Day: May 29, 2020

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla passes away

9:06 pm May 29, 2020

Ahmedabad: Renowned astrologer Bejan Daruwalla died at a private hospital here on Friday evening, his family said. Daruwalla, known for his newspaper columns on astrology, was 90. Apollo Hospital here confirmed that Daruwalla died during treatment. Speaking to PTI, his son Nastur Daruwalla denied the speculation on social media that his father had contracted coronavirus. […]

Manushi Chhillar joins hands with UNICEF to promote menstrual hygiene

Manushi joins hands with UNICEF to promote menstrual hygiene

8:29 pm May 29, 2020

Mumbai: Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has been roped in by UNICEF to spread awareness on menstrual hygiene. According to a press release issued by the model’s team, she will be promoting the need to educate girls about maintaining hygiene, constructing adequate sanitation facilities and providing quick access to feminine hygiene products,. Manushi, who runs […]

Sonic the Hedgehog’ sequel is in development

8:24 pm May 29, 2020

Los Angeles: A sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog live-action movie is in the works, Paramount Pictures and Sega Sammy have confirmed. According to Variety, the project is still in the early stages and no decisions have been made yet regarding casting or a production start date. Sonic the Hedgehog director Jeff Fowler and screenwriters Pat […]

Have augmented number of ICU beds, AAP govt to HC

Maharashtra govt hikes remuneration of bonded doctors

8:17 pm May 29, 2020

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of bonded doctors, bringing them on par with their colleagues hired on contract. Thackeray said the decision will help intensify the fight against COVID-19 and provide a morale booster to the medical workers. As per the revised salaries, bonded doctors […]

Ex-CM Ajit Jogi dead; three-day mourning in Chhattisgarh

8:10 pm May 29, 2020

Raipur: Ajit Jogi, an IAS officer-turned- politician who went on to become the first chief minister of Chhattisgarh in 2000, died on Friday at a city hospital where he was being treated for the last 20 days, doctors said. Jogi (74), who had slipped into coma, suffered a cardiac arrest in the afternoon and could […]