In India, demand for laptops surged 40-45% in the first few weeks of March when organisations scrambled to equip employees with devices so they could work from home.

This has continued unabated with enterprise notebook sales notching a 105.5% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2020, as per IDC.

In Q3, Indian PC shipments rose to 3.4 million units, making it the biggest quarter in the last seven years.There are multiple reasons for this growth.

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EU health officials to meet over new Covid-19 strain

The European Union will hold an emergency meeting of health officials this morning on the risk of the new strain of coronavirus as more countries impose a travel ban from the UK.

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Northern Ireland limits Christmas bubbles to one day to stop spread of new Covid strain

Christmas bubble plan to just one day amid a new 'out of control' strain of coronavirus.Three households were initially allowed to meet for five days, and now the rule has been changed to gathering on just Christmas Day.For those working on December 25 they have been allowed to meet their bubble on another day during the festive period.It comes as the five-day Christmas bubble period has been reduced to just Christmas Day in Wales, England and Scotland.The decision was made by Stormont ministers during an emergency virtual executive meeting late on Sunday night, reports The Mirror.Ministers reportedly opted against a temporary ban on travel from Great Britain to Northern Ireland in response to the new variant of Covid-19 that has taken hold

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Cautious optimism over latest Sydney Covid-19 outbreak

Australia's most populous state has reported its lowest one-day rise in new Covid-19 cases in three days, stoking cautious optimism that authorities have contained an outbreak in Sydney's northern beachside suburbs.

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Coronavirus: India reports 24,337 new cases; tally increases to 1,00,55,560

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleThe number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 96,06,111, pushing the national recovery rate to 95.53 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent, according to the data.The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 4 lakh for the 15th consecutive day.There are 3,03,639 active coronavirus cases in the country which comprise 3.02 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.It went past 60 lakh on September 28, 70 lakh on October 11, crossed 80 lakh on October 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and surpassed the

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India's vaccination drive will be the largest in the world: Fitch

Covid-19 vaccine rollout will be significant both as a recipient of the medicine as well as a producer, according to Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research.The country has one of the largest vaccine manufacturing capacities in the world (including the largest vaccine producer - Serum Institute India) and has secured authorisation to mass-produce the AstraZeneca, Novavax, and Gamaleya Research Institute vaccines.Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleWith a population of 1.3 billion (and 94 million over 65-year-olds), the domestic vaccination drive will be the largest in the world, said Fitch.The country has a good track record of such drives with masses of the population regularly gaining inoculation for various

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One company's quest for an antibody drug to fight COVID-19

On a Saturday afternoon in March as COVID-19 was bearing down on New York City, a dozen scientists anxiously crowded around a computer in a suburban drug company’s lab. They had spent weeks frantically getting blood from early survivors across the globe and from mice with human-like immune systems — all to test thousands of potential treatments.Now it was time for results.The screen flashed totals of glowing green dots, hundreds or thousands in most samples.

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Northern Ireland limits Christmas bubbles to one day amid fears of new Covid strain

The Northern Ireland Executive has agreed to reduce the five day Christmas bubbling arrangements in the region to just one day.

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Hauliers urged to avoid Kent ports after France closes border as new pictures show chaos

Hauliers have been urged to avoid travelling to Kent ports as the closure of the France-UK border is expected to trigger "significant disruption".

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Mayfield, Browns move closer to playoffs, top Giants 20-6

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Baker Mayfield led two 95-yard touchdown drives and the Cleveland Browns moved closer to ending their 17-year playoff drought with a 20-6 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night.Mayfield was sharp all night, helping the Browns (10-4) bounce back from a 47-42 loss to Baltimore last Monday night. The Cleveland quarterback has been terrific lately, and it was more of the same in this one as he finished 27 of 32 for 297 yards with scoring passes to Jarvis Landry and Austin Hooper.Nick Chubb had a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that put it out of reach for the sluggish Giants and made the Browns the first team this season to have two 95-yard TD drives in a game.

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Fears level four lockdown 'could last months' to stop spread of new Covid strain

tougher restrictions as of Boxing Day which will see non-essential shops and hospitality businesses forced to close.Nicola Sturgeon said on Saturday the move was essential to contain the spread of a new strain of coronavirus and to prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed in January.She said the decision will be reviewed after two weeks on January 9 added level four would be in place until at least January 16.It will mean retailers forced to pull down the shutters at a time of year they would usually be busy with sales shoppers.Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard called on SNP ministers to fully explain the thinking behind the lockdown decision.

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Katy Perry pushes baby daughter in a stroller in preview for Not The End Of The World music video

She released her highly anticipated album Smile, just one day after announcing the birth of her daughter, Daisy Dove, with fiance Orlando Bloom.And Katy Perry will be merging music and motherhood in the upcoming visual for her latest singleNot The End Of The World, which premieres on December 21.Sharing a preview of the music video to Instagram, the pop star, 36, can be seen pushing her four-month old daughter in a Minnie Mouse themed stroller.

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Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty open in the red; RIL in focus

Read here)India plans to set tough financial targets for state-run firms to try to improve their valuations ahead of a push by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to privatize some companies, according to a draft government document and sources.The government, which is trying to rein in its fiscal deficit, wants state-run firms to focus on improving market capitalisation and dividend payouts from the 2021/22 fiscal year, starting April, as well as ramping up the sale of non-core assets, the sources said. (Read full report here)U.S.

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New covid strain: Canada suspends flights from UK for 72 hours

flights from the United Kingdom amid a genetic variant of the coronavirus which was identified in the UK."The Government of Canada is closely monitoring the genetic variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom and is working with international partners, including the World Health Organization, to better understand this variant and its impacts," read a news release from the Public Health Agency of Canada.According to the release, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened a meeting of the Incident Response Group to discuss the new variant of COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom."Genetic variation of viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19 is to be expected and have been previously observed in parts of the

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Google’s new perk: Free, weekly Covid-19 testing for employees

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New covid strain: Britain hit by virus travel bans

the UK on Sunday over a new highly infectious coronavirus strain Britain said was "out of control", as the WHO called for stronger containment measures.But there was positive news across the Atlantic where US lawmakers reached a deal for a nearly $900 billion Covid-19 financial package to help struggling Americans.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was to chair the COBR emergencies committee on Monday, his office said, after a slew of nations from Turkey to Canada blocked arrivals from Britain by air.Crucial transit country France moved to block people and goods crossing the Channel, while the Netherlands said passengers arriving by ferry would be denied entry.The emergency committee would "discuss the situation regarding international travel,

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5 new cases of COVID-19 in managed isolation

There are five new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand since our last media statement on Sunday. There are no new cases in the community.

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Mahomes' theatrics highlight Chiefs' 32-29 win over Saints

NEW ORLEANS – Patrick Mahomes had his full repertoire of side-arm throws, basketball-style push passes and underhanded flips on display while passing for 254 yards and three touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 32-29 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The Kansas City defense did its part to spoil Drew Brees' return from rib fractures and a punctured lung that had kept the record-setting passer out four games.

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Canada to ban all UK flights as new '70% more infectious' Covid variant found

70% more infectious variant of coronavirus was reported.The Canadian government held a meeting to discuss the new strain of the virus.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held the meeting as a number of European countries announced travel restrictions for UK passengers.Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced earlier this weekend tier 4 restrictions for millions of people, along with the closure of non-essential shops.The move comes as a new variant of the coronavirus is "spreading fast" and is "out of control" according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.Before the meeting, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet called on the Canadian government to impose a travel ban, reports CTV News.In a statement released in French, he said: "It will be

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Bengaluru: New Year’s celebration banned in pubs, restaurants

coronavirus pandