India records 3293 deaths, 3.6 lakh fresh covid cases
New Delhi, Apr 28: India’s new Covid deaths hit an overwhelming peak with 3,293 people dying in the last 24 hours. New cases rose by over 3.6 lakh, a global high, pushing the total cases to over 1.79 crore. The crisis has left India grappling for oxygen and medicines.
Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act comes into force; now govt in Delhi means L-G
New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, which gives primacy to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) over the elected government in the city, has come into force. The provisions of the Act came into effect from April 27, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of […]
Surge in COVID cases may put economic recovery in India at risk: ADB
New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) The Indian economy is projected to grow at 11 per cent in the current financial year amid the “strong” vaccine drive, said ADB on Wednesday, while cautioning that the recent surge in COVID cases may put the country’s economic recovery at “risk”. “India’s economy is expected to grow 11 per […]
Massive quake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam, PM assures help
Guwahati/Shillong/Jalpaiguri, Apr 28 (PTI) A massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam on Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage in the Northeast state, officials said. Tremors were felt in the entire region, including neighbouring Meghalaya and northern parts of West Bengal, they said. The quake hit Sonitpur district at 7.51 am, they added. It was followed […]
Afghan peace talks need focus
One issue which has been threatening peace and stability in the entire south Asian region is the Afghan crisis that has been going on despite many attempts to help resolve it at least partially. The Afghan peace process that was initiated with much fanfare not only hit a roadblock in January but even a remotest […]
Immunity Boosting Millets
Asad Mirza A positive fallout of the Covid-19 could be described as a change in our eating habits and foods, which we consume. As everyone is trying to boost their immunity and stay active during in-home stretches, everyone is looking forward to get a balanced and nutritious diet, which could help them fight off the […]
Never say die
Junaid Abdullah ‘What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve’ (Napoleon Hill) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Azad rightly said that-“small dream is a big crime” because weak desires bring weak results, as small amount of fire definitely makes small amount of heat. I especially want to address the pillar of a nation (youth), […]
Book reading far better than social media use
Vijay GarG Still many people believe that the Internet has more benefits compared to reading books, they believe that internet is way faster. True, Internet is fast, and the power of the internet can’t be denied, but books are a slow process because they allow their users and readers to internalize, respond, react and transform. […]
Indian youth’s addiction to alcohol increases risk of heart failure
Dr. Balbir Singh While poor lifestyle remains one of the major factors affecting the population in terms of their overall well-being, bingeing on alcohol has been attributed as the leading risk factor of atrial fibrillation among asymptomatic healthy adults. Being the most common type of irregular heartbeat, Atrial fibrillation (Arrhythmia) has the maximum potential to […]
Letter to the Editor
Save street children The Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited and an NGO have started an initiative called School on Wheels to provide COVID education, food, medical assistance, and necessary support to street children in Bhubaneswar. The strategy is basically for the children living on the street. The Corporation has planned to reach out to […]