NEW DELHI — India’s overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a surge of cases in the capital that comes as people socialize during the festival season. India’s Health Ministry reported 44,684 new positive cases in the past 24 hours and 520 deaths. Of those, 7,802 new cases […]
Consumers worldwide snapped up everything from food to electronics to beauty goods Wednesday as retailers slashed prices for the largest ‘double 11’ online shopping bonanza, closely eyed by analysts this year for deeper insight on post-pandemic consumer sentiment. The marathon spending spree on the annual “Single’s Day” — so-called for its name-serving 11.11 date — […]
Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday urged the United Nations’ departments to discourage the monopolisation of the recently announced COVID-19 vaccine and ensure availability for poorer countries too. The minister acknowledged the efforts of the international researchers and scientists who have invented the COVID-19 vaccine which was announced on Monday […]
Severe flooding and deadly conflicts between the government and opposition forces since 2013 has destroyed communities and homes in South Sudan. Many in Central Equatoria have been forced to evacuate homes and belongings, to live under open air rife with diseases. The International Committee of the Red Cross has called for priority aid in the […]
American star Anne Hathaway has vowed to “do better” following the criticism she received for her portrayal of limb difference in fantasy-comedy film The Witches. The actress acknowledged that her fans were pained over the way she tackled her Grand High Witch character and the role’s overall depiction. “I owe you all an apology,” she […]
India’s capital is reeling from the double impact of the coronavirus and severe air pollution, New Delhi’s chief minister warned last week, as the megacity reported a record jump in cases and its worst smog in a year. With fears growing about rising infections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal joined several other Indian states in banning […]
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the members of his coronavirus task force– a group made up entirely of doctors and health experts– in an avowed, top priority science backed enactment once he is seated in the White House on January 20. While his historic win is currently contested by Donald Trump, calling the election […]
I believe your choice of accommodation while travelling is part of the entire experience. It needs careful selection and ample deliberation in order to amplify your beach break, jungle escapade or mountain getaway. For example, travelling all the way to Seychelles and staying in the city with a view of the municipality office doesn’t do […]
Nestle’s Purina brand is launching a line of pet food using insects, as the world’s biggest food group tests more environmentally sustainable protein sources. The move addresses a trend of people seeking more eco-friendly or allergen-free diets for their pets, and puts the world’s largest food company into potential competition with smaller brands like Yora […]
Londoners shrugged off a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic and flocked to pubs and restaurants on Wednesday night, hours before the introduction of a new month-long lockdown across England. While the UK’s death toll from the coronavirus rose on Wednesday by 492, the most since mid-May, London’s Soho entertainment district was busy with revellers seeking one last […]
With the Indian states of Rajasthan, Odisha, West Bengal and Haryana resolving to ban the sale of crackers during the light festival of Diwali, the Karnataka government has also contemplated a state-wide ban. However, a final decision is set to be taken after proper consultations with Chief Minister, B. S. Yediyurappa. A few rounds of […]
