Enjoy Masterpieces From Home As IFFI Goes Hybrid

Not only film buffs who have arrived in Goa but many across the world will be able to participate in the 51st International Film Festival of India opening on Saturday as the festival is going hybrid this year in view of the pandemic.

Right Time For Vaccination, Can Stop 2nd Wave: Experts

As India gears up for Covid vaccination amid a significant decline in active cases, experts say the innoculations is necessary and the timing is apt as it can help avoid a new wave, particularly in the wake of the new UK strain which has higher transmissibility.

Relocation Of DNB Doctors Leads To ‘Back-Door Entry'

Low-Ranked Candidates End Up In Premier Institutions

Spas To Reopen With Covid Safeguards

New Delhi: The Delhi high court on Thursday allowed spas to open in the national capital and operate with proper safeguards since the services offered are similar to salons that were permitted in the city much earlier.

Cook, Clean, Stay Attractive: Seoul's Advice To Pregnant Women

Before giving birth, check that your family has sufficient toilet paper. Prepare ready-made meals for your husband, who surely “is not good at cooking”. Tie up your hair, “so that you don’t look disheveled” even as you go without a bath. And after the baby arrives, keep a “small-size” dress in sight — you’ll need motivation not to take that extra bite.

Largest Sero Survey Coincides With Vax Drive

New Delhi: Even as preparations are on to roll out the Covid-19 vaccination drive from Saturday, Delhi government has started another serological survey — the city’s fifth and largest till date.

Deep Discounts On Domestic Airfares Make A Comeback

Mumbai/ New Delhi: With the government cap on domestic airfares ending on March 31, airlines ticket sales are back with discounts on summer flights. While almost all Indian carriers have started deep discount advance booking schemes, UAE’s Etihad has come out with a fly-children-for-free with parents offer.

Virtual Shows To Hardsell NDLS Revamp

Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) will conduct virtual road shows on the New Delhi station redevelopment project for potential investors and developers from countries such as Singapore, Australia, Dubai and Spain.

PE Funds Offer Pandemic-Hit Schools A Second Shot At Life

Snap Up Huge Chunk Of Institutions In Private Affordable Space

‘Not Just Nerds, Everyone's Talking About Privacy Now'

Brian Acton co-founded WhatsApp, which he sold to Facebook in 2014 for $16 billion. Three years later, he left the social media company following differences with founder Mark Zuckerberg on monetisation of WhatsApp. In 2018, Acton co-founded Signal Foundation, which houses the messaging platform under the same name. Following WhatsApp’s recent announcement of changes in its privacy policies, Signal has seen an unprecedented spike in downloads by Android and Apple users across the world. It now leads the free app charts in nearly 60 countries, with India seeing the most downloads. Acton spoke to TOI's Digbijay Mishra & Reeba Zachariah over video about the impact of the past few extraordinary days. Excerpts from the conversation:

In Bhopal, Covid Vaccine Arrives To Celeb's Welcome

The first batch of Covid vaccine arrived to a celeb’s welcome in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, three days ahead of the nationwide rollout.

Cops Create Green Corridor For Safe Passage To Vaccines

Delhi Police created a green corridor and deployed escort vehicles for the smooth passage of two trucks that left the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon with Covid-19 vaccines on board.

Vax populi: ‘Z+ Security' For Pandemic Era's Vials Of Gold

The High-Security Journey Of The Covid Shot, From Plant To Patient

‘Health workers should act as role models, take jab'

TAKING COVID VACCINE SHOT IS NOT COMPULSORY, GOVT CAN’T TAKE ACTION FOR REFUSAL: EXPERTS

S corpn may stop service at Covid centre over ‘dues'

After allegedly not being paid Rs 3 crore by Delhi government, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has claimed that it is facing difficulty in continuing services like housekeeping and garbage disposal at Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre in Radha Soami Satsang Beas at Chhatarpur.

City At 4.3°C, Can't See Beyond 400m

Orange Alert Issued For Thursday And Friday, Cold-Wave Conditions To Stay

A print headline that took internet by storm

The scenes playing out on TV were difficult to believe. A violent mob, incited by Donald Trump, had overwhelmed the police and stormed the US Capitol, the seat of Congress (their Parliament), while it was in joint session to certify the election of Joe Biden as the next President.

QR-Coded ‘Vaccine Pass' May Help In Foreign Travel

A ‘vaccination certificate’ with a QR code, which acts as a digital pass or a ‘facilitating tool’, can work not just within the country but abroad too, a top public health official said in Pune on Monday.

Volunteer For Jab: IMA To Members

Ahead of the rollout of the mega vaccination drive in the country on January 16, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged its 3.5 lakh members in 1,800 local branches to voluntarily get vaccinated first to show that the vaccines are safe and efficacious.

Drop The Idea: Feeding Pigeons May Spell Trouble

Blue rock pigeons are fed at multiple spots across the city, including traffic islands. Despite reports of many unusual bird deaths in the city and safety warnings, the feeding continues unabated.

Mountain Do: Snowfall In Himalayas Has City Shivering; Temp To Dip Further

Cold northwesterly winds make presence felt in Delhi

Strings Attached: Where Kites Take Farmers' Unity Message Sky High

Group Of Men From Amritsar Distributing Them For Free

Waterproof Tents Set Up To Protect Farmers From Rain

Hundreds of waterproof tents have now come up at the back of “KFC” mall at Singhu border with both the ground and first floors now acting as temporary shelters for farmers. Mattresses have been laid out in the empty shops, doubling up as further refuge for the farmers who had earlier been camping outdoors.

Govt To Generate Unique Health IDs For People Giving Aadhaar For Vaccination

If a Covid-19 vaccine seeker provides his/her Aadhaar as identity proof to be inoculated, the government will immediately generate a unique health identity (UHID) for the individual. Eyeing this as an opportunity, authorities now are planning to use the vaccination programme to get digital health IDs for citizens. Once a UHID is generated, a person’s health records are digitally maintained in hospitals and become a part of government records.

Scoop The Poop: Not Cleaning Up After Your Pet Is Going To Cost You

If you live in south Delhi and often take your dog out for a walk, be prepared to scoop up its poop, or else you may have to pay hefty fines.

17 Ducks Dead: Alert Zone At Sanjay Lake

Amid a bird flu scare in different parts of the country, 17 more ducks were found dead at Sanjay Lake on Sunday, prompting authorities to declare it an “alert zone”.

7 Science-Backed Ways To Recharge On The Go

Feeling overwhelmed this week? Try one of these speedy booster breaks to turn your day around

Covid Management Under CAG Scanner

New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General has started an audit on Covid-19 pandemic management, with field studies in eight states to evaluate procurement and availability of drugs and equipment and paramedics in public health centres and efficacy of the first response system in hinterlands.

Reliance seals K'taka rice deal, to pay above MSP

APMC Mandis May Be Hit, Fear Farmers

No confirmed case, but panic pushes meat demand down

Prices Drop To ₹165/Kg In Some Places, Sellers Face Queries