In a new framework released as a roadmap to support countries’ path to social and economic recovery post the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN has called for an extraordinary scale-up of international support and political commitment to ensure that people everywhere have access to essential services and social protection. Released on Monday, the “UN Framework for […]
April 24 is remembered by cricket fans across the world as the day cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was born. But this year, there will be no celebration in the Tendulkar household as the Master Blaster is clear that now is the time to fight the coronavirus outbreak and help those in need. Speaking on the […]
A total of 54 migrant workers from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar redefined quarantine by opting to change the look of their dilapidated quarantine centre, a government school building, by painting it afresh at Palsana village in Rajasthan’s Sikar district. It was a tough call for these workers to spend 14 days of their quarantine […]
The first human trial in Europe of a coronavirus vaccine has begun in Oxford. Two volunteers were injected, the first of more than 800 people recruited for the study, the BBC reported. Half will receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and half a control vaccine which protects against meningitis but not coronavirus. The design of the trial […]
High-velocity gusts of wind and hailstorms have flattened wheat crop over in Punjab with Bathinda district being the worst hit, officials said on Saturday. Rains lashed several parts of Punjab and Haryana late Friday. “Huge damage in a few isolated pockets. Worst-affected is the Malout subdivision, Special Chief Secretary K.B.S. Sidhu, who is heading state’s […]
The Union Home Ministry on Friday extended till May 3 the consular service to foreigners stranded in India due to the travel restrictions in place across the country in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The government has granted consular service on a gratis basis to foreign nationals. Consular assistance is the help and […]
If you managed the first phase of self isolation, rather shamelessly skimming through your cellar, Lockdown 2.0 might just be weighing down your spirits. It’s time to bring out the whiskey bottles and mixing tools. Try these recipes by the masters from the house of Diageo and brace yourself for a good time. Read on […]
B.R. Shetty’s flagship company Abu Dhabi-based NMC Health was has been placed under the UK court’s supervision. The court will now appoint administrators to oversee the whole management and operations of the UAE’s largest healthcare operator, Gulf News reported. The existing Board of Directors of NMC “cease to have decision-making powers with immediate effect”. These […]
By: Raj Natarajan It is very rare that you meet the two of the living legends at the same time in one place. If that happened twice in two years, it is something you remember for the rest of your life. That happened to me when I met Kavita Krishnamurthy , famous Bollywood playback singer […]
The new Code of Conduct for small and medium enterprises leasing principles during the COVID-19 crisis brings very welcome clarity to all parties involved. Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh said the Code would give important guidance for all parties on managing a difficult issue for retail landlords, tenants and banks throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. […]