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28 May

Black Lives Matter’s co-founder says she is resigning from the foundation

editor0 CommentsNorth EastBlack Lives Matter, international, USA

Black Lives Matter's co-founder says she is resigning from its foundation, but not because of what she called right-wing attempts to discredit her. Patrisse Cullors said Friday would be her last day at the foundation, which she has led for nearly six years. The 37-year-old activist's finances came under scrutiny last month after it was reported she owned four homes. Black Lives Matter started as a hashtag in 2013 and has since become a global movement. Ms Cullors said she would step down from the Black Lives Matter Global Network to focus on her forthcoming second book, An Abolitionist's Handbook,…

28 May

COVID-19 Patients can recover within three days with the new Antibody Cocktail– says Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman, AIG Hospitals

editor0 CommentsHealthAntibody, Covid-19, Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, Health, INDIA

Monoclonal antibodies-based treatment is seen as the latest armament in the fight against COVID-19. The drug cocktail has gained enough traction from global media ever since it got administered on ex-US President Donald Trump but is it really a wonder drug? As AIG Hospitals started giving this treatment to its patients, Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman, through a select media briefing demystified some of the most asked questions regarding this therapy. Dr. Reddy said that the real-world evidence of these monoclonal antibodies is yet to be established but the clinical studies published in peer-reviewed journals including the New England Journal…

27 May

First Covid Patient Treated With ‘Antibody Cocktail’ In India Discharged

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The first COVID-19 patient in India who was treated with a monoclonal antibodies cocktail was discharged from a hospital in Haryana on Wednesday, a day after he was administered the jab. The patient, an 82-year-old man with multiple comorbidities, went home after getting the jab at Medanta Hospital, the hospital chairman Dr Naresh Trehan said on Wednesday. Monoclonal antibodies mimic the immune system's ability to fight off viruses and other harmful pathogens. Such an antibody cocktail was given to former US President Donald Trump when he tested positive last year. The monoclonal antibodies cocktail has been used extensively in the…

27 May

Sushil Kumar made his friend record the video of the incident to terrorise the wrestling circuit in the city: police have said

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastsushil Kumar arrested

A screengrab of a video that shows Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar and his friends hitting another wrestler with sticks has surfaced. The wrestler who is seen lying on the ground in the screengrab later died of injuries he suffered due to the severe beating. Sushil Kumar was arrested in the murder case last week. The police have said he made his friend record the video of the incident to terrorise the wrestling circuit in the city. The visuals show the injured wrestler, Sagar Ratna, 23, with his back on the ground while Sushil Kumar and three others surround him. According…

27 May

“Political Effort To Depict Our Government A Certain Way”: Foreign Minister

editor0 CommentsNorth EastForeign Minister, S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that there is "a political effort" to depict the current government in India in a certain way and there is a difference between the political imagery that has been "concocted" and the actual governance record out there. During a conversation with former US National Security Advisor General HR McMaster in Battlegrounds' session on 'India: Opportunities And Challenges For A Strategic Partnership' presented by the Hoover Institution, Mr Jaishankar on Wednesday also said that India is going through a very stressful time" right now because of the pandemic. "We are actually giving free food,…

27 May

“Stop Beating Around The Bush, Comply With Law Of Land”: Centre To Twitter

editor0 CommentsNorth EastCentre, Twitter

Shortly after Twitter's statement flagging concern over the "potential threat to freedom of expression" and intimidation tactics by the police, the government, in a searing statement, told the social media site to "stop beating around the bush and comply with the laws of the land". Twitter had said while it will "strive to comply with applicable law", it planned to ask for changes to "elements that inhibit free, open conversation". The government said: "Twitter needs to stop beating around the bush and comply with the laws of the land. Law making and policy formulations is the sole prerogative of the…

27 May

Lockdown Extended till June 15 in West Bengal

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Mamata Banerjee-led government on Thursday decided to extend the lockdown further till June 15 to control the spread of COVID-19 cases in West Bengal. The ongoing lockdown in the state was to end on May 30. Banerjee, on April 30, had decided to impose an indefinite prohibition on several things, including shopping malls, markets, restaurants and bars, gyms, and swimming pools, with immediate effect. West Bengal reported one of its highest drop in active COVID-19 cases - of around 3,000 in the past 24-hours as new infections fell to 16,225 on Wednesday. The state had reported over 17,000 fresh cases a…

27 May

Tata group targets on acquiring Curefit.

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With an eye on expanding its online universe, Tata group is now looking to acquire health and fitness startup Curefit, according to a report by Economic Times quoting sources. This comes after the conglomerate acquired majarority stocks in big basket and online pharmacy 1mg. The company which has raised Rs 3,033 crore and is valued at Rs 5,819 crore has had investments from Temasek, Kalaari Capital, Accel and others. This deal would help Tata Group build a salt-steel digital ecosystem of businesses pitting itself against Reliance Industries Ltd and its suite of digital businesses. Tata is also planning to bring on board, founder…

27 May

Sony announces 2 new microphones

editor0 CommentsNorth EastECM-LV1, ECM-W2BT, SONY

Sony India brought two new microphones with the launch of ECM-W2BT Multi Interface Shoe compatible wireless microphone and ECM-LV1 compact stereo lavalier microphone. From 26 May onwards, the new ECM-W2BT and ECM-LV1 microphones will be available across all Sony Centers, Alpha Flagship stores, www.ShopatSC.com portal and major electronic stores across India at MRP of Rs 16,990 and Rs 2,090 respectively. Wireless high-quality audio recording (with lower noise and stable connection) is possible with the ECM-W2BT wireless microphone, especially when paired with the ECM-LV1 stereo lavalier microphone and one of Sony’s cameras with digital audio compatibility. This combination offers the perfect…

27 May

KFC delivers with 4X Safety Promise

editor0 CommentsBusiness4X Safety Promise, KFC

KFC India has upgraded its standards of safety and hygiene with more focus on Screening, Sanitization, Social Distancing and Contactless service. Ensuring customers have easy access to their hot & fresh KFC favourites, KFC India operates Contactless Delivery & Contactless Takeaway. Customers can visit www.online.kfc.co.in or download the KFC App and get the KFC Bucket. KFC’s 4X Safety Promise: (i) Screening - Regular temperature screening takes place for all team members, including delivery riders. Anyone with symptoms as cold, cough, etc. is encouraged to stay at home until they get better. (ii) Sanitization - Intensified sanitization of all surfaces, including…