CEOs of private jet operators are planning for an industry boom after the pandemic subsides as wealthy travelers may rely on private aviation more than before. Executives predict that the health and safety aspect will make more flyers willing to pay the extra cost to fly private as opposed to first-class on commercial. The industry is investing in new cleaning and safety methods to ensure that travelers are protected when flying and encourage more individuals and businesses to make the leap to private.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The private aviation industry is preparing for a post-pandemic boom as airlines settle in for the slow return to 2019 levels, which some experts say may take years as the industry recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.CEOs from the nation's

Given that most Indians are unlikely to be tested for COVID-19, scientists are taking a cue from the country's surveillance programme for polio and turning to sewage to get a clearer snapshot of how many people are infected with the coronavirus. Wastewater epidemiology is a valuable tool to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus in communities, said Manish Kumar of the Indian Institute of Technology in Gandhinagar who is working with an international team of collaborators on the project.The wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) global collaboration comprises over 50 institutes and researchers headed by Kyle James Bibby of the University of Notre Dame in the US. The group is coordinating sampling and analytical protocols as well as data-sharing so that results obtained can be compared on

New Delhi, May 1 () German luxury car manufacturer Audi on Friday announced complimentary disinfection and general check-up of vehicles for the customers engaged in fighting the coronavirus pandemic from the front line.Audi customers who are leading the battle against COVID-19 from the front line can avail of a complimentary disinfection/cleaning of interiors, exterior cleaning and general check-up of their Audi, along with a courtesy car pick-up and drop, Audi India said in a statement.The offer is being made under the 'Salute to COVID-19 Warriors' initiative in gratitude of the services rendered by essential workers, it added."As we continue to battle this unprecedented crisis, we are pleased to announce that all Audi India dealerships across the country will prioritise vehicle servicing

This is an excerpt of an article originally published in the Observer Research Foundation. Viral load matters.Although there’s plenty we still don’t know about all the ways coronavirus ravages the human body, data are telling us at least this much: More than 10 in 100 frontline healthcare workers in the US are getting infected with COVID19.Frontline health care workers who are typically in closest proximity with confirmed COVID19 patients account for 11% per cent of US COVID19 cases according to the first national level data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).7551518275516736Doctors on the cutting edge of COVID19 research have been urging policy makers to factor viral dose and its relationship to severity. This CDC report based on data between February 12–April

Chinese smartphone brand Realme on Tuesday announced it has resumed online sales of its smartphones and accessory products through online channels which include realme.com, Flipkart and Amazon and has received huge orders.Complying with the Centre's guidelines that allow delivery of non-essential items in the green and orange zones in the country, Realme said it has commenced online orders of its products, starting May 4.Meanwhile, the company's offline channels in green and orange zones have also resumed operations, complying with the directives."We have been receiving massive orders online since Sunday midnight and will be able to meet the current demand through our inventory stocks till factory reopens," informed a company spokesperson.The brand has approached the Uttar Pradesh government

Internet harassment against women is at an all-time high in India. To help address this issue, OYO is discouraging smutty comments directed towards women on its social media tactfully. This initiative also led to improved behavior on the company’s social media, with a 42% drop in negative sentiment towards the brand in less than two weeks (precisely 11 days). OYO also observed some users deleting distasteful comments.“Have we ever come across a woman who hasn’t faced online threats, trolling or harassment at least once in her life? And how are we as members of a responsible society tackling this menace?” These were some of the questions that Mayur Hola, Head of Global Brand, OYO Hotels & Homes pondered upon. The answer came to him through a quick scan on social media. As internet harassment

BCCLSanofi plans to get thousands of subjects onboard across the world for the trials of experimental coronavirus vaccines that it is developing with GSK. Once enrolled, the company will start early-stage trials in September. The pharma giant has already partnered with GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) and is researching also exploring other options simultaneously. It hopes to introduce the vaccine next year, reported Reuters.Sanofi, a French multinational pharmaceutical company, says it is working on two different projects to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. The pharma giant has partnered with GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK) and is researching other options as well. It hopes to introduce the vaccine by next year, reported Reuters. The plan is to get thousands of subjects on board across the world to test

“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

People with requisite facility can opt for home isolation However, those who don’t have requisite space at home can opt for quarantine and isolation facilities in hotels and lodges. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 8 issued specific guidelines for quarantine of Indian returning from foreign countries. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on May 8 issued specific guidelines for quarantine of Indian returning from foreign countries in private facilities like hotels, service apartments and lodges.India has begun the world’s largest repatriation mission to bring as many as 1.5 million citizens home in the next few weeks today. In the first phase of repatriation, 15,000 Indian will return from 12 countries. All these passengers shall be kept under institutional quarantine 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

