COVID-19

Jantar Mantar buzzes with activity as protesters gather to seek justice for Hathras gang-rape victim

11:25 pm October 2, 2020

New Delhi: Jantar Mantar in central Delhi buzzed with activity on Friday as the venue witnessed perhaps its first biggest protest ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with hundreds of protesters gathering there to demand justice for the Hathras gang-rape and murder victim. Social distancing norms and wearing of masks went for a toss as many of […]

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 63-lakh mark

3:01 pm October 1, 2020

New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 caseload crossed the 63-lakh mark with 86,821 infections being reported in a day, while 52,73,201 people have recuperated so far, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The recovery rate stands at 83.53 per cent. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 63,12,584, while the death toll climbed to […]

Hindu Munnani founder Ramagopalan no more

9:59 pm September 30, 2020

Chennai: Hindu Munnani founder convenor Ramagopalan, known for popularising Ganesh Chaturthi puja and immersion festival in Tamil Nadu, died here on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19, the organisation said. Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Chief Minister K Palaniswami and DMK President M K Stalin, among others, condoled his death. The 94 year-old Ramagopalan was […]

I am a pledged organ donor: Amitabh Bachchan

7:08 pm September 30, 2020

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday said he has pledged to donate his organs. Bachchan, 77, took to Instagram and posted a picture from the sets of his game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” with a green ribbon to mark the gesture. “The distinction of the wear of the green ribbon. I am a pledged organ […]

UK university students furious over virus restrictions

11:41 pm September 27, 2020

London: As authorities sought to contain COVID-19 outbreaks at British universities Sunday, some students complained they were being “imprisoned” in their dormitories and politicians debated whether young people should be allowed to go home for Christmas. Students at universities in Glasgow, Manchester and Edinburgh — who have returned to campus in the past few weeks — are being asked to self-isolate in […]