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07 Jun

Dilip Kumar on oxygen support after experiencing breathlessness, will be discharged in 2-3 days

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Dilip Kumar, 98, who was admitted to Hinduja Hospital in Khar, Mumbai after he complained of breathlessness on Sunday (June 6), is currently stable. The official Twitter handle of the veteran actor shared a health update late last evening. As per the tweet, the doctors who have been closely monitoring the 98-year-old actor have said that he should be discharged in the next two to three days. The post also included an appeal to fans and followers to stay away from speculation. ''Don't believe in WhatsApp forwards,'' it stated. Speaking to a news daily, Dilip Kumar's wife Saira Banu also…

07 Jun

COVID-19: Sonu Sood urges privileged to help needy, says ‘they need us’

editor0 CommentsNorth EastSONU SOOD

Actor and social worker Sonu Sood appealed to privileged section of the society to help the needy during the coronavirus pandemic. “It's high time the privileged ones come forward and support such needy families. They need us. Please find them because they might not be able to find you,” Sonu Sood tweeted. His post comes after learning about the case of a 19-year-old girl who lost her brother and father due to Covid. "City: Nagpur. Day:1 Mother, Father, Brother and Sister all tested positive.Day:7 Brother dies, Mom and Dad who are critical are not informed. Day: 9 Father dies without…

07 Jun

2 trains collide in Pakistan; 30 killed, 50 injured

editor0 CommentsNorth EastPAKISTAN

Two passenger trains collided near Dharki, a city in the Ghotki District in upper Sindh province of Pakistan, killing at least 30 people and injuring 50 more on Monday morning. Reports suggest that the Sir Syed Express train, which was heading towards Lahore collided with the Millat Express which was derailed on the way to Sargodha from Karachi. The major accident, in which bogies of the Millat Express train overturned, took place near Dharki, a city located in the Ghotki district of upper Sindh, it said. Villagers, rescuers, and policemen were transferring the deceased and injured passengers to nearby hospitals,…

06 Jun

Bengaluru ‘most liveable city’

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According to the Government's 'Ease of Living Index', Bengaluru has emerged as the most liveable city in India, followed by Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Surat. Out of the 49 cities ranked on livability index in the 'million plus population' category, Delhi figures 13th. More than 32 lakh people across 111 cities of India participated in a 'Citizen Perception Survey', holding a weightage of 30 per cent.Bengaluru catapulted from 58th rank in EoLI 2018 to the top, bumping down the former topper, Pune, to second place.

05 Jun

Prabha Khaitan Foundation

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastkabir bedi, Ms Nilisha Agarwal, Prabha Khaitan Foundation, The Write Circle

Prabha Khaitan Foundation marked the launch of its initiatives with ‘The Write Circle’ in Guwahati. The session is an insightful discussion with the international actor Kabir Bedi on his autobiography ‘Stories I Must Tell: The Emotional Life of an Actor’. The Write Circle is an English literary initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation. The conversation with the actor was carried out by Ms Nilisha Agarwal – Ehsaas woman of Kolkata. The interactive session brought together authors, conversationalists and literature enthusiasts, and media fraternity to focus on rejoicing literature. ‘Stories I Must Tell’ delves into actor Kabir Bedi’s life and his exciting stories of Bollywood,…

05 Jun

Dear BJP, why do you hate Delhi, AAP asks as Centre ‘blocks’ ration scheme

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The Delhi government and Centre has yet engaged in a tussle now and this time it's not about COVID-19 but over the distribution of rations which has been started by the govt of national capital. The Delhi govt has accused the Centre saying that it has blocked plans to launch the doorstep delivery of rations from next week. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's office issued a statement in which it was claimed that no approval from the Centre is required for such a scheme and the ongoing legal cases too do not deter the launch of the scheme as there has…

05 Jun

World Environment Day 2021: Bollywood celebrities urge fans to plant more trees and keep environment clean & green

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastawareness, WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

World Environment Day is globally celebrated every year on June 5 and is the United Nations' principal amplifier to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment. The theme for this year is 'Ecosystem Restoration' and brings into focus the critical importance of preserving eco-fragility for collective well-being. "The pandemic has shown us that if we stay oblivious to the destruction of eco-diversity, we will pay dearly. Only proactive synergy between all stakeholders can protect the environment," says Bikrant Tiwary, CEO of Grow-Trees.com (GT). On June 5, Grow-Trees.com is also celebrating its Founder's Day and 11 eventful years…

05 Jun

“The vaccine distribution system should change”: Devi Shetty

editor0 CommentsNorth EastCOVID- 19, Devi Shetty, vaccination

The Covid vaccine distribution system in India should change to achieve better coverage, said Devi Shetty, cardiac surgeon and a member of the national task force set up by the Supreme Court to look into the Covid situation in the country. The Centre, he said, should appoint an agency that will procure all doses of Covid vaccines from the manufacturers and distribute those to the state governments and all hospitals in the country to make the drive successful. “The vaccine distribution system should change. One central agency should procure the vaccines and distribute them to all hospitals across the country,”…

04 Jun

GMAT Exam: GMAC introduces enhancements

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAADHAAR CARD, AWA, GMAC, GMAT

The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has introduced enhancements to the GMAT online exam. Now candidates have more choice and flexibility to bring their best on test day, and confidently meet their business school goals. GMAC is the administrator and owner of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The enhanced online experience further aligns with the test center exam with these features added: (i) Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA), (ii) Select exam section order, (iii) Two 8-minute optional breaks, (iv) View unofficial score immediately, (v) Schedule GMAT online exam appointments up to 6 months in advance. Candidates can learn more about the…

04 Jun

US students who took India’s Covaxin, Russia’s Sputnik V, asked to get re-vaccinated

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Since March, over 400 US colleges and universities have announced students get Covid-19 vaccinations, ahead of the Autumn semester but those who have been inoculated with India's indigenous Covaxin or the Russian-made Sputnik V are being asked to re-vaccinate as these vaccines have not yet been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). Rukmini Callimachi reports in the The New York Times that Milloni Doshi, a 25-year-old student from India, who is due to start her master's degree this fall at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, has been administered two doses of Covaxin. Now, Columbia has told…