state have taken precautionary measures.




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How IDBI Bank let itself be duped by Siva firms

The first loan of Rs 322.40 crore from IDBI was issued to Siva’s Finland-based company Win Wind Oy (WWO) in October 2010, which became a non-performing asset three years later.




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Despite long & tiring travel, migrants won’t give up till they reach home




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First Covid-19 death during treatment in Amravati




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Will twihards bite into vampire fare?

This is probably the book that twihards have been waiting for.




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Opium of the Empire

Amitav Ghosh digs out a hidden part of the Raj history in a compelling story




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Pune: Army ropes in QRT to monitor virus spread

In a first, the army's Local Military Authority (LMA) has roped in its quick response team (QRT) to monitor the Covid-19 situation in civil areas of the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB).




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Interview for Vimsar dir’s post held over Skype




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Mother's Day: Birthing a baby in times of corona

Lopamudra, 35, was on cloud nine and counting the days to get the first glimpse of her child. It was a precious moment for her as she is having her first child after 12 years of marriage. But she had never expected that outbreak of coronavirus will cast a shadow over her joy and happiness of becoming a mother.




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WODC chairman Subash Chauhan passes away

Western Odisha Development Council (WODC) chairman, Subash Chauhan died of cancer at a private hospital here on Sunday.




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Covid-19: Odisha reports third death, positive cases rise to 352

Fifty-eight more tested positive for Covid-19 and another person died in Odisha, the health department updated on its Covid-19 dashboard on Sunday. With this, the total number of positive cases in Odisha mounted to 352 while the number of deaths rose to 3.




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5 moms share their exhausting yet thrilling journey

5 moms share their exhausting yet thrilling journey





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Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu relaxes lockdown measures further




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Birthday Special! Sai Pallavi is the epitome of elegance and grace in sarees. PHOTOS




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China conducts first successful coronavirus vaccine test on monkeys




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New antiviral drug combo shows promise against Covid-19: Study




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Why do pirates wear a black patch over one eye?

There exists no evidence to support the popular view that pirates wore a black patch over one eye.




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Covid-19 lockdown: Migrant workers, family walk back from Ahmedabad to their native place in UP's Lalitpur

Covid-19 lockdown: Migrant workers, family walk back from Ahmedabad to their native place in UP's Lalitpur





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Forces have to get rid of their dependence on foreign weapon systems: General Bipin Rawat

Forces have to get rid of their dependence on foreign weapon systems: General Bipin Rawat





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After slamming door on Air India crews, Noida Authority takes back order

After slamming door on Air India crews, Noida Authority takes back order





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Bad girl hogs prime time

The room is crowded, there's loud music and the liquor is flowing freely. One face catches the eye. Her hair falls onto, barely offering a glimpse of come-hither brown eyes.




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Karachi lady who listened, virtually

Photographs get morphed; contact numbers from stolen mobiles are used to stalk; confidential emails and text messages become grounds for bullying.




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Taking on direct-to-home jihad

Self-radicalized youth are the dangerous new weapon of the Islamic State. Intelligence sleuths and Muslim clerics are devising ways to counter this ever-growing threat




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Who’s better: Sachin or Virat?

The truth is, there can be no fair, defi nitive answer to the query. The two careers overlapped a bit. But remember: pitches, bowlers, batting equipment, rules – all have changed dramatically since 1989, when Sachin played his fi rst Test and ODI.




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France, Spain move toward reopening as global virus cases top 4 million

The number of coronavirus cases worldwide topped four million as some of the hardest-hit countries readied Sunday to lift lockdown restrictions, despite concerns about the second wave of infections. Governments around the world are trying to stop the spread of the disease while scrambling for ways to relieve pressure on their economies with millions unemployed.




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Special effects and virtual guests: China weddings go online

Like many couples in the era of social distancing, Ma Jialun and Zhang Yitong held their wedding ceremony online -- but they added a twist by livestreaming the event to more than 100,000 strangers. Coronavirus lockdowns and travel restrictions have forced people around the world to delay their nuptials or adapt to the unusual times by celebrating via web link.




