Coronavirus

Mr. Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in Shoojit Sircar's Gulabo Sitabo, which released on Amazon Prime Video last month, marking his entry into the OTT space. The film was released directly on the streaming platform in light of the COVID-19 outbreak in India, leading to a temporary closure of cinemas. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus | Amitabh Bachchan, son Abhishek test positive for COVID-19

On July 7, World Health Organisation (WHO) had said that vaccine developed by Russian institute is still in the first phase, which means that the vaccine needed toi go through at least 3-4 trials to be considered safe. This is why experts are asking that how can Sechenov University claim to have developed the vaccine so soon?  … [Read more...] about Has Russia really developed world’s first coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s the truth

The new health measures — to be implemented at polling booths and counting centres — were trialled in four of the 22 electoral districts, Commission chairman Mahinda Deshapriya told reporters. “We were very pleased to see that all those who volunteered to take part in this exercise today wore face masks,” he said. “Officials and polling agents will be behind clear plastic screens or wear face shields. We have also ensured that voters will stand a metre apart when they queue up.” Voters will also be required to bring their own pen or pencil to mark ballot papers. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus | Sri Lanka holds mock poll to test health measures

More People Learn Technical Skills in Uncertain Times Most Fed-up Workers Renege on Decisions to Quit Many Young Office Workers Prepare for 2nd Profession Job-Quitting Videos Are Latest Internet Phenomenon One in 4 New Hires Ends up Quitting in Less Than 1 Year More Young Workers Embrace Gap Year Koreans Work 12 Years in 1 Job 1 in 4 Graduates Quits Job After Less Than a Year Most College Grads Ditch 1st Job within Two Years Pay Is the Main Reason Workers Change Jobs … [Read more...] about Fewer Workers Quit Jobs During Coronavirus Epidemic

Until now the returnees from the Gulf countries were being quarantined for fourteen days, but according to the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, all foreign returnees travelling by air must undergo a mandatory institutional quarantine for a period of seven days. A COVID-19 test might also be conducted between the fifth and seventh day. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus | Andhra Pradesh adds Telangana, Karnataka in high-risk category States list, issues fresh guidelines for travellers