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Like doing complex, layered roles but don’t get offered much: Arshad Warsi

March 28, 2020 strong

As someone who has mostly done comedic roles, actor Arshad Warsi says web series Asur gave him a rare chance to play a complex and layered character. Arshad has played serious roles in the past, most notable in the under-appreciated film Sehar , but comedy movies Munna Bhai MBBS , Hulchul and Golmaal have been more successful. In Asur , which has garnering a lot of critical appreciation, the 51-year-old actor plays the role of a forensic expert. Arshad said he took up the offer as it gave him a…

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Trump signs USD 2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, tells Americans ‘help is on the way’

March 28, 2020 strong

US President Donald Trump has signed into law the historic USD 2 trillion rescue package, setting in motion a desperately needed financial relief for millions of Americans and secure the country’s economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 1,700 and infected more than 100,000 people across the nation. Trump signed the bill on Friday just hours after the House passed it in a bipartisan vote. The far-reaching legislation is the largest emergency aid package in US historyand promises to deliver a tidal wave of cash to individual…

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British PM Johnson speaks to Trump after coronavirus diagnosis

March 28, 2020 strong

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to US President Donald Trump over the phone to discuss the coronavirus pandemic soon after he took to social media to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has gone into self-isolation. The 55-year-old, who is believed to be the first world leader to have tested positive for the deadly virus, said his symptoms are mild which means he will carry on leading the response to the outbreak in the UK where the death toll jumped by 181 to hit 759 and…

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Kerala reports its first COVID-19 death

March 28, 2020 strong

Kerala reported its first COVID-19 death on Saturday after a 69-year-old man being treated for the virus died at Ernakulam Medical College Hospital. The man, hailing from Chullikkal in Ernakulam, was admitted to the isolation ward on March 22 after his return from Dubai, the government hospital said in a statement. He was admitted with symptoms of pneumonia but later tested positive for coronavirus, it said. He was also suffering from heart disease and high blood pressure and had udergone a bypass surgery earlier, the statement said. His wife and…

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England’s Anderson says coronavirus won’t end cricket career

March 27, 2020 strong

ngland bowler James Anderson is determined that the coronavirus will not end his illustrious career as he focuses on keeping fit by taking part in “virtual” training sessions with his teammates. Anderson, 37, whose 584 Test wickets are the most taken by any paceman in the history of the game, is nearing the end of his playing days. But the Lancashire veteran says despite having no cricket to play until the end of May at the earliest, the idea of not bowling professionally again has not crossed his mind. “I’ve…

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Virus: Bollywood celebs criticise police brutality during lockdown

March 27, 2020 strong

Prominent Bollywood actors and filmmakers have reacted angrily to reports of alleged police excesses in various parts of country amid the lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic. The country is witnessing a 21-day lockdown, as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to contain the spread of the virus, which has claimed the lives of over 20,000 people globally. Several disturbing videos have appeared on social media showing cops allegedly thrashing people with sticks at several places, over-churning vegetable carts and making migrant workers, who are travelling to their home from cities…

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Trump coronavirus briefings become mini election rallies

March 27, 2020 strong

Forced by the coronavirus pandemic to suspend reelection rallies, President Donald Trump has converted daily White House briefings on the crisis into mini campaign speeches, dominating the airwaves while his main rival sits quarantined in his basement. In a nation paralyzed by fear of the rampaging virus, the White House briefing room podium is the go-to place for primetime television viewers to catch their government’s latest response. At least that’s the idea. But center stage is reserved for Trump and with a little over seven months to election day, the…

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EMIs put on hold, big-bang interest rate cut as RBI joins fight against coronavirus

March 27, 2020 strong

The RBI on Friday put on hold EMI payments on all term loans for three months and cut interest rate by steepest in more than 11 years as it joined the government effort to rescue a slowing economy that has now got caught in coronavirus whirlwind. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut repo to 4.4 per cent, the lowest in at least 15 years. Also, it reduced the cash reserve ratio maintained by the banks for the first time in over seven years. CRR for all banks was cut…

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India proposes online platform for SAARC to jointly combat coronavirus

March 27, 2020 strong

India has proposed setting up of a common electronic platform for all SAARC nations to share expertise and best practices to jointly combat the spread of coronavirus, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly pitched for a regional approach to deal with the pandemic. India made the proposal at a video conference of senior health officials of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on Thursday. The SAARC is a regional grouping comprising Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. At an India-initiated video conference…

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Worst fear has come true: Vinesh on Olympics postponement

March 26, 2020 strong

The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics was her “worst fear” and India’s medal hopeful Vinesh Phogat says the extended wait is going to be tougher than competing at the Games. In an unprecedented move, the 2020 Tokyo Games was on Tuesday pushed to next year due to COVID-19 pandemic that is wreaking havoc on the world. Star wrestler Vinesh was “deeply disappointed” when she learned of the postponement. “This was every athlete’s worst fear and it has come true. Everybody knows that competing at the Olympics is the toughest test…