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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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কর্মীদের সুরক্ষায় ওয়োর নীতি সংশোধন

কর্মীদের সুরক্ষায় ওয়োর নীতি সংশোধন

কর্মীদের সুবিধার্থে ওয়ো হোটেলস অ্যান্ড হোমস  নীতিগত পরিবর্তন ঘটিয়ে চলেছে। এখন থেকে ওয়ো ভারতে তাদের কর্মীদের ও পরিবারের সকলের কোভিড-১৯ ভ্যাক্সিনেশনের সম্পূর্ণ ব্যয় বহন করবে। এরফলে ওয়োর কর্মীরা ও পরিবারের সদস্যরা উপকৃত হবেন। কর্মীদের জন্য বীমার সুরক্ষা বাড়িয়ে তাতে ‘কোভিড-১৯ হোম কেয়ার’ও অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা হয়েছে। এবার ওয়োর কর্মীদের জন্য ফ্রি অ্যানুয়াল হেলথ চেক, ২৪X৭ ডক্টর কন্সাল্টেশন, ওয়ান-অন-ওয়ান কাউন্সেলিং সেশন ছাড়াও কোভিড-১৯ টেস্ট বুকিং, অনলাইন মেডিসিন অর্ডারিং ও অন্যান্য সুবিধার ব্যবস্থা করা হচ্ছে। এরসঙ্গে সাইকিয়াট্রিক কভার ও বর্ধিত মেটারনিটি কভারও যুক্ত হচ্ছে। পেরেন্টাল লিভ পলিসিতে পরিবর্তন এনে ওয়ো #রাইজইকোয়ালি উদ্যোগ চালু করেছে। নীতিগত পরিবর্তন ঘটিয়ে কোম্পানি পেটারনিটি লিভ আগের ২ সপ্তাহ…
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Shah Rukh Khan offers to help expectant mother with baby names

Shah Rukh Khan offers to help expectant mother with baby names

Actor Shah Rukh Khan chatted with acid attack survivors, during a virtual meet, where he remembered his mother, discussed baby names, sang and encouraged the women. On Friday, Shah Rukh retweeted a video shared by the Meer Foundation, with the caption, "Can't wait to meet these lovely women in person soon. Much love to my team at @MeerFoundation for bringing a small part of the family together to catch up & chat. Until we meet again.... In the meantime, stay safe & love you all!" Meer Foundation tweeted the video with caption, "#MeerFoundation hosted a virtual meet for our acid attack survivors…
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Actor Alia Bhatt has said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has isolated herself.

Actor Alia Bhatt has said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and has isolated herself.

Alia Bhatt has tested positive for COVID-19. The Gangubai Kathiawadi took to Instagram stories to share her diagnosis late Thursday night. She wrote, “Hello all, I have tested positive for Covid-19. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care.” Last month, in March, Alia’s boyfriend and Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor had tested positive for coronavirus. He has now tested negative for the virus and has fully recovered. Even Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who is directing Alia…
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