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Lydia Bright displays her trim post-baby figure in a blue crop top and legging

The former TOWIE star, 30, showcased her trim post-baby figure in stylish blue gym wear on Wednesday as she and her sister attempted to teach their Nan how to use a tablet.




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Lydia Bright feared she would have to take 'poorly' baby daughter Loretta to hospital

Lydia Bright has revealed she feared her 'poorly' daughter Loretta would have to be taken to hospital after she refused to feed and suffered a high temperature.




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Lydia Bright looks incredible as she showcases her postpartum body in a white crop top

The former TOWIE star, 30, also took to Instagram to share several sweet snaps of a baby sensory class she made for daughter Loretta, two-months, in her garden.




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Lydia Bright reveals she's left lockdown stint at her parents' home

Yet Lydia Bright has revealed she has had to cut short time with her mum and dad, as she and her daughter Loretta, two months, have relocated to her own home




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TOWIE's Bobby Norris reveals he took a social media break after facing homophobic abuse

Speaking on FUBAR Radio on Thursday, the TOWIE star, 33, has revealed he decided to take a brief break from social media after facing homophobic abuse online.




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Mark Wright goes shirtless as he hosts sweaty live workout with comedian Katherine Ryan

The former TOWIE star, 33, worked up such a sweat he did the most of the workout shirtless, while Katherine, 36, collapsed on the sofa from exhaustion during the Instagram workout.




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Lydia Bright proudly shows off her stretch marks on her boobs

The former TOWIE star, 30, showed off her stretch marks on Instagram on Wednesday, as she told her followers she was 'proud how hard these boobs have worked'.




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Lydia Bright shares hilarious snap of daughter Loretta FaceTiming Lucy Mecklenburgh's son Roman 

In the adorable photograph, little Loretta, 3 months, looks pretty delighted by the set-up, while baby Roman, 2 months, looks somewhat confused in the Instagram snap




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Soapwatch: CLAUDIA CONNELL'S ultimate insight into this week's soaps

This week in Emmerdale Mandy confessed she'd raised Vinny as her own son without the knowledge of the authorities. Meanwhile in EastendersWhitney tries to get back to normality.




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Ryan Thomas reflects on discovering his long-lost relatives in India for new TV show

The former Corrie star, 35, has discussed his first trip to India with his brothers Adam and Scott, where they discover their long-lost cousins, Keisha, Darryl and Glenn.




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Soapwatch: CLAUDIA CONNELL'S ultimate insight into this week's soaps

Jamie Tate and Belle Dingle are overheard confessing their love for one another in Emmerdale. Meanwhile in EastEnders, Callum waits to hear if he's passed his police assessment.




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'It was a real eye opener': Ryan Thomas reveals his trip to Indian slum was a wake-up call 

The former Coronation Street star, 35, said the month-long journey was a wake-up call that fame and fortune were not the only marks of success.




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Mother-of-three says her rescue dog saved her by sniffing her until she was diagnosed with cancer

Joanne Lowen, 60, from Kent. said her rescue dog Menios, a Hellenic Hound, detected her cancer by repeatedly sniffing her arms, despite her most recent mammogram coming back clear.




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These are the green, orange and red zones in India

The Ministry of Health identified 284 orange zones, 319 green zones across and 130 red zones in the country, as on May 1st. A district will be classified as an orange zone if no new coronavirus cases are reported in the last 14 days. A district will be considered under green zone if there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus so far or there is no reported case since last 21 days in the district, The Ministry of Health identified 130 red zones, 284 orange zones and 319 green zones across the country, as on April 30. A district will be considered under green zone if there has been no confirmed cases of coronavirus so far or there is no reported case since the last 21 days in the district, according to the letter. Moreover, a district will be classified as an orange zone if no new coronavirus




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COVID-19 lockdown extended by two weeks from May 4 to May 17, says India's Home Ministry

Travel by rail, air, metro and even inter-state movement by road will continue to be restricted. Schools, colleges and other educational institutions will remain closed. There will be zone-wise relaxations for areas that fall into the orange or green zones.The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the nationwide lockdown in India has been extended by another two weeks. Instead of relaxations kicking in on May 3 — the lockdown regulation will remain in place until May 17. The decision has been made after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and other top government functionaries met yesterday (April 30).Travel by rail, air, metro and even inter-state movement by road will continue to be restricted. Schools, colleges and other educational institutions will remain closed. This




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Jet fuel now costs less than a third of diesel price in India