Mumbai, May 9 () Filmmaker Satyanshu Singh has launched a unique initiative to raise relief money for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.The director has started online classes for budding cinema students and has roped artistes from different fields of filmmaking for the initiative.Actor Vinay Pathak, screenwriters Anjum Rajabali and Sudip Sharma, cinematographer Siddharth Diwan and director Shoojit Sircar have come aboard the initiative.Since April 1, more than a dozen lectures have been conducted with students from cities like Bokaro, Kota, Bhilai, Almora, and Coimbatore taking part in them. Overseas students have also showed interest in the lectures.Through the initiative, Satyanshu has so far raised Rs 15 lakhs which has been donated to non-for-profit organisations like Milaap,

75631454Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other China hawks in GOP are ignoring US intelligence agencies, and continuing to spread the conspiracy theory that the coronavirus came from a Chinese government lab.They're doing it for an audience of one — Donald Trump.China hawks have always fought to get Trump to take an even harder line on China, but he's often put his hopes of signing a trade deal with China first.By turning this anti-China conspiracy theory into a talking point on Trump's favorite TV shows and in his political circles, though, hawks could win Trump to their side. It's worked before.This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.In recent weeks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been making the rounds

Actress, author and mother of six Madeleine West has admitted she is 'a bit nuts' on Thursday's Project t for writing a series of children's books while juggling her large brood

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

Former TODAY Show host Lisa Wilkinson has been roasted over her defection to Channel Ten at the TV Week Logie Awards.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his partner Lauren Hashian celebrated the birth of their second daughter Tiana Gia in April.

He's the fun-loving co-host of The Project, who's often cool, calm and collected on-air.

When it comes to fashion, Julia Morris certainly knows what looks great on her.

He admitted 'burying his face in a pile of cocaine' to get over his 2010 divorce from Tamara Jaber on Thursday morning

After dominating New York Fashion Week, Rihanna has made her way to Seoul for a variety of events connected to her Fenty Beauty makeup line.

Rihanna is quickly rising to the top of the fashion world and she is ready to celebrate. The 31-year-old just debuted a brand new collection from her Fenty brand, backed by luxury house LVMH.

The Diamonds hitmaker, 31, was a woman on a mission as she jetted into New York's JKF Airport for her work commitments on Saturday afternoon.

The 31-year-old makeup mogul simply shined in a sparkling gold ensemble for dinner at celebrity hotspot Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on Wednesday night.

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.

The film Queen & Slim starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith is set to be released in theaters. And on Thursday, Rihanna, Zendaya and Natalie Portman attended the LA premiere.

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.

The nine-time Grammy winner - turning 32 next week - struck a pose in a black silk ruffle creation from the designer's spring/summer 2020 couture collection

She has been making waves with her Savage X Fenty fashion line. And Rihanna set Instagram ablaze on Wednesday with her latest promotion for the brand, timed just before Valentine's Day.

Milian, 38, appeared on both Savage X Fenty's Instagram feed and Story on Saturday morning, wearing a couple of sexy looks.

The glamour model, 34, showed her ex what he's missing as she shared sizzling snaps on Instagram earlier this month, after revealing she has a new boyfriend.

The actress, 29, looked sensational in a red lace gown with a high neck and dramatic ruffled skirt as she arrived for the launch of her newest film in Italy.

Johanna Griggs has warned former House Rules' stars that they don't stand a chance of winning when they compete against ex The Block contestants in new show Reno Rumble.

Reno Rumble's Carly has quit her job as an air hostess in order to focus on the final.

After Nine Network's less than stellar start to the ratings year, the battle-lines have well and truly been drawn.

Channel Nine bosses will have their finger on the bleep button as the new series of M-rated reality show Married At First Sight is bumped to an earlier time slot

The Welsh beauty, 49, and her actor husband, 74, dressed to impress as they attended the Netflix 2019 Nominees Toast ahead of the SAG awards in Los Angeles on Saturday

Since the start of awards season, the 48-year old actress and her co-star Richard E. Grant have received a number of Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor nominations.

People.com mislabeled a photo from a SAG afterparty, misidentifying several actors. It was originally mislabeled by the photo agency.

Catherine Zeta-Jones revealed the secret to maintaining the heat in her marriage to Michael Douglas, when the couple took to the red carpet at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Natalia Dyer was joined by boyfriend Charlie Heaton as they attended a Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees party at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Peter Facinelli stepped out on Saturday evening to co-host the magazine's Pre-SAG Awards launch party alongside Riverdale's, Mädchen Amick, at the Choo Choo Club in West Hollywood.

She started off playing dumb blonde Kelly Bundy in the iconic lowbrow TV show Married... With Children from 1987 to 1997. 

The 65-year-old actress glittered in a bronze gown Sunday while joining the Schitt's Creek cast at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles.

Much was made of Anna Paquin's seven-word role in The Irishman. And when the actress appeared on stage at the SAG Awards, Twitter users were quick to point out how it seemed she was being upstaged.

Chicago stars Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones lit up with joy when they reunited on the red carpet during the SAG Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown hit the red carpet in a pristine white dress/pantsuit at the 2020 SAG Awards on Sunday afternoon.

Gwendoline, 41, and Nathalie, 30, both arrived at the SAG Awards in baggy, unflattering frocks.