Monday, 31 January 2022



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In pics: Rafael Nadal secures 21st Grand Slam



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/beauty-amidst-danger-the-most-beautiful-things-to-see-in-dangerous-places/photostory/89244298.cms

Beautiful tourist attractions in dangerous places

A youth was forcibly married when he went to a nearby village to meet his ladylove on Saturday. Sources said one Aditya Kumar of Bariahi Chanan reached a mustard field in the nearby Rachiyahi village under Chakia police outpost area of the district to meet his girlfriend. However, a few villagers saw them together and thrashed Aditya and held him captive.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-man-visits-girlfriend-forced-to-get-married/articleshow/89233905.cms

Man visits girlfriend, forced to get married



from Times of India https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/former-miss-usa-cheslie-kryst-dies-after-jumping-from-a-manhattan-skyscraper/articleshow/89238915.cms

Former Miss USA dies after jumping from skyscraper

#WorldView: These images capture the significant moments

from Times of India https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/news/world/worldview-from-snowfall-in-massachusetts-to-republic-day-celebration-in-new-delhi-these-images-capture-the-significant-moments/articleshow/89214859.cms

These images capture the significant moments

Sunday, 30 January 2022

Khela Hobe, the campaign anthem of Trinamool Congress during West Bengal polls is now making waves in Uttar Pradesh but with a Purvanchal flavour.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/in-ups-war-of-words-tmc-campaign-anthem-khela-hobe-turns-khadeda-hobe/articleshow/89213068.cms

UP polls: Khela Hobe turns Khadeda Hobe



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/mind-blowing-facts-about-lucknow/photostory/89182784.cms

Surprising facts about Lucknow!

The registration for the much sought-after H-1B visa for the fiscal year 2023 will begin from March 1 and the successful applicants will be randomly selected and notified online by March 31, according to USCIS.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/h1-b-registration-for-fy2023-to-start-from-march-1-uscis/articleshow/89221078.cms

H-1B registration for FY2023 to start from March 1: USCIS



from Times of India https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/tv/stars/shehnaaz-gill-in-a-sequinned-pink-saree-leaves-us-spellbound-pictures-capture-her-ethnic-glamour/articleshow/89220037.cms?ref=toi

Pics: Shehnaaz Gill in sequinned pink saree leaves us spellbound

Hundreds of trucks and thousands of people blocked the streets of central Ottawa on Saturday as part of a self-titled "Freedom Convoy" to protest vaccine mandates required to cross the US border. Canadian media said the prime minister and his family had been escorted out of their home and taken to a secret location in the capital, with much of the protesters' wrath directed at Trudeau.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/hundreds-of-truckers-pour-into-ottawa-to-protest-vaccine-requirements/articleshow/89220625.cms

Canada PM, family moved to secret location

Saturday, 29 January 2022



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#ETimesCelebTracker: Today's 20 best celeb moments



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/why-facebook-has-stopped-the-users-from-joining-this-service/articleshow/89200537.cms

Why Facebook has stopped the users from joining this service



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/iit-jodhpur-develops-technique-that-may-help-solve-biggest-covid-19-fear/articleshow/89201397.cms

IIT Jodhpur develops technique that may help solve biggest 'Covid-19 fear'

After two years remote working has become a new normal and as things settled down new habits have formed, according to a study. The tech workforce has found new love with remote working, giving them freedom and productivity that requires HR to be more trusting, it said adding that unengaged or underutilised employees will find alternatives faster and exit faster than pre-pandemic times.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/remote-working-new-normal-82-employees-prefer-working-from-home/articleshow/89201571.cms

82% employees now prefer working from home: Study

Since the onset of the novel coronavirus, the world has already experienced three dominant variants of COVID-19 that caused widespread infections and fatalities. While the kappa variant was responsible for the first wave of the pandemic, the second wave proved to be fatal and was dominated by the Delta variant of the virus. With Omicron bringing in the third wave, the virus has been observed to have mutated into a more transmissible, but less fatal form.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/wuhan-scientists-detect-neocov-coronavirus-among-bats-in-south-africa-does-it-pose-any-threat-to-humans-who-sheds-light/photostory/89199728.cms

How concerning is the NeoCov coronavirus?

Every bit of Allu Arjun's Pushpa is becoming a trendsetter nowadays. The film has proved to be a true cult for this generation. Not only the common public but many actors and cricketers have seen enacting Allu Arjun's Pushpa style. The film has become a global hit which has proved the Karizma of Allu Arjun's performance is Pushpa.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/now-bangladeshi-cricketer-mahedi-hasan-goes-allu-arjuns-way-to-celebrate-his-wicket/articleshow/89196666.cms

Mahedi Hasan goes Allu Arjun's way to celebrate his wicket!



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/budget/sector-impact/healthcare?utm_source=TOI&utm_medium=Article_Unlock_HPL_2901&utm_campaign=Budget2022

What are the demands of the Healthcare sector from Budget 2022?

Friday, 28 January 2022



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/navjot-singh-sidhu-abandoned-our-old-mother-alleges-sidhus-sister/articleshow/89181396.cms

Sidhu abandoned our old mother, alleges 'sister'

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy feels Indian cricket is in "good hands" under Rohit Sharma's leadership as he bracketed the senior India batter alongside the legendary MS Dhoni in their ability to get the best out of their teammates. A fit-again Rohit will take charge as full time India white-ball captain in the upcoming three ODI and three T20Is series against the West Indies beginning in Ahmedabad on February 6.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/west-indies-in-india/indian-cricket-in-good-hands-under-rohit-sharmas-captaincy-darren-sammy/articleshow/89179185.cms

'Indian cricket in good hands under Rohit's captaincy'

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Friday gave permission to Bharat Biotech for intranasal booster dose trials in India. The trials will be done at nine different sites.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/dcgi-approves-bharat-biotechs-intranasal-booster-dose-trials-in-india/articleshow/89176728.cms

DCGI approves Bharat Biotech's intranasal booster dose trials



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/google-takes-small-stake-in-airtel-this-is-what-sunil-bharti-mittal-and-sundar-pichai-have-to-say-about-the-deal/articleshow/89171875.cms

What Google, Airtel CEOs say about their deal

The actress, in her statement has apologised for hurting the sentiments but also emphasised that her statement was taken out of context and has been misconstrued.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shweta-tiwari-issues-an-apology-for-unintentionally-hurting-people-with-her-bra-remark-says-my-statement-has-been-misconstrued/articleshow/89177724.cms

Shweta Tiwari issues apology for her 'bra' statement

Thursday, 27 January 2022

Shweta Tiwari, who is going to be seen in an upcoming web series, has landed herself in trouble after making a controversial statement at a press conference which also saw the presence of her co-stars Rohit Roy, Sourabh Raaj Jain and Digangana Suryavanshi.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shweta-tiwari-lands-in-trouble-after-saying-meri-bra-ka-size-bhagwan-le-rahe-hain-at-a-press-conference-mp-home-minister-condemns-it-publicly/articleshow/89156277.cms

Shweta Tiwari's statement on God lands her in trouble

A ruthless Ashleigh Barty swept into her first Australian Open final on Thursday with the top seed outgunning a resurgent Madison Keys in a clinical, straight-sets demolition. The world no. 1 overwhelmed the 51st-ranked American 6-1, 6-3 in just 62 minutes.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open/barty-takes-down-keys-to-reach-australian-open-final/articleshow/89155260.cms

Barty takes down Keys to reach Australian Open final

The song 'Srivalli' from the Telugu blockbuster 'Pushpa - The Rise', featuring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, truly seems to have taken the cricketing world by storm.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/dj-bravo-dances-to-srivalli-from-allu-arjuns-pushpa/articleshow/89154108.cms

DJ Bravo dances to 'Srivalli' from Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa'



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/the-enchanting-dubai-as-rejoiced-by-savi-and-vid/as89093949.cms

The Enchanting Dubai As Rejoiced By Savi and Vid!

