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Kabaddi’s rural cousin has recovered from Covid. It’s now giving Harley Davidson as prize

Live-streaming and rich prizes have made circle kabaddi a big deal in rural Punjab and Haryana. It’s coming back to life after lockdown and amid farmer protests.

Boris Johnson’s cross-London bike ride threatens his own UK lockdown

Politically, Johnson’s trip opens him up to charges of double standards. If his credibility as PM is damaged, his appeal to persuade UK population to get vaccinated could get affected.

Japan looks to expand Covid emergency beyond Tokyo to contain spread

PM Yoshihide Suga is considering requests for declaring a state of emergency in three prefectures, which, together with Tokyo, represent more than half of Japan's economy.

They kept the mantle up when India was down with the virus. Thank you, frontline workers

I find more support for an IPL team than for India’s frontline workers. Has gratitude become a forgotten sentiment, except when we are personally benefited?

UK lockdown another setback for airlines as they begin scrapping flights

The fast-spreading virus strain that’s driven up the number of UK cases has dashed hopes of relief from 2020’s unrelenting downturn.

With health system facing crisis, Johnson orders third full lockdown across England

The full emergency lockdown will start immediately and last until at least February 15, threatening to push the economy into a double-dip recession.

Maharashtra govt extends lockdown restrictions till 31 January

The state govt said the activities already allowed and permitted from time to time shall continue.

Sunder Nursery isn’t just the new Khan Market. It’s Delhi’s paradise in a pandemic

From botany enthusiasts to social media influencers, everyone agrees Sunder Nursery is Delhi’s go-to spot to escape Covid blues.

Covid spread like wildfire due to lack of implementation of guidelines — SC

The apex court said Covid treatment was not affordable to people and suggested more provisions be made by the state govts or cap be put on private hospitals' fees.

‘Should I send my kids to school, should I travel?’ Top Covid concerns on NIMHANS helpline

NIMHANS director G. Gururaj says helpline set up on 25 March has received over 3 lakh calls, though numbers have reduced significantly in recent months.

On Camera

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.