coronavirus

Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus

4:01 pm June 1, 2020

New Delhi: A senior scientist at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has tested positive for novel coronavirus following which the entire ICMR building is being sanitised, sources said. The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning. The scientists is […]

Christopher Nolan is 'absolutely thrilled' about India release of 'Tenet'

We’re finishing the film: Christopher Nolan on ‘Tenet’

11:01 pm May 31, 2020

Los Angeles: Director Christopher Nolan has given an update to fans about his much-awaited film “Tenet”, saying the globetrotting espionage thriller will be ready for a release whenever the theatres reopen. “Tenet”, which is expected to be released worldwide on July 17, is into the post-production stage, the filmmaker added. Talking to Total Film magazine, […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Understanding economy focused UNLOCK 1

12:16 pm May 31, 2020

New Delhi: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines to fight COVID-19 and for phased re-opening of areas outside the Containment Zones, on Saturday. The current phase of re-opening, Unlock 1, will have an economic focus. The new guidelines have been issued based on extensive consultations held with States and UTs. The guidelines would […]

35 children's books in Parag Honour List for 2021

Pictorial book for kids offers key info on COVID-19

7:28 pm May 30, 2020

New Delhi: A pictorial book seeks to answer key questions related to coronavirus to help five to nine year olds understand this unprecedented time in which a hidden virus has compelled them to stay at home – away from school, friends and the outdoors. “Coronavirus: A Book for Children” is written by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate […]

Sunday curfew relaxed in Karnataka

3:26 pm May 30, 2020

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Saturday eased the norm of curfew on Sundays while retaining the order of lockdown from 7 pm to 7 am in view of coronavirus. In the beginning of the fourth phase of lockdown from May 19, the state government had ordered that total lockdown would be enforced throughout the day […]