In this issue

November 13, 2021

Oral and cheaper Covid-19 pill coming soon

Restricted and emergency use in India of medicine that can clear infection within five days expected this week

2 mins

Stone pelting in Maharashtra in protest against assault on Tripura minorities

FOLLOWING alleged incidents of violence against minority communities in Tripura, various Muslim organisations held protests in Malegaon, Parbhani, Nanded and Amaravati in Maharashtra. Some places reported burning and damaging of shops. There were no reports of casualties.

1 min

A novel touch to ‘mehfil' culture

Pakistani singer Mehdi Hassan’s famous rendition of Mohabbat karne Wale kam na Honge, a poem by Haffiz Hoshiyarpuri, has transcended geographical and linguistic boundaries, inspiring generations of poets and singers. The classic juxtaposition of the ghazal singer’s soulful voice along with Hoshiyarpuri’s sombre yet grandiloquent verses continues to be the ultimate ode to love.

2 mins

Drive for special kid education begins

FOR better inclusion of differently-abled kids and children with special needs (CWSN), the Delhi’s Directorate of Education (DoE) has launched a drive across all districts to identify out-of-school CWSNs and school dropouts. Those identified will be enrolled in state as well as Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools.

1 min

THOSE WHO DESERVE TO BE IN THE DOGHOUSE

The number of strays in India is declining and will come down even more. If it is not a stray, I don’t understand a person’s antipathy towards a dog

4 mins

Pilot meets Sonia, may bag senior party post

FORMER Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot on Friday met party president Sonia Gandhi and expressed hope that a decision on long-pending Cabinet expansion and political appointments would be taken soon, keeping in mind that Assembly elections are due in 2023.

1 min

Jammu party demands new state

IKKJUTT Jammu, a new political party in Jammu, which is competing with the BJP on the Hindutva plank, has demanded carving out of a new state from the present 10 districts of Jammu region, parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

1 min

US journalist gets 11-yr jail in Myanmar over incitement

MYANMAR junta court on Friday sentenced an American journalist to 11 years in prison on charges of unlawful association, incitement against the military and breaching visa rules, his employer and lawyer told reporters.

1 min

Finance Minister to meet state CMs in a move to boost capital expenditure

IN a move to boost capital expenditure, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet the state chief ministers and Finance Ministers on Monday, to monitor release of funds and push key infrastructure departments to ensure timely completion of projects.

1 min

Want to create my own identity: Iyer

WITH the likes of the legendary Sunil Gavaskar and supreme artist VVS Laxman rooting for Venkatesh Iyer to be the stop-gap all-rounder that India is looking for against New Zealand in the T20 series, but the 26-year old is under no pressure. He is relaxed and wants to enjoy his outing in the middle should he get a chance.

2 mins

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