Research sector is at an aggressive pace to study and understand the nature of coronavirus and its variants. It's been more than two months since the tracing of the super spreader variant of coronavirus and much has been said about it, albeit much is left to be said.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/how-severe-is-omicron-know-what-scientists-across-the-world-are-saying/photostory/89152594.cms

How severe is Omicron? Know what scientists are saying

Wednesday, 26 January 2022

The protester added that they demand cancellation of the CBT-2 exam and release of the exam result.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/bihar-aspirants-vandalises-train-in-gaya-over-alleged-irregularities-in-railway-exam-set-coach-on-fire/articleshow/89134695.cms

Railways job aspirants vandalise train in Gaya

On the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day, mega power star Ram Charan unfurled the national flag here on Wednesday. The 'Chirutha' actor was accompanied by his uncle, Telugu producer Allu Aravind at the event at the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/see-pics-ram-charan-unfurls-national-flag-at-chiranjeevi-trust-office-on-republic-day/articleshow/89135772.cms

Pics: Ram Charan unfurls national flag at Chiranjeevi Trust office

India stalwart Virat Kohli retained his second spot in the ICC men's ODI batting rankings on the back of his decent performance in the recently-concluded South Africa series.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/icc-odi-rankings-virat-kohli-retains-2nd-spot-rohit-sharma-remains-at-3rd/articleshow/89135305.cms

ODI Rankings: Kohli retains 2nd spot, Rohit remains at 3rd

A day after India shared details of a missing Arunachal Pradesh teenager with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), Union law minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that a hotline was exchanged between the Indian Army and PLA on Republic Day regarding the teenager who was reportedly kidnapped by the PLA a week ago from Indian territory.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pla-responded-positively-on-handing-over-of-missing-arunachal-teenager-rijiju/articleshow/89134577.cms

'China responded positively on missing teen'

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently said that the Omicron variant has entered 171 countries and may over time replace the Delta as the most dominant strain.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-this-omicron-symptom-may-linger-on-even-after-recovery/photostory/89118121.cms

This Omicron symptom may linger on even after recovery

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Stephen Strange who is set to join forces with Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff aka The Scarlet Witch in 'Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness' will have some new faces joining them in their fight to restore balance to the universe.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/tom-cruise-as-iron-man-leonardo-dicaprio-as-spider-man-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-leaks-list-new-faces-joining-the-mcu/articleshow/89114407.cms

Tom Cruise as Iron Man, Leonardo DiCaprio as Spider-Man?



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/uk-removes-all-restrictions-for-eligible-vaccinated-travellers-from-feb-11-relaxations-for-non-vaccinated-too/articleshow/89111678.cms

UK ends curbs for jabbed travellers from Feb 11

Google trends help us to know and explore what the world is searching for and provides us insight on the behaviour of internet users towards a particular topic. Since 2020 most of the global searches have been broadly around what is coronavirus, what are its symptoms, what is the cure and where are the vaccines available.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/can-google-trends-help-us-understand-the-progression-of-the-pandemic-and-our-understanding-of-it/articleshow/89112601.cms

Can Google trends help us understand the progression of Covid

40 pictures from Men's Fashion Week in Paris

from Times of India https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/fashion/foreign-shows/these-images-from-mens-fashion-week-will-leave-you-stunned/articleshow/89108034.cms

40 pictures from Men's Fashion Week in Paris

The Hindi dubbed version of Allu Arjun starrer ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ was recently called off. Kartik Aaryan, who essays the lead in the film’s Hindi remake, reportedly requested producer Manish Shah of Goldmines to stop the release. A recent report suggested that Kartik Aaryan had threatened to walk out of 'Shehzada' if the Hindi dubbed version of 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' was released.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shehzada-producer-defends-kartik-aaryan-says-hindi-version-of-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-was-not-stopped-because-of-the-actor/articleshow/89112125.cms

‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo was not stopped because of the actor'

Mathura Police has exposed Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) paper solving gang. A joint team of Police Station Highway and Kotwali Police have arrested ten members including the kingpin of the solver gang. Police have also recovered 1 lakh 53 thousand cash, mobiles, admit cards, duplicate answer sheets from the possession of gang members.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/city/lucknow/mathura-police-arrest-10-people-including-the-kingpin-of-uptet-paper-solving-gang/videoshow/89113443.cms

Mathura Police arrest kingpin of UPTET paper solving gang

Monday, 24 January 2022



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/got-message-from-pakistan-to-reinstate-navjot-sidhu-as-punjab-minister-captain-amarinder-singh/articleshow/89094498.cms

Got message on behalf of Pak PM to reinstate Sidhu: Amarinder

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor on Monday admitted that he was approached by bookies in India to get involved in spot-fixing, and he revealed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will impose a multi-year ban on him now.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/zimbabwes-brendan-taylor-faces-ban-over-money-received-from-spot-fixers/articleshow/89091445.cms

Taylor faces ban over money received from spot-fixers

India's swashbuckling opener Smriti Mandhana was on Monday named the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year for her incredible run of form across all formats in 2021. In the limited-overs series against South Africa where India won just two of the eight matches at home, Mandhana played a major role in both of the wins.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/smriti-mandhana-named-icc-womens-cricketer-of-the-year/articleshow/89092057.cms

Smriti Mandhana named ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year

After studying migratory birds’ path, wildlife researchers have revealed that majority of population of Egyptian vultures coming to Jorbeer in Rajasthan and other parts of the country during winters come from Uzbekistan and other Central Asia countries.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/most-egyptian-vultures-in-raj-from-uzbekistan/articleshow/89081876.cms

Most Egyptian vultures in Rajasthan from Uzbekistan

Tamil Nadu is considered one of the most progressive states when it comes to upholding the rights of (‘Thirunar’ as referred to in Tamil).

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/why-reservation-should-come-first-for-third-gender/articleshow/89084673.cms

Why reservation should come first for third gender

Sunday, 23 January 2022



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Mansi Srivastava marries beau Kapil Tejwani in a lavish ceremony

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is in the community transmission stage in India and has become dominant in multiple metros where new cases have been rising exponentially, the INSACOG has said in its latest bulletin. It also said BA.2 lineage, an infectious sub-variant of Omicron, has been found in a substantial fraction in the country.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/omicron-in-community-transmission-stage-in-india-dominant-in-multiple-metros-insacog/articleshow/89071174.cms

'Omicron in community transmission stage in India'

Anushka Sharma and daughter Vamika have accompanied Virat Kohli for his ongoing tournament in South Africa. For a match on Sunday, the mother-daughter duo were snapped in the stands and the ever picture of Vamika leaked on the internet. The toddler was snapped in Anushka’s arms while she enjoyed the match. Previously when pictures of Vamika have been shared on the internet, her face has been blurred to respect her privacy, as requested and maintained by her parents. However this time, an internet user posted a screenshot, revealing Vamika’s face for the first time. Staunch fans of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli urged the user on Twitter to delete the post.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anushka-sharma-and-virat-kohlis-daughter-vamikas-first-photo-goes-viral-fans-demand-the-post-be-deleted/articleshow/89075324.cms

Anushka and Virat's daughter first photo goes viral

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eased past young compatriot Malvika Bansod in straight games to win her second women's singles title at the Syed Modi International badminton tournament on Sunday.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/badminton/pv-sindhu-wins-syed-modi-international-title/articleshow/89074466.cms

PV Sindhu wins Syed Modi International title

Ahead of the 73rd Republic Day celebrations, the Government of India’s Twitter handle posted a video on Twitter capturing the Indian Navy band playing a Bollywood song. The clip captured men in uniform cheering to the tunes of the hit Bollywood song 'Monica, Oh My Darling!', which was being played by the band.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anupam-kher-reacts-to-the-indian-navy-band-grooving-to-monika-o-my-darling-ahead-of-73rd-republic-day/articleshow/89073635.cms

Anupam Kher reacts to Indian Navy band grooving to ‘Monika, O My Darling!’

Saturday, 22 January 2022

The Union health and family welfare ministry has directed the states and Union territories to defer administering the Covid-19 vaccine including precaution dose to beneficiaries by three months after recovery. Additional secretary (health and family welfare) and National health mission director Vikas Sheel issued a direction in this regard on Friday.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/defer-vaccination-including-booster-by-3-months-after-recovery-centre-tells-states-uts/articleshow/89055027.cms

'Defer vaccination including booster by 3 months after recovery'

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's team recently gave an update about her health condition. It's been more than a week since she was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai after she was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/lata-mangeshkar-is-showing-signs-of-improvement-spokesperson/articleshow/89056527.cms

Lata Mangeshkar is showing signs of improvement: Spokesperson



from Times of India https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/music/commendable-journey-of-k-pop-artist-chungha-from-relatively-unknown-to-superstar-in-just-five-years/articleshow/89056009.cms

Journey of K-Pop artist Chungha from relatively unknown to superstar

Bollywood's iconic star Mithun Chakraborty is returning to the small screen and will be seen judging talent based show, Hunarbaaz - Desh Ki Shaan. The yesteryear superstar, who has judged a dance show in the past, is excited to be part of Hunarbaaz with Parineeti Chopra and Karan Johar. Mithunda recently spoke to ETimes TV exclusively and shared his thoughts on judging Hunarbaaz, reality shows using sobbing stories for TRPs and working with Parineeti and Karan Johar. He also opened up the COVID and lockdown phase and revealed how badly his hotel business was affected and there were times when he couldn't sell even a cup of coffee.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-mithun-chakraborty-my-hotel-business-was-badly-affected-during-the-lockdown-there-were-days-when-we-couldnt-even-sell-a-cup-of-coffee/photostory/89055702.cms

'My hotel business was badly affected during the lockdown'

Just a few hours after Dhanush-Aishwaryaa’s announcement, news of ‘Kedarnath’ actor Nitish Bharadwaj filing for divorce after 12 years of marriage made everyone sit up and think. A week before that it was Hollywood star couple Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet who announced that they have decided to go separate ways. Break-up announcements of Sushmita Sen-Rohman Shawl, Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Naga Chaitanya too set the tongues wagging on social media.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/arjun-malaika-dhanush-aishwarya-aamir-kiran-break-ups-and-rumours-on-social-media/articleshow/89047619.cms

Breaking up in the time of social media

Friday, 21 January 2022

Defending champion Naomi Osaka was stunned Friday by unseeded American Amanda Anisimova in the Australian Open third round. The Japanese superstar won the first set on Margaret Court Arena but failed to close out the match with Anisimova winning 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (10/5).

