World Health Organisation has called for every suspected coronavirus case to be tested, as countries across Europe tightened their lockdowns. Stating that one cannot fight a fire while blindfolded, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the virus is spreading rapidly, forcing governments to impose restrictions rarely seen outside wartime. Tedros said more cases and … Read more
Equity benchmark Sensex jumped nearly 500 points in early trade today even as investors fretted over an impending economic global recession led by Covid-19 pandemic. After gyrating over 1,000 points in a highly volatile opening session, the BSE barometer was trading 475 points higher at 31,865. Similarly, the NSE Nifty advanced 163 points, or 1.77 … Read more
The first human trial to evaluate a candidate vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 has begun in Seattle, US health officials said. The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) said in a statement that the open-label trial will enroll 45 healthy adult volunteers ages 18 to 55 years over approximately 6 weeks. The first participant received … Read more
A high level meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was held under the chairpersonship of Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan in New Delhi yesterday. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, Minister of State for Home Nityananda Rai and Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar … Read more
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has advised people to follow basic protective measures so that they can keep themselves safe from the Novel Coronavirus. People should avoid participating in large gatherings. If a person is experiencing cough and fever he/she should avoid close contact with others. People are advised not to touch their eyes, … Read more
Celebrating the auspicious festivals of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics and mobile phone brand, today announced exclusive offers for its customers. These exciting offers, coupled with attractive finance schemes and easy EMIs with zero down payment will be valid till March 31, 2020. Adding to the joyous occasion, these offers … Read more
NEW DELHI: The eight Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have called off their respective pre-tournament camps till further notice, three days after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a suspension of the cash-rich event from March 29 to April 15. Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday deferred their training camp, which was scheduled to begin on March 21, … Read more
MUMBAI: It’s official now. The BCCI has removed former India batsman-turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar from its commentary panel. “I have always considered commentary as a great privilege, but never an entitlement. It is up to my employers whether they choose to have me or not & I will always respect that. Maybe BCCI has not … Read more
CHENNAI: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) being postponed till April 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak, Chennai’s date with MS Dhoni was cut short as the captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) left the base amid huge fanfare. “It has become your home, sir!” Keep whistling, as #Thala Dhoni bids a short adieu to … Read more
Udaipur : Tata Motors today announced the launch of ‘Mega Safety Campaign’, a nationwide free safety check-up camp for its customers at650+ workshops. Commencing on 15th March, this campaign is a part of Tata Motors’ overall outreach during the National Safety Month and endeavors to provide an exclusive vehicle safety check-up to its customers. The campaign will … Read more
MUMBAI: Suspended till April 15 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 13th edition of IPL can only be a truncated one provided the situation improves, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday. The Indian Cricket Board on Friday postponed the start of this year’s IPL from March 29 to April 15 in wake of the … Read more
Udaipur : Gaurvi singhvi, the 17- year old girl from udaipur, recently received the Audrey Scott trophy in UK on 7 March for the youngest person to cross the English Channel solo in 2019. Gaurvi got this trophy for her English Channel solo crossing in Aug 2019 from Samphire Hoe England to Cape Gris Nez France … Read more
Udaipur : Driven by its mission to address the issues in the trucking industry, Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, in association with Pasco Motors, has launched Saarthi Aaram Kendra, at Madri, near Udaipur, Rajasthan. This is the fifth Saarthi Aaram Kendra in the country, for the truck drivers, launched by Tata Motors in … Read more
Hindustan Zinc celebrated 49th National Safety Day on 4th March 2020 with Flag Hoisting and Safety Pledge followed by National Safety Week with the theme “Enhance Safety & Health Performance By Use Of Advanced Technologies” The event saw participation from Senior Management, employees and their families and communities residing around business locations. During the week … Read more
NEW DELHI: The two remaining India-South Africa ODIs in Lucknow and Kolkata were on Friday called off owing to the COVID-19 threat after the visiting players “expressed unwillingness” to continue in view of the rising positive cases in the host country. This is only the second time in three decades that an international cricket series … Read more
MUMBAI: With the BCCI all set to decide the future of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season amidst the coronavirus outbreak, the board has decided to invite all the franchises for an IPL Governing Council meeting. The meeting is set to be held on Saturday, where a decision will be taken. Amidst coronavirus fears, … Read more
