Day: August 29, 2020

Coronavirus patient falls to death at Moradabad hospital

7:00 pm August 29, 2020

Moradabad: A coronavirus patient allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, police said. According to them, the 42-year-old patient, who was a senior manager with a bank, was admitted to the Teerthankar University hospital on August 25. He jumped to his death on Thursday night, police […]

Dalai Lama receives first dose of anti-coronavirus vaccine

Dalai Lama prays for Shinzo Abe’s recovery

6:57 pm August 29, 2020

Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday prayed for the recovery of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who had announced his decision to resign over health issues. “It is admirable that you (Abe) have considered the greater good of the country and decided to step down from the position of prime minister in order […]

IIT-I teaches ancient sciences, mathematics in Sanskrit

6:54 pm August 29, 2020

Indore: The Indian Institute of Technology here has introduced a unique course to impart mathematical and scientific knowledge from ancient texts in Sanskrit, an official said on Saturday. Titled “Understanding Classical Scientific Texts of India in an Immersive Sanskrit Environment”, the course was started to in a bid to expose the present generation to ancient […]

Juliette Binoche to receive Golden Icon Award at Zurich Film Fest

3:45 pm August 29, 2020

London: French star Juliette Binoche will be honoured with the Golden Icon Award at the 2020 Zurich Film Festival. The 16th edition of annual film gala will be held from September 24 to October 4 this year. The 56-year-old Academy Award winner will be the first French artiste to receive the award. She will be […]

Brutal loss, absolutely heartbreaking: Hollywood celebrities on Chadwick Boseman’s death

3:37 pm August 29, 2020

Los Angeles: American star Chadwick Boseman’s death from colon cancer has led to an outpouring of grief in Hollywood with prominent figures from the industry, including Denzel Washington, Jordan Peele, Chris Evans and Kevin Feige, paying their respects to the actor. The 43-year-old actor passed away at his residence here with his wife and family […]