New Delhi, May 3 () Jet fuel (ATF) prices have been slashed by a steep 23 per cent in line with a slump in international oil prices and it now costs about one-third of petrol and diesel whose rates continue to be frozen for the 50th day on Sunday. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price has been cut by Rs 6,812.62 per kilolitre, or 23.2 per cent, to Rs 22,544.75 per kl in the national capital, according to a price notification by state-owned oil marketing companies. 75463339ATF, which is used as a fuel in aeroplanes, now costs less than one-third of the price of petrol used in cars and two-wheelers. A litre of petrol in Delhi comes for Rs 69.59 while jet fuel is priced at Rs 22.54 per litre. Diesel, used mostly in trucks, buses and tractors, is priced at Rs 62.29 per litre. In fact, even market




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India's Defence forces say 'thank you' to "Corona warriors" with a flypast, flower petals, music and more

A number of aircraft of Indian Air Force conducted a fly past over different parts spanning the length and breadth of the country today (May 3) as a tribute to the frontline staff ⁠— doctors, nurses, sanitation workers, police and others ⁠— dealing with the COVID-19 pandeminc in India. This flying activity was combined along with the training activity of the Indian Air Force and opportunity flight for transport aircraft and helicopters who are involved in moving supplies related to COVID-19 task, a government statement said. Watch the video here: Courtesy: The state-run broadcaster Doordarshan.From the King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow to Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital in Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital in Kerala, the IAF aircrafts showered flower petals




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India's small savers parked over a $1.5 billion in pension schemes spooked by the stock market carnage in April

India's National Pension System (NPS) has bucked the downtrend triggered by Covid-19 outbreak and the subsequent nationwide lockdown to contain it. During the first three weeks of April, the scheme along with the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has seen an upsurge in new enrolments and an increase in assets under management (AUM) of these programmes.ALSO WATCH: The CEO of mutual fund house explains how to invest your savings in the post-coronavirus world In financial parlance, NPS and APY are Central government backed schemes which are administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The PFRDA is the statutory authority established by an enactment of the Parliament, to regulate, promote and ensure orderly growth of the NPS and the pension schemes to which this Act applies.75468072The




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This is how India's military spending stacks up against its neighbours China and Pakistan

Two out of the top three military spenders in the world are India and China – and Pakistan was among the top ten countries in terms of military spending as a portion of the GDP in 2019 – and that says something about the tension in the region. Even as the world is struggling to tame the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, India and Pakistan are exchanging fires across the Line of Control in Kashmir. Most recently, two Indian soldiers including a Colonel lost their lives. The appeal for peace from United Nations' chief Antonio Guterres has not eased the tensions so far. From the Korean Peninsula to the South China sea, to the India-Pakistan border, there are many hotspots in Asia involving the three major nuclear powers. So here's a look at how India and its two bitter neighbours have increased




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Over 150,000 Indians in the UAE register to return home

Dubai, May 3 () Over 150,000 Indians in the UAE, who wish to return home amid the coronavirus lockdown, have applied through the online registration process to the Indian missions here, according to media reports. The Indian missions in the country last week opened online registration for the expatriates who wish to fly back home after getting stuck in the country amidst the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. "As of 6 pm on Saturday, we received more than 150,000 registrations," Consul General of India in Dubai Vipul told the Gulf News on Saturday. A quarter of them want to return to their homeland after losing their jobs, he said. 75515498According to a report in the Khaleej Times on Sunday, about 40 per cent of the applicants who have registered are blue-collared workers and 20 per




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Realme's India CEO says the Greater Noida smartphone factory can restart after 'official confirmation'

While the new government guidelines have allowed IT manufacturing units including mobile phones to resume operations from May 4, there has been no official confirmation yet and Realme India is awaiting the nod to open its factory at Greater Noida and begin streamlining overall processes, its CEO Madhav Sheth said on Sunday.Due to the extended lockdown, there are many challenges faced by businesses with huge impact from sales, manufacturing and cost."With the recent extension of the lockdown period for two more weeks, we haven't received any official confirmation on when can the production will resume," Madhav Sheth, Vice President, Realme and CEO, Realme India, told IANS.75515809"We have reached out to the government for approval on opening of factory and now await their decision. We will




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Indian CEOs believe the economy will take over a year to recover from the COVID-19 shock, shows a snap poll

The nationwide lockdown has had deep ramifications on economic activity and according to a CEO Snap Poll by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), 44.7 per cent of the corporate chiefs believe that it would take more than a year for the Indian economy to recover.According to the snap poll on the 'Impact of COVID-19 on Economy and Industry', as a majority of the firms continue to anticipate a significant decline in their revenues, they now foresee a delay in economic revival and demand recovery.SEE ALSO: Crashing crude oil cracks Reliance Industries fourth-quarter profit by nearly 40%Crashing crude oil cracks Reliance Industries fourth-quarter profit by nearly 40% "The survey results reveal that the country may experience a protracted slowdown in economic activity as a major proportion