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Fearing retaliation after Handwara terror attack, Pakistan Air Force jets increased patrols

Top government sources told ANI that at the time of the incident, Pakistan was already carrying out an aerial exercise about which India also had information. "Soon after the death of the Colonel, the Pakistani Air Force increased its patrols involving its mix of fighter aircraft including the F-16s and the JF-17 which were being constantly monitored by our surveillance platforms," they said.




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Tamil Nadu: College teachers praise hike in retirement age

While most of the government employees’ associations have opposed the state’s move to increase the retirement age from 58 to 59, government college teachers have welcomed it.




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From pregnancy seminars to zumba classes, events move to virtual space




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New Covid-19 case reported in Nilgiris




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Betaal First Look- शाहरुख खान का तगड़ा धमाका- वेब सीरीज 'बेताल' का पहला लुक रिलीज

शाहरुख खान वैसे तो किसी फिल्म को लेकर काफी समय से चर्चा में नहीं रहे लेकिन अब उनके फैंस के लिए एक राहत की खबर आ रही है। गौरतलब है कि वो एक्टिंग तो नहीं कर रहे हैं लेकिन एक फिल्ममेकर




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6 more test coronavirus positive in Faridabad, 3 containment zones added




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Ebola Virus : ಕೊರೊನಾವೈರಸ್ ಜೊತೆಗೆ ಮತ್ತೆ ಕಾಡಿದ ಎಬೋಲಾ ಭೀತಿ

ಇಡೀ ವಿಶ್ವವೇ ಕೊರೊನಾವೈರಸ್‌ ಎಂಬ ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕ ಪಿಡುಗುನಿಂದ ತ್ತರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವಾಗಲೇ ಈ ಹಿಂದೆ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಸಾವಿಗಟ್ಟಲೆ ಜನರ ಬಲಿಪಡೆದಿದ್ದ ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕ ಪಿಡುಗು ಎಬೋಲಾದ ಭಯ ಶುರುವಾಗಿದೆ. ಮಧ್ಯಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಕಾಂಗೋದಲ್ಲಿ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 10ರಷ್ಟರಲ್ಲಿ 3456 ಜನರಲ್ಲಿ ರೋಗ ಕಂಡು ಬಂದಿದ್ದು, 2276 ಜನರು ಸಾವನ್ನಪ್ಪಿದ್ದಾರೆ ವಿಶ್ವ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಹೇಳಿದೆ.




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14-year-old boy rapes 10-yr-old girl, case lodged




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RCom, Aircel announce merger; create fourth largest telco in India

​Reliance Communications and Aircel will hold 50% stake each in the new combined entity, which will be listed later. Both companies will also transfer debt of Rs 14,000 crore each. As for the net worth of the new company, it’ll be around Rs 35,000 crore.​




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Three new coronavirus positive cases reported in Ludhiana: Deputy commissioner




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Gujarat: Migrant unrest breaks out in industrial belt of Hazira

The migrants unrest spread to the industrial belt of Hazira on Saturday after large number of labourers came out on the road and resorted to stone pelting at the police teams.




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‘Allow refrigeration, air conditioning shops to open for four hours daily’




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Covid free Bharuch battling virus spread from ‘outsiders’




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Mother's Day: Seven months pregnant woman cop unfazed by coronavirus




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Davanagere tally spirals to 69 as six more test +ve for Covid-19




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Davanagere tally spirals to 67 as six more test +ve for Covid-19




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Spain PM Pedro Sanchez Says Coronavirus 'Has Not Disappeared'

Spain's health ministry reported 179 new confirmed deaths on Saturday, increasing the death toll to 26,478.




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Global Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 2.75 Lakh, 85% of Fatalities in Europe and US

The US is the country with the most deaths at 77,280, following by Britain on 31,241, Italy 30,201, Spain 26,478 and France 26,230.




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Italy's Daily Coronavirus Death Toll and New Cases Fall with 194 New Fatalities, 1,083 Fresh Infections

The total death toll since the outbreak came to light on Feb. 21 now stands at 30,395 the agency said, the third highest in the world after those of the United States and Britain.