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Black Mirror Creator Won't Come up With Another Season Because the World is Living in One

2020 is too hard even for Charlie Brooker.




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Believe It or Not: Loud Fart Helps Police Find Suspect’s Hiding Place

This may sound unbelievable but something similar happened close to Nottinghamshire in the UK. A suspect, who was on the run and was trying to hide himself in the bushes, was caught by cops all because of his loud fart.




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Inzamam-ul-Haq Remembers Tragic Bomb Blast in Karachi that Shook Cricket World in 2002

14 died including the bomber himself who detonated an explosive inside a car in front of the neighbouring Sheraton hotel. The series was abandoned after that and New Zealand team left for home.




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Human Urine Could Be Used to Make 'Lunar Concrete' to Lay Foundations on the Moon

The main ingredient in “lunar concrete” would be a powdery soil found on the moon’s surface known as lunar regolith.




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The Secret to Becoming a Desi TikTok Star During Coronavirus Lockdown

On average, a TikTok star spends 5 hours on a video, and thinks of new concepts for the videos, while doing everyday activities.




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WTO Members Eliminate Duties on Over 84% of Medical Products for 2020 under Various Agreements

India is a member of the WTO since 1995. There are a total of 164 members of this organisation, which deals with global trade-related issues.




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Don't Need Budget 2.0, Post-Covid Reforms Can Be Through Stimulus: CEA K Subramanian

Chief Economic Adviser K Subramanian said policy making in India happens throughout the year, coming up with a separate budget may only be a legal way to go about it.




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ILO Estimates 305 Million Full-time Jobs Could be Lost Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

The ILO also projects that 1.6 billion workers in the 'informal economy,' stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed.




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Nifty, Sensex Soar on Covid-19 Drug Hopes, Set for Best Month Since 2009

The NSE Nifty 50 index advanced 3.11 per cent to 9,850.3 by 0455 GMT, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 3.1 per cent at 33,734.26. Both indexes were on course for their fourth straight session of gains in a holiday shortened week.




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Mukesh Ambani to Forego Salary, RIL Board Members to Take Pay Cut amid Coronavirus Pandemic

In a letter to employees dated April 29, Reliance Industries' executive director Hital R. Meswani stated that Ambani will forego his entire compensation.




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Reckitt Benckiser's Sales Hit Record On Coronavirus Disinfectant Boom

Reckitt Benckiser recorded a 13.3% rise in first quarter like-for-like sales, that was its best performance since the company was formed in 1999.




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Lockdown Period, Global Recession & Changes in Consumer Behaviour to Shape Economic Activity: Report

According to Dun & Bradstreet's latest report, changes in consumer behaviour will determine the segments that are likely to flourish after the pandemic comes under control.




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Sugar Output Falls 20% in October-April; Last 2 Months Sales Dip by 10 Lakh Tonne Due to Lockdown

Sugar sales in March and April declined by 10 lakh tonne because of the imposition of nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus disease, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said.




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​​​Graded Exit From Lockdown Would Be Good For Businesses, Say 86% of CEOs in CNBC-CII Poll

On the effectiveness of India's COVID-19 strategy, 73% of the respondents said it has been successful so far.




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Moneycontrol Pro Completes a Year, Aims to Offer More Value to Its Subscribers

The product has emerged as the fastest growing financial subscription service, reaching a subscriber base of 1,60,000 in less than a year.




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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Posts Nearly $50 Billion Loss as Coronavirus Hits Hard

A year earlier, the conglomerate reported profits of $15.5 billion.




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There Will be Flight of Capital From China Post Coronavirus Phase, Says BJP's Ram Madhav

Madhav said Asian democracies like Singapore and South Korea along with India have set a "new example that you don't need to be authoritarian to handle such a big crisis".




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Abbott's Covid-19 Lab-based Antibody Tests to be Available in India by End of May

Antibody testing is an important step to tell if someone has been previously infected. It will provide more understanding of the virus.




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Remdesivir Expected to be Available for Covid-19 Patients from Next Week: Top Company Official

Remdesivir is authorised for the treatment of hospitalised patients with severe Covid-19 disease though the optimal duration of treatment is still being studied in ongoing clinical trials.




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Sensex Drops Over 200 Points in Early Trade, Nifty Below 9,200 Amid Covid-19 Concerns

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking nearly 6 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, M&M, L&T and IndusInd Bank.




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MSMEs Need Govt Push to Benefit from Comparative Advantage over China-made Consumer Goods: Report

It further said that although 2020 is a lost year, in terms of trade, India can think long-term and build relations so that it can occupy the space vacated by China.




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SBI Cuts Benchmark Lending Rate by 15 Basic Points, New Special Deposit Scheme For Senior Citizens

Under this new product, an additional 30 basis points premium will be payable for senior citizen's retail term deposits with "5 Years & above" tenor only.




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Asia Stocks Poised to Rise as Upbeat Earnings Trump Jobs Gloom

The upbeat sentiment follows gains of over 1% in main U.S. and European stock indexes on Thursday.




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CBDT Defers Requirement of Registration of Charitable, Religious Trusts by 4 Months Till October 1

Earlier, such registrations/approvals were granted without any specific expiry period unless specifically withdrawn by concerned tax authority.