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open/defending-champion-osaka-knocked-out-of-australian-open/articleshow/89039553.cms

Defending champ Osaka knocked out of Australian Open

Former captain and batting star Kevin Pietersen has said that it's "stupid" to blame the Indian Premier League for England's embarrassing 0-4 loss to Australia in the recently-concluded Ashes series. England great David Gower was "annoyed" after their Ashes defeat and said current skipper Joe Root had players who were "unavailable" because of the IPL.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/stupid-to-blame-ipl-for-englands-ashes-debacle-pietersen/articleshow/89038802.cms

Stupid to blame IPL for Eng's Ashes debacle: Pietersen

Massive flowering of bamboo is taking place in the reserve forest under Neriamangalam range in eastern Ernakulam, Kerala. It is raising concerns of wildlife threat among forest department and tribes people.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/photos-this-flower-is-a-harbinger-of-destruction/photostory/89036762.cms

In pics: This flower is a harbinger of destruction

A door-to-door fever survey will begin in the state from Friday.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/telangana-knocks-doors-to-arrest-rising-covid-cases/articleshow/89029893.cms

Telangana knocks doors to arrest rising Covid cases

The fight for political dominance in the Vokkaliga heartland of Old Mysuru region has begun in earnest following KPCC president DK Shivakumar’s recent padayatra seeking the implementation of Mekedatu project across Cauvery, the lifeline of south Karnataka.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/will-dks-emerge-vokkaliga-strongman/articleshow/89027512.cms

Will DK Shivakumar emerge Vokkaliga strongman?

Thursday, 20 January 2022



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indian-tourism-wont-be-back-to-pre-pandemic-levels-before-2026/articleshow/89017330.cms

India won’t holiday like it did ... till 2026

The flamboyant Rohit Sharma featured as opener, Rishabh Pant as wicketkeeper and R Ashwin as the lone specialist spinner in the ICC men's 'Test Team of the Year' but no Indian player was included in the global body's ODI XI for 2021.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/rohit-sharma-rishabh-pant-and-ravichandran-ashwin-feature-in-iccs-test-team-of-year-no-indian-in-odi-xi/articleshow/89017117.cms

Rohit, Pant and Ashwin feature in ICC's 'Test Team of Year'

Choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'Souza's brother-in-law Jason Watkins was found hanging at his residence in Millat Nagar. Watkins' bereaved sister Lizelle D'Souza shared his photograph on her Instagram Stories and wrote, 'Why??????? How could u do this to me. I will never forgive u'.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/remo-dsouzas-brother-in-law-jason-watkins-found-hanging-at-his-residence-exclusive/articleshow/89016030.cms

Remo D'Souza's brother-in-law Jason Watkins found dead

Barely a week into the jallikattu season, three deaths have been reported — all of them outside the arena, and none of bull tamers — two were spectators and another a bull owner.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tamil-nadu-when-danger-lurks-outside-the-vadivasal/articleshow/89013153.cms

Tamil Nadu: When danger lurks outside the vadivasal



from Times of India https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/zozibini-tunzi-to-make-her-film-debut-with-the-woman-king/eventshow/89000008.cms

Zozibini Tunzi to make film debut with 'The Woman King'



from Times of India https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/sania-mirza-to-retire-after-2022-season-these-photos-capture-the-tennis-stars-glorious-journey/articleshow/89012757.cms?ref=toi

In photos: Sania Mirza to retire after 2022 season

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

No Indian has been named in the ICC T20I Team of 2021 and Babar Azam of Pakistan has been named as the captain of the side. Azam was at his classy best in the shortest format in 2021, leaving his best at the T20 WC where he ended up as the leading run-scorer.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/no-indian-in-icc-mens-t20i-team-of-2021-babar-azam-named-captain/articleshow/88995790.cms

No Indian in ICC Men's T20I Team of 2021

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday shared a cheeky meme modelled on superstar Allu Arjun's blockbuster "Pushpa: The Rise" to reiterate COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. The picture, posted by the ministry's Twitter page '#IndiaFightsCorona @COVIDNewsByMIB' which shares updates on COVID-19, featured Arjun's titular character wearing a photoshopped mask in a still from the Telugu movie.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/ib-ministry-shares-meme-on-allu-arjuns-pushpa-to-spread-covid-19-awareness/articleshow/88994114.cms

Govt shares meme on 'Pushpa' to spread Covid awareness

India tennis star Sania Mirza on Wednesday announced that 2022 will be her last season since her body is "wearing down" and motivation and energy for the everyday grind is not the same anymore.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open/sania-mirza-reveals-retirement-plans-says-2022-season-will-be-her-last/articleshow/88994078.cms

Sania Mirza says 2022 season will be her last

Nearly 30% individuals lose their vaccine-acquired immunity after six months, a study conducted to understand the longevity of vaccine immunity in Indian population with respect to antibody levels has found. The study was conducted by AIG Hospitals along with the Asian Healthcare Foundation on 1,636 healthcare workers fully vaccinated with three of the Covid-19 vaccines currently being administered in the country.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/30-people-losing-vaccine-acquired-immunity-after-six-months-aig-study/articleshow/88994064.cms

'30% people losing vaccine-acquired immunity after 6 months'



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/dont-suspend-mlas-mps-indiscriminately-parliament-legislatures-must-heed-scs-observations/

Quick Edit: Don’t suspend MLAs, MPs indiscriminately, says SC

Tuesday, 18 January 2022

He hasn't given a serious thought to the idea of being India's full-time Test captain but KL Rahul said if chosen for the coveted job, he would try to take the "team forward" as best as he can. "It will be exciting but I am not really looking for anything at this time but if it happens to come, I will try my best to carry Team India and Indian cricket forward to the best of my abilities," he added.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/huge-responsibility-if-i-am-made-test-captain-it-would-be-exciting-kl-rahul/articleshow/88973061.cms

Will try my best to take team forward: Rahul on Test captaincy



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/explained-nuts-and-bolts-of-the-controversial-antrix-devas-case/articleshow/88971725.cms

Explained: The controversial Antrix-Devas case

Holding that an unexplained and gross delay of almost eight years in disposal of their mercy petitions is “wholly due to the casual approach’’ of the officers of Maharashtra government, Bombay high court on Tuesday spared two sisters from Kolhapur, Renuka Shinde and Seema Gavit, the noose commuting their death sentence to life imprisonment. The sisters were convicted of kidnapping 13 children and killing five, in 1990-1996, after using them to steal chains. The trial court had in 2001 sentenced them to death, the Bombay high court had confirmed the noose for them in 2004 and the in 2006 the Supreme Court too had upheld the capital punishment for them.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/two-sisters-on-death-row-spared-the-noose-bombay-hc-commutes-sentence-to-life-imprisonment/articleshow/88972404.cms

Mumbai: 2 sisters on death row spared the noose

A 42-year-old schoolteacher alleged that her landlord gifted her innerwear on her birthday and demanded that she put them on and show him.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/man-gifts-tenant-innerwear-lands-in-soup/articleshow/88961275.cms

Bengaluru: Man gifts tenant innerwear, lands in soup

Apart from prevention measures like wearing masks and keeping oneself sanitized, drugs and medicines play an important role in controlling the spread of COVID-19 infection. Vaccination is another effective way against the spread of the infection but its availability is limited.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-drugs-that-have-been-used-for-covid-19-treatment-and-their-efficacy-and-risks/photostory/88970144.cms

