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Singapore, Hong Kong tighten borders and quarantines as US and Europe open up
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON JUN 18, 2021 07:29 AM IST
Tighter borders and Covid-19 quarantines, along with sustained local coronavirus lockdowns, are taking a toll on Singapore and Hong Kong as the US and Europe resume international travel after emerging from the pandemic
UK to reopen for vaccinated tourists, resume tourism to more than 150 countries
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2021 05:07 PM IST
In a major boost to UK airlines and tourism businesses who have been hammered since the start of Covid-19 pandemic, Britain is planning to open up international travel for fully vaccinated passengers and resume tourism with more than 150 countries
_1623926693185_1623927188366.jpg "Covid-19 travel updates: Japan to end Tokyo emergency, France to open discos(Photo by Clay Banks/Juliette F on Unsplash)")
Covid-19 travel updates: Japan to end Tokyo emergency, France to open discos
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON JUN 17, 2021 04:26 PM IST
From Japan ending Tokyo emergency ahead of Olympics to France allowing discos to reopen over the summer, Austria ending the daily Covid-19 curfew from July and Thailand planning to fully reopen to tourists in 120 days, catch the latest travel updates amid coronavirus pandemic here
_1622982307990_1623860219514.jpg "The Mexican resort of Cozumel on Wednesday welcomed the first arrival of a cruise ship carrying passengers since the coronavirus pandemic essentially collapsed the industry.(Photo by Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash)")
Mexican resort of Cozumel gets first cruise ship since coronavirus pandemic
AP |
UPDATED ON JUN 16, 2021 09:49 PM IST
Officials in the Caribbean coast state of Quintana Roo welcomed Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas as it arrived from Nassau in The Bahamas at the arrival at the world’s busiest stopover for cruise ships.
AKTU students allege teachers rushing 6-month syllabus in 5 weeks
PUBLISHED ON JUN 16, 2021 05:48 PM IST
- Engineering students of AKTU allege that as soon as the examination schedule was announced, teachers are trying to complete six months’ syllabus in just five weeks, giving no time for students to comprehend and grasp.
Neena Gupta shares about being 'alone' without a lover in her 'prime years'
PTI |
UPDATED ON JUN 15, 2021 01:00 PM IST
During the course of her writing the book, Sach Kahun Toh, in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand, where she stayed throughout the second wave of the pandemic— actor Neena Gupta realised how she has 'been alone most of my younger years, my prime years, without a lover or a husband'
_1623656603720_1623656613018.jpg "Christo’s temporary artwork, L'Arc de Triomphe, due for wrap in September 2021(Twitter/artnet/SamadUllahKha14/artsy)")
Christo’s temporary artwork, L'Arc de Triomphe, due for wrap in September 2021
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON JUN 14, 2021 01:16 PM IST
Plans for the temporary artwork, officially titled L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, 'were very advanced' before they were postponed as a result of the pandemic and after Christo died last year at the age of 84
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7 self-care activities to practise instead of scrolling social media
PUBLISHED ON JUN 14, 2021 12:46 PM IST
2 million people go through US airports, travel rebounds with more vaccination
PTI |
UPDATED ON JUN 13, 2021 08:37 AM IST
The Transportation Security Administration announced Saturday that 2.03 million travelers were screened at airport security checkpoints on Friday.
Rajasthan CM announces financial assistance of ₹5000/- to artists in state
ANI |
UPDATED ON JUN 11, 2021 10:49 AM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday announced financial assistance of ₹5000/- each to around 2000 artists in the state, in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
Bihar’s Covid death toll increases by 72% after review; Tejashwi slams CM Nitish
PUBLISHED ON JUN 10, 2021 04:18 PM IST
How many US vaccines will India get to tackle Covid? Top Biden official answers
PUBLISHED ON JUN 10, 2021 04:05 PM IST
Delhi CM Kejriwal takes stock of ‘Jahan voter, wahan vaccination’ campaign
PUBLISHED ON JUN 09, 2021 06:31 PM IST
Watch: PoK students protest against decision to hold exams amid Covid surge
PUBLISHED ON JUN 09, 2021 02:34 PM IST
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Take care of your mental health this lockdown by practising these habits
UPDATED ON JUN 07, 2021 10:17 AM IST
_1622893383191_1622893402194.jpg "Ananya Panday beats summer heat with ‘flower power’ and we are loving her street style(Instagram/ananyapanday)")
Ananya Panday beats summer heat with ‘flower power’ and her street style is love
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2021 05:20 PM IST
- Ananya Panday’s street style inspired by ‘flower power’ provides a glimpse of the sartorial joy and these flamboyant pictures of her in pops of pink and playful silhouette are proof
West Bengal artists' body asks serial actors not to go out of homes for shooting
PTI |
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2021 09:28 AM IST
Amid the ongoing row over episodes of some Bengali TV serials being shot at home during restrictions on shootings since May 16 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists Forum on Friday asked actors not to go out of their homes for shooting violating curbs.
