In focus, 28th Sep 2021, News & Stories from India

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28 Sep 2021

In focus, 28 Sep 2021

Writing through your writer’s block might seem counterintuitive but it can actually help you to become a better writer. You have to become aggressive and use your willpower to push through and not just wait for inspiration to strike you. — By arrangement

How to get rid of writer’s block and become an established writer? By Author Arpit Bakshi

Overcoming writer’s block is a delicate process as it is highly subjective and depends on the mental state of the particular individual

28 Sep 2021 10:55 PM

The competition of lifting the trophy is genuine, but there is another battle of the top scorer who creates the magic with the balls and takes maximum wickets. Indeed, only three run-scorers are battling Shikhar Dhawan, Faf du Plessis, and KL Rahul. — By arrangement

How Much the IPL Can Change in the Second Leg of IPL?

The top 4 teams are already in a strong position, including Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians

28 Sep 2021 10:50 PM

Celewish Media bridges the gap between celebrities & fans

Today https://www.celewish.com/ has more than 1500 celebrities available on their platform for meet & greet and more

28 Sep 2021 10:43 PM

The features such as maintaining a social connection with other players while gaming and the opportunity to win real money games are one of the reasons behind the popularity of iGaming in India. — Pixahive.com

Why Online Gaming in India Is Still an Immature Industry?

Over the years, India has seen tremendous growth in online gaming sector. Thanks to the rapid penetration and affordability of smartphones.

28 Sep 2021 10:35 PM

: Rajya Sabha MP KC Venugopal felicitates newly joined Congress member Kanhaiya Kumar and MLA Jignesh Mewani, who extended his support to the party, at AICC in New Delhi, Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2021. (PTI Photo/Vijay Verma)

Kanhaiya Kumar, Jignesh Mewani join Congress

The former JNU student leader also contested against Union Minister Giriraj Singh in Bihar's Begusarai LS seat in the 2019 general elections

28 Sep 2021 6:15 PM

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri announced the news in a blog post, saying that the Facebook-owned company would continue to work on parental-supervised experiences for younger users. (Photo: PTI)

Facebook halts plans for 'Instagram Kids' app after criticism

In the blog post and series of accompanying tweets, Mosseri blamed the critics for misunderstanding the purpose of the app

28 Sep 2021 5:43 PM

In the previous trade, the precious metal had settled at Rs 45,134 per 10 gram. (PTI Photo)

Gold declines Rs 54, silver tumbles Rs 573 on global cues

In the international market, gold was trading lower at USD 1,743 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 22.37 per ounce

28 Sep 2021 4:00 PM

Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu. (Photo: PTI)

Sidhu resigns as Punjab PCC President, gives Congress a jolt

In a letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Navjot Singh Sidhu, however, said he will continue to serve the party

28 Sep 2021 3:40 PM

Studies carried out early on in the pandemic reported a lower prevalence of active smokers among people admitted to hospital with COVID-19. (Representational Image)

Smoking may increase risk of COVID-19 severity, death, study finds

The latest study is first of its kind to pool observational and genetic data on smoking and COVID-19

28 Sep 2021 2:40 PM

A health worker carries vials of the Covaxin vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus at a health centre in New Dehi. (Photo: AFP/File)

WHO's emergency use authorisation for Covaxin further delayed: Sources

The Strategic Advisory Group of Expert on Immunization (SAGE) will be meeting on October 5 on EUA to Covaxin

28 Sep 2021 2:07 PM

There is currently no conclusive evidence that COVID-19 vaccine efficacy against severe disease and death wanes significantly over time. (Representational image: Twitter)

Covid virus expected to continue to transmit for a very long time: WHO

Populations where more people were previously infected and where vaccination coverage is high are expected to be less impacted by the virus

28 Sep 2021 1:44 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the 17th Formation Day celebrations of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in New Delhi, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (PTI /Atul Yadav)

India handled COVID-19 in best possible way despite limited resources: HM Amit Shah

Shah said the government's approach is to ensure zero loss of life during any disaster and it has been successful to a great extent

28 Sep 2021 1:19 PM

The counting of votes will take place on November 2. (Representational Photo: AFP)

Bypolls to three LS, 30 assembly seats on October 30: Election Commission

The seats where Lok Sabha by-elections will be held are Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh

28 Sep 2021 12:54 PM

Taliban fighters stand guard on the backdrop of shops selling antiques and decorative merchandise at Chicken Street in Kabul on September 26, 2021. The once-bustling hotspot, where aid workers and adventurous tourists would shop for vintage tribal rugs, pottery and metalware, is almost empty of visitors looking for a bargain. (WAKIL KOHSAR / AFP)

Taliban issue no-shave order to barbers in Afghan province

During the Taliban's previous rule, the conservative Islamists demanded that men grow beards

28 Sep 2021 12:18 PM

Bombay HC issues new guideline for sexual harassment at workplace cases

Justice GS Patel passed an order to protect the interest of both accused and victim parties in cases of sexual harassment at the workplace

28 Sep 2021 11:38 AM

The shelters were installed in locations near Tashigong, Manza, Hot Springs and Churup among others, in reflection of simmering tensions between the two sides in the region, (Representational image : PTI)

China installs new shelters for troops near LAC in eastern Ladakh

The new container-based accommodations were built in addition to the additional military camps that the Chinese military had set up

28 Sep 2021 11:02 AM

People walk past a wall mural on COVID awareness in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

India records less than 20,000 fresh cases, lowest since early-March

The death toll due to the viral disease climbed to 4,47,373 with 179 more fatalities

28 Sep 2021 10:27 AM

The name of the cyclone, 'Gulab', was given by Pakistan. (Representational image)

Newborns named after Cyclone Gulab in Odisha

Forty-one women delivered their babies when the cyclonic storm was approaching the coast

28 Sep 2021 10:18 AM

Petrol and diesel prices are revised by the oil marketing companies. (Photo: PTI/File)

Petrol, diesel prices see hike across metros

Rates have been increased across the country and differ from state to state depending on the incidence of value-added tax

28 Sep 2021 9:32 AM

Yogi Adityanath tweaks caste formula ahead of polls

Seven new ministers — one Cabinet and six minister of state — took oath of office in Lucknow

28 Sep 2021 9:23 AM

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