Day: April 19, 2020

One more dies of COVID-19 in Rajasthan; death toll 22

8:37 pm April 19, 2020

Jaipur: One more person died of coronavirus in Rajasthan’s worst-hit Jaipur, pushing the death toll to 22 in the state, whose infection count soared to 1,431 with 80 fresh cases on Sunday. So far, Jaipur has reported 526 cases, including 12 deaths. “One death has been reported in Jaipur. The patient was admitted to a […]

Two journos test positive for coronavirus in Tamil Nadu

8:36 pm April 19, 2020

Chennai: In a first in Tamil Nadu, two city-based journalists on Sunday tested positive for coronavirus, more than a month after the first case was reported in the state, authorities said. A reporter working for a Tamil daily and a sub-editor with a Tamil news television channel have tested positive for coronavirus, officials told PTI. […]

Killing off Wolverine in 'Logan' was logical, says James Mangold

Hugh Jackman not interested in reprising his Wolverine role

8:21 pm April 19, 2020

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Hugh Jackman says he won’t return as Wolverine in any of the future “X-Men” films. Jackman, who tasted international stardom as Wolverine in his first Hollywood movie, admitted he departed the franchise at the right time. He added that he is looking forward to some other actor take up the character […]

Some nutrition tips while you're working from home

Balanced diet key to strengthening immune system in fight against COVID-19: Nutrition institute

4:14 pm April 19, 2020

Hyderabad: A balanced diet comprising nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, pulses, cereals and curd coupled with a healthy lifestyle are the key to boost the immune system, a focal point in the fight against coronavirus, according to the premier nutrition institute under the union health ministry. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and phytonutrients that are primarily available in […]

COVID-19 casts shadow on ISKCON’s Kolkata Rathyatra

4:04 pm April 19, 2020

Kolkata: The novel coronavirus outbreak has cast a shadow on ISKCON’s Rathyatra festival in the city that attracts more than 10 lakh devotees every year, a spokesperson of the organisation said on Sunday. With a week left for Akshay Tritiya, the auspicious day when construction of the three chariots pulled during the Rathyatra begins, the […]