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Google’s mobility report reveals that nearly half of Maharashtra’s workforce went to work despite Coronavirus lockdown

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Maharashtra accounts for the highest number of Coronavirus infections in India.Despite that, almost half of the residents in the state continue to go to their offices, according to Covid-19 mobility report by Google. The report reveals that 47% employees in Maharashtra went to work between March 15 and April 26.The State Police helped companies to shift the equipment from office premises to employees’ residence.Overall, there was a 40% decline in people visiting their places of work. Maharashtra accounts for the highest number of Coronavirus infections in India. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total infections in the state stood at 12,974, including 548 deaths, as on May 4, 2020. Despite that, almost half of




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Wine businesses and smaller restaurants are getting creative to stay afloat, according to a master sommelier — but even as alcohol purchases boom the industry needs our support

Jonathan Ross is one of the 300 master sommeliers in the world: He is an educator for the Guild of Sommeliers, an examiner for the Court of Master Sommeliers, and sits on multiple wine investment advisory boards, as well as founded Micro Wines.He says that although the alcohol industry is booming for large retailers, small businesses are struggling to find ways to stay afloat.Many smaller retailers and restaurants are turning to creative ways of staying open, including virtual tastings, delivery, and designer happy hours.Support your local restaurants and wine sellers now if you want them to survive this lockdown period.Click here for more BI Prime stories.With a substantial amount of lockdown time under our belts, people around the world have found creative ways to remain social, active,




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Over 120 Atlanta restaurants say they are refusing to open their dining rooms even though Georgia is allowing them to do so

Some Georgia restaurants are pushing back against the state's loosened restrictions, saying it's still not safe to reopen.120 Atlanta-area restaurants joined forced to form the "#GAHospitalityTogether" initiative and released a statement committing to not reopening their dining rooms until it's safe to do so."We agree that it's in the best interests of our employees, our guests, our community and our industry to keep our dining rooms closed at this time," the statement reads.Still, some chain restaurants have already reopened their dining rooms this week.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Georgia allowed restaurants to reopen dining rooms on Monday, but some restaurants are pushing back against the idea that it's safe to do so.Over 120 Atlanta-area restaurants banded together




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Grubhub receipt sparks outrage as it reveals the company took a $666 cut from a pizza restaurant's $1042 in total orders

Giuseppe Badalamenti, the owner of Chicago Pizza Boss, posted his March Grubhub earnings statement on Facebook, and it showed that the delivery platform took around 70% of its $1000 earnings through the platform."Stop believing you are supporting your community by ordering from a 3rd party delivery company," Badalamenti wrote on Facebook."Restaurant owners select the services they want and only pay a commission to Grubhub when we help generate sales," a Grubhub spokesperson told Business Insider. Grubhub, which is part of the same company as Seamless, has come under fire for asking users to oppose San Francisco's order to slash its commission fees for restaurants from an average of 30% to 15%.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Grubhub claims to be helping local restaurants.




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Laura Dundovic and Quade Cooper enjoy evening taking in the Vivid Festival

It looks like the romance between Laura Dundovic and her man Quade Cooper is heating up, as the pair continue to flaunt their relationship on social media.




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Vivid Sydney preview night at Taronga Zoo

The iconic Taronga Zoo will come to life at night with a dazzling display of giant animal lanterns littered across its grounds, as Vivid Sydney prepares to kick off again on Friday.




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Vivid Sydney: Everything you need to know

The Vivid Sydney switch will be flicked on at 6pm on Friday and then for 23 consecutive nights. Featuring 250 events, the 2017 program is expected to attract 2.31 million visitors.




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Guy Sebastian arrives at Sensis x Vivid Sydney event

Guy Sebastian has been known to experiment with style during his years in the celebrity spotlight.




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Guy Sebastian morphs into hipster for Vivid Sydney event

Since being crowned the winner of Australian Idol in 2003, he's experimented with fashion.




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Samuel Johnson cuts a dapper figure at Vivid event

Actor Samuel Johnson was spotted cutting a dapper figure on Monday night at the Sensis X Vivid Sydney event in Sydney.




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Vivid Sydney's best kept secrets revealed

Whether it's an evening of family fun, a picturesque date night or an excuse to catch up with friends amid serene surroundings, the Sydney festival has something for everyone.




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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Victory for developing Scotland side over France in Six Nations was no surprise

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was not surprised in the slightest at Scotland turning over France because they are a good and improving side. France are still a long way from the finished article.




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Financial 'dire straights' open door to CVC buyout as Premiership braces itself for loss of revenue

NIK SIMON: Millions will be lost through matchday takings and broadcast rights if the league goes into long-term lock down. The epidemic could force some club finances to the brink of collapse.




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RFU fear losing massive £50m in revenue from coronavirus pandemic

The RFU fear they will lose up to £50m in revenue during the coronavirus pandemic without the use of their prize asset, Twickenham stadium.




