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Indigo offers two-seat scheme to beat Covid blues

18 Jul 2020 06:35 AM IST

Low-cost carrier IndiGo has launched a scheme that allows a passenger to book 2 seats to ensure additional safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. The charges for the extra seat will be effectively up to 25 per cent of the original booking cost. This offer is effective travel starting 24 July

MP Cong suffers another jolt as MLA jumps ship to BJP

18 Jul 2020 06:34 AM IST

Bhopal: Amid the ongoing political crisis in Rajasthan, Congress suffered another blow in Madhya Pradesh after its MLA Sumitra Devi Kasdekar submitted her resignation to pro-tem Speaker Rameshwar Sharma on Friday. Soon after tendering the resignation, Kasdekar met Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan at his residence and joined the BJP.

Maoist firings in Telangana after long time, DGP takes stock of situation

18 Jul 2020 06:33 AM IST

Everyone thinks that the Maoist menace is over in Telangana and is only confined to some border areas of Chhattisgarh. But their recent movements in the northern part of the state are a matter of tension for the police chiefs. There was an exchange of fire between Maoists and police

Highest single-day corona spike in Bihar, lockdown announced from 17-31 July

18 Jul 2020 06:33 AM IST

With 1,742 new cases, Bihar witnessed its highest singleday spike in the numbers of coronavirus patients on Friday. After this, the total tally of Covid cases in the state now stands at 23,300. To control the deteriorating Covid situation in the state, the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government has imposed a

The race for space: Rising concerns

18 Jul 2020 06:26 AM IST

Military profession teaches you the importance of ‘high ground’ and ‘information’ as key factors of success. ‘Space’ is now seen as an essential and most significant domain of modern warfare.

Rethinking FDI cap in insurance sector

18 Jul 2020 06:26 AM IST

Indian insurance sector has played a vital role in promoting its economy. Economies of scale has to be enhanced to promote the role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance sector. The tight norms of government and the need to relax the FDI in the insurance sector has been a

Killing of elephants: Ground situation, policy and law

18 Jul 2020 06:25 AM IST

A country as rich in diversity and culture as India has always taken pride in the vibrancy in the heritage that we hold. It is this heritage that emphasises the mythological importance of elephants in our culture, as well as places them at a highly respected pedestal. Elephants have been

Driving a retro revolution

18 Jul 2020 06:16 AM IST

Tarun Thakral, founder of the Heritage Transport Museum, talks about his fervent passion for collecting vintage, classic, rare and much sought-after automobiles.

Easy makeup and fashion tips for zoom calls and webinars

18 Jul 2020 06:13 AM IST

Zoom calls have become synonymous with the lockdown, as they are instrumental to our survival in these difficult times. We have turned to digital mediums for professional meetings, school lessons, social gatherings with loved ones, as well as to learn new skills by attending webinars or online workshops. Things may

Tahiliani goes online for fashion show in Covid times

18 Jul 2020 06:13 AM IST

The month of July is globally the most flurried times for the couture world. Merchandisers, fashion voices, editors, critics and the lotus eaters all head to Paris and Milan, the citadels of haute couture. Where reside the studios of most globally acclaimed luxury brands. To witness the annual soiree of

Ayushmann reading about Dali after watching ‘Money Heist’

18 Jul 2020 06:09 AM IST

The actor who can sing and play the guitar with finesse, often writes poems and quotes, Ayushmann Khurrana is inspired by multitalented personalities. The actor is currently occupied with reading about the life and times of Salvador Dali, the iconic revolutionary artist of Spain. His interest in Dali rose after

Sushmita finds new meaning in motherhood with ‘Aarya’

18 Jul 2020 06:09 AM IST

Mumbai: Actress Sushmita Sen says her comeback show Aarya has reaffirmed her belief that being a mother is all about being a warrior and protecting your family. “Aarya has reaffirmed my belief that being a mother is all about being a warrior and protecting your family by all means,” Sushmita