Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself….’ The painful truth about self-worth and common relationship mistakes you makeQuote of the day: Mark Twain’s words continue to endure because they speak to something deeply human, the need to feel valued. In a world w...
10 May, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
‘Pretending not to care is not maturity’: IITian-turned-ISKCON monk Gauranga Das on building healthy relationshipsGauranga Das, an ISKCON monk, highlights how nonchalance damages relationships. He explains that pretending not to care is a sign of immatu...
06 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Trump-Tehran, EVangelist for Us – time to charge the battery techEven as conflict and chaos linger in West Asia, India is witnessing a happy confluence of choice, cause and cost. This is a once in a lifet...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Delhi Police issued over 100 challans on Diwali for violation of Covid norms, other rulesA total of 116 challans were issued on Diwali on Thursday. Out of them, 99 were issued for not wearing face masks, two for not maintaining ...
05 Nov, 2021, 06.39 PM IST
Indians believe Covid is 'gone' as festive season begins; most don't follow masking & social distancing normsThe mask compliance levels were higher only at the vaccination centres.
11 Oct, 2021, 11.35 AM IST
Why do so many flout Covid norms? Because they are creatures of institutional behaviourCovid protocol upsets social institutions like the family, the corporate office, the school, Diwali celebrations, and so on. These are foun...
02 Aug, 2021, 10.39 AM IST
We have become accustomed to wearing masks, but will the habit stick in post-pandemic world?Evidence shows masks are effective at reducing the spread of Covid.
22 Jul, 2021, 07.00 PM IST
EC warns parties of campaign ban if Covid norms not followedIn a late night advisory to all political parties, the poll panel has advised political leaders and candidates on their ‘incumbent duty to ...
10 Apr, 2021, 07.57 AM IST
Mask use, distancing must to fight Covid until proper vaccination cover, says pollIn a survey by online community engagement forum LocalCircles, as many as 84% of the respondents listed social distancing/mask use protocol...
23 Mar, 2021, 09.24 AM IST
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown, instructs district administrations to enforce Covid-19 safety normsThe order says that the district administration should strictly enforce measures to prevent and manage Covid-19 and can "as far as possible...
28 Feb, 2021, 10.26 PM IST
IISER Bhopal Innovators develop a unique ‘Crowd and Mask’ monitoring system to prevent COVID-19 spreadWearing masks is among the primary precautions adopted to prevent COVID-19 spread along with social distancing. With the Institute commenci...
22 Feb, 2021, 12.17 PM IST
Supreme Court stays Gujarat High Court order on community service for not wearing masksA bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah passed the stay order on an appeal by the state government against ...
04 Dec, 2020, 07.15 AM IST
COVID-19: IIT-Bhubaneswar study confirms social distancing norms, effectiveness of face maskThe study said protective measures like face mask and face shield effectively reduce the leakage and reach of the sneeze within 1ft3ft. How...
01 Dec, 2020, 12.21 PM IST
Over 500 challans issued for not wearing masks, flouting social distancing in DelhiThe Delhi Police on Monday issued over 500 challans for not wearing face masks and violating social distancing norms amid the coronavirus o...
29 Jun, 2020, 07.29 PM IST
Govt relaxes manufacturing norms for PPE makersThe norms have been relaxed for filter half masks, surgical face masks and eye protectors by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Earlier,...
24 Jun, 2020, 01.11 PM IST
With masks as the norm, will kajal index rule?It’s inevitable, as masks and gloves nearly wipe out lipstick and nail polish sales.
29 May, 2020, 12.05 PM IST
A welcome move: Anita Dongre to make masks to support India’s fight against Covid-19 pandemicThe cotton masks will be reusable, washable and sustainable.
14 Apr, 2020, 06.50 PM IST