(COVID-19) China gets 130-billion-pound bill from Germany for corona damages

(COVID-19) China gets 130-billion-pound bill from Germany for corona damages London: China is facing a backlash from major European powers after suspicions over its role in the coronavirus pandemic which has caused 1 lakh deaths in Europe. The Express UK reported that that a major German newspaper has put together a 130-billion-pound invoice that Beijing ‘owes’…

Modi calls for unity, says coronavirus|COVID-19 doesn’t see religion

Modi calls for unity, says coronavirus|COVID-19 doesn’t see religion New Delhi: The coronavirus disease does not distinguish between race, religion, caste, colour and borders and humanity’s response to this ‘common challenge’ should be based on unity and brotherhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, calling on Indians top to innovate a new work culture…

Sex workers are starving – would you help them ?

Sex workers are starving – would you help them ? Chennai: ‘I have had no income since the lockdown began and I have no money left. I have absolutely no idea as to how I will survive this,’ said Neelavathi. As coronavirus victim tales go, this narrative is not entirely a unique one. Neelavathi’s trade, like…

(Covid -19)Virus outbreak at Philippine jail fuels calls for prisoner releases

Virus outbreak at Philippine jail fuels calls for prisoner releases Eighteen guards and inmates at a jam-packed Philippine prison have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said Friday, heightening fears of a rapid spread of the illness inside the country’s jails. Another 30 prisoners were showing symptoms inside the Quezon City Jail in the capital…

Distressed corona healthcare warriors in India call for respect

Distressed corona healthcare warriors in India call for respect With novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases growing rapidly in India, overburdened doctors, nurses and healthcare personnel at the frontline are facing immense pressure from the society at large. While fighting against the deadly virus, they are continuously facing threats and abuses from the society, affecting their mental…

Stink flirting – Here’s how male ring-tailed lemurs attract mates

Stink flirting – Here’s how male ring-tailed lemurs attract mates For human beings, ‘stink flirting’ may not sound like a prudent dating strategy. For ring-tailed lemurs, it is the way to go. Scientists on Thursday described the results of a comprehensive study of this behaviour – unique in the animal kingdom – that is exhibited…

How Celina Jaitly’s husband helped her battle depression

How Celina Jaitly’s husband helped her battle depression Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly is all set to make her acting comeback after a sabbatical of 9 years. The beauty queen turned actress will feature in ‘Season’s Greetings’, which is a short-film that revolves around a strained mother-daughter relationship. In a recent interview with Gulf News, the…