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Top BS6 cars under ₹10 lakh in India in May 2020

The Bharat Stage 6 or BS6 emission norms have been implemented in India.Here are some BS6 compliant cars that you can buy under ₹10 lakh in India. To help the automakers clear BS4 stocks, the Supreme Court had extended the March 31 deadline for the implementation of BS6 norms to April 24. However, the country has been under lockdown from March 24. The BS6 vehicle emission norms focus on minimizing pollutant emissions from the vehicles.If the automakers approach the apex court again after the lockdown ends, the BS4 deadline may be extended again. However, the companies have already announced BS6 complaint variants of their cars and it’s better to go for these now.Today, we will look at some of the top BS6 compliant cars that you can get under ₹10 lakh in India. 74134283Top BS6 cars under ₹10




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Nearly 4,800 Indians are coronavirus positive in Singapore with mild conditions

By Gurdip Singh Singapore, May 4 () Nearly 4,800 Indian nationals, most of whom are living in dormitories for foreign workers, have been tested positive with the novel coronavirus in Singapore till the end of April, the Indian High Commissioner here said on Monday.The total number of coronavirus cases in Singapore are 18,205 with 18 deaths, according to the figures released by Singapore Health Ministry on Sunday."Almost all of the infection among Indian workers is mild and their conditions are improving," Jawed Ashraf, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, told .Over 3,500 Indian nationals, including students, have also registered with the High Commission to return home or to seek assistance for accommodation and food due to their unexpectedly long stay here, he said.Over 90 per cent of the




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Motorola Razr to be available in India from May 8 on Flipkart

The Motorola Razr foldable phone is expected to be launched in India on May 8.The flagship foldable phone will be available exclusively from Flipkart.Lenovo-owned smartphone maker Motorola had launched its flagship foldable phone, the Motorola Razr in India in March this year and the device has now been listed with May 8 as the tentative release date on Flipkart. The smartphone was originally scheduled to be launched in the country on April 2. However, the launch was postponed to May 6 due to the Coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing nationwide lockdown. While the device has been listed on Flipkart, the smartphone maker has not announced when the device will go on sale. The smartphone is priced at ₹1,24,999 for the single 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. As part of an introductory offer, Citibank




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Three Indian photojournalists win Pulitzer price for covering Jammu and Kashmir after it lost its special status

Columbia UniversityDar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand captured the life inside Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of article 370. Pulitzer Prize is the highest honour US-based journalists can get.On August 5, Modi-government revoked Article 370 of the Indian constitution that gave Jammu and Kashmir a special status and formed two separate Union Territories.Three photojournalists — Dar Yasin, Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand — who work at Associated Press in India have won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in feature photography. The three photojournalists won the prize “for striking images of life in the contested territory of Kashmir as India revoked its independence, executed through a communications blackout,” said the Pulitzer website. Thank you Colleagues, friends, brothers. I would just




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The way BHEL is trying to turn the tide is a sign of how India wants to capitalise on US-China tensions

BHEL has invited foreign companies to ‘Make in India’ as it seeks to capitalise on US-China tensions to solve its cash flow issues.Investors cheered the move as the stock surged nearly 10% in two days.BHEL’s stock has taken a beating this year, losing half its value after missing FY20 sales by 20%.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited has invited foreign companies to use its facilities to set up manufacturing bases in the country. The government-owned company has floated an expression of interest in this regard. The stock surged nearly 10% in two days before cooling off, as investors cheered the initiative of a state-owned company looking to invite foreign companies on the fence in China and at the same time resolve its cash flow issues — two birds with one stone. 75548252For the year 2020




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A BBC investigation revealed how the far right is exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic to spread conspiracies – it’s no different in India

Coronavirus conspiracies are being spread by far-right groups across the world – from blaming 5G technology to targeting Muslim and other minority communities.Some of the Coronavirus conspiracy theories also say that this pandemic is a population control tool.In India, the Tablighi Jamaat incident has been used by far-right groups to target Muslims using hashtags like #CoronaJihad, using the pandemic to suggest that it is a form of terrorism.Other Coronavirus conspiracies in India suggest that hot weather, clove and herbs, and alcohol can help people avoid contracting Covid-19.The Coronavirus pandemic has forced the Indian government to announce a nationwide lockdown since March 24, but it’s not just the deadly disease that we need to worry about. There have been many conspiracy theories,