Drugs that have been used for Covid treatment and their efficacy

Monday, 17 January 2022

India's white-ball skipper Rohit, who was also the designated Test vice-captain for the tour of South Africa, sustained a left-hamstring strain during a net session just prior to the team's departure for the tour and had to pull out.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/rohit-sharma-close-to-getting-match-ready-likely-to-be-available-against-west-indies/articleshow/88949166.cms

Rohit close to being match-ready, likely for WI series



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/defections-hog-the-early-limelight-in-five-state-assembly-polls/

Quick Edit: Defections hog early limelight in 5-state assembly polls



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/indian-cities-that-were-ruled-by-royals-once/photostory/88944139.cms

Royal cities of India



from Times of India https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/its-bothering-me-says-tanushree-dutta-expressing-discontent-over-her-wikipedia-profile-description/eventshow/88950972.cms

Tanushree Dutta's Wikipedia profile 'bothering' her



from Times of India https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open-2022-naomi-osakas-first-round-game-day-outfit-is-an-internet-hit-pictures-go-viral/articleshow/88949308.cms

In pics: Naomi Osaka's game day outfit is an internet hit

Novak Djokovic could be barred from playing in the French Open as things stand now after the country's sports ministry said on Monday there would be no exemption from France's new vaccine pass law.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/no-vaccine-no-french-open-for-novak-djokovic-says-france-sports-ministry/articleshow/88950462.cms

No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic: France Sports Ministry

Actress Simran Budharup, who essays the role of Rishita in the popular drama show ‘Pandya Store’, has been receiving rape and death threats on social media from young users.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/pandya-store-actress-simran-budharup-confronts-a-social-media-user-on-sending-death-and-rape-threats-to-her-writes-tujhe-toh-main-dhoondh-ke-rahungi/articleshow/88949187.cms

Actress Simran Budharup confronts social media user over death & rape threats

Sunday, 16 January 2022

Novak Djokovic has never hidden his craving to be remembered as the greatest men's tennis player of all time, but his chance to make Grand Slam history is over for now -- and perhaps indefinitely.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open/novak-djokovic-bid-for-tennis-history-over-for-now-and-perhaps-forever/articleshow/88930652.cms

Novak Djokovic bid for tennis history over for now



from Times of India https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/news/world/funniest-moustaches-and-beards/articleshow/48866827.cms

In pics: Funniest moustaches and beards

A court decision on Sunday to uphold Novak Djokovic's Australian visa cancellation was an end to a "deeply regrettable" series of events and the Serb's exit from the Australian Open was a loss for the sport, men's tennis governing body ATP has said.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open/djokovics-absence-from-australian-open-loss-for-game-atp/articleshow/88931683.cms

Djokovic's absence from Australian Open loss for game: ATP

Novak Djokovic said on Sunday he was "extremely disappointed" by Australia's decision to deport him but he would comply and leave the country.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open/disappointed-novak-djokovic-says-he-will-leave-australia/articleshow/88930530.cms

Respect court ruling, will leave Australia: Novak Djokovic

After Virat Kohli stepped down as the Test captain of the Indian cricket team, several Bollywood celebrities praised him for his achievements. Virat announced his decision in a statement posted on his social media accounts on Saturday. Today, wife Anushka Sharma has shared a long note for her cricketer husband.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anushka-sharma-pens-a-note-for-virat-kohli-says-our-daughter-will-see-the-learning-of-these-7-years-in-the-father-that-you-are-to-her/articleshow/88931398.cms

Anushka Sharma pens note for Virat Kohli

Megastar Mammootty has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/superstar-mammootty-tests-positive-for-covid-19/articleshow/88930736.cms

Superstar Mammootty tests positive for Covid-19

Saturday, 15 January 2022



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-has-already-sent-adityanath-home-says-akhilesh-after-up-cm-fielded-from-gorakhpur/articleshow/88916930.cms

Akhilesh's dig at Yogi as BJP fields UP CM from Gorakhpur

Vitamin D has been recommended by many experts as a preventive treatment for COVID-19 infection. Vitamin D is produced in the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Staying indoors hinders the vitamin D level in the body. During COVID-19 surge, when everyone is suggested to stay indoors, it is very essential to check the vitamin D level in the body.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-importance-of-vitamin-d-in-covid-prevention/photostory/88878064.cms

Importance of Vitamin D in Covid prevention

An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning for several South Pacific island nations, with footage on social media showing waves crashing into homes. Tsunami waves of 2.7 feet (83 cm) were observed by gauges at the Tongan capital of Nuku’alofa.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/tsunami-observed-in-american-samoa-after-tonga-volcano-erupts/articleshow/88915766.cms

Tsunami in American Samoa after Tonga volcano erupts



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/how-hacking-attacks-led-to-cancellation-of-online-classes-for-75000-students/articleshow/88914602.cms

Hacker attacks: Online classes for 75,000 students cancelled

India's dream of winning a maiden Test series in the Rainbow Nation remained unrealised as the visitors, who were tagged favourites to create history this time around, suffered a 1-2 series defeat at the hands of an inexperienced South African side.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/virat-kohli-and-his-men-will-have-some-level-of-regret-not-convinced-drs-is-100-accurate-boeta-dippenaar/articleshow/88915158.cms

'Virat Kohli's men will have some level of regret'

Friday, 14 January 2022

A South African team going through one of its toughest transition phases embarrassed a star-studded Indian team with a clinical seven-wicket victory in the third Test to clinch a memorable 2-1 series triumph on Friday.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/india-vs-south-africa-3rd-test-south-africa-wrap-up-series-with-seven-wicket-win-over-india/articleshow/88899401.cms

3rd Test: SA wrap up series with 7-wicket win over India

Polish scientists have discovered a gene that they say more than doubles the risk of falling severely ill with, or even dying from Covid-19. The health ministry in Warsaw expects the discovery to help identify people who are most at risk from the disease, which has already killed more than 100,000 people in Poland alone.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/scientists-discover-gene-that-increases-risk-of-dying-from-covid/articleshow/88900103.cms

Scientists discover gene that increases risk of dying from Covid

During the COVID-19 third wave we can see a high number of infections in children. While the infection rate is spreading at a tremendous rate among adults, in children its impact has started getting visible. As on January 14, 2022, India reported a total of 2,64,202 new COVID cases.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-why-are-more-kids-getting-infected-in-the-third-wave-heres-all-we-know-about-the-symptoms-and-severity/photostory/88895856.cms

Covid: Why are more kids getting infected in third wave?



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/mobiles/oneplus-9rt-launched-in-india-price-specs-and-other-details-of-the-companys-new-9-series-phone/articleshow/88899147.cms

OnePlus 9RT launched in India: Price, specs and other details

In an open letter, a group of 35 distinguished doctors have appealed to the central and state health authorities to stop these “unwarranted” practices and promote evidence-based medicine. One of the signatories told TOI: “There was a need to say that we are overdoing it—be it with respect to Covid treatment, testing or hospitalisation. This letter is an effort by some doctors to state we don’t agree with some of the practices."

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/open-letter-by-35-doctors-from-across-country-states-india-overdoing-testing-medication/articleshow/88887028.cms

Covid: 35 doctors write open letter, flag 'unwarranted' practices



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/slideshows/samsung-galaxy-tab-a8-vs-nokia-t20-vs-realme-pad-buyers-guide-into-the-three-sub-rs-20000-tablets/photolist/88894163.cms

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 vs Nokia T20 vs Realme Pad: Buyers guide

The Kerala High Court will on Tuesday hear the anticipatory bail plea of actor Dileep in the actress abduction case.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kerala-hc-to-hear-anticipatory-bail-plea-of-dileep-on-tuesday/articleshow/88896356.cms

Kerala HC to hear anticipatory bail plea of actor Dileep

Thursday, 13 January 2022

Rumours of adopting a son to break-up with Rohman Shawl: Five times Sushmita Sen made headlines

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/rumours-of-adopting-a-son-to-break-up-with-rohman-shawl-five-times-sushmita-sen-made-headlines/photostory/88877648.cms

Five times Sushmita Sen made headlines



from Times of India https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/one-month-down-harnaaz-kaur-sandhus-splendid-journey-so-far/eventshow/88875001.cms

Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu’s splendid journey so far!

A few days back, after their umpteenth failure, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were trending on social media with the hashtag being 'PuRane' (Old). But after five failures in six completed knocks in South Africa, the two veterans surely seem to have played their last Test for India for some time.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/end-of-the-road-for-cheteshwar-pujara-and-ajinkya-rahane/articleshow/88877110.cms

End of the road for Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane?



