India extends ban on public events in election states as Covid-19 cases rise

A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a woman amidst the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), at Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border, in Noida, India, Nov 19, 2020.Reuters   India's election commission extended its ban on political rallies and roadshows in five states on Saturday (Jan 15) due to rising Covid-19 cases...

For India’s wealthy singletons, millionaire matchmaking services promise perfect partners – for a price

A handout photo. A wedding organised by Ultra Rich Match.South China Morning Post When the son of a wealthy Indian politician returned home in 2019 after acquiring an Ivy League education in the United States, his search for a prospective partner soon stalled as he realised he had no way of meeting someone suitable. “I was abroad...

India Displays Significant Drop In Air Pollution Since Nationwide Covid-19 Lock Down

The lack of human activity has proven healthy for the planet’s well-being as multiple locations around the world that was previous known for their severe pollution have shown significant improvement. For example, India has always been one of the most highly polluted countries in the world, as they’ve faced excessive levels of harmful microscopic particulate matter...

Newborn Twins in India Named Covid and Corona

One of the hardest thing to figure out among new parents is what to name their newborn children. Pick a weird name and the child might have a very difficult childhood being bullied by his or her peers. Most of the time, parents will resort to picking names that carry a beautiful meaning. Holding this dearly...