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Wipro is converting its Pune office into a COVID-19 hospital

New Delhi, May 5 () IT major Wipro on Tuesday said it has inked a pact with the Maharashtra government to repurpose one of its campuses in Hinjewadi, Pune, to a 450-bed COVID-19 intermediary care hospital in four weeks. The facility will be handed over to the state government by May 30, and the hospital will be converted back to an IT facility after a year, according to a statement. The 450-bed hospital, to be equipped to treat moderate cases, will include 12 beds to stabilise critical patients before shifting them to a tertiary care facility. "This is an independent, isolated COVID-19 dedicated complex that also includes 24 well-appointed rooms to accommodate doctors and medical staff," the company said. Maharashtra is among the worst-affected states by the pandemic. As on Tuesday morning,




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Shashi Tharoor’s idea to limit the term of the WHO chief resonates with experts⁠— and they would like to see the same in WTO and UN too

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus/TwitterThe World Health Organisation has been caught in controversies amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.US has accused the multi-lateral platform for health initiatives for acting as China’s ‘proxy’. In a conversation with Business Insider, Parag Khanna, Managing Partner at Future Map and Samir Saran, President of Observer Research Foundation explained the kind of reforms WHO needed to bring to become politically unbiased. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been under fire from the West ever since the coronavirus outbreak. US President Donald Trump accused the WHO of siding with China and even threatened to hold back its funding. There are more experts chiming in and calling for a fixed term for the WHO chief to avoid political partisanship in the future⁠—




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This hazmat-inspired suit lets you dance, drink, and even vape while staying safe from the coronavirus at concerts and clubs




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A group of military and manufacturing experts teamed up to create a new type of face mask with a swappable filter, and it could help alleviate shortages for workers returning to their jobs




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Madeleine West says new children's book will deal poverty and race 

Madeleine West is raising six kids while writing a series of books to educate and entertain thousands of other young minds.




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Waleed Aly slams Robert De Niro for foul-mouthed tirade against Trump

During Tuesday night's The Project, the presenter viciously attacked the actor for his foul-mouthed rant about Donald Trump at the Tony Awards on Sunday.




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Carrie Bickmore defends Pink after she cancels third Sydney concert

TV host Carrie Bickmore has leaped to the defence of American singer Pink after the rocker cancelled yet another Sydney concert, this time due to gastroenteritis.




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Rihanna proves to be her own best advertisement as she shows off latest Savage X Fenty collection 

Last week, Rihanna split from her Saudi billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel.  But the singer appeared happier than ever to be back on the market, as she showed off her curves on Instagram Friday morning.




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Rihanna is her own best advertisement as she poses in her black mesh Savage x Fenty underwear

Not only is she Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, but Rihanna is a busy business woman. The 32-year-old star took time on Saturday to promote her Savage x Fenty lingerie line.




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Rihanna is her own best advertisement as she models a pair of electric green Fenty sunglasses

Rihanna sported a sensual pout, as she posed for a selfie in an over-sized aquamarine hoodie and told followers her electric green shades would be available in six days.




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Scarlett Johansson stuns in a coat and heels as she heads to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

She stars in the latest Marvel film, Black Widow. Scarlett Johansson, 35, was spotted heading to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in New York on Thursday evening.




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Robert Downey Jr is remaining tight-lipped over his rumored appearance in Black Widow

Robert Downey Jr is remaining tight-lipped over his rumored appearance in Marvel's Black Widow.




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Sophia Bush wears grey gown for Entertainment Weekly's SAG pre-party

The 36-year-old actress looked stunning in a figure-hugging black dress as she strolled down the grey carpet at the famed Chateau Marmont off the Sunset strip.




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Shay Mitchell, Laverne Cox attend Entertainment Weekly's SAG pre-party

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are on Sunday. And Shay Mitchell and Laverne Cox got a head start on the celebrations on Saturday, at the EW party at the Chateau Marmont.




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Joey King stuns in purple-patterned mini-dress at Entertainment Weekly's Pre-SAG Party

Joey King showed off her youthful glow in a purple-patterned mini-dress at Entertainment Weekly's Pre-SAG Party in Los Angeles on Saturday.




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Arron Banks loses bid to use European human rights law to overturn £160k tax bill on UKIP donations

Mr Banks, who bankrolled Nigel Farage's campaign to leave the EU, argued that his political donations being exempt from inheritance tax breached his human rights and breached EU law.




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Taylor Swift's JamFest concert is axed after NCAA cancels March Madness

Sponsor Capital One tweeted Thursday: 'In the interest of our cardholders, artists, staff and fans, the Capital One #JamFest2020 will not take place.'




