coronavirus lockdown
Art auctions come to life online
Galleries and artists worry about the drop in artwork prices because of the pandemic. But there’s hope online
Internet connectivity in India too slow and patchy to enable online teaching widely, says QS report
Improved broadband reach and uninterrupted power supply are required if online classes are to become mainstream, survey finds.
An artist and a cricketer
It’s not just the cricket ball that Kuldeep Yadav has mastery over. He’s also very talented with the paint brush!
Plea for peace
Amidst the pandemic, the public figures of the country urge their fans and followers to put an end to domestic violence
New Yorkers can now get married on Zoom! Governor Andrew Cuomo permits online marriage licences
It helps one to get health cover on their spouse’s company insurance if they lose their jobs. Over 20 million filed for doles in four weeks.
Vijay Mallya loses UK High Court appeal in extradition case
Mallya had appealed to the High Court against his extradition to India at a hearing in February this year
Covid infection grave in Mumbai, Kolkata, Jaipur and Indore
Violation of lockdown measures is posing a serious health hazard to public and risk for spread of COVID-19
Toll collection resumes on National Highways
National Highways Authority of India as well as highway developers resumed collection at toll plazas
DGCA directs airlines not to take bookings until further notice
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued the notification after some Indian airlines started taking bookings for May 4 onwards
Asia shares mixed after US crude slides to 20-year lows
Oil prices remained under pressure as the global lockdown saw fuel demand evaporate