The covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown have laid bare the fissures that ail the Indian society and economy. The heart-rending reports of the devastating impact of the lockdown on the poor continue to this date.

This has led to questions about the government’s preparedness in dealing with the outcomes of a lockdown. While both the Central and state governments have announced relief packages, as many have pointed out, much more needs to be done, especially by the Centre. NGOs at the forefront Meanwhile a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have stepped in to help in different ways.

According to reports, NGOs, across states, have fed more people than the government has during the lockdown. Likewise, nearly 40% of the

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Emmerdale’s Debbie Dingle will not return for months as actress Charley Webb extends maternity leave

EMMERDALE favourite Debbie Dingle will enjoy a prolonged vacation from the Dales as actress Charley Webb extends her maternity leave. The ITV soap star has updated fans with her life choice, praising the show's "amazing" bosses for their support.

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Piers Morgan blasts the United Nations’ ‘garbage’ gender-neutral language list and demands an end to culture wars

PIERS Morgan has slammed the United Nations for releasing a gender-neutral language list in the middle of the global coronavirus pandemic. The organisation published a list of words to use if someone's gender isn't known - but it irked Piers, who called it "garbage".

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The Covaid-19 appeal has now passed the £20,000 mark - thanks to your generosity.

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Lee Ryan shares emotional video hitting back at trolls who have told him he’s 'gained weight' in lockdown

Lee Ryan has hit back after being trolled over his weight, revealing he’s been sent abusive messages about his appearance in recent weeks.The former Blue singer, 36, took to the rooftop of his home over the weekend to perform Spandau Ballet’s hit song Gold in front of his girlfriend Verity and mum. However, after the video was shared, Lee revealed he received a string of messages regarding his weight.

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India ahead of USA, UK in slowing coronavirus spread from 100 to 1 lakh cases

NEW DELHI : The number of coronavirus cases jumped from 100 to 1 lakh in 64 days in India, while the US took 25 days and UK 42. According to data from Worldometers, run by an international team of developers, researchers, and volunteers, India's pace of the spread of coronavirus is half as that of the United States and Spain.

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John Lewis launches £8 charity ‘cup for carers’ to thank the NHS

John Lewis and Waitrose have announced that they will donate a further £1.4 million to around 3,000 local charities who are helping those most in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

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India, Bangladesh brace for cyclone in the midst of pandemic

NEW DELHI – A strong cyclone was moving toward India and Bangladesh on Tuesday as authorities were trying to evacuate millions of people while maintaining social distancing.

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If you signed up for a travel credit card or fuel card recently, anticipating all the trips you will take and the points you accumulate in the process, you are probably disappointed. But credit cards are still a great way to make transactions easy and have quick access to funds in case of an emergency. However, like almost every other aspect of our lives, the way we use credit cards has to be revisited in light of the covid-19 pandemic. Here are five mistakes that you need to avoid making with regard to your credit card in the covid-19 times.

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India’s oldest equity quant fund that offered lackluster returns for years outperformed most of its peers in 2020 amid the decade’s worst market rout. The secret lies in its investment model.

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NBC's hit show Friends may have ended 16-years ago but it remains popular, even among those who weren't alive during it's 10-year run.And one young super-fan got the surprise of a life-time thanks to James Cordon and Courteney Cox.The 55-year-old actress, well-known for her role as Monica Gellar, shocked 13-year-old fan Neftali on the Late Late Show, Monday night.

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April European car sales see worst drop since records began

MILAN – European car sales bottomed out last month as the automotive industry faces its worst crisis in decades.

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Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan launched an epic war on political correctness today after the United Nations tweeted about how we should all be removing certain words from society.

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Work from home could be harmful for employees, warns Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

As certain tech companies like Twitter prefer their employees to work from home forever, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has warned that making remote work permanent could have serious consequences for social interaction and mental health for workers as virtual video calls cannot replace in-person meetings.

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New Order's Bernard Sumner rants about 'the f***ing Welsh' stopping him getting to his new boat

Manchester rocker Bernard Sumner has confessed 'lockdown’s doing my f***ing nut in' because he can't travel to his boat in Wales.

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'One morning he was in floods of tears. He's picking up on the fear'... the devastating impact of lockdown on people living with dementia

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, but for those living with dementia it has had untold effects.

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Why Elizabeth Hurley Is ‘Looking Forward’ To Turning 55 While In The ‘Best’ Shape Of Her Life

Elizabeth Hurley will be turning another year older, all while somehow looking a year younger every time she posts a photo! The Royals star’s consistent work ethic throughout her quarantine can be thanked, which Elizabeth may still be following when her 55th birthday arrives on June 10. “Now it’s obvious that she has her moments of going stir crazy, like all of us nowadays. But she is continuing to remain in good spirits and stay in shape and be the in one of the best physical conditions of her life because she isn’t taking her health for granted,” a source EXCLUSIVELY tells HollywoodLife as Elizabeth isolates in England.