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Taylor Swift announces she's been forced to cancel all her 2020 concerts amid coronavirus pandemic

The 30-year-old pop star's website featured an official statement about the cancellations, while she posted her own note to her social media platforms on Friday.




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Taylor Swift sings the emotional Soon You'll Get Better during One World: Together At Home concert

Taylor Swift delivered an emotional performance of Soon You'll Get Better during the One World: Together At Home concert special on Saturday.




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Taylor Swift to release an exclusive concert special with behind-the-scenes moments

The singer is set to release an exclusive concert special filmed in Paris last September 2019 on ABC on Sunday.




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The Voice loop artist marries gamer girlfriend Liberty Hills

Controversial The Voice winner Sam Perry has tied the knot with his long time fiance Liberty Hills.




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Kelly Rowland stuns in all-white tracksuit as she arrives in Sydney perform at The Everest's concert

Kelly Rowland was spotted arriving at Sydney Airport ahead of her upcoming performance at The Everest at Royal Randwick on Saturday.




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Transgender Voice star Oliver Cuthbert, 16: Lessons I learned from hormone replacement therapy

The Voice's transgender teen Oliver Cuthbert is speaking out about his journey on hormone replacement therapy to help other other teens 'who are still figuring themselves out'.




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Delta Goodrem joins Australia's biggest artists for Music From The Home Front online concert 

Delta Goodren stole the show on Saturday night when she performed in the Music From The Home Front online concert. 




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The story of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse founder Ruth Fertel, a petite, single mother who got a chemistry degree at 19, butchered 30-pound beef loins by hand, and staffed her first steakhouse with single mothers

The grandson of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse founder Ruth Fertel blasted the company on Twitter, saying its actions conflict with what his grandmother would have wanted.On April 23, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse announced that the company will return the $20 million it received in small business loans from the federal government.Rien Fertel wrote on Twitter that his grandmother would have done more to give back with the money and power that the chain has now.This is the story of Ruth Fertel, the child genius, horse trainer, and single mother of two who founded the steakhouse chain with no restaurant experience.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Ruth's Chris Steakhouse recently came under fire for soliciting $20 million from the small business loan program. Soon after, the upscale steak




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Morrissey bans meat from Vivid LIVE concert at Sydney Opera House

Controversial former Smiths singer Morrissey has banned meat from being served backstage when he performs at Vivid at the Sydney Opera House in May.




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Mazzy Star anger Sydney concert-goers by performing set in the dark

Mazzy Star, know for their mega hit 90s song mega-hit song Fade Into You, infuriated their fans by performing an entire set in the dark during a gig at the Sydney Opera House for the 2018 Vivid Festival.




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Leicester Tigers confirm club is no longer for sale due to Brexit and coronavirus uncertainty

Gallagher Premiership club Leicester Tigers are no longer up for sale. The Tigers issued a statement on Wednesday confirming an end to the formal sale process.




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Saracens veteran Richard Wigglesworth faces uncertain future as he comes to the end of his contract

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL KELLEHER: For players like Richard Wigglesworth nearing the end of their contracts, lockdown life has left them in limbo over what happens next.





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Sadie Frost, 54, attends adidas event after visiting son Rafferty Law on set

Sadie Frost, 54, was enjoying a night out on Tuesday, attending the 'adidas LDN presents the Future of Sport' event in central London.




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Rita Ora, 29, and Rafferty Law, 23, are in 'a relationship after meeting during Twist' 

Rita Ora, 29, and Rafferty Law, 23, are said to be 'loved-up' after falling for each other on set of Sky Cinema's Oliver! remake Twist.




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Rafferty Law grapples with Keith Lemon actor Leigh Francis as they film scenes for Twist

Rafferty Law was pictured grappling with Keith Lemon actor Leigh Francis as they filmed scenes for Sky Cinema's Oliver! remake Twist on Tuesday evening.




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Rita Ora, 29, and boyfriend Rafferty Law, 23, on Oliver! remake set

Rita Ora, 29, and her new boyfriend Rafferty Law, 23, were back on set together on Wednesday afternoon, filming for the Oliver! remake in London alongside their stunt doubles.




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Rita Ora pays emotional tribute to late DJ Avicii at a concert to raise mental health awareness

The pair became firm friends after collaborating on smash hit Lonely Together in 2017, and Rita broke down as she performed the song at the concert in Stockholm on Thursday.




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Rita Ora arrives for Liam Payne album launch after going public with Rafferty Law romance

The singer, 29, showed off her assets on Saturday night as she stepped out of her taxi at Restaurant Ours in Knightbridge in a camel brown striped blazer and dark glasses.