The smartphone camera has come a long way since its early days. With the Galaxy S20, Samsung is taking mobile photography and videos to the next level. The Galaxy S20’s groundbreaking camera is built on the Galaxy S series’ legacy of innovations. The flagship series has been pushing the boundaries of mobile camera capabilities … Read more
A travel guide, a shutterbug and a Samsung fan. Phatta Singh is a Bhutanese, whose profession and passion dovetail in his day-to-day life as he travels across the world and captures his experiences on his Samsung smartphone. Some of his clicks of his beautiful Himalayan country inspired us so much we decided to share them with you. Here’s … Read more
NEW DELHI: The remaining two one-dayers between India and South Africa are likely to be played in empty stadiums in Lucknow and Kolkata due to the dreaded novel coronavirus pandemic. The matches are scheduled to be held in March 15 (Lucknow) and March 18 (Kolkata). The sports ministry has issued an advisory that in case … Read more
Indian Air Force BrahMos unit has successfully fired two Surface to Surface missiles at Trak Island in Andaman Nicobar group of islands on 21 & 22 Oct 19. The twin firings have been carried out by the IAF as a part of training mission. The BrahMos land attack cruise missiles engaged the designated mock targets … Read more
Introducing the year’s hottest fit – Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. The all-new smartphone features an iconic form factor that’s perfectly compact and will change the shape of the future. Engineered with first-of-its-kind foldable glass, Galaxy Z Flip bends the laws of physics, and features a 17.01 cm (6.7-inch) display that folds into a stylish … Read more
Building on the exceptional wireless sound experience offered by the Galaxy Buds, Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds+ are designed to provide the most convenient and high-quality listening experience yet. Featuring advanced speaker and microphone technology, all-day battery1 and new customizable sound, navigation and fitting options, Galaxy Buds+ allow users to enjoy studio-quality audio on their … Read more
Samsung redefined smartphone design as we know it with the introduction of its first foldable device, the Galaxy Fold. While that category-defining smartphone was created with a focus on the action of unfolding, the design of the company’s second foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip, focuses on the opposite action: folding your smartphone to make … Read more
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate degree for students seeking to follow a career path in an organization’s management. It’s a two -year course and has specialization in marketing, finance, human resource, accounting, etc. The MBA’s importance is not strictly limited to the business world, but it may also be useful to those … Read more
Udaipur : Irate students of a government senior secondary school in Udaipur district thrashed a physical training instructor (PTI) for his alleged misbehavior with a girl. The teacher was thrashed badly in presence of over two dozen students and the case turned serious after villagers came to know of the incident. They staged a massive protest, … Read more
DHARAMSALA: Hardik Pandya‘s eagerly-awaited international comeback adds a lot of context to India’s three-match ODI campaign against South Africa starting Thursday where the hosts would be aiming to put the ‘New Zealand Nightmare’ behind them. Amid the ever-rising danger of Novel Coronavirus and threat of rain once again playing spoilsport, Pandya’s all-round flamboyance will keep … Read more
Gender Diversity is no more a buzzword in the industry in contemporary times. It is rather a necessity and a well-accepted fact. Several studies have proven that a workplace comprising of a gender diverse and inclusive population tend to be more equitable, innovative and profitable in their operations. This is not just because of the … Read more
DHARAMSALA: It was Holi on Tuesday and yet you had to really look out for the usual bustling, in-your-face celebrations here. But as you walked the streets towards the HPCA stadium, you could barely miss the two hot topics in the hill station at the moment- the ODI between India and South Africa on Thursday … Read more
Yes Bank has enabled inward Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) services. People can now use other bank accounts to send payments towards Yes Bank credit card dues and loan obligations through IMPS and NEFT. The development comes as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) superseded Yes Bank’s board and put … Read more
On the occasion of 130th Foundation Day of National Archives of India (NAI), Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism(Independent Charge), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel will inaugurate an exhibition “Jallianwala Bagh”on 11thMarch 2020 at 5.00 pm at the premises of National Archives, New Delhi.Based on the original documents, this exhibition is an endeavour to commemorate … Read more
“It is because of our strength of active community surveillance that we have been able to do effective contact tracing of cases of COVID-19 in India,” said Dr. Harsh Vardhan here today, while presiding over the 43rd Annual Day of the National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW). Emphasising the role of Ayushman Bharat – … Read more
Union Health & Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today called up Health Ministers of Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh as well as Lt. Governors of Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir to ascertain the health status of the COVID-19 affected patients kept in isolation centres in hospitals. … Read more
Government of India undertook evacuation operations from several countries in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Wuhan city in Hubei province of China had become the epicenter of the COVID-19 and there were hundreds of Indians stuck in the city. India engaged with China to safely evacuate its citizens and citizens of other friendly nations on a priority basis. … Read more