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/gnawards_nominations2021.cms?utm_source=TOI&utm_medium=Article_Unlock_HPL_1001&utm_campaign=GN_Awards_2021_internal

Last few days left, vote for your favorite gadgets now



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/tech-news/microsoft-hires-key-apple-engineer-to-design-server-chips-report/articleshow/88868262.cms

Apple loses key chip engineer to Microsoft



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/india-passport-holders-can-travel-to-these-incredible-countries-visa-free/photostory/88869493.cms

Travel to these countries visa-free

Even as Punjab has noted a rise in the number of hospitalisations since the onset of the third wave of infection, the proportion of infected persons requiring care at health facilities is far less than the count of patients admitted in hospitals during the devastating second wave last

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/in-punjab-rapid-spread-but-low-hospitalisations/articleshow/88864907.cms

Covid-19: In Punjab, rapid spread but low hospitalisations

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala on Wednesday morning. Devgn also offered prayers at Malikappuram temple, close to the Lord Ayyappa shrine.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/photos-of-actor-ajay-devgns-sabarimala-temple-darshan/photostory/88873998.cms

Photos of actor Ajay Devgn's Sabarimala temple darshan

In a major political development in poll-bound Uttarakhand, the Congress on Wednesday removed its state chief Kishore Upadhyay from all positions.The action comes in the wake of his “hobnobbing” with the BJP and other political parties to undermine the fight against the ruling party.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/ukhand-cong-state-chief-removed-from-all-posts/articleshow/88864965.cms

Congress strips Uttarakhand chief Kishore Upadhyay of all posts

With entire families having Covid-like symptoms, many are ready to assume that they have the virus and are reluctant to get tested. Instead, they are taking medicines after consultation with doctors and going into home isolation for a week.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/test-wary-city-depends-on-covid-symptoms-doctors-flag-concern/articleshow/88864472.cms

Test-wary Kolkata depends on Covid symptoms; docs flag concern

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

India reports 1,94,720 fresh COVID cases, of which Omicron case tally stands at 4,868. The new, heavily mutated variant has become the most dominant strain in many of the Indian states and is said to have replaced the widely-circulating Delta variant.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-omicron-variant-will-omicron-prove-to-be-the-end-of-covid-19-pandemic/photostory/88853564.cms

Will Omicron prove to be the end of Covid pandemic?

India's largest software services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday reported 12.27 per cent rise in consolidated net profit for the third quarter (Q3) ended December 31, 2021. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 8,701 crore in the same period last year.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/markets/quarterly-results/tcs-q3-net-profit-jumps-12-27-to-rs-crore-9769-crore-buyback-plan-worth-rs-18000-crore-approved/articleshow/88858369.cms

TCS Q3 profit up 12.27%; Rs 18,000cr buyback plan approved

India Test skipper Virat Kohli completed 100 catches in the longest format of the game on Wednesday. The Test skipper also became the sixth Indian fielder, who isn't a wicket-keeper, to get to the milestone.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/virat-kohli-completes-100-catches-in-tests/articleshow/88858735.cms

Virat Kohli completes 100 catches in Tests

A day after Uttar Pradesh labour minister Swami Prasad Maurya resigned from the cabinet, along with four others, another senior minister - Dara Singh Chauhan - quit the ministry.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/uttar-pradesh-elections-forest-minister-dara-singh-chauhan-quits-yogi-cabinet/articleshow/88854191.cms

Forest minister Dara Singh Chauhan quits Yogi cabinet

After their romantic getaway together, rumours were rife that Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora have called their relationship off.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/arjun-kapoor-says-aint-no-place-for-shady-rumours-sharing-a-picture-with-girlfriend-malaika-arora/articleshow/88857310.cms

Arjun Kapoor says ‘Ain’t no place for shady rumours’



from Times of India https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-universe/gal-gadot-to-produce-and-star-in-the-remake-to-catch-a-thief-remake/eventshow/88854821.cms

Gal Gadot to star in remake of 'To Catch a Thief'

India’s leading boxers have been hit by the ongoing third wave of Covid-19. As many as 12 elite men’s boxers, including reigning youth world boxing champion Sachin and 2017 youth boxing national champion Muhammed Etash Khan, have been found infected with the coronavirus at the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) in NIS Patiala.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/toi-exclusive-indian-boxing-camp-in-nis-hit-by-covid-19-as-many-as-12-boxers-3-coaches-down-with-virus/articleshow/88854659.cms

TOI Exclusive: Indian boxing camp in NIS hit by Covid-19

Cute birthday party pictures of little Vamika

from Times of India https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/celeb-themes/lovely-pictures-from-virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharmas-daughter-vamikas-first-birthday-celebration/articleshow/88852865.cms

Cute birthday party pictures of little Vamika

Experts predict that Omicron-linked COVID-19 cases are on the rise and will keep rising till the near future. While on one end of the spectrum we can see the government busy equipping hospitals and medical facilities, on the other end we can see people on the lookout for credible information on what Omicron variant is and how serious it is.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-symptoms-of-omicron-induced-infection-to-watch-out-for/photostory/88848607.cms

Symptoms of Omicron-induced infection to watch out for



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/things-to-do/most-expensive-train-rides-from-around-the-world/photostory/88847804.cms

World's most expensive trains



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/goi-does-well-to-keep-out-of-vodafones-operations/

Quick Edit: Govt does well to keep out of Vodafone's operations

Tuesday, 11 January 2022



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-to-hear-plea-against-haridwar-hate-speech-on-january-12/articleshow/88836913.cms

SC to hear plea against Haridwar hate speech on Jan 12



from Times of India https://www.gadgetsnow.com/slideshows/oneplus-10-pro-announced-what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-the-oneplus-most-powerful-phone/photolist/88833940.cms

OnePlus 10 Pro is here, the most-powerful OnePlus phone



from Times of India https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/miss-india/dia-mirza-opens-up-on-her-near-death-experience-says-it-was-a-tough-time/articleshow/88837026.cms

Dia Mirza opens up on her near-death experience

A video showing an angry woman throwing fruits from a roadside vendor's cart to the ground after it allegedly brushed her car went viral here on Tuesday, prompting the district authority to order probe.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/mp-video-showing-angry-woman-throwing-fruits-from-roadside-vendors-cart-goes-viral/articleshow/88836087.cms

In viral video, angry woman throws fruits from vendor's cart

More than half of people in Europe are projected to catch Omicron in the next two months, the WHO said Tuesday, as millions in China faced fresh lockdowns on the two-year anniversary of the world's first Covid death.The highly-transmissible variant has ripped through countries at breakneck pace, forcing governments to impose fresh measures and scramble to roll out booster shots.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/half-of-europe-on-track-to-catch-omicron-as-china-locks-down-millions/articleshow/88833911.cms

Omicron could infect half of Europe in next two months: WHO

Troubled by the political bickering that had first forced the company to opt out of the IPL ahead of the 2020 season, Vivo once again decided to exit because of the lack of traction they were getting out of the investment. The BCCI have found a new title partner in the Tatas, and a deal has been signed for the 2022 edition, following which either renegotiations will take place or the BCCI will float a fresh RFP.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/bcci-stitches-ipl-deal-with-tatas-to-hand-vivo-a-smooth-exit/articleshow/88831430.cms

BCCI stitches IPL deal with Tatas to hand Vivo a smooth exit

Oman and Armenia are the latest destinations Indian passport holders can now visit without obtaining a visa compared to just 58 visa-free access destinations in Q4 2021.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indian-passport-gets-stronger-travel-visa-free-to-60-countries-from-now/articleshow/88832122.cms

Indians can visit these 60 countries without prior visa

The IPL Governing Council on Tuesday decided to issue the Letter of Intent to new IPL franchises Lucknow and Ahmedabad, formalising their entry into the world's biggest T20 league.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-gc-approves-new-teams-entry-franchises-will-get-10-14-days-to-pick-players/articleshow/88834859.cms

IPL GC approves entry of 2 new teams

Nearly 80% of Covid-positive samples sent for genome-sequencing by laboratories in the city have been found to contain the BA.2 sub-lineage of the Omicron variant, nicknamed the 'stealth version', as it cannot be picked up in RT-PCR tests and requires genome-sequencing.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/ba-2-stealth-variant-makes-up-80-of-kolkatas-o-infections/articleshow/88821640.cms

BA.2 'stealth' variant makes up 80% of Kolkata's Omicron infections



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from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/who-warns-against-treating-covid-19-like-flu/articleshow/88833287.cms

