Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara will be offered a one-year extension as president of the Marylebone Cricket Club in the "extraordinary circumstances" resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the MCC said on Wednesday.

England test captain Joe Root is keen to play international cricket this summer but not by compromising on quality of the game or its intensity, the 29-year-old has said.

The magical atmosphere will be missing if the cricket season currently stalled by the COVID-19 pandemic resumes in empty stadiums, India captain Virat Kohli has said.

Playing against India behind closed doors in the much-anticipated test series at the end of the year might end up being an advantage for the home side, according to Australia batsman Usman Khawaja.

Author Stephenie Meyer thrilled fans of her best-selling "Twilight" novels on Monday by announcing she will release a prequel that explores the characters' love story from the perspective of vampire Edward Cullen.

The Men's Milan Fashion Week set for June will be postponed to mid-July and presented in purely digital format with photos and video to avoid the risk of coronavirus contagion, Italy's national fashion chamber said on Wednesday.

While most drama productions around world have stopped shooting during the coronavirus pandemic, a team in Britain headed by Oscar nominee Jeff Pope filmed a series of four short stories for television that are already being aired.

Nigerian comedian Maryam Apaokagi has a sure-fire way of getting people to listen to her coronavirus health advice - she delivers it with a hard slap in the face.

An autographed and well-worn pair of basketball legend Michael Jordan's Nike shoes hits the auction block at Sotheby's on Friday, in a celebrity-infused test of the market for sneakers as highly-prized collectibles.

Madagascar is putting its self-proclaimed, plant-based "cure" for COVID-19 on sale and several countries in Africa have already put in orders for purchase, despite warnings from the World Health Organisation that its efficacy is unproven.

Nigerian comedian Maryam Apaokagi has a sure-fire way of getting people to listen to her coronavirus health advice - she delivers it with a hard slap in the face.

After several failed crossings from Libya to Italy and a long spell in detention, Nigerian migrant Olu had pinned his hopes on being evacuated from the besieged city of Tripoli with his family.

Amid mounds of rubble and the ruins of buildings destroyed during nearly a decade of war, a Ramadan iftar meal has reunited a community in northwestern Syria.

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart.

A federal judge on Friday declined to dismiss the charges against "Full House" actress Lori Loughlin and other wealthy parents awaiting trial in the U.S. college admissions scandal after they accused investigators of fabricating evidence.

More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland.

Five prominent labour activists have returned to their homes more than a year after they were arrested in coordinated raids in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, according to people close to them and a Hong Kong-based rights group.

More than 3.96 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 273,974 have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Pune being a crowd puller during the annual Ganpati festival, these young drummers feel that it is the time they can showcase their skills while also worshiping Lord Ganesha through their art.

One section hopes sales will match last year's figures, others fear fall

Jayesh Godiya was removed after he raised questions about state chief Amit Chavda's leadership in group

Local jewellers are desperately hoping that the festive season revives business and sales pick up However, a section of the industry believes that the government need to take corrective steps urgently to ensure revival.

More than a week after she was first reported missing, Vrushti Kothari has apparently sent a letter through an mail to her mother informing her that she is safe. Police are yet to confirm if the mail from which the email is sent is Vrushti's. They are also tracing the IP address from which the mail was sent.

Which university or administration or government in the world, will tolerate vandalism of state property, rioting, arson, and loot, in the guise of "peaceful protests"? Even in America, the mecca of free speech, students at Columbia University, faced strict disciplinary action, when they sought to disrupt an address by Tommy Robinson, who has stood up against radicalised Islam, over the years.

With the digital revolution in India came the e-commerce sector, completely transforming the way consumers purchase items across all segments. This sector saw its fair share of ups and downs in the past decade.

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Earlier this week, DFB announced that the Bundesliga will be back in action on May 16, making it the first of Europe's top five leagues to resume action during this pandemic period.

Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, has become the hotbed of the coronavirus spread in the state where the number of cases has crossed the 12,000-mark and the death toll is over 460.

India's financial capital, Mumbai, has emerged as the epicentre of coronavirus spread in the country.

To control the situation, police resorted to lathi-charge, following which the crowd was dispersed.

Thousands of labourers from other states assembled near Bandra railways station on the last day of the 21-day lockdown to go to their native cities and villages as a rumour of special trains spread.

Mumbai Police arrested Vinay Dubey after hundreds of migrant workers gathered near Bandra railway station on Tuesday.

Locals rushed to the spot after some of them spotted him committing the act, but couldn't save his life.

Pardeshi has been transferred as additional chief secretary in the urban development department.

The Advisory Council further stated that the growth rate projected will have to be reduced and Indian enterprises will face a slowdown in demand due to global recession.

COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project is being financed by the World Bank and AIIB in the amount of $1.5 billion, of which $1.0 billion will be provided by World Bank and $500 million will be provided by AIIB.

The 42-year-old actor has been making the best use of the quarantine period by binge-watching movies and shows of the world.

Apart from Hrithik and Farah, Genelia D'Souza and Kunal Kapoor also shared inverted images to raise awareness about World Thalassemia Day

Actor Kamal Haasan was in for a piece of good news from his fans today as he reached 6 million followers on his official Twitter account. Kamal has a big fan following and it shows from his followers who hang on to every word that the actor and politician have to say.

Shah said that the Centre has facilitated more than two lakh migrants workers to reach home. However, the central government is not getting the Bengal government's support in helping migrant labourers reach home, the Home Minister said.

The department has also asked the executive committee of the Parent Teachers Association to review and reduce fees if some resources remained unused during the lockdown.

The three videos show what was encountered by pilots during training flights in 2004 and 2015.

Back in March, the Russian President had reassured his citizens that the world-wide pandemic situation was "under control" in Russia thanks to early intervention measures taken by his government.

The herbal remedy is derived from artemisia -- a plant with proven success in treating malaria -- and other indigenous herbs.

When asked why the United States were not participating, a senior U.S. administration official refused to give an answer to it.

An expert in the United States think tank stated that North Korea is almost finished with the making of a ballistic missile facility having the capacity to test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to South Koren media outlet Yonhap News Agency.

"At least, it is judged that Kim did not receive surgery or a medical procedure related to his heart," a representative of the ruling party in South Korea stated.

Pandit Harish Brahmbhatt chanted 'Shanti Mantra' at the invitation of President Donald Trump.

N Gaur, a former Delhi High Court judge, has been appointed the Claim Commissioner.

These activities are only applicable for areas other than containment zones.