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At a time when the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is again spreading fast across the country, events like the Kumbh Mela pose a particular concern for the authorities. There are big crowds near the river banks who wish to take a holy dip on the occasion, throwing social distancing for a toss. Such a thing is being witnessed in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, where people have gathered for the second royal bath of the Kumbh early on Monday. ....
Chaitra Navratri 2021: Date, History, Importance And Significance Of Navratri
Considered to be an important nine-night-celebration for the Hindu community around the world, Chaitra Navratri, much like Sharad or Maha Navratri, is dedicated to the nine different forms of Goddess Durga, collectively known as ‘Navdurga’. Each of these nine forms or avatars are worshipped every day: Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skanda Mata, Katyayani, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhidatri.....
Mumbai Indians Take On Buoyant KKR In Match 5 Of IPL 2021
Despite losing their first match in the IPL 2021 to Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians face a problem of plenty. ....
UK PM Boris Johnson To Shorten His India Trip Due To Pandemic
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided to shorten his trip to New Delhi later this month in view of the severity of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic in India. The visit, due on April 26, is significant for the UK as it is eyeing a new bilateral trade deal with India, following its exit from the European Union. India is the second-largest investor in the UK, after the US. Post-Brexit, the UK is focused on the Indo-Pacific region for its economy and security. Johnson had earlier indicated that apart from New Delhi, h....
Pakistan Bans Islamist TLP Party After Violent Protests
The Pakistan government has decided to impose a ban on the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan under the anti-terrorism law. ....
CM Yogi Orders Sanitisation Of Warehouses, Cold Storages
The Yogi Adityanath government has ordered sanitisation of all the mandi sites, cold storages and warehouses in order to check the Covid spread in the rural areas across Uttar Pradesh. ....
Virat Kohli Named Wisden Cricketers' Almanack's ODI Player Of The Decade
India captain Virat Kohli has been named the One Day International cricketer of the decade for the 2010s in the 2021 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. ....
IPL 2021, DC Vs RR: I Know I Am Paid To Slog, Says Chris Morris After Thrilling Win
A few days after he was denied strike on the last ball of the match against Punjab Kings as his captain Sanju Samson thought he won't be able to clear the boundary, Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Chris Morris proved he is no muck with the bat as he led RR to a fascinating three-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. ....
Not Letting Ashwin Bowl Four Overs Was A Mistake: Ponting
Delhi Capitals (DC) coach Ricky Ponting said that not letting Ashwin to bowl his full quota of overs against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) was a mistake and something that he will talk to captain Rishabh Pant and the rest of the team about. ....
Amitabh Bachchan Calls Son Abhishek 'father's Pride'
Amitabh Bachchan has described son Abhishek as "fathers pride", along with a cryptic jargon he wrote in his new Instagram post. ....