WHO warns against treating Covid-19 like flu

Maurya's defection in SP camp, nevertheless, could potentially lend a riveting shot in the arm of the Akhilesh who has been positioning himself as the most potent rival of the BJP in the state elections.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/battle-for-up-cabinet-minister-swami-prasad-maurya-quits-bjp-joins-sp/articleshow/88831019.cms

UP minister Swami Prasad Maurya quits BJP, joins SP

The famous scene of the Bollywood movie "Sholey" was recreated by a guest teacher in Yamunanagar. Like the Veeru of Sholey, a guest teacher climbed on the tank. It took 4 hours for the Yamunanagar administration to bring down the guest teacher who climbed the tank saying that the govt. retracts after making promises. He expressed his grief of going empty-handed even after 17 years of service. Paras Sharma, general secretary of the same guest teachers union, says that he has been forcibly brought down

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/city/chandigarh/guest-teacher-recreates-sholey-scene-in-yamunanagar-climbs-water-tank-to-protest/videoshow/88832848.cms

Guest teacher recreates 'Sholey' scene in Yamunanagar



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/humour/social-humour/social-humour-memes-that-went-viral-after-mumbai-recorded-lowest-temperature-in-decade/articleshow/88832007.cms

Social Humour: Viral memes after temperature dips in Mumbai



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/advanced-version-of-brahmos-missile-test-fired/articleshow/88831247.cms

Advanced version of BrahMos missile test-fired

Monday, 10 January 2022



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HBD iPhone: 15 ways Apple may have ‘changed’ your Android phone

Symptoms of Omicron may be increasingly labelled as mild but many recovering from it say they are grappling with excruciating body pain and weakness for days. Lower back pain is another recurrent complaint doctors are being presented with.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/back-breaking-pain-in-many-recovering-from-omicron/articleshow/88798029.cms

Back-breaking pain in many recovering from Omicron



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Watch: Steve Jobs unveil the very first Apple iPhone

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday made it clear that the current team management is not thinking of phasing out under-pressure senior players Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane as "transitions" can't be forced on individuals based on mere "conversations".

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/transitions-in-teams-happen-naturally-and-you-cant-force-conversations-kohli-on-rahane-pujara-form/articleshow/88812056.cms

Transitions in teams happen naturally: Virat Kohli

Actor Siddharth is now facing a severe backlash after he sent out a tweet criticizing Saina Nehwal. The actor in his tweet made a ‘subtle’ usage of sexual innuendo.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/block-siddharths-twitter-account-the-actor-faces-backlash-after-his-tweet-to-saina-nehwal/articleshow/88811448.cms

Siddharth faces backlash after his tweet to Saina

Amid rising numbers of coronavirus cases, the demand for at-home COVID test kits has shot up significantly. While molecular PCR testing is said to be more accurate, rapid home tests are more prompt in delivering results, which is why many believe that it minimizes possibilities of delays and also eases the pressure of diagnostic labs.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-how-to-use-a-covid-19-home-testing-kit-and-factors-that-can-give-you-a-false-negative/positive/photostory/88809089.cms

How to use a Covid-19 home testing kit

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa as he is "absolutely fit" but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/i-am-absolutely-fit-says-virat-kohli-ahead-of-3rd-test-but-rules-out-mohammed-siraj/articleshow/88809336.cms

I am absolutely fit, says Kohli ahead of 3rd Test

The Supreme Court on Monday set up a high-level committee to probe into the breach of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's security during his visit to Ferozepur, Punjab. The panel will be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge. The apex court also proposed to include DGP Chandigarh, IG National Investigation Agency, Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana high court, and ADGP (security) of Punjab, in the independent committee.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-to-set-up-high-level-committee-to-probe-security-lapses-during-pms-punjab-visit/articleshow/88805267.cms

SC forms panel to probe security lapses during PM's Punjab visit

There has been major confusion over how Djokovic was given an exemption to enter the country, without having disclosed his vaccination status. Tennis Australia gave him the exemption after it was cleared by two medical panels, but the Australian governments rules are different and therefore Djokovic, a nine-time Australian Open champion was not allowed to enter the country and his visa was revoked.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open/full-timeline-of-novak-djokovics-australian-visa-controversy-so-far/articleshow/88807724.cms

Full timeline of Djokovic's Australian visa controversy so far

The survivor of Kerala actor abduction-assault case 2017 has spoken in public for the first time.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/kerala-actor-abduction-assault-case-survivor-says-i-know-that-i-am-not-alone-in-this-fight-for-justice/articleshow/88806463.cms

'I know that I am not alone in this fight for justice'



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/viral-news/social-humour-emergence-of-covid-strain-combining-delta-and-omicron-sparks-memefest-on-twitter/articleshow/88808462.cms

Social humour: 'Deltacron' sparks memefest on Twitter

'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' sequel has been making waves ever since Salman Khan announced it on his birthday. While the question still remains who will direct it, we know that senior writer Vijayendra Prasad is writing the script. We at ETimes had a brief chat with Prasad a few minutes ago and he said 'Of course' when asked if it was indeed going to be called 'Pawan Putra Bhaijaan'- the name which Kabir Khan revealed in one of his recent interviews and the waves in question escalated.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bajrangi-bhaijaan-sequel-title-and-time-frame-deets-revealed-franchises-writer-vijayendra-prasad-speaks-out-exclusive/articleshow/88808005.cms

'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' sequel title and time frame details



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/covid-protocols-one-rule-for-citizens-another-for-politicians/

Quick Edit: One Covid protocol for citizens, another for politicians

Sunday, 9 January 2022

India’s quest for a first ever series win in South Africa will culminate with the third and final Test beginning at picturesque Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday, where they are winless in five previous visits and facing some selection posers.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/3rd-test-india-head-to-newlands-with-history-on-their-minds/articleshow/88792332.cms

3rd Test: India head to Newlands with history on their minds

The image of Manohar Parrikar partaking a frugal dinner consisting of ‘tambdi bhaji’ with rotis at a farmer’s home in rural Goa is an image that’s permanently etched in memories of BJP’s senior karyakartas who had accompanied the then opposition leader during his Jan Sampark Abhiyan ahead of the 2012 assembly polls.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/bjp-gets-ready-for-post-parrikar-era-with-new-script-fresh-actors/articleshow/88782690.cms

Goa: BJP gets ready for post-Parrikar era

Kapil Sharma has been impressing fans with his exceptional comedy skills. The comedian is all set to perform a stand-up act on an international digital platform. The promo of the act has been released and he made some interesting revelations through humour. Kapil's act in the promo is being applauded. Well, this isn't the first time that Kapil won people's hearts, there have been many such instances over the years. Let's rewind: (All Photos - Instagram)

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/interacting-with-traffic-signal-vendors-to-reaching-out-to-fans-online-when-kapil-sharma-made-headlines-for-right-reasons/photostory/88759343.cms

When Kapil Sharma made headlines for right reasons

The demise of Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu has left a void in the heart of every film buff. From the celebrities to the common man, everyone was left devastated at the news of his demise. Several Tollywood personalities took to social media to mourn the demise of the 'Bazaar Rowdy' actor.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/mahesh-babu-pays-heartfelt-condolences-to-his-brother-ramesh-babu-thank-you-for-everything-youve-done-for-me/articleshow/88790292.cms

Mahesh Babu pays condolences to his brother Ramesh Babu



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Lenovo Yoga 9i review: Premium design, powerful performance

You have been my inspiration, you have been my strength, you have been my courage, you have been my everything. If not for you, I would not have been half of the man I am today. Thank you for eveything you've done for me. Now just rest... rest... In this life and if at all I have another, you'll always be my 'Annaya'. Love you forever and ever and ever.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mahesh-babu-pens-an-emotional-note-mourning-the-demise-of-his-elder-brother-ramesh-babu/articleshow/88789792.cms

Mahesh Babu pens emotional note after brother Ramesh Babu's demise

Saturday, 8 January 2022

An average of 2,106,118 new daily infections were reported over the seven-day period, shortly after the one million case threshold was passed in the week of December 23-29, 2021. New global case numbers have soared by 270 per cent since the highly contagious Omicron variant was discovered in South Africa.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/world-tops-two-million-new-daily-covid-cases-afp-tally/articleshow/88777602.cms

'World tops two million new daily Covid cases'

Former Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander feels the South African batters' attacking intent in the second innings caught the Indian bowlers by surprise in the series-levelling second Test at the Wanderers. "It was probably the best batting performance I've seen from the Proteas in a while. The guys were really clinical, and I think the way Dean led with the bat was phenomenal," Philander said.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/south-africas-positive-intent-in-2nd-innings-surprised-indian-bowlers-says-vernon-philander/articleshow/88776681.cms

