Virat Kohli, Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone: Quirky things celebs are up to during lockdown
Celebrities have been doing some 'fun' things to keep busy during the lockdown. We bring a quick round up.
Meena Kumari, tragedy queen on screen and accomplished poet off it
The actor began her 33-year career as a child, and went on to act in films like Majhli Didi, Pakeezah, Baiju Bawra and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam.
Shaktimaan could return to TV like Mahabharat & Ramayan, says lead actor Mukesh Khanna
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, who played the iconic Indian superhero, made the announcement on Twitter but asked fans to wait for more details.
For South Africa, coronavirus cure can be worse than the disease
South Africa had already arguably erred on the side of caution from a spectrum of measures. But the costs can outweigh coronavirus risk.
Can emojis be evidence in court? Forensic linguists are figuring it out
In France, a man was convicted of threatening his ex-girlfriend and sentenced to 3 months in prison. He had sent the gun emoji in a text.
Community fitness groups, Instagram challenges & live exercise sessions – how Indians are staying fit under lockdown
With gyms, yoga studios and health clubs across India shut due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Indians are devising creative ways to stay fit and keep others fit as well.
Tinkle and Amar Chitra Katha, the comics we grew up with that grew up with us
The iconic comics that were our best friends decades ago are still there for us while we self-isolate in lockdown.
The isolation of Bhuvan Shome is all too real in a time of social distancing
Mrinal Sen’s classic New Wave film starring Utpal Dutt also launched the career of Amitabh Bachchan who went on to become a superstar.
Ramayan kept an entire country indoors 33 yrs ago, but some doubt if it can do it again
Ramanand Sagar's production of Ramayan is set to return to Doordarshan Saturday as India remains hunkered down during a nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
Life beyond Netflix — this is how urban India is keeping itself entertained at home
Shut in their homes to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many Indians are finding creative ways to battle boredom and loneliness.
We must not return to work for now. Covid’s not over yet, says a virologist in letter to son
If everyone goes back to work as soon as the ‘curve bends downwards’, it's guaranteed you'll get a second wave of infections in Europe.
Is forcing private labs to make Covid-19 tests free the only way to stop spread of infection?
The Supreme Court directed the central government to make Covid-19 testing by private laboratories free of charge Wednesday.
Defence
Col Navjot Singh Bal, Shaurya Chakra awardee and icon for many, loses battle with cancer
Despite losing an arm to cancer, Col Navjot Singh Bal continued to serve in 2 Para as the commanding officer and even learnt to fire with his left hand.
Poke fun at taali, thaali, diya and mombatti all you want. Modi couldn’t care less
Modi knows who he needs to speak to, who he should toss, who he can address in kind. People accuse him of infantilising his voters, but it’s a winning strategy.