Coronavirus

26 Apr

Gautam Gambhir shares that Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore to his foundation for Covid-19 relief.

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Actor Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore to former cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir’s foundation. Gambhir on Saturday evening thanked Akshay via Twitter. He called him “a ray of hope” in the current situation. “Every help in this gloom comes as a ray of hope. Thanks a lot @akshaykumar for committing Rs 1 crore to #GGF for food, meds and oxygen for the needy! God bless,” the tweet read. In response to Gambhir’s tweet, the actor replied, “These are really tough times, @GautamGambhir. Glad I could help. Wish we all get out of this crisis soon. Stay Safe.” As soon as Akshay Kumar replied…

26 Apr

Swara Bhasker thanks Pakistan for their “bada dil”.

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As Twitter continues to trend ‘Pakistan Stands with India,’ actor Swara Bhasker says it’s heartwarming to see the outpouring of love by India’s neighbour. While Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said that both the countries must fight this global challenge confronting humanity together, cricketer Shoaib Akhtar took to his YouTube channel to appeal Pakistan’s government and fans to help India deal with the second wave of Covid-19 virus. Akhtar said global support was needed to help India in such a health crisis. Swara Bhasker on Sunday thanked Pakistan for being a “large hearted neighbour” despite facing vilification from sections of Indian media. Pakistani star…

24 Apr

Shoaib Akhtar urges help from Pakistan’s government and fans to help India deal with the second wave of the Covid-19 virus.

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Shoaib Akhtar took to his YouTube channel to urge help from Pakistan’s government and fans to help India deal with the second wave of the Covid-19 virus. Akhtar said global support is needed to help India in such a health crisis. “It is impossible for any government to tackle the ongoing crisis. I appeal to my government and fans, to help India. India does need a lot of oxygen tanks. I request everyone to donate and raise funds for India and deliver oxygen tanks to them,” Akhtar said in a video on his YouTube channel. “India is really struggling with Covid-19. Global…

24 Apr

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui slams celebrities who are vacationing and sharing pictures.

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As India reels under the second wave of coronavirus, Nawazuddin Siddiqui came down hard on celebrities who are sharing vacation pictures as their fellow countrymen suffer due to the Covid-19. Siddiqui has slammed celebrities who are vacationing and sharing pictures on their social media profiles when their fellow countrymen are suffering due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the actor said, “These entertainment celebrities posting vacation pictures at a time when the world is reeling under the worst recession. Logon ke paas khana nahin hai aur aap paise phenk rahe ho. Kuch toh sharam karo. (People don’t have food…

23 Apr

Sonu Sood shares that he has tested negative for the coronavirus.

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Ever since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Sonu Sood has been at the forefront trying to help people, earning him the title of a 'messiah' On Friday, Sonu Sood shared that he has tested negative for the coronavirus. The actor shared the happy news with his fans by sharing a photo of himself posing with a victory sign. As per the safety measures, he also dons a mask in the picture. Last Saturday, the actor had informed fans about testing positive for Covid-19, and being in home quarantine. “This is to inform you that I have tested positive this…

21 Apr

Taapsee Pannu says she doesn’t regret being on “one of the most toxic platforms of social media – Twitter”

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Taapsee Pannu took to Twitter late Tuesday night to appreciate Twitterati as her timeline is filled with people extending support as India fights the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. Taapsee tweeted that she doesn’t regret being on Twitter even after it being “one of the most toxic platforms of social media”. “There was something in me that made me stay here inspite of being one of the most toxic platforms of social media. Seeing the timeline filled with support being asked and selfless/agenda free help being offered makes me believe in the power of intuition once again. Beautiful (sic), Taapee wrote.” As many…

19 Apr

Actress Bhumi Pednekar takes up an initiative as a ‘small contribution to the huge battle that lies ahead of us’.

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Days after actor Bhumi Pednekar tested negative for the coronavirus, she has started a new initiative to help those in need during these trying times. Calling herself a Covid warrior, Bhumi said as India deals with the second wave of the virus, she will be ‘identifying resources to enable facilitation and access to medical supplies, plasma request and donors’. She added in the post, “While I am trying my level best to verify the numbers/contacts which are shared with me on a rampant & daily basis, there might be some numbers which may turn out to be fake. In the event…

12 Apr

Akshay Kumar has now returned home after being hospitalized earlier this month.

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Akshay Kumar, who was hospitalised under medical advice after testing positive for Covid-19, has returned home on Monday. Twinkle Khanna shared the news on her Instagram account. Sharing an animated picture that featured Akshay and Twinkle, the writer mentioned that ‘all iz well.’ “Safe and sound and good to have him back around,” she wrote. Last week, Twinkle Khanna wrote about the uncertain times the world is living in. She shared a poem on Instagram that read, “A series of todays. All the same. Leftover rainwater in a pothole. The future, a battered road that stretches as far as the eye can…

10 Apr

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

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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,”…

07 Apr

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

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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…