Mumbai police’s witty post on Friends ‘reunion’ wins the internet
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Fortunato Franco, former Asiad gold medallist footballer, dies at 84
At the domestic level, Franco, a Goan, played his best years for the powerful Tata Football Club in Mumbai. “It is devastating to hear that Mr. Fortunato Franco is no more. …Read the full story
Fortunato Franco, former Asiad gold medallist footballer, dies at 84
At the domestic level, Franco, a Goan, played his best years for the powerful Tata Football Club in Mumbai. “It is devastating to hear that Mr. Fortunato Franco is no more. …Read the full story
Watch: Chennai Railway Police groove to ‘Enjoy Enjaami’ to raise awareness on COVID-19
The synchronised moves of the officers delighted many passengers on the station. However, the lyrics were reworked to talk about the importance of wearing a mask properly, maintaining social distancing and using a hand sanitiser. …Read the full story
PUBG developer announces ‘Battlegrounds Mobile India’, gamers rejoice with memes
Months after the popular gaming app PUBG was banned in India, gamers might soon be able to play it once again. Based on the newly launched trailer, the new battle royale game looks a lot like the original PUBG Mobile, though the name is different. In a statement, Krafton said that the “BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA […]
India Covid-19 numbers explained, May 2: Finally, one day that breaks upward trend
India’s coronavirus cases numbers: On Saturday, 392,488 new cases of coronavirus infections were detected in India, about 9,500 less than the previous day’s tally of 401,993. For the entire month of April, the daily count of cases increased on every single day, except on Mondays, when the cases decline owing to relatively lesser number of […]
‘Bangtan butter asli butter’: Fans can’t keep calm as Amul features Korean band BTS in its cartoon
As Korean boy band BTS is all set to release its second English single ‘Butter’ on May 21, Amul’s latest topical, featuring the musical sensations, has sent social media into a frenzy. In a cartoon released by the dairy brand, the band’s seven members — RM, Suga, Jin, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook — are […]
CCA sows seeds of a green campus
In the wake of the nationwide lockdown last year, when life came to a grinding halt, members of the CCA family planted a green initiative. While members of the staff worked on the college premises, the students grew plants at home, using plastic bottles, paper cups and empty cartons, which were all transferred or replanted […]
Mark Zuckerberg finally reveals reason behind his meme-worthy ‘too much sunscreen’ picture
And one of the most popular entries from the 2020 top meme was that of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s sunscreen-slathered face. In July last year, Zuckerberg was photographed surfing in Hawaii with an excessive sunscreen plastered on his face — getting weird comparisons from Joker to mime face and even reptiles. “I noticed there was […]
Explained: Why markets are rising despite Covid surge, and what you should do
As if in disregard for rising Covid-19 numbers — new cases touched 3.75 lakh on Wednesday — the Sensex has gained 1,887 points or 3.9% over the last four trading sessions, to close at 49,765 on Thursday. I also feel that foreign portfolio investment outflow, which started in April, will gather pace in the coming […]
CoWin portal crashes as vaccine registrations open for people above 18, netizens react with memes
As the country opened registration for the third phase of Covid-19 vaccination amid an unrelenting second wave, the CoWin website crashed within minutes after it started. As vaccination in the third phase has been opened to 18-year-olds and above, many had planned to get early booking slots when the registrations opened. Ones who got through […]
Brett Lee donates bitcoin to Crypto Relief for India’s fight against COVID-19
“It saddens me deeply to see people suffering due to the ongoing pandemic. “I request people to please take care, stay at home, wash your hands and head out only if absolutely necessary, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. …Read the full story
Markets maintain rally on Q4 results
Domestic stock markets on Tuesday rallied by another 1.15 per cent aided by strong US markets, hopes of a dip in Covid cases and better performance by corporate heavyweights in the fourth quarter results. Ajit Mishra, VP—research, Religare Broking Ltd, said the Sensex opened flat but gradually rose higher as the day progressed amid investors’ […]
‘Heroism is not a one-time act’: Railways pointsman Shelke donates half of reward money to child …
Mayur Shelke, a pointsman with Central Railway who was hailed as a hero for risking his own life to save a child at a Mumbai station, is earning plaudits online once again. Shelke took social media by storm earlier this week after a surveillance video shared by Indian Railways, which showed him running towards an […]