Sergio Cast: Wagner Moura, Ana de Armas Director: Greg Barker Who would imagine a director specialising in political documentaries like Muslim Children and War on Terror could handle a lovely romance in his debut feature, Sergio. Admittedly, Greg Barker has political turmoil as the backdrop in his work — about a highly influential United Nations […]
Day: April 25, 2020
She Survived Spanish Flu In 1918, Now, At 106, She Beat COVID-19
Ana is the oldest survivor of the pandemic outbreak in Spain. (Representational image) We may have all heard that miracles do happen, but sadly not all of us have the chance to witness them in our daily lives, especially during a pandemic today which brings the world to a standstill. Citing a similar story of […]
Covid-19: Government guidelines on ACs, coolers and fans
NEW DELHI: The government has issued guidelines addressing concerns associated with air conditioning (AC) and ventilation to control the spread of coronavirus in residences, work spaces and healthcare facilities. According to the guidelines compiled by the Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioner Engineers (ISHRAE), a temperature between 24-30 degree centigrade should be maintained […]
China Pressured EU to Drop Report on Covid-19 Disinformation, Said it Would Make Them ‘Very Angry’: Sources
File photo of Chinese President Xi Jinping. (File photo/Reuters) Disinformation about the coronavirus outbreak is emerging as a flashpoint between the United States and China, and officials on both sides have traded allegations of hiding information about the pandemic. Reuters Last Updated: April 25, 2020, 9:35 AM IST Washington/Brussels/London: China sought to block […]
Tax tribunal grants stay of demand, to enable builder to pay workers
MUMBAI: A construction company, which during the Covid-19 pandemic, wanted to take care of its workers, support staff and employees and was unable to do so, because of an outstanding Income-tax (I-T) demand of Rs 2.91 crore, frozen bank accounts and attachment of its debtors has obtained a favourable order from the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal […]
Donald Trump’s temporary green card ban aims to ‘turn off the faucet’ of new immigrant labour: Report
NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump‘s executive order to temporarily halt issuance of green cards aims to “turn off the faucet” of new immigrant labour and is the beginning of a broader strategy to reduce the flow of foreigners into the US, architect of Trump’s immigration agenda Stephen Miller has said. President Trump signed the […]
As working from home becomes more widespread, many say they don’t want to go back
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of Americans to work from home. But when it’s all over, many people are thinking that trip from the kitchen to the living room may not be such a bad commute. States of Play, a joint CNBC/Change Research survey of swing states, finds 42% of respondents nationwide saying they […]
10 Easy Homemade Ice Cream and Kulfi Recipes
We are never too old for delicious ice-creams and what is better than the ones we make at home? Chocolate, vanilla, mango, fruit and nut, etc., are just a few of the many ice-creams we all love to eat. Homemade ice-creams are tasty as well as healthy compared to the store-bought ice-cream. It is one […]
Covid-19, the knockout punch for multilateralism?
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Lockdown: Traders seek clarity on reopening of shops, urge states to issue guidelines
NEW DELHI: With the Centre allowing reopening of neighbourhood and standalone shops, traders on Saturday sought more clarity for easier implementation of the order and urged states to issue necessary guidelines, without which shop owners would not be able to resume work. The Retailers Association of India (RAI) said the government’s order to allow reopening […]