Watch: PM Modi praises India’s scientists; reiterates ‘Atmanirbhar’ pitch
PUBLISHED ON JUN 04, 2021 03:27 PM IST
India’s Covid battle: Dr Fauci on US, India collaboration to tackle pandemic
PUBLISHED ON JUN 04, 2021 01:55 PM IST
Delta CEO expects US to reopen for business by summer 2022
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON JUN 04, 2021 08:46 AM IST
Delta Air Lines Inc. expects U.S. corporations to reopen for business no later than Labor Day and resume domestic travel at levels from before the pandemic by July of next year.
UN says Covid-19 pandemic created an 'unparalleled' employment crisis
AP | , United Nations
PUBLISHED ON JUN 03, 2021 07:35 AM IST
- The 164-page World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 report said the crisis has hit vulnerable workers, including 2 billion in the informal sector, women and young people the hardest.
_1622606608095_1622606616651.jpg "Melbourne extends Covid-19 lockdown for a week as coronavirus cluster grows(Photo by Denise Jans on Unsplash)")
Melbourne extends Covid-19 lockdown for a week as coronavirus cluster grows
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON JUN 02, 2021 09:35 AM IST
Melbourne has been the epicenter of Australia’s battle to eliminate Covid-19 and is now in its fourth lockdown since the coronavirus pandemic began. The current cluster originated from a breach in a hotel that was being used to quarantine Australians returning from overseas.
_1622458797895_1622458806260.jpg "Rakul Preet backs Yog Nidra for post Covid recovery, treating pandemic anxiety(Instagram/rakulpreet)")
Rakul Preet backs Yog Nidra for post Covid recovery, treating pandemic anxiety
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON MAY 31, 2021 04:46 PM IST
- Are you recovering from Covid-19 or suffering from sleeplessness, stress due to pandemic anxiety? Bust it and treat your health blues like Rakul Preet Singh with Yog Nidra or yogic sleep. Here's what it means
Here's how parents can smoothly help introduce new sibling to older one
AP |
UPDATED ON MAY 30, 2021 01:31 PM IST
- Expecting another baby? From videos of fetal growth to talking about mommy's belly, read on to know about the myriad ways to help parents make the introduction of siblings as smooth as possible in the upheaval of Covid-19 pandemic for extra challenges
Egypt to wow back tourists amid Covid-19 with new ancient artifacts in museums
AP |
UPDATED ON MAY 30, 2021 12:34 PM IST
- Egypt is betting that the new ancient discoveries and troves of ancient artifacts from its archaeological sites and museums will set it apart on the mid- and post-pandemic tourism market by making international tourists come back in force and inject cash into the tourism industry
Decreased testing could lead to surge in sexually transmitted infections: Study
ANI |
UPDATED ON MAY 26, 2021 07:54 AM IST
A new study explores the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on sexually transmitted infections and reveals that decreased screening and testing could lead to a possible future surge in STI cases.
US curbs new flights from Mexico amid drop in aviation safety rating
AP |
UPDATED ON MAY 26, 2021 07:42 AM IST
- As travel recovers from Covid-19 pandemic, USA cuts Mexico's aviation safety rating after finding that the country does not meet standards set by a United Nations aviation group. Hence, US airlines won't be able to sell tickets on flights operated by Mexican airlines
_1621923615462_1621923622987.jpg "Artist Leonora Carrington's Mexico home will open to public as a museum(Twitter/gioclair)")
Artist Leonora Carrington's Mexico home will open to public as a museum
AFP |
UPDATED ON MAY 25, 2021 11:53 AM IST
- Surrealist artist Leonora Carrington's home in Mexico City will open to the public as a museum displaying some of her works and possessions. The opening date will depend on the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic in Mexico
_1621917921358_1621917951512.jpg "Here are a few 'worcation' destinations for all the solo travellers out there who are on a budget.")
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Tired of working from home? Here are few budget 'worcations' for solo travellers
UPDATED ON MAY 25, 2021 10:31 AM IST
_1621760301373_1621760310566.jpg "Croatia gears up to welcome tourists after more than a year of Covid-19 lockdown(Photo by Matthias Mullie on Unsplash)")
Croatia gears up to welcome tourists after more than a year of Covid-19 lockdown
PTI |
UPDATED ON MAY 23, 2021 02:31 PM IST
Croatia has widely reopened its stunning Adriatic coastline for foreign tourists, becoming one of the first European countries to drop most of its travel restrictions amid Covid-19 pandemic. Now, the ability of people to go there depends on each country's travel rules.