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For every ₹100 spent on petrol and diesel in India, ₹70 goes towards taxes

The Indian government increased the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 and ₹13 per litre respectively, hoping to mop up ₹1.6 lakh crore this year.As a result of this, tax on petrol and diesel comprises of 70% of the total price per litreWith the crude oil prices at historically low levels, this could help the government reduce the fiscal deficit at a time when the economy has come to a standstill due to the nationwide lockdown.Amid the falling crude prices, the cash-strapped Indian government has increased the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 and ₹13 per litre respectively. The increase in excise duty has now taken the tax component in the auto fuels to almost 70% and with this, the government hopes to mop up ₹1.6 lakh crore this year.Various state governments across the country




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Don’t hold your breath ⁠— Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw says India's Covid-19 vaccine will enter clinical trials in 9 months

“Even after India approves the coronavirus vaccine, it might not be possible to produce more than 10-20 million doses in the first year.”The comments came from the Chairperson of Biocon in an exclusive chat with Business Insider.Syngene, a Biocon subsidiary, is involved in accelerating a bunch of initiatives to develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus that is spreading around the world.There are at least six vaccines under development in India, of the total 100 around the world including from the likes of Sanofi, Altimmune, and Pfizer. “Indian vaccine programmes will take some time before they get into the clinical trials, I think between 6 to 9 months depending on the programme. At least the ones we are working on, I don’t think they can get to clinics before 9 months,” Kiran Mazumdar




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These are the privacy issues in Aarogya Setu, India's Covid-19 tracker app, alleged by French hacker Elliot Alderson

Elliot Alderson has claimed that the Aarogya Setu app allows users to find out who is sick in a particular area.He has also contradicted the Aarogya Setu team’s claim that bulk calls to the API are not possible.A French ethical hacker who goes with the alias "Elliot Alderson" earlier claimed that he found security and privacy issues in India’s Covid-19 tracker app Arogya Setu. This was denied by the Aarogya Setu team and they said that the app is secure.After this, Alderson has come up with a post highlighting the issues found by him in the Aarogya Setu app.App allows users to access internal filesIn April, Alderson found that the WebViewActivity allowed users to access internal files of the app by using commands as there was no host validation. However, the issue has now been fixed.Aarogya




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India’s government debt could mount to 81% of GDP by 2024 even at the pre-COVID rate of growth, warns Moody’s

Moody's Investors Service said India’s Baa2 negative rating is unlikely to improve given the economic shock triggered by the coronavirus outbreak.However, the report noted that the COVID-19 crisis has only exacerbated the impact of some of India’s existing evils.The $2.7 trillion economy, the seventh largest in the world, is riddled by low household income, high government debt, and weak policy reforms and implementation.Moody's Investors Service said India’s Baa2 negative rating ⁠— while cutting growth estimate for the year to 0.2% ⁠— down from our previous forecast of 2.5%. is unlikely to improve given the economic shock triggered by the coronavirus outbreak. Over the next five years, India’s government debt could be as high as 81% of the country’s gross domestic product, it said.However,




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Mi 10 is Xiaomi’s first high-end phone to launch in India after 2 years ⁠— and these are its improved features

Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 flagship smartphone, Mi Box 4K streaming device and Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in India.The Mi Box 4K will take on the Amazon Fire TV Stick and the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Xiaomi has re-entered the flagship segment in India with its new Mi 10 series, with high-end hardware and features like a 108MP camera and 5G support. It was announced in China in February this year. Apart from this, Xiaomi also launched several products in an online event, including the Mi Box 4K and the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. It had to postponed the launch event earlier due to the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.Here are the prices of the Xiaomi products announced today –ProductPriceXiaomi Mi 10 8GB + 128GB₹ 49,999Xiaomi Mi 10 8GB + 256GB₹ 54,999Xiaomi Mi Box 4K₹ 3,499Xiaomi




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There are a lot of coronavirus vaccines in the works⁠— but these are the two that Indians should watch out for

Coronavirus vaccines by the University of Oxford and China are in the most advanced clinical phase and likely the best choice for India according to Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.The US coronavirus vaccine candidates may be more talked about but they will likely be much more expensive.“We’re much more comfortable with a jab and a low-cost vaccine, which is what the Oxford and Chinese vaccines are all about,” explained Shaw.Biotechnology companies around the world are going head-to-head to create the first coronavirus vaccine as the ongoing pandemic continues to wreak havoc on normal life. Some have a headstart over others.“I think the Oxford vaccine and Chinese vaccine are certainly in the more advanced clinical phase as is the German vaccine. The two US vaccines are, of course, much




