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Microsoft Teams App is a Big Gainer as More People Are Working From Home
Teams had 44 million users as of March 18, Microsoft said, more than double the 20 million daily active users that the software maker reported in November. Teams users grew from 32 million to 44 million in the period between March 11 and March 18 alone, a...
Hawaii 5-O Actor Daniel Dae Kim Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Actor Daniel Dae Kim, best known for the television series “Hawaii 5-0,” said on Thursday he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
#CoronaStopKaroNa: Kartik Aaryan's Punchnama Style PSA on Coronavirus is a Must Watch
Kartik Aaryan took to Instagram to share a social distancing advisory with his fans, but with a twist. Instead of regular videos, the actor sent out his message in his signature monologue style from his Pyaar Ka Punchnama films.
COVID-19 Impact: Carpets Removed From Maharashtra Mosques, Faithfuls Advised to Perform Namaz at Home
Many mosques have advised people not to perform 'Wazu', or the ritual ablutions before the namaz, in the common ponds (Masjid Houd) but wash themselves at water taps on the premises.
Hugh Jackman Shuts New York Cafe Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Actor Hugh Jackman took to Instagram to announce that he would be temporarily closing his New York cafe called Laughing Man amidst the Coronavirus crisis.
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Accused of Exploiting Virus Crisis
Amid the virus-related shutdown, Netanyahu has managed to postpone his own pending criminal trial and authorize unprecedented electronic surveillance of Israeli citizens.
Mumbai Dabbawalas Suspend Tiffin Service Till March 31 Due to Coronavirus Scare
Subhash Talekar, spokesperson of Mumbai Dabbawala Association on said the service will remain suspended from Friday as a precautionary measure.
More Than Bailout, Why Govt Needs to Offer Fuel Tax Lifeline to Save Airlines From Coronavirus Pain
As airlines continue to struggle, an unintended casualty of the global health emergency could be the proposed sale of state-owned Air India.
'We'll Get Infected Too': Laundry Workers in Maha Hosp Refuse to Wash Clothes of Coronavirus Patients
The ward staff on Monday gave the isolation ward clothes like bedsheets, curtains etc for cleaning to the laundry washer, who also washes clothes of other wards.
Radhika Apte Back in London 'Safely', Details Immigration Experience During Coronavirus Pandemic
Radhika Apte, who is married to London-based musician Benedict Taylor, keeps travelling back and forth throughout the year to spend time with her husband.
Conronavirus: FIFA to Decide on New Club World Cup Schedule at a Later Date, Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana Postponed
FIFA said that it will decide on rescheduling its own Club World Cup at a later date, while South American Football Confederation postponed its two biggest club competitions.
Vistara Temporarily Suspends International Flights, Makes Adjustments to Domestic Routes
International flights will be suspended from March 20 to March 30 and affected passengers will be fully refunded.
Efforts During Coronavirus Pandemic Gives Big Tech a Chance to Counter Criticism From Lawmakers
Washington lawmakers from both parties regularly attack the companies with a broad range of accusations, from doing too little to protect children to aiding hucksters who use the coronavirus outbreak to rip people off. But the coronavirus pandemic has off...
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Launches Fundraiser for Italian Hostpitals Fighting Coronavirus
Zlatan Ibrahimovic said that 'if the virus don't go to Zlatan, Zlatan goes to the virus'
Germany Players Donate 2.5 Million Euros to Fight Coronavirus
German national football team players donated money to fight the coronavirus crisis.
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to Take Oath as Rajya Sabha Member on Thursday
Gogoi, who headed benches that pronounced several key judgements, including in the sensitive Ayodhya land dispute case, was on Monday nominated to Rajya Sabha by the government.