Cabinet Secretary held a high-level meeting, here today, with Secretaries of the concerned Ministries/Departments to review the status, actions, preparedness and management of COVID-19 cases in the country. An Advisory is issued for all incoming international passengers retuning to India to self-monitor their health and follow the recommended “DOs and DON’Ts”, since more than 100 … Read more
MELBOURNE: Australia head coach Justin Langer says his team is desperately looking for a finisher in the mould of Mahendra Singh Dhoni or Michael Bevan in limited overs cricket. Their three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning on March 13, provides Australia an opportunity to test the depth in their middle order, and potentially hone … Read more
AMMAN (Jordan): Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) and world number one Amit Panghal (52kg) were among three Indian boxers who secured Olympic berths by advancing to semifinals of the Asian Qualifiers on Monday, taking the total number of the country’s Tokyo-bound pugilists to eight. Second-seeded Mary Kom notched up a comfortable 5-0 … Read more
Holi- A festival that brings together a galaxy of colours! India celebrates the festival to welcome the arrival of Spring and the start of a good harvest season. Customs and celebrations vary across regions in India. Holi is of particular significance in areas traditionally associated with Lord Krishna. One such region is Vrindavan in the … Read more
MELBOURNE: India saved their worst for the last as a brutal Australian side outclassed them by 85 runs for an unprecedented fifth T20 World Cup triumph in a final that promised much but delivered very little on Sunday. Batting first after the coin landed in Meg Lanning’s favour, Australia came out in scintillating fashion with … Read more
AMMAN: Asian champion Pooja Rani (75kg) on Sunday became the first Indian boxer to qualify for this year’s Tokyo Olympics by advancing to the semifinals of the continental qualifiers with a facile win over Thailand’s Pornnipa Chutee here. The fourth-seeded 29-year-old Indian defeated her 18-year-old rival 5-0 to be assured of a medal as well … Read more
MELBOURNE: The Indian women’s team will have to overcome big match pressure as it aims to exorcise the ghosts of the past in the T20 World Cup final against habitual winners Australia in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground here on Sunday. India go into the final unbeaten after topping the … Read more
‘Five arrested ,2 jailed’ Udaipur : After three days of relentless efforts ,Udaipur police finally succeeded in arresting 5 more accused on Thursday night, in the gang rape , loot and abduction case that had shocked the city. They would be produced before the court for identification on Saturday. Apart from these five, two who were … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s badminton star PV Sindhu was on Thursday named Sportsperson of the Year for 2019 at the fourth Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA). Elated after winning the coveted award, the Rio Olympic silver medallist Sindhu told TimesofIndia.com, “I am really thankful to TOISA and jury members for giving me this award and … Read more
Ace choreographer Ganesh Acharya shoots with Actress Kainaat Arora for comedy horror Hindi Film Khalli Balli at Angel Studio, Goregaon East .Title song Khalli Balli is sung by Altamash Faridi and Soumitra Dev Burman , written by Shabbir Ahmed and composed by Poonam . The film is produced by Kamal Kishor Mishra of One Entertainment … Read more
NEW DELHI: The best of Indian sport in 2019 was honoured during a glittering function in the Capital on Thursday, with shuttler PV Sindhu claiming the Sportsperson of the Year award at the fourth Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA), powered by BHIM-UPI. Year 2019 saw Sindhu winning a historic gold at the World Championships … Read more
Yes Bank shares continue to fall freely on the stock market and are currently down by 75.58 per cent. Many have questioned the timing of the RBI’s decision to impose restrictions on the bank and added that it could have acted before to avoid the crisis. The 30-day moratorium period, according to Moody’s Investor Services, … Read more
Udaipur : Jaguar Land Rover India has announced today that it has entered into a partnership with Tata Power to offer end-to-end EV charging solutions. Tata Power will provide charging solutions for Jaguar Land Rover in India, across its retail network of 27 outlets in 24 cities and at customer’s residence and/or office. India’s largest integrated … Read more
Udaipur : With the arrest of the kingpin behind the gang rape, Udaipur police has unearthed a sex racket that was going on under the garb of event management business. Police on Wednesday night arrested one Shahrukh from Bhilwara. the main accused who was behind the abduction,loot and rape. Shockingly, it is known that Shahrukh and … Read more
Udaipur : Police teams have been sent to Ajmer and Bhilwara in search of few of the accused who had allegedly abducted, looted and raped an Agra based woman and sodomised her male friend on Sunday night in the outskirt areas of Udaipur. Though the police didn’t reveal to the media about the unnatural sex committed … Read more
Udaipur: The apex edible oil industry body The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India together with Solidaridad isimplementing mustard model farm project with objectives to overcome production constraints in mustard crop and reduced dependency on imports. The mission mustard is aiming to increase the production of rapeseed-mustard by 200 lakh tons by 2025, through bridging the yield … Read more
Udaipur : The Banswara police on Wednesday exposed a fake arm license scam that was going on in connivance with the kingpin, a junior clerk of the judicial section of the sub district office (SDM) at Garhi block of the district. Police has recovered some 38 muskets (topidar bandook) that had been purchased through fake … Read more