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How Wales Women's international Alecs Donovan is helping Bristol Bears reach next level with yoga

In a Bristol team which contains Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua and will soon add Kyle Sinckler and Semi Radradra, it takes a lot to be described as one of the Bears' 'signings of the season.'




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Argentinian great Agustin Pichot promises a revolution as he challenges for World Rugby's top job

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: World Rugby has found itself at a revolutionary crossroads after Agustin Pichot launched a late bid to challenge Bill Beaumont in the presidential elections.




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Steve Borthwick to become Leicester's new head coach on July 1 after leaving England role

Steve Borthwick will become Leicester's new head coach on July 1, as current boss Geordan Murphy moves to become director of rugby. 




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Rugby needs a radical shake-up and Gus Pichot is perfect bundle of energy needed to revamp the game

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Professional rugby's financial vulnerability has been cruelly exposed and, frankly, it has always been built on shifting sands.




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'Tell Clive I'm still alive and kicking': Sir Bill Beaumont vows to lead 'global revolution'

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Sir Bill Beaumont says he 'still alive and kicking' as he revealed his manifesto to be re-elected as World Rugby chairman after Sir Clive Woodward backed Agustin Pichot.




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Agustin Pichot reveals Fortnite plan to generate next generation of players and fans

Pichot has vowed to jolt World Rugby out of 'copy and paste mode' if he manages to unseat chairman Sir Bill Beaumont, with online video game Fortnite an unlikely pillar of his plan.




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Kristalina Gheorghieva, directorul general FMI: „Fără soluţii medicale urgente, s-ar putea materializa, din păcate, scenarii mai sumbre pentru anumite economii”

Directorul general al Fondului Monetar Internaţional (FMI), Kristalina Gheorghieva, a indicat posibilitatea revizuirii în scădere a estimărilor privind evoluţia economiei mondiale, şi a avertizat SUA şi China să nu reactiveze un război comercial care ar putea slăbi redresarea în urma crizei provocate de pandemia de coronavirus (Covid-19), informează Agerpres, conform Reuters.

The post Kristalina Gheorghieva, directorul general FMI: „Fără soluţii medicale urgente, s-ar putea materializa, din păcate, scenarii mai sumbre pentru anumite economii” appeared first on Forbes.ro.




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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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The Masked Singer: Chameleon is REVEALED after he leaves Rita Ora blushing

The rock star, 44, stunned the panel with his incredible range of vocals after ending up in the sing-off, and lost out to Duck in the judges vote despite an incredible soprano performance.




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Rita Ora looks bohemian chic as she enjoys shopping trip in Beverly Hills

The Anywhere singer, 29, looked bohemian chic in a plunging blue striped shirt teamed with a pair of black wide-leg plissé trousers.




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The Masked Singer: Milkshake singer Kelis is REVEALED as Daisy

Saturday's show saw the American star, 40, unmasked after she lost out to Monster in the bottom two, despite stunning the panel with her vocals.




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Kelis reveals The Masked Singer contestants have to wear shirts that say: 'Don't talk to me'

The Milkshake star, 40, was unmasked as the character of Daisy on Saturday's episode of the ITV series after she lost out to Monster in the bottom two.




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Rita Ora exudes glamour as she joins Kate Beckinsale at Tings magazine event in Los Angeles 

The pair looked in good spirits as they attended the private dinner, held at the private residence of the CEO of Absolut Elyx Jonas Tahlin, on Tuesday.




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Rita Ora unveils new 'Zog' neck tattoo as she reveals word is pet name given to her by mum Vera 

The singer, 29, showed off her latest ink in an Instagram post on Friday, after she got a tattoo in honour of her mother Vera.




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Rita Ora reveals she is in agony after having a tonsillectomy

Rita Ora has revealed she is in agony after undergoing a tonsillectomy and admits it's given her time to 'relax and heal.'' 




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Baker, 29, who is known for 'illusion cakes', reveals he has NEVER attended a training course

Ben Cullen, 29, who lives in Chester, told Femail that he became captivated with the idea of making elaborate cake models in 2015, but had never even baked before. He now wins awards for his creations.




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Rita Ora reveals 'heroic' mum inspired her to become an NHS volunteer

The singer, 29, gushed about her proud mum, 56, during an interview on ITV's This Morning, after Vera revealed she's returned to work as a psychiatrist and GP during the outbreak.




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Joey Essex's former girlfriend reveals she dumped him after 24-hour party with Rita Ora and pals

Lorena Medina, 28, said that the couple had fallen out after Joey was spotted heading into Rita's home in Holland Park, West London, at 4am in March.




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Thomas Cook pilots reveal their favourite scenic views from the cockpit and some amazing snaps

These pictures, from the U.S to the UK, have all been taken by Thomas Cook employees, including pilots, who voted for the flights that they think are the best for awe-inspiring views.




