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27 Mar

Residential Societies With 5 Or More Covid Cases To Be Sealed: Mumbai Mayor

editor0 CommentsNorth East

Following the recent spike in Covid-19 cases, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to seal any residential society in Mumbai that reports five or more Covid-19 cases. “We are seeing a higher positivity rate in high rises than in slums and 'chawls'. Hotels and pubs to remain closed during night curfew. Only essential services will be allowed,” Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said. She added that the night curfew in Mumbai may start from 10 pm or 11 pm on March 28. On Saturday, India's financial capital reported 6,123 new covid cases, which is the highest since the start of…

27 Mar

President Kovind’s condition stable, Army hospital refers him to AIIMS

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President Ram Nath Kovind has been referred to AIIMS, Delhi for further investigation into his health condition, the Army's Research and Referral Hospital said after his condition was informed to be stable. The President was under observation at the hospital following chest discomfort yesterday. "The President is being supervised by doctors after regular medical checkups. The President has expressed his thanks to all the well-wishers who have come to know about his health," the office of President of India tweeted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day visit to Bangladesh had enquired about the Presidents health. "PM…

27 Mar

Scarlett Johansson reflects on past controversies: “I’ve made a career out of it”

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Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has opened up about the many controversies she has courted over the years. During an interview with The Gentlewoman for spring and summer 2021 issue, Johansson admitted she has “made a career” out of controversy. “Yeah, I’ve made a career out of it (attracting controversy),” the actor said. As per People Magazine, in an interview with U.K. magazine The Gentlewoman, the 36-year-old actor quipped that she has "made a profession out of" her missteps. The two-time cross Oscar nominee said that she`s "going to have opinions about things since that is exactly who I am." She…

27 Mar

Suez Canal blockage by a 400-meter container ship has put world trade at risk

editor0 CommentsBusinessBusiness, ECONOMY, suez canal, trade, world

The Ever Green, a 400-meter (1,300-foot) container ship got stranded in Egypt's Suez Canal on Tuesday and has since been blocking the vital maritime passageway between Asia and Europe. A giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal has put the vulnerabilities of global trade center stage. DW looks at the major shipping routes most at risk from unforeseen events. The Ever Given, a 400-meter (1,300-foot) container ship got stranded in Egypt’s Suez Canal on Tuesday and has since been blocking the vital maritime passageway between Asia and Europe. The suspension of traffic through the narrow channel has deepened problems for…

27 Mar

Covovax trials begin in India, may be launched by September

editor0 CommentsBusiness, HealthCoronavirus, Covid19, INDIA, Vaccine

Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla on Saturday said clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax have begun in India and the company hopes to launch it by September this year. In August 2020, US-based vaccine maker Novavax, Inc had announced a licence agreement with SII for the development and commercialisation of NVX-CoV2373, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, in low and middle-income countries and India. “Covovax trials finally begin in India; the vaccine is made through a partnership with @Novavaxand @SerumInstIndia. It has been tested against African and UK variants of #COVID19 and has an overall efficacy of 89%. Hope to launch…

27 Mar

Study says almonds are good for skin

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A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis found that eating almonds daily in place of typical calorie-matched snacks improved measures of both wrinkle severity and skin pigmentation in postmenopausal women. The study was funded by the Almond Board of California. In this 6-month randomized controlled trial, 49 healthy postmenopausal women with Fitzpatrick skin type 1 or 2 completed the study. Researchers found a statistically significant reduction in wrinkle severity in the group consuming almonds: at 16 weeks, there was a reduction of 15% and at 24 weeks, a reduction of 16%.There was also a statistically significant…

27 Mar

Tiluck Keisam with SonuSood on News18 Network

editor0 CommentsBusinessSONU SOOD, TILUCK KEISAM, YOUNG GENIUS

The 13-year ace skater from Manipur, TiluckKeisamis a Young Genius. Recently, actor SonuSood and record holder TiluckKeisam were found on BYJU’s Young Genius show on News18 Network.Tiluck is the Guinness Book World record holder for the “Farthest distance limbo skating under bars”. He has also entered the Limca book of Records in the “Longest Slalom Wave Boarding” category by covering 3880 Meters (3.8 KMs) in 40 laps on 20May, 2019. He has also won the Global Child Prodigy Award in 2020.The little wonder dreams about representing India at the Winter Olympics. Tiluck was present on the show Young Genius, where…

27 Mar

MSDS – Network of professional driving centres

editor0 CommentsBusinessMaruti Suzuki, MSDS

India’s leading organized driving training school, Maruti Suzuki Driving School (MSDS)has successfully trained more than 1.5 million applicants in safe driving. MSDS was created with the core endeavour of making Indian roads safer, it has introduced global standards for quality driving training. MSDS has persistently set benchmarks through its advanced training methodology. In 2020, MSDS introduced new courses customized for applicants who need more on-road practice. The applicants are also given value added services such as license assistance and assistance on own car amongst others.MSDS works closely with RTOs, traffic police, various NGOs and self-help groups to sensitize people and…

27 Mar

Knowledge Champions of West Bengal

editor0 CommentsBusinessMIND WARS, OLYMPIAD

A multiplatform knowledge programme promoted by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), Mind Wars (India’s biggest GK Olympiad) came into its culmination on 7February. The entire Olympiad was based on the premise that Quizzing helps children understand the importance of general knowledge and imbues in them skills that not only help them ace the competition, but in life as well. A large number of children across various schools from India participated in numerous GK tests on the Mind Wars mobile application. Featuring in the ‘National Merit List’ serves as the highest victory as they bring glory to their families and school,…

27 Mar

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle

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TVS Motor Companylaunched the2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle. The motorcycle is the ‘Most Powerful’ motorcycle in its class.The new TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle will be available in three colours:Racing Red, Knight Black and Metallic Blue. It will be available in two variants at the current price: Disc priced at Rs 110,320 and the Drum priced at Rs 107,270. 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V motorcycle gets an advanced engine 159.7 cc, single-cylinder, 4-valve, oil-cooled engine. The engine is mated to a 5-speed super-slick gearbox that offers a precise and powerful riding experience. The motorcycle comes with…