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New ZealandCovid-19 positive news update: 27 patients recoverDirector-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said there were 73 confirmed cases and five probable cases reported this morning, but 27 people had now recovered from the infection....
New ZealandBreaking News: Indian grocery stores to remain close during Level 4 lockdown“Asian supermarkets are to close during alert level 4 as the foods sold in Asian supermarkets are largely also sold in larger supermarkets...
New ZealandNo tolerance for people who do not self-isolate, as emergency declared in NZthe Civil Defence Emergency Management director general Sarah Stuart-Black said a state of national emergency was declared at 12.21 pm and applied to all of New Zealand...
New ZealandNew online form for public to report Level 4 restriction breaches to policeIt can be used to report isolation breaches or cases of businesses continuing to operate when they are not part of the essential workforce....
New ZealandCoronavirus: World Health Organisation lauds India's aggressive actionsRyan's remarks assume significance as they have come at a time when India imposed strict lockdown measures to curb the spread of coronavirus....
New ZealandCOVID-19 (novel coronavirus) - Self-isolationIf you have been in or transited through mainland China, Iran, northern Italy or the Republic of Korea, or have been in close contact with someone confirmed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days:...
BollywoodKarisma Kapoor returns--as ‘super-mom’ with web-series ‘Mentalhood’The light-eyed exuberant Kapoor (who is “super-excited”with her digital debut in this show ) will stage her comeback in a full-fledged lead role after a hiatus of eight years, in a central riveting character in this upcoming ALT Balaji and ZEE5 web...
Bollywood'Munna Bhai 3' up next for Vidhu Vinod ChopraFilmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra says his latest film "Shikara", based on the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley, was an intense experience, and adds that he will now focus on a new "Munna Bhai" project because he wants to make a fun film....
BollywoodRajinikanth shoots for Man vs Wild in Bandipur Tiger ReserveTamil Superstar Rajinikanth visited Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve to shoot an episode for Discovery channel's popular programme 'Man vs Wild' with host Bear Grylls, an official said on Tuesday....
HealthFighting it with common senseThis is a challenge for every citizen to handle and, as is known, the victory in any 'war' depends -- more than anything else -- on the extent of information one had on the character and ways of the 'enemy' to start with....
HealthHappy partner leads to a healthier, longer futureYour partner may help as researchers have found that those who are optimistic contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer's disease, dementia and cognitive decline as they grow old together....
TechnologyExcess smartphone use linked to mental distress, suicidalityUsing smartphone for long hours every day may do you more harm than you can probably think of. Researchers have found that spending a lot of time with the device and on social media may lead to mental distress and suicidality among adolescents....
CommentSaif Ali Khan wants to see Chahal taking Guptill's wicketActor Saif Ali Khan, who is the son of late legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan (Pataudi), finds young squad of Team India quite impressive. Right now, he is rooting for off-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal to take New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill's wicke...
PoliticalHow China is quietly flexing its muscles in IndiaFrom cops on duty to young lads in small-town India, Chinese short-video making app TikTok has become a rising phenomenon, owing to a strong local network while providing marketers with a platform to reach millions of untapped users....
Immigration newsMinister saying “disgruntled Indians go home” is not good look on this government of compassionEscalating a general anti-immigrant rant, which is ideally more suitable on social media platforms, at a proper government policy level on a specific and sensitive issue of bringing one's chosen life-partner, is low....
Covid-19 lockdown: Desperation grips international students and temporary workers as employers turn their back on them
UPDATE: Indian Weekender continues to bat for community for keeping Indian grocery stores open in lockdown period
Wednesday, March 25, 2020New ZealandBreaking News: Indian grocery stores to remain close during Level 4 lockdown
Sunday, March 22, 2020CommentCovid-19: Could NZ have opted for a complete lockdown over this weekend?
Thursday, March 26, 2020New ZealandGovt flip flops on Indian grocery stores: Now declares them open as “essential service”
Friday, March 20, 2020New ZealandBreaking News: All international flights into India CANCELLED for one week