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NFL Confirms League on Track for Full Season Starting September 10

National Football League said they are planning to announce the schedule for full regular season by late next week.




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Returning Before US Open Amid Coronavirus Pandemic is 'Unrealistic', Says Taylor Fritz

Taylor Fritz said that the tennis authorities are looking to stage the US Open but he was unsure if they will be able to do that.




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Anti-doping Hearings to be Conducted Online Amid Covid-19 Lockdown: NADA Director General

NADA hearings have not been taking place due to the lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Tokyo Olympics Postponement Doesn't Bother Saurabh Chaudhary, Always Training to be at His Best: Amit Sheoran

Saurabh Chaudhary's coach Amit Sheoran said for his ward it doesn't matter if the Tokyo Olympics are held tomorrow, after a year or even after 10 years




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Using Ropes and Tires, Been More Than a Month Since Proper Training: Satish Kumar

For Satish Kumar the euphoria that came with sealing qualification for the Tokyo Olympics was quickly balanced off by the news that it been postponed due to coronavirus




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Need to be Sensitive While Coaching Young Female Sportspersons: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza said that coaches need to be sensitive of the hormonal changes that girls go through while working with them.




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US Open Winner Bianca Andreescu Stays Focused on Becoming World No. 1

Bianca Andreescu's bid to return to competitive tennis suffered a further jolt when the season was halted in March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.




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NFL Sets Protocols for Reopening of Team Facilities, to be Set in Place by May 15

NFL is also establishing workplace protocols that require face coverings unless a person is in a closed office.




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Athletes Could be Particularly Vulnerable to Serious Covid-19 Symptoms, Says Union

Director of World Players' Association said players were willing to take a calculated risk to resume their sporting careers, social distancing rules cannot be adhered to in most sports.




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India Register 1st Win in Online Nations Cup, Beat Rest of World

India defeated Rest of the World 2.5-1.5 in the seventh round, their first win in the Online Nations Cup.




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Vanessa Bryant Sues LA County Sheriff over Kobe Crash Site Photos

Vanessa Bryant seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish after learning 8 sheriff's department deputies took graphic photos of the Kobe crash site and shared them with others.




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After Coronavirus Delay, John Coates Says Tokyo Games Could Be 'Greatest Ever'

The Tokyo Olympics was postponed for a year to 2021 in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Valsad inches closer to being Covid-free




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Ananya Panday Says Working with Deepika Padukone 'Feels Like Being with a Friend'

Ananya Panday, who will be seen with Deepika Padukone in Shakun Batra's film, talks about how she felt working with her Bollywood senior.




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Anupam Kher Grows a Beard After 37 Years, See Pic

Amid the lockdown, veteran actor Anupam Kher has decided not to shave and let his beard grow.




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Safety Protocol And Shooting Guidelines Yet To Be Formalised: Producers Guild Of India

A Producers Guild Of India Spokesperson informed that the final guidelines for the resumption of shooting activities were still under process, after a draft document started circulating in the media and entertainment industry.




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Priyanka Chopra's Cousin Meera's Father Robbed at Knifepoint

Priyanka Chopra's cousin Meera Chopra's father was robbed at knifepoint in Police Colony in New Delhi.




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Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar Join Berklee College of Music Students for New Rendition of Dil Chahta Hai

Shankar Mahadevan, Farhan Akhtar and Aamir Khan feature in the video of the new rendition of Dil Chahta Hai by the students of the Berklee College of Music.




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This Throwback Pic of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Ayan Mukerji is Best Friends Goals

The photo is taken during the filming of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Ayan Mukerji's big collaboration, Brahmāstra: Part One of Three or Brahmastra.




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Shilpa Shetty's Latest Post Tells People About a Curve that Need Not be Flattened

People across the world are talking about flattening the curve of COVID-19 but Shilpa Shetty, on the contrary, has informed her online family about a curve that need not be flattened.




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'Butterfingers Could Be My Middle Name': Twinkle Khanna Describes Her Clumsy Self

Twinkle Khanna says she's rather clumsy and talent-less, but is good at turning a patch of land into a beautiful garden.




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Sambhavna Seth Shares Her Ordeal Of Being Hospitalised Amid Covid-19: I Thought I Was Going To Die

Sambhavna Seth, who shot to fame after her participation in Bigg Boss 2 in 2008, was "rushed to the hospital" on Monday.




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Here's the Real Story Behind Salman Khan Interrupting Iulia Vantur's Live Video Chat

A video of Salman Khan crashing live video chat of Iulia Vantur had gone viral. Iulia now reveals the real story behind the incident.




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I'm Certain After All This Is Done We'll Be Forever Grateful For Being Able To Just Work: Arjun Kapoor

Arjun is also raising funds for animals that have been affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.




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Ariana Grande Teases Single with Justin Bieber with Stylish Photo from Recording Session

Ariana Grande shared a stylishly lit photo of herself in the studio, which also revealed her newest tattoo.




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Cara Delevingne, Ashley Benson Part Ways After Two Years of Dating

Actress Ashley Benson and supermodel Cara Delevigne have reportedly split up after almost 2 years of dating. The duo confirmed their relationship in June 2019.