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31 May

COVID-19: Glenmark to distribute Candid powder.

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In an aim to support the police authorities, who are working on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak, Glenmark Foundation has partnered with NGO RISE Infinity Foundation to distribute Candid dusting powder samples and alleviate common skin conditions. Under this partnership, they will reach out to more than 50,000 law enforcement personnel across 12 cities including Guwahati. Glenmark will provide the powder products for each city, while RISE Infinity Foundation will coordinate the delivery through their network of Partners, local NGOs and volunteers. Candid Dusting Powder is a market leading brand of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals comprising active ingredient Clotrimazole 1%w/w.…

31 May

Sakshi said that she was lucky to have not met Dhoni when he kept long hair.

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MS Dhoni, in the beginning of his international career, became famous for his fearless batting style. But there was one more thing other than his on-field skills that added to his popularity -- his long hair. At the time, there were many admirers of his long hairstyle, but some didn't like it at all, and among them was his wife Sakshi Dhoni. Sakshi, on Dhoni's insistence, made her debut on Instagram Live on Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) official account on Sunday. Spilling the beans, during the interaction, Sakshi revealed MS Dhoni's worst hairstyle and said that she was lucky to…

31 May

Hardik Pandya announced that he and Natasa Stankovic are expecting a baby.

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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya took to Instagram to announce that he and his fiancee Natasa Stankovic are expecting a baby. Hardik uploaded a series of photos, the first of which shows them both cradling her baby bump. "Natasa and I have had a great journey together and it is just about to get better," Hardik captioned the photos. "Together we are excited to welcome a new life into our lives very soon. We're thrilled for this new phase of our life and seek your blessings and wishes," he added.

31 May

Egyptian boy undergoes a heart surgery using a virtual reality model developed by IIT Madras.

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Among thousands waiting for international travel curbs to be lifted is an 11-year-old Egyptian boy for whom spending the lockdown time in India has come with a new lease of life as he underwent a crucial heart surgery using a virtual reality model developed by the IIT Madras.The child underwent the life-saving surgery at Chennai's MGM hospital using the virtual reality model to implant a heart pump, after he was turned down by several hospitals in the US and Europe.According to Dr KK Balakrishnan, Director of the Institute of Heart and Lung Transplant, MGM Healthcare, this was a first of…

31 May

Raju, a beggar, earned praise from Prime Minister Modi for distributing 3,000 masks.

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A 37-year-old differently-abled man, who was praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat", on Sunday said he always tried to help the needy.Raju, a beggar, earned praise from Prime Minister Modi for distributing 3,000 masks and providing ration to 100 distressed families during the lockdown period.He said he was happy to learn that PM Modi showered praise on him.

31 May

An Air India flight with 154 stranded Indians on board departed from Qatar.

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An Air India flight under Vande Bharat Mission with 154 stranded Indians on board departed from Qatar on Sunday.This is the 14th flight from Doha under Vande Bharat's mission which was launched early this month to bring back Indians stranded abroad due to coronavirus lockdown.So far, 2322 people and 64 infants have been evacuated from Qatar under the mission, according to the Indian Embassy in Qatar.

31 May

Temporary ration cards for migrants.

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Uttar Pradesh will distribute free food rations to migrant workers and their families who have returned to the state amid the coronavirus lockdown, the state government said Sunday evening, with each person getting 3 kg of wheat and 2 kg of rice.To facilitate distribution of these rations, which will start from Monday morning, the state has said it will identify all returning migrant workers and provide them with temporary ration cards; nine lakh such cards have already been made during the lockdown.The rations will be given as part of the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India)" scheme, under which provision of free…

31 May

With over 1.85 lakh cases of coronavirus, India has surged past Germany.

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With over 1.85 lakh cases of coronavirus, India has reported more cases than Germany's 1.83 lakh and climbed to eighth from the ninth spot in the list of 10 nations worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The country has recorded 1,85,398 coronavirus cases as on this evening.The US has so far reported over 18 lakh cases of coronavirus, making it the nation with the most number of cases. Brazil follows with over five lakh cases, and Russia with over four lakh cases.A record single-day jump of 8,380 new patients was reported in the 24 hours till Sunday morning.

30 May

TECNO Spark 5 at Rs 7999

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Siliguri: TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand launched yet another all-round performer TECNO SPARK 5 under its Spark series. Priced at Rs 7999, TECNO Spark 5 becomes the first in the under 8K segment to offer 13MP quadruple rear camera set-up and a BIG 6.6” Dot-In display. TECNO SPARK 5 is loaded with features like a quadruple rear-camera set-up that comprises of 13MP primary rear camera with F1.8 aperture, a 2MP depth lens perfectly suited for portraits, while 2MP Macro lens to capture the tiniest of details. SPARK 5 also flaunts a 6.6” Dot-in Display; a feature available for the…

30 May

Almonds are beneficial for diabetics

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Kolkata: Almonds is the king of nuts, with its unique nutritional composition. It is a great addition to your daily diet if you are coping with type-2 diabetes. Regional Head – Dietetics, Max Healthcare, Delhi, Ritika Samaddar said, a daily serving of almonds (30 grams/23 almonds) may improve both short-term and long-term markers of blood sugar control in those with uncomplicated type 2 diabetes. Almonds may help in lowering total and LDL cholesterol when included in the diet. A similar study led by Dr. Seema Gulati, PhD also demonstrated that eating almonds as part of a healthy diet leads to…