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Viewers will require COVID-19 ‘negative’ reports to attend matches at Wankhede

Viewers will require COVID-19 ‘negative’ reports to attend matches at Wankhede

The Mumbai Cricket Association has asked its Apex Council members to produce a COVID-19 negative certificate in order to enter the Wankhede stadium, which will host 10 matches of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. The first game at the iconic stadium in South Mumbai will be held on Saturday evening when Chennai Super Kings square off with Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals. “Dear Apex Council members. As per BCCI’s protocol, all the officials who would be attending the IPL 2021 matches at Wankhede Stadium are required to produce a Negative report of RT-PCR test conducted within 48 hours of the matchday,”…
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Celebs like Sonu Sood, Anurag Kashyap receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Celebs like Sonu Sood, Anurag Kashyap receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Actor Sonu Sood and filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Anubhav Sinha on Wednesday shared they have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Like other celebrities, Sonu, Anurag and Anubhav also posted about the vaccination process on social media handles to encourage their fans to get themselves vaccinated. Sharing a picture of himself receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, Sonu Sood wrote on Twitter, “Got my vaccine today and now it’s time to get whole of my country vaccinated. Started the biggest vaccination drive Sanjeevani which will bring awareness and get our people vaccinate.” While Anubhav Sinha posted a smiling picture of himself after receiving the…
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World Health Day 2021: What is its History, significance and key points.

World Health Day 2021: What is its History, significance and key points.

April 7 of every year is celebrated as World Health Day to spread awareness about quality living and the importance of health. Especially now that when the world is witnessing the second wave of Covid19, it has become even more important to celebrate this day and focus on the measures to be taken to deal with the problems. World Health Day 2021 marks the seventieth anniversary of  World Health Organization. WHO has been continuously sharing safety precautions and measure that every individual should take to stay protected from the Covid -19 issue even if one has been vaccinated.  History and…
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Mariah Carey receives COVID-19 vaccine

Mariah Carey receives COVID-19 vaccine

Singer Mariah Carey has received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. The multiple Grammy winner shared her video of getting vaccinated Saturday on Instagram, which shows her talking to the camera as she is "excited and nervous" to get the jab. "Vaccine side effect: G6," she quipped in the caption - when the needle went in, she started singing a high note. In the video, Carey said the battle against the coronavirus is far from over. "Here we are, all the way from that first post washing my hands with Roc and Roe (her children) in New York, trying to encourage people to…
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Kunal Kamra informed on Twitter that he and his family have tested positive for coronavirus.

Kunal Kamra informed on Twitter that he and his family have tested positive for coronavirus.

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 32-year-old informed that while he is quarantined at home, his parents, who also tested positive for COVID-19, are in a hospital. “My parents are Covid positive & they’re in a hospital near by. I’m Covid positive quarantined at home. I’ve spoken to everyone who I was in contact with. Me and my family will be fine soon,” he tweeted, informing his fans to “please take the second wave very seriously & be super careful.” Apart from Kunal, many celebrities have tested positive for the coronavirus in last few weeks. Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi…
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Katrina Kaif tests positive for COVID-19 and is under home quarantine

Katrina Kaif tests positive for COVID-19 and is under home quarantine

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif on Tuesday said she has tested positive for the coronavirus and is currently isolated at home. The actor, through an Instagram story, informed her fans about her COVID-19 diagnosis and also asked people, who came in contact with her in the last few days, to get themselves tested. “I have tested positive for Covid-19. Have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I’m following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately too. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care,” Katrina…
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Kartik Aaryan tests negative for COVID-19, says ‘passing the baton’ to coronavirus

Kartik Aaryan tests negative for COVID-19, says ‘passing the baton’ to coronavirus

Kartik Aaryan is a relieved man, as his coronavirus test reports came negative on Monday. The actor, who has been in quarantine for two weeks shared a selfie on his Instagram informing fans about the happy news. Referring to Ram’s exile in the Ramayan, Kartik, in a candid mood, wrote, “14 din ka vanvaas khatam.” He added that he will be back to work now. The Pyaar Ka Punchnama actor shared a sun-kissed photo of himself, as he made a negative sign. He captioned it, “Negative ➖ 14 din ka vanvaas khatam 🕺🏻 Back to work 🦥.” As fans showed excitement and…
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Veteran actor Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal passed away on Sunday at the age of 88.

Veteran actor Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal passed away on Sunday at the age of 88.

Veteran actor Shashikala Om Prakash Saigal died on Sunday. She was 88. More popularly known by her first name, Shashikala has famously appeared as various supporting characters in over 100 films including Bimla, Sujata, Aarti, Anupama, Waqt, Gumrah and Khubsoorat, among many others. Actor Jagdeep’s son Naved Jafri confirmed her demise and wrote, “Our dear Shashikala Ji is no more. She was a great artist. May the almighty give the family strength and patience to bear this irreplaceable loss. Deepest condolences 🙏#ShashiKala #RIPShashikala.” Indian politician and businessman Praful Patel tweeted the news and wrote, “Deeply saddened by the demise of…
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Akshay Kumar has confirmed that he has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19.

Akshay Kumar has confirmed that he has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19.

Akshay Kumar has shared a statement saying that he has been hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. “Thank you everyone for all your warm wishes and prayers, they seem to be working I am doing fine, but as a precautionary measure under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home soon. Take care,” the actor wrote on Monday morning. “I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself,” the 53-year-old actor wrote on Sunday, adding, “I am under home quarantine and have…
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Nandita Das, Ram Kapoor and wife Gautami Kapoor and Raghu Ram are the latest celebrities to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Nandita Das, Ram Kapoor and wife Gautami Kapoor and Raghu Ram are the latest celebrities to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

As people above the age of 45 have become eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine since April 1, a slew of Bollywood and television stars have taken the shot and documented the vaccination process to encourage fans to follow suit. Actors Nandita Das, Ram Kapoor and wife Gautami Kapoor and Raghu Ram are the latest celebrities to get jabbed. The stars on Saturday shared on their social media handles that they have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Nandita Das shared on Twitter a photo of herself receiving the vaccine shot. “Got my first shot. Do get yours. Benefits outweigh any apprehensions,” the…
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