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29 Dec

Telugu actor Ram Charan tests positive for COVID-19

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Ram Charan has tested positive for coronavirus. Charan took to social media on Tuesday morning to share the diagnosis. Ram Charan tweeted, “I have tested positive for Covid-19. No Symptoms & Quarantined at home. Hope to heal soon & come out stronger.” He further wrote, “Request all that have been around me in the past couple of days to get tested. More updates on my recovery soon.” Ram Charan was shooting for SS Rajamouli’s RRR until December 22. On the same day, he was spotted promoting Sushmita Konidela’s web series Shootout at Alair. On Christmas eve, the actor hosted a…

29 Dec

Actor Yogi Babu blessed with a baby boy

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Yogi Babu and wife Manju Bhargavi have been blessed with a baby boy. Actor Manobala confirmed that the baby was born on Monday, and both mother and the newborn are healthy. Yogi Babu married Manju Bhargavi in February. The actor had planned to invite the who’s who of the Tamil film industry for the wedding, but he had to let go of that plan due to the outbreak of coronavirus. His marriage took place at Murugan Temple in Thiruttani in the presence of close family and friends. Yogi Babu is one of the most sought-after comedians of the Tamil film…

29 Dec

Arun Alexander artist for actor-dubbing passes away

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Tamil actor-dubbing artist Arun Alexander passed away on Monday, following a heart attack. He was 48. Frequent collaborator and director Lokesh Kanagaraj took to Twitter to share the news of Alexander’s demise. He tweeted, “Dint expect you’ll leave us this soon na… couldn’t control my tears…you will be irreplaceable and you’ll always live in my heart na.” Besides being a popular dubbing artist in the Tamil film industry, Arun Alexander also starred in movies like Kolamavu Kokila, Kaithi and Bigil among others. His last screen outing Master, starring Vijay in the lead role, is expected to release in January next…

29 Dec

ICICI Pru Life launches Guaranteed Pension Plan

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ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has launched ‘ICICI Pru Guaranteed Pension Plan’. It is an innovative retirement plan that offers guaranteed life-long income to lead a financially independent retired life. A non-linked non-participating individual annuity product, it provides customers with the flexibility to choose between Immediate and Deferred Annuity. The Immediate Annuity option enables customers to start receiving regular income immediately by paying a one-time premium. On the other hand, the Deferred Annuity option gives customers the flexibility to start receiving the income at any point later, for instance closer to their retirement. Customers have the option to defer the start…

29 Dec

‘Nispanda app is meditation delivered in your hands’

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During the COVID pandemic, Yoga has helped people manage not only their physical but also their mental health, according to the Minister for Ayush, Shripad Y Naik. He praised The Yoga Institute Mumbai for its COVID-led initiatives during the pandemic, and also for its 102 years of dedication to serve people and society. As the Chief Guest at a virtual meet organized to celebrate the completion of 102 years of The Yoga Institute, the Minister also introduced the TYI Meditation App, Nispanda. He said, “Nispanda is the meditation app that the world has been waiting for. This app is meditation…

28 Dec

Coronavirus in India: MHA extends COVID-19 guidelines till Jan 31, says need to be vigilant over new virus varian

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The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday extended its existing guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution against the coronavirus disease till January 2021 even as it stressed there has been a “continuous decline” in the number of active cases of Covid-19 in the country. Besides, the Ministry has also urged the citizens to remain cautious in the wake of a new variant of the virus being detected in the United Kingdom (UK). "Accordingly, containment zones continue to be demarcated carefully; prescribed containment measures strictly followed within these zones; COVID-appropriate behaviour promoted and strictly enforced; and the Standard Operating…

28 Dec

Singer Sonu Nigam: Coming back to Mumbai made me emotional, it’s literally my Mother Land, my mother was born and brought up here

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Sonu Nigam stayed in Dubai for a large part of the year owing to the travel restrictions during Covid-19 pandemic. Returning to his homeland, India recently, therefore made him emotional. He says, “Coming back to Mumbai made me very emotional. Mumbai, is my Mother Land literally, since my mother was born and brought up here. I thanked my bungalow Namah, as I entered my house. My heart was filled with gratitude towards the Universe.” The 47-year-old, unlike other celebs who vacationed abroad, chose to come back to India and instead go to Uttarakhand with some of his close friends. He…

28 Dec

Over 1,500 telecom towers damaged in Punjab

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More than 1,500 telecom towers in Punjab have been damaged by farmers protesting against the three farm laws, disrupting services in some pockets, sources said.Power supply to towers that relay telecom signals was snapped and cables cut in several parts of the state as farmers vented their anger on the infrastructure owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani's firm Jio as they saw him along with infrastructure tycoon Gautam Adani as major beneficiaries of the new laws.Neither Ambani's Reliance group nor Adani's companies are into the business of procuring foodgrains from farmers. "Till yesterday, 1,411 towers were damaged and today the count…

28 Dec

Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s ‘speedy recovery’ wish for Rajinikanth goes viral: ‘Get well soon Soorya Anpudan Deva’

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Mammootty, who has worked with Rajinikanth in Mani Rathnam’s Thalapathi, had wished a speedy recovery to Rajinikanth on Twitter post which the tweet went viral. He had also posted a happy picture of Rajinikanth along with the tweet. Rajinikanth was admitted to the Apollo hospital, Hyderabad on Friday, due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion. He was discharged on Sunday. Mommooty had tweeted a picture of Rajinikanth and wrote, “Get well soon Soorya Anpudan Deva.” It has received 74.3 thousand likes and retweeted another 13.1 thousand times. “Rajinikanth is stable now and there is nothing alarming in the medical reports…

28 Dec

New tractors on ‘Mahindra Krishok Somman Dibas’

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Under their Tough Sarboda campaign, Mahindra & Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector, a part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group, launched their new 4WD series of tractors on ‘Mahindra Krishok Somman Dibas’. The 24HP (17.89 kW) to 75HP (55.92 kW) 4WD range of tractors promises tough and distinguished performance compared to other tractors brands available in the market. The new range is suitable for various agricultural operations like puddling, harvester application, along with commercial applications like loader, dozer and trolley. The Tough Sarboda campaign ‘Mahindra Krishok Somman Dibas’ is a one-of-a-kind event which endeavors to partner with farmers on their…