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‘Hope this helps’: Former NFL star Chad Johnson tips $1,000 on restaurant check

Comfort foods have been known to help reduce stress.

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Trump asks WHO to make substantive improvements, warns of permanent funds free

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump has threatened to permanently freeze US funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) unless "substantive improvements" were made within the next 30 days.

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Jojo Siwa lets her side-ponytail during TikTok's Wipe It Down challenge on the eve of her birthday

She is known to fans, in part, for her bubbly personality and side-ponytail and colorful bow combination.But on Monday, on the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Jojo Siwa gave her 22.2 million TikTok followers a rare look at her natural hair down when she hopped on the social-networking service's viral Wipe It Down Challenge.'It's my birthday tomorrow,' the Dance Mom alum and social media influencer captioned the quick clip of her transformation.Scroll down to video Transformation: Jojo Siwa gave her 22.2 million TikTok followers a rare look at her natural hair when she did TikTok's Wipe It Down ChallengeJojo (born Joelle Joanie Siwa) followed the trend by spraying her bathroom mirror and wiping it with a towel to reveal a different look.At

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Kate Mara heads out for a walk with her one-year-old daughter strapped to her chest

Shecelebrated her daughter's first birthday while on lockdown in Los Angeles earlier this month.And Kate Mara got in some fresh air while on a walk with her baby on Monday.The House of Cards actress took a stroll around her Los Feliz neighborhood and kept her hands free by carrying her daughter on her chest. Mommy and me: Kate Mara took her daughter for a walk in a chest baby carrier on Monday in Los AngelesKate, 37, suited up for her stroll in a comfortable grey sweats and a blue chambray button-up.Her auburn hair was tied back into a sleek ponytail, while her blue mask and RayBan sunglasses covered the majority of her famous face.

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Sarah Silverman bangs to beat of her own drum with Annie Segal during salute to essential workers

It is day 41 of Sarah Silverman's daily celebration of essential workers on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19.The comedian, once again, stepped out on to the fire escape of her New York City apartment and cheered and banged on pots and pans at the top of the seven o'clock hour Monday night.And like the previous 41 days, her friend and personal assistant Annie Segal was by her side paying homage to healthcare workers, grocery store employees, and others who have put their lives in danger while providing their much-needed services during the pandemic.

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Covid-19 lockdown: MHA reminds states to proactively help migrants reach home

NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry on Tuesday, in a strongly worded letter to the states, reminded them to assist migrant workers reach home safely.

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US-China trade war to boost real estate investments in India: Report

MUMBAI : Despite coronavirus induced economic crisis, India will continue to see higher opportunities for real estate investment as the US-China trade war will influence cross-border activity for many years regardless of the US leadership, according to a report published by Savills, a real estate consultancy firm.

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A Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes has the power to bring the coronavirus pandemic to a halt.

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Julianne Moore has established herself as one of the preeminent actors of her generation with a slew of highly emotional and memorable roles over her nearly 40-year career.And in a rare move, the Oscar-winning actress put her personal emotions on public display when she revealed she was 'heartbroken' her family couldn't celebrate alongside her son on his graduation day.Caleb Freundlich is among the millions of high school and college graduates who have had to miss out on any kind of traditional ceremony in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pandemic threatens to deepen crisis in mental health care

NEW YORK – More than three weeks after Brandon Bell stopped showing up at a New York office that serves people with schizophrenia, employees finally located him at a nearby homeless shelter.

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Adani refutes Snowman promoter's claims on stake sale

Mumbai: Adani Ports & Special Economic Zones Ltd, whose acquisition of controlling stake in Snowman Logistics Ltd hit a hurdle, has refuted claims made by promoters of the cold chain logistics company regarding the stake sale.

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Tag, you are it! India’s banks find themselves holding one too many risks

MUMBAI: In the game of tag, it is rather unpleasant to be it. Indian banks are finding themselves being tagged with one too many risks and the anxiety among their investors is evident.

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Matthew Perry Is Using This Dating App After His Recent Split

Matthew Perry is reportedly looking for love on the dating app Raya after his recent split from girlfriend Molly Hurwitz.

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Lockdown: India sees sharp dip in office hardware peripherals demand, says IDC

MUMBAI: Following the disruption in supply chain and demand shock due to covid-19, the hard copy peripherals (HCP) industry saw demand decline quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in January-March by 16.5% - the sharpest ever.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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