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Fans think Taylor Swift and Katy Perry are cooking up a collaboration, thanks to some subtle hints on social media

Fans of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry think the two stars could be working on a collaboration, or some kind of joint announcement.The theory comes from subtle similarities in their recent social media posts.Perry announced on Thursday that her next single will be called "Daisies." The same day, Swift posted a photo of herself wearing a sweater with daisies.The Twitter account for "American Idol," on which Perry is a judge, wrote of her new song: "We can't wait to play this like 1,989 times in a row." Fans think this is a reference to Swift's album "1989," named after her birth year.Swift and Perry have had a rocky history, but famously cemented their mended friendship in Swift's 2019 music video for "You Need to Calm Down."Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Fans of Taylor Swift and Katy




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Fans think Lily Allen and David Harbour are engaged after the singer wore a diamond ring for an Instagram photo

Fans are speculating that Lily Allen and David Harbour are engaged after the "Smile" singer posted a photo while wearing a diamond ring on her ring finger. According to her caption, Allen was trying to show off her "ripped" body, but one fan was more focused on the eye-catching piece of jewelry she was wearing. "Um... engagement ring??????????????" the user commented. Allen responded with a cheeky comment that referenced Brad Pitt's famous line in 1999's "Fight Club" ("The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club"). "first rule of engagement club........." Allen wrote back to the curious fan. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Fans are speculating that Lily Allen and David Harbour are engaged after the "Smile" singer posted a photo while wearing a diamond ring on




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India Reports 3,320 New COVID-19 Cases, 95 Deaths In 24 Hrs; Count Reaches 59,662

Maharashtra has the highest number of cases with 19, 063 followed by Gujarat with 7,402 cases and Delhi with 6,318 cases.




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Rs 411 Cr Loan Defaulter Flees India, SBI Dials CBI After 4 Years

The company had three rice milling plants, besides eight sorting and grading units in Karnal district with offices in Saudi Arabia and Dubai for trading purposes, the SBI complaint said.




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A Leader Finds The Blue Ocean, Says Randstad India’s Paul Dupuis

Randstad India’s Managing Director and CEO, Paul Dupuis, says leadership is like climbing a mountain, where you must set milestones and keep moving




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Randstad India’s Top Boss Advises Leaders To Be ‘Swift & Sharp But Humane’

As the job market becomes gloomier in India, Randstad India’s Managing Director & CEO, Paul Dupuis shares own experience & some advice for dealing with the crises




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An Indian hospital is using robots with thermal cameras to screen coronavirus patients — here's how they work




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The Project's Waleed Aly talks diversity in Australian media

The Project's Waleed Aly first drew attention to the issue of cultural diversity on television during his Gold Logie acceptance speech in 2016.




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Lily Allen 'social media is undoing the progress of women's issues'

Lily Allen touched down in Sydney with boyfriend Meridian Dan on Monday.




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Rihanna comforted by fans on social media after she mourns loss of late uncle Rudy

The Umbrella singer was inundated with thousands of responses from her 75.5 million followers, as fans offered their condolences over the death in the family.




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Rihanna and ex Drake reunite at the Canadian rapper's birthday party

Rihanna and Drake seem to have at least returned to the friendzone, based on reports from the Canadian rapper's birthday party on Monday night, at which the Barbadian songstress was a guest.




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Rihanna shines bright like a diamond as she applies new Fenty body sparkle to her chest in a bikini

Never was there more literal a demonstration of a hit pop song title than this moment, brought to social media fans thanks to the incredible Rihanna.




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Rihanna looks radiant as she dons head-to-toe Dior for dinner with her friends in Santa Monica 

The Anti-artist, 31, looked lovely wearing a complete look from the French fashion house for dinner at Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica. Rihanna slipped into a Dior monogram-patterned dress.




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Rihanna looks radiant as she covers very special issue of i-D magazine curated by the diva herself

She's already a singer, fashion designer, and makeup mogul. And now Rihanna can add magazine editor to her list of expertise, after collaborating with i-D magazine.




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Oscars 2020: Scarlett Johansson wears $2.1m diamond jewels

Scarlett Johansson continued her best dressed red carpet streak at tonight's Academy Awards ceremony. Her ensemble was made compete with $2.5 million jewelry by Forevermark.




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Reno Rumble's Michael and Carlene take on the judges in social media stoush

Michael and Carlene's exit from reality TV show Reno Rumble way not a quiet one.