Paytm has rolled out a new tool ‘COVID-19 Vaccine Slot Finder’ that will help users find available slots for the vaccine in over 780 districts in India. The tool is available on both Android and iOS devices, as per Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma on Twitter. With the launch of the COVID-19 Vaccine Finder on […]
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How to cope with Covid-19 anxiety?
Daily news updates of the Covid pandemic have caused mental strain for many people across the world. For those living with anxiety and depression, the impact is harsh. As experts have recommended social distancing and self-quarantine to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease, it sends most of us into isolation. Here are baby steps that […]
Japan Olympics 2021: No-fly zone to established over venues, no foreign spectators this time
Japan transport ministry on Thursday said that their government would set up a no-fly zone over Olympic venues from July 21 to September 5 as part of anti- terrorism measures during the summer games in the country’s capital, Tokyo. However, they did clarify that departing and arriving flights at the Tokyo International Airport would not […]
Farmer unions to protest against Covid curbs in Punjab on May 8
Amid the surging Covid cases, farmer unions from Punjab have announced that they will hold street protests against the coronavirus lockdown on May 8 in the state and urge people to defy the restrictions. This decision was taken by 32 farmer unions of Punjab, which are part of the Sanyukta Kisan Morcha — the umbrella […]
Chandigarh administration to upload data of bed availability on website
On the directions of Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Chandigarh administration has started uploading data of available beds as well as occupied beds in government and private hospitals on the administration’s website: http://chandigarh.gov.in/ “As directed by the High Court, data on availability of hospital beds will be uploaded daily on the UT Administration website,” […]
Trident Limited recognised as Best Workplace for Women 2021 by ET
Trident Ltd has announced that it has been recognised as one of the Best Workplaces for Women 2021 by Economic Times. ET has recognised a few companies that have stepped forward to make a difference and have successfully created a new benchmark for Diversity & Inclusion in Corporate India. Trident Limited has been recognised for its outstanding initiatives and […]
Punjab CM rules out complete lockdown, announces relief measures
Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday again ruled out a complete lockdown, noting that the restrictions currently in place were more stringent than the lockdown conditions in many other states. He announced a series of relaxations and relief measures to alleviate the woes of people. Amid spiralling Covid cases, the CM ordered […]
Software start-up by IIT Kharagpur students gets funded at Chitkara University’s IIC-2021
Chitkara University recently conducted the grand finale of the ‘India Innovation Challenge – 2021’ – one of the largest funding fest for upcoming start-ups. With a mission to promote novel and practical innovations, India Innovation Championship (IIC) witnessed record participation by teams from across the nation and abroad. The Championship which was open to innovators, […]
Punjab launches single-window online citizen portal for property services
Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday virtually launched an online citizen portal to provide all property related services in a seamless manner. Lauding the people-friendly initiative of the Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA), the CM said it would hugely benefit the citizens across the state and enable them to avail all services […]
World’s largest jewellery maker Pandora says it will stop selling mined diamonds
World’s largest jewellery producer Pandora will no longer use mined diamonds and switch to lab-grown stones. Copenhagen-based Pandora, best known for its charm bracelets, on Tuesday launched Pandora Brilliance, which it described as its “first lab-created diamond collection”. The range, which includes earrings, necklaces and rings, features lab-grown stones made in the UK, with prices […]