'South Africa's positive intent surprised Indian bowlers'



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amid-row-over-pm-security-lapse-punjab-appoints-new-dgp/articleshow/88773977.cms

Amid row over PM 'security lapse', Punjab appoints new DGP



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Recently, as per the reports, the renowned filmmaker, Priyadarshan has tested Covid-19 positive.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/director-priyadarshan-tests-covid-19-positive-hospitalised-in-chennai-see-reports/articleshow/88770841.cms

Director Priyadarshan tests Covid positive; hospitalised in Chennai

Legendary Hollywood actor Sidney Poitier breathed his last at the age of 94 and left an unavoidable void in the Hollywood industry. Known for his great contribution to films, Poitier was the first Black man to ever bag the best actor Oscar.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/anil-kapoor-anupam-kher-dia-mirza-and-other-bollywood-celebs-mourn-the-loss-of-sidney-poitier/articleshow/88771730.cms

Bollywood celebrities mourn loss of Sidney Poitier

Friday, 7 January 2022



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Pics: Lando Norris confirms romance with Luisinha Oliveira

Rahul Dravid never believed in "rocking the boat" and is certainly not going to change his template of giving the longest rope possible to Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane even if Hanuma Vihari's wait for regular chances gets a tad longer.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/india-in-south-africa/hanuma-vihari-and-shreyas-iyer-might-have-to-wait-for-regular-chances-till-seniors-are-around-indicates-rahul-dravid/articleshow/88756662.cms

Vihari & Iyer might have to wait, indicates Dravid

The second wave of coronavirus hit us terribly hard, claiming several lives and posing an unprecedented challenge to our healthcare system. Many who survived are still coping with the losses they underwent, while many others continue to battle the long term effects of the virus.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-mistakes-that-are-making-you-prone-to-covid-19-complications/photostory/88751026.cms

Mistakes that are making you prone to Covid complications



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Cryptocurrency terms you must know

One of the leading and most sought-after music directors in the Telugu film industry, SS Thaman has tested positive for Covid-19. Thaman himself confirmed the news on his social media handle.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/music-director-ss-thaman-tests-positive-for-covid-19-under-home-quarantine/articleshow/88754589.cms

Music director SS Thaman tests positive for Covid-19



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Adriana Lima's incredible fashion show looks in pictures

Thursday, 6 January 2022

The daily tally crossed the 58,000 mark, the highest during a period of surge since the beginning of the pandemic.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/spike-in-covid-19-cases-has-the-third-wave-of-coronavirus-finally-arrived/photostory/88729973.cms

Has the third wave of coronavirus finally arrived?



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/at-the-australia-open-vaccines-win-novak-djokovic-loses/

Quick Edit: Australia Open - Vaccines win, Djokovic loses

Even though monoclonal antibody cocktail therapy has been removed from the mandatory Covid treatment protocol in the state, requests are still pouring in from patients keen to take it. This, they believe, will lead to a definite and early cure.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/cocktail-therapy-craze-refuses-to-die-down/articleshow/88721740.cms

West Bengal: Cocktail therapy craze refuses to die down

A 22-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment on Wednesday by a sessions court in Botad district for raping a six-year-old girl in November 2018.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/22-year-old-labourer-gets-20-years-in-jail-for-raping-six-year-old-in-botad-in-2018/articleshow/88719649.cms

22-year-old gets 20 years in jail for rape in Gujarat

Rafael Nadal said he feels sorry for Novak Djokovic after the world number one was denied entry into Australia but added that the Serb knew for months he could potentially face problems if he arrived without being vaccinated against COVID-19.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/australian-open/rafael-nadal-sorry-for-novak-djokovic-but-says-serb-knew-the-risks/articleshow/88729777.cms

Nadal 'sorry' for Djokovic but says Serb knew risks

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched an investigation into an alleged scam in which investors were duped of hundreds of crores by a Kerala native who mobilized investments in return for ‘high-valued cryptocurrency.’

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/ed-launches-probe-into-rs-1200-crore-crypto-scam-conducts-raids-in-kerala-delhi-karnataka-tamil-nadu/articleshow/88731457.cms

ED launches probe into Rs 1,200-crore crypto scam

Wednesday, 5 January 2022

​This year's KIFF was supposed to start on January 7. However, due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases across Bengal, especially in Kolkata, the festival has been postponed temporarily.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/news/just-in-27th-kolkata-international-film-festival-postponed-due-to-bengals-current-covid-situation/articleshow/88713209.cms

Kolkata International Film Festival postponed due to Covid



from Times of India https://beautypageants.indiatimes.com/mister-supranational/rahul-rajasekharan-on-new-year-resolutions-and-his-vision-for-a-healthy-2022/articleshow/88633657.cms

Rahul Rajasekharan on new year resolutions and vision for a healthy year

Since the onset of novel coronavirus, scientists and medical professionals have made a giant leap in the field of COVID testing and diagnostics.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-how-accurate-are-at-home-covid-19-tests-can-it-detect-the-omicron-variant-heres-all-you-need-to-know/photostory/88704292.cms

How accurate are at-home Covid-19 tests? Here's all you need to know

While Ram Janmabhoomi at Ayodhya was one of the issues in the last Uttar Pradesh (UP) state poll, the Krishna Janmabhoomi at Mathura has started dominating the forthcoming 2022 UP assembly election.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/move-over-ayodhya-and-kashi-why-mathura-dominates-2022-up-assembly-election/articleshow/88703253.cms

Move over Ayodhya and Kashi, why Mathura dominates UP polls

India opener KL Rahul has made a huge gain of 18 slots to reach the 31st position among batters in the latest ICC Test rankings after his Player-of-the-Match effort that helped India defeat South Africa by 113 runs in the first Test.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/icc-test-rankings-kl-rahul-gains-18-places-mohammed-shami-jasprit-bumrah-too-move-up/articleshow/88709152.cms

ICC Test Rankings: KL Rahul gains 18 places

Mumbai Police commissioner Hemant Nagrale on Wednesday said that while three persons have already been arrested in the Bulli Bai app case, the number may go up in the near future.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/bulli-bai-app-case-three-arrested-more-could-be-involved-says-mumbai-police-chief-hemant-nagrale/articleshow/88709644.cms

Bulli Bai app case: '3 held, more could be involved'



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/shehnaaz-gill-resets-and-restarts-remembering-sidharth-shukla-says-my-account-with-him-is-over-but-he-is-born-somewhere-with-a-new-face/photostory/88708370.cms

Shehnaaz Gill resets and restarts remembering Sidharth Shukla

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday apprised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh about the findings of the tri-services investigation into the December 8 chopper crash that killed CDS Gen Bipin Rawat and 13 others, people familiar with the development said. The probe team has already completed its investigation into the crash of the Russian-origin Mi-17V5 helicopter, they said.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/iaf-chopper-crash-rajnath-singh-apprised-of-probe-teams-findings/articleshow/88708942.cms

IAF chopper crash: Rajnath apprised of probe team's findings

Tuesday, 4 January 2022

The current Indian pace bowling attack is widely recognised as one of the best, if not the best attack in the world. Since 2017, Jasprit Bumrah and Md. Shami have claimed 235 and 199 wickets respectively, across all formats. The two pacers have been maintaining their position in the top 10 rankings. The one missing component in India's pace arsenal is a quality left-arm fast bowler.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/zaks-take-zaheer-khan-on-the-indian-pace-bowling-attack-the-search-for-a-left-arm-pacer-and-hardik-pandya/articleshow/88688705.cms

Zaheer Khan on the Indian pace bowling attack

Like all other viruses, the SARs-COV-2 virus is also programmed to mutate and hence, new variants are bound to emerge. "When a virus replicates or makes copies of itself, it sometimes changes a little bit, which is normal for a virus.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-what-are-the-covid-19-variants-present-in-india-along-with-omicron-and-their-symptoms/photostory/88688480.cms

What are the Covid-19 variants present in India



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GadgetsNowAwards: Vote for your favorite audio device of 2021

Several instances of cluster Covid infections of doctors and other health staff at hospitals across Bengal — especially Kolkata — have threatened to bring healthcare services to its knees, prompting the state government to consider shortening the mandatory isolation period for infected

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/staff-crunch-at-hosps-state-mulls-5-day-isolation-for-health-workers/articleshow/88676235.cms

Covid-19 in Bengal: Staff crunch at hospitals



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Beautiful heritage hotels under Rs 10,000

Amid the rising Covid-19 cases and Omicron scare in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Tuesday decided to impose weekend curfew.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/covid-19-surge-delhi-govt-to-impose-weekend-curfew-private-offices-to-function-with-50-capacity/articleshow/88684956.cms