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'Harry Potter' star Tom Felton just found out he's a Hufflepuff, but he previously said he's a Gryffindor and we have questions

Tom Felton shared a screenshot on Instagram on Wednesday, which revealed that he's a Hufflepuff after taking the official Wizarding World quiz online. But the actor, who played Slytherin member Draco Malfoy, previously tweeted that he's a Gryffindor and "HP" author J.K. Rowling agreed with the assessment. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories."Harry Potter" star Tom Felton, known for playing Slytherin house member Draco Malfoy in the movies, said that he just found out he's a Hufflepuff. "a sad day....on so many levels #harrypotterathome," the 32-year-old actor captioned a series of screenshots he shared on Instagram. The first image revealed that Felton's display name on his Wizarding World passport is the same as the character he portrayed on-screen, rather than his real name. The second




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The most miniatures ever created for a 'Star Wars' movie was 'Phantom Menace,' despite everyone thinking it was all CGI

Disney Plus' show "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" doesn't just reveal secrets from the show, but from the "Star Wars" franchise, too.In episode 2 of the show, titled "Legacy," Industrial Light & Magic CCO John Knoll revealed that "The Phantom Menace" used the most miniatures of any "Star Wars" movie.It's a shocking revelation as most believe the movie was heavily done using computer-generated imagery.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.If you are watching the new Disney Plus show, "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian," you might have caught a fascinating tidbit in the second episode, which launched on the service Friday, called "Legacy."It comes around the nine-minute mark of the episode. During the round table conversation "The Mandalorian" creator Jon Favreau has with some of the major




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The best order to watch every 'Star Wars' movie for the ultimate marathon

There are 11 movies in the "Star Wars" franchise, with more films and shows on the way.We've presented six different ways to watch the franchise with and without the addition of the animated series. The three main ways to watch the "Star Wars" saga are in release order, chronological order, or the popular "machete" order.If you're not starting with "Episode I," "Rogue One" is a good place to start."Rogue One" should be watched right before "Episode IV — A New Hope" because it leads right into the events of the film.If you add in the animated series, "Rebels" is the most complicated show to watch in release order as seasons two through four came out in between some of the newer franchise films.You should watch the last four episodes of "Clone Wars" alongside "Revenge of the Sith."We've included




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The top 7 movies on Netflix this week, from 'Den of Thieves' to 'Dangerous Lies'




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China to reform disease prevention system

By Yew Lun TianBEIJING, May 9 (Reuters) - China will reform its disease prevention and control system to address weaknesses exposed by the coronavirus...




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Seven killed in protests over food distribution in...

KABUL, May 9 (Reuters) - Seven people were killed when protesters angry over what they see as unfair food aid distribution during the coronavirus pandemic...




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Quarantine for UK arrivals would be devastating,...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the move in an address to the nation on Sunday.




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Premier League title-winning captains - Gary Neville

The right-back was an integral member of Sir Alex Ferguson´s United.




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More than 1,000 queue for food in rich Geneva amid...

By Cecile Mantovani and Denis BalibouseGENEVA, May 9 (Reuters) - More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva,...




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Russia, Belarus mark Victory Day in contrasting events

MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Victory Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, in a ceremony shorn of its...




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Nicole Scherzinger and rumoured beau Thom Evans arrive at Simon Cowell's Thanksgiving dinner

The X Factor: Celebrity judge, 41, continued to fuel relationship rumours with Thom, 34, as they arrived at Simon Cowell's Thanksgiving dinner in London on Friday evening.




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Nicole Scherzinger is supported by rumoured beau Thom Evans at her musical show

The X Factor: Celebrity judge, 41, continued to fuel rumours she's dating Thom, 34, as he supported the singer at her musical show on Sunday, held at the Boulevard Theatre in west London.




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Nicole Scherzinger, 41, joined by rumoured love interest Thom Evans, 34, as they party until 4.30am

The Pussycat Doll continued a recurring theme on Monday evening by appearing at the same event as the 34-year old, this time at London's Boulevard Theatre.




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'I want to prevent a catastrophe,' said Hugh Grant. 'Quit acting then,' I tweeted

By the time this column appears, the result of the General Election will be known. But whoever won, the biggest loser of the campaign is undoubtedly demented Brexit-hater Hugh Grant




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Alesha Dixon snubs Simon Cowell's plea to reform Mis-Teeq, source reveals

Producers of The X Factor: The Band wanted to bring back Mis-Teeq, a group comprising Ms Dixon, Sabrina Washington and Su-Elise Nash.




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Simon Cowell reveals the secret to his weight loss is no red meat and DIET BEER

Simon Cowell has revealed the secret to his 20lb weight loss is cutting out red meat and drinking light beer instead of regular beer.




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Simon Cowell's the X Factor misses out on a Talent Show nomination at the National Television Awards

The X Factor, which first aired in 2004, has been nominated in the category every year since 2007. However rivals Strictly Come Dancing and The Voice UK did get a mention in the shortlist.