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Rafferty Law cuddles up to his mother Sadie Frost in rare snap during brief break from filming Twist

The rising actor, 23, took a brief break from the set as he enjoyed some quality time with his famous mother Sadie Frost near their family home in the Cotswolds on Monday.




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Rita Ora, 29, and Jude Law's son Rafferty, 23, 'SPLIT'

Rita Ora, 29, and Rafferty Law, 23, has reportedly drifted apart after just three months of dating.




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Braless Rita Ora wears chainmail top after Rafferty Law split

The outing came with the news that Ora and Law, 23, have recently put their relationship on hold. They began dating in December while working together on the Oliver Twist remake Twist.




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David and Victoria Beckham join UK stars Elton John and Paul McCartney for Global Citizen concert

The famous couple said they've been grateful to have had the opportunity to spend time together as a family during the lockdown.




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David Beckham. Rita Ora, Liam Payne and Ellie Goulding lead UK stars in Global Citizen concert

Ellie joined a slew of British stars performing in the worldwide pre-show and the following televised concert, including David Beckham, Rita Ora and Liam Payne.




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Simon Cowell's entertainment company breaks silence on axing Gabrielle Union

Simon Cowell's company is breaking their silence on the sudden firing of Gabrielle Union from the America's Got Talent judges panel announced Friday, saying they're listening to her concerns.




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Mike Bloomberg just bought a $45 million Colorado ranch. Take a look at the 4,600-acre property that comes with a helipad and a golf course.




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American billionaire hedge-fund manager Julian Robertson took $800,000 in COVID-19 aid from New Zealand's government to pay the staff at his luxury resorts

Hedge-fund billionaire Julian Robertson received a total of $1.2 million NZ ($800,000 USD) from the New Zealand government to pay employees at his luxury resorts.Not unlike the Paycheck Protection Program that helps American businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis, New Zealand's wage subsidy has been hit by allegations of fraud and favoring large businesses. Robertson has amassed a $4.4 billion fortune running hedge fund Tiger Management.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.A billionaire former hedge-fund manager took hundreds of thousands of dollars from New Zealand's government to pay the staff at the luxury resorts he owns there, data from New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development shows.Julian Robertson's luxury resorts and golf courses received more than $1.2 million




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It might take up to 15 years for the class of 2020 to catch up financially, but a recession expert says there's an upside to graduating right now

Gen Z is graduating into a crippled economy marked by a nearly century-high unemployment rate of 14.7%.Research shows that recession graduates typically see stagnant financial growth that can last for up to 15 years.But the author behind this research told Business Insider there's an upside: These graduates job hop to play financial catch-up, which makes them more flexible and helps them advance their career.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Gen Z is in for a bumpy ride.The class of 2020 is graduating into a grim economy: The unemployment rate surged to 14.7% in April, a number not seen in nearly a century, since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The US lost a record 20.5 million jobs in April. That's roughly 25 times the worst monthly decline seen during the Great Recession,




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UK weather: Britain on flood alert as heavy rain threatens another deluge

The Met Office said heavy rain will set in on Friday, with flooding expected in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with the adverse conditions likely to see roads cut off and misery for commuters.




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Storm Sebastien to hit UK in next day, triggering 109 flood alerts

The 900-mile-wide storm will continue to wreak havoc on the UK's weather throughout the day - with 109 flood alerts and warnings in place ranging from the south-east as far as Aberdeenshire.




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UK weather: Snow in north, but flood alerts remain in south

The Met Office expects showers to turn to snow over higher ground in northern areas for the rest of January from next Tuesday, while it has also warned of the 'potential for some colder spells'.




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UK Weather: flood alerts issued in aftermath of Storm Dennis

West Mercia Police today announced the operation to the woman in Tenbury, Worcestershire, is now a 'recovery not a rescue' in light of the 'circumstances of the length of time in the water'.




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How to handle sleep regression in kids due to the pandemic, according to sleep expert Harvey Karp

Due to schedule disruptions, stress, and being stuck inside, many babies and children are experiencing sleep regression amid the coronavirus pandemic.Dr. Harvey Karp, a pediatrician and sleep expert who created the SNOO crib, shares some tips on how parents can effectively address sleep regression.Karp recommends a consistent bedtime routine, spending time outdoors, and engaging in soothing talk before bed.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.If your child's sleep has become more erratic during the coronavirus crisis, know that you're not alone. In fact, Italian pediatricians reported widespread sleep disturbances among their young patients as the pandemic hit its peak there.Between our new home-bound lives and the stress of a global pandemic, many factors can compromise our kids' sleep