Weekend curfew imposed in Delhi: All you need to know

Monday, 3 January 2022

All schools for standard 1 to 9 and junior colleges for class 11 will remain shut for offline classes in Mumbai till January 31.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-physical-schools-for-classes-1-9-and-11-shut-till-january-31-online-continues/articleshow/88666584.cms

Mumbai schools for classes 1-9 and 11 shut till Jan 31

Veteran Bollywood actor Prem Chopra and his wife have tested positive for Covid-19. They have been admitted to Lilavati hospital and are recuperating under the care of Rs Jalil Parkar. Both of them have received the monoclonal antibody cocktail and are recuperating well. ETimes has it that the veteran actor, at the age of 86, is responding quite well to the treatment. Prem Chopra and his wife are expected to be discharged in a day or two.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/prem-chopra-and-wife-hospitalised-after-testing-positive-for-covid-19/articleshow/88668362.cms

Prem Chopra and wife Covid+, hospitalised



from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/how-heavily-mutated-omicron-variant-is-spreading-so-fast-sparing-lungs/articleshow/88666964.cms

How heavily mutated Omicron variant is spreading so fast

Equity indices kicked off the new year on a positive note with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 900 points led by gains in financial, banking and metal stocks. The 30-share BSE index surged 929 points or 1.6 per cent to close at 59,183. While, the broader NSE Nifty settled 272 points or 1.57 per cent higher at 17,626.

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Sensex jumps 929 pts as financial, banking stocks surge

Raising the 'love jihad' issue, state's junior home minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday warned of stringent action against all those people who are trapping 'gullible' girls by faking their identities and said the state government will be unsparing on all those indulging in such

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Won’t spare love jihadis, warns Gujarat home minister

Lured by a Dubai tour package promising visits to the top floor of Burj Khalifa and Ferrari World theme park and desert safari with barbeque, two Bengaluru couples paid Rs 59,000 per head only to find that not only was the trip duration reduced but also major attractions were not covered.

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Couples sue agency for excluding Burj Khalifa from package

Sunday, 2 January 2022

Odisha recorded 23 new infections, its biggest single-day jump so far, taking the total tally to 37. Of the 23 fresh cases, 10 have no recent history of foreign travel. Telangana recorded five cases, taking the state tally to 84.

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India’s Omicron count crosses 1,700-mark

PM Narendra Modi said youths will now get the right kind of opportunities in games. He said till five years ago, daughters in UP were afraid to move out of their houses after sunset but now they are “rising like stars” .

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Yogi government plays ‘jail jail’ with crooks: PM

The elusive sibling (sub-lineage) of the Omicron variant, BA.2, cannot be picked up by the imported RT-PCR kit having an S-gene drop, researchers involved in tracking the virus in India said on Sunday. The variant has three sub-lineages BA.1, BA.2, and BA.3.

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‘Foreign test kits can’t spot Omicron’s elusive sibling’

According to police, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad and a dozen other individuals were held on Sunday ahead of their intentions to gherao (encircle) Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's residence to demand 27% reservation for the Other Backward Classes.

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OBC quota stir: Chandrashekhar Azad, others detained in Bhopal



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#ETimesCelebTracker: Today's 20 best celeb moments

India Test skipper Virat Kohli has been phenomenal despite "all the noise around him", head coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday, lending support to the superstar batter who is locked in a war of words with the BCCI over the way his white-ball captaincy tenure ended.

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Kohli has been phenomenal despite all the noise, see him scoring big runs soon: Dravid

Alleging that the previous regimes in Uttar Pradesh gave a free run to the criminals and land mafia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that in contrast, the present Yogi Adityanath government plays the game of sending them to jail.

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'Previous regimes protected criminals, Yogi govt jails them'

Amid steep rise in Covid-19 cases in the state, the West Bengal government has decided to bring back Covid-related restrictions, shutting all educational institutions from Monday and allowing offices to operate with 50 per cent workforce.

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Covid: Bengal shuts schools, gyms; cuts Mumbai, Delhi flights



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Tell us if you were a Pegasus victim, says SC panel in public notice

Paris St Germain forward Lionel Messi and three other players have tested positive for Covid-19, the French Ligue 1 club said on Sunday.

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PSG's Messi, three others test positive for Covid-19

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said states and union territories should take necessary measures, including setting up separate vaccination centres, to avoid mixing-up of Covid vaccines during administration of shots to those in the 15-18 age group.

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Take measures to avoid mixing-up of vaccines: Govt to states

The Railways earned Rs 403 crore from tatkal ticket charges, an additional Rs 119 crore from premium tatkal tickets, and Rs 511 crore from dynamic fares during 2020-21, even as much of its operations remained suspended through most of the year due to the Covid pandemic, revealed an RTI reply.

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Rlys earned over Rs 500cr from Tatkal tickets in pandemic

The rapid surge in the number of Omicron cases has become a major source of concern. Several countries have been impacted and health officials around the world have urged people to take all necessary precautions.

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2 new Omicron symptoms that have come to light

Saturday, 1 January 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had tested positive for the delta plus variant of COVID-19 but was discharged after four days of hospitalisation as the infection was not severe and could be managed in home isolation, a hospital official said on Saturday.

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Ganguly had tested positive for delta plus variant of Covid



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'UK plans cheaper, easier visas to clinch trade deal with India'

Transactions under Unified Payments Interface hit a record high of 456 crores in December 2021 surpassing the earlier high of 421 crore seen in October 2021. The total value of transactions in December was also a new record at Rs 8.27 lakh crore.

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UPI transactions hit a new record in December 2021

Days after retiring from all forms of cricket, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has dropped a bombshell by claiming that some Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials were responsible for his ouster from the national team, and former skipper MS Dhoni "may have supported that."

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Bhajji blames 'BCCI officials', Dhoni for India ouster

Kajal Aggarwal and Gautam Kitchlu are all set to welcome their first baby in 2022. After a lot of speculations, the couple finally put them to rest and officially confirmed it on the occasion of New Year's.

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Gautam Kitchlu confirms Kajal Aggarwal's first pregnancy

After much suspense and huge investments in its promotions, the ‘RRR’ team has backed out the Jan 07, 2022 release due to the obvious case of the surge in the Omicron cases, which has, in turn, led to theatres getting closed in some cities (only 50% occupancy is being allowed in few other cities). In addition, there is huge confusion with the new G.O. #35 by the AP Government which seems to be not resolving any time soon.

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Confirmed! ‘RRR’ release postponed

Tragedy struck at Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu on Saturday when 12 people died and over a dozen others suffered injuries in a stampede during a heavy rush of devotees on New Year.

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Jammu: 12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine

In the wake of increasing Covid-19 cases in India, the Union health ministry on Saturday advised the state governments to initiate the process of setting up makeshift hospitals and constitute special teams to monitor patients in home isolation.

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'Monitor patients in home isolation, set up makeshift hospitals'



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#ETimesCelebTracker: Today's 20 best celeb moments



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Raids on several crypto exchanges; Rs 70cr evasion detected



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Covid cannot impede India's development this year, says PM

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has termed the jinx-breaking win over India in the T20 World Cup as the "best moment" for his team in the year gone by. Summing up the year in a podcast released by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday, Babar said that losing to Australia in the semifinal stage of the same event was most disappointing for the entire side.

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Beating India in T20 WC best moment of 2021: Azam

Cash withdrawals will become marginally more expensive from January 1, 2022, as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced new rules for users exceeding their monthly free transactions.

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GST on cab, delivery apps: New rules kick in from Jan 1

It was a decision that not many saw coming but once it did, Jasprit Bumrah's elevation as India's ODI vice-captain, albeit as a stop-gap arrangement, seemed a perfectly justified reward for his terrific all-format consistency.

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Bumrah as ODI deputy is selectors' way of 'avoiding clutter'

A look at some of the extravaganzas that will be keenly anticipated in India and across the world apart from the usual roster of annual tournaments like the tennis Grand Slams and the badminton calendar.

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Sports in 2022: Here's what to look forward to



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GST collection at Rs 1.29 lakh cr in December

At least one labourer was killed and two others injured after a landslide at Dadam mining zone of Tosham in Bhiwani district on Saturday morning. Three others were rescued out of the debris and were rushed to Hisar hospital.

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1 killed, 2 injured after landslide at mining quarry in Hry

In a first, scientists grow humanised kidney: Full report

A study published in the scientific journal Cell Stem Cell has depicted growing humanised kidney inside pigs. Pigs are highly attractive tar...