Coronavirus pandemic

Facebook anticipates tougher 2021 even as COVID-19 pandemic boosts ad revenue

Facebook sad that it faced "a significant amount of uncertainty," citing impending privacy changes by Apple and a possible reversal in the pandemic-prompted shift to online commerce.

Oct 30, 2020, 06:23 AM IST

Durga puja celebration ends amidst pandemic with idol immersion; know what was different this year

According to Kolkata Police, as many as 562 Durga idols were immersed till 2 am this morning at Babu ghat and adjoining ghats. 

Oct 27, 2020, 09:51 AM IST

Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth eases into quarter-finals of Denmark Open

Srikanth will next square off with the wiinner of the other second-round clash between second-seed Tien Chen Chou of Chinese Taipei and Nhat Nguyen of Ireland.

Oct 15, 2020, 18:15 PM IST

Pakistan intensifies persecution of religious minorities during pandemic

It is prerogative for the international human rights defenders to take cognizes of the continuous genocide against religious minorities in Pakistan.

Sep 25, 2020, 20:04 PM IST

AFC Cup 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

The competition, in which teams from more minor nations in Asia participate, had been suspended since March due to the novel coronavirus crisis.

Sep 10, 2020, 17:47 PM IST

Coronavirus pandemic: Brighton to host friendly against Chelsea with spectators

The pre-season friendly will be staged as a pilot event with 2,500 spectators to be welcomed at Amex Stadium.

 

Aug 28, 2020, 17:11 PM IST

13 crushed to death, several injured as Peru police raid clandestine club party

At least six were injured, including three police officers, as around 120 people tried to escape the Thomas Restobar club on Saturday night as police arrived to break up a party on its second floor, national police and government officials said.

Aug 23, 2020, 17:14 PM IST

Brazilian Serie A match postponed amid coronavirus outbreak

In a statement, the CBF said the decision was based on a need to "preserve the health of the players". 

Aug 10, 2020, 09:38 AM IST

Budget film director sets up grocery shop amid coronavirus pandemic in Chennai

Anand has directed a handful of budget films over a decade. He has one film ready for release and another in the final stage of shooting, but then the lockdown was imposed. This meant staying idle at home and not contributing for his family.

Jul 15, 2020, 18:34 PM IST

'Fight Island' opens with three UFC titles up for grabs

Fighters have been instructed to gather at one of a number of departure points to be tested and quarantined before travelling to the UAE's Fight Island.

Jul 09, 2020, 21:41 PM IST

Irfan Pathan gives haircut to brother Yusuf amid coronavirus pandemic--Pic inside

Pathan had featured in 29 Tests, 120 ODIs and 24 T20Is for the national side, claiming a total of 301 wickets across all formats of the game. 

Jun 27, 2020, 16:38 PM IST

After Oscars, Golden Globes 2021 postponed by nearly two months

The Golden Globes have usually been held on the first Sunday of the calendar year as a kick-off to the Hollywood awards season.

Jun 23, 2020, 15:04 PM IST

Coronavirus Pandemic: Australia's one-off T20I match against Scotland cancelled

The international cricket is all set to resume with the three-match Test series between West Indies and England from July 8 at `bio-secure` venues of Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford.

 

Jun 18, 2020, 10:37 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan books 6 chartered flights to send 1,000 migrant workers home to Uttar Pradesh

The chartered flights will take off with close to 180 migrants each to Allahabad, Varanasi, Gorakhpur and Lucknow. Out of the six flights, four will fly today and the other two will leave on Thursday.

Jun 10, 2020, 13:57 PM IST

COVID-19 pandemic may be over in India around mid-September, say health ministry officials

When will the coronavirus pandemic end in India? There is no definite answer yet, but senior officials of the Health Ministry predict that the pandemic in India may go in mid-September this year.

Jun 07, 2020, 09:07 AM IST

Akshay Kumar shoots for a cause in Mumbai after taking permission from authorities amid lockdown

Several pictures and videos from the ad-shoot have been doing the rounds on the Internet in which Akshay, Balki and team are seen wearing masks. There were about 20 people present on the location.

May 26, 2020, 08:53 AM IST

Miss South Africa 2020 goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic

When all national and international events remain suspended indefinitely, the organisers of Miss South Africa 2020 have decided to host the ceremony virtually, reports international websites.

May 13, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Special AC trains start on Day 49

Here, we bring you a glimpse of how India is coping up with the global pandemic on lockdown day 49.
 

May 12, 2020, 16:25 PM IST

India lockdown amid coronavirus COVID-19 scare: Day 48 in pics

India is facing the worst wave of coronavirus outbreak as the COVID-19 confirmed cases have spiked sharply over the past few weeks. The total number of COVID-19 infections in the country has increased to 67,152 which includes 44,029 active cases, 20,916 recovered cases, 1 migrant patient and 2,206 deaths as per Ministry of Health data 

May 11, 2020, 14:26 PM IST