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India Needs to Scale Up Coronavirus Testing to Contain Pandemic, Says Biocon Chairperson
She said some parts of the country are dealing with testing in a better way than other parts of the country but as a whole, it is not at optimal levels and certainly, way below other countries.
On #MeToo Anniversary, Leaders Say Focus Is On Inequality
When #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke thinks about the group's future as the world celebrates its anniversary, her vision is clear.
Haryana Reports 1,199 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, 9 More Fatalities
Haryana on Thursday reported 1,199 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the state to 1,46,706, while nine more fatalities pushed the death toll to 1,623, according to the state health department's daily bulletin. Of the nine fatalities, two each w...
'Black Spartacus,' Beatles Book Vie For Nonfiction Prize
Books about a Haitian revolutionary, The Beatles and the brain are finalists for Britains leading nonfiction literary award.
TMC Hired Shooters from Bangladesh to Kill BJP Workers, Alleges Kailash Vijayvargiya
Among others, the saffron party's youth wing state president Soumitra Khan and Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta also submitted a memorandum to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi, protesting against "police excesses" during last week's...
Never Faced Gender-based Discrimination in IAF: Former Flt. Lt. Gunjan Saxena to Delhi HC
Saxena said the IAF gave her an opportunity to serve the nation, including in the Kargil War, and she will forever remain grateful for the opportunities given to her by the force.
Broadway Reaches For Normalcy With Tony Award Nominations
Broadway's coronavirusshortened season is getting an awards process that reflects this tumultuous year incomplete, seemingly unfair and filled with loss.
Sanskrit Must Be Equated With Modernity: UP CM
Observing that Sanskrit should be equated with modernity, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday ordered for infrastructural improvements of in ancient language schools and starting computer, science and mathematics education also there....
Govt Buys 62.42 Lakh Tonne Kharif Paddy at Minimum Support Price in Last 19 Days
More than 80 per cent of the country's paddy crop is grown in the kharif season. The government through the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies undertakes procurement of paddy at MSP.
Profits Keep Sinking, But CEOs To Show If Worst Has Passed
Investors believe the pandemic's worst effects on corporate profits have passed. Now it's up to CEOs to deliver the confirmation.
Prabhas-starrer Adipurush to Be Made on Budget of Rs 400 Crore: Report
Adipurush is going to feature extensive use of VFX work and “a technique never-seen-before in Indian films”.
Israel OKs More Than 3,000 West Bank Settlement Homes
Israel on Thursday pressed forward on plans for more than 3,000 West Bank settlement homes, making 2020 one of the most prolific years for settlement building, according to a settlement watchdog group.
Hero Pleasure+ Platinum Variant Launched in India at Rs 60,950 Ahead of Upcoming Festive Season
The Hero Pleasure+ Platinum is available in a new Matte Black colour scheme which is combined with brown inner panels.
Costume Designer Bhanu Athaiya, India's First Oscar Winner, Dies at 91
Bhanu Athaiya won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design in Richard Attenborough’s “Gandhi” along with John Mollo.
Chinese Retailer Miniso To Raise About $562 Million In IPO
Miniso, a Chinese discount retailer known for its fashionable but affordable household products, is expected to raise up to $562 million in a U.S. initial public offering in New York.
Turkey Denies Deliberately Holding Greek Plane In The Air
Turkey on Thursday denied accusations by Greece that Ankara refused an overflight permit to a plane carrying Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, forcing the aircraft to remain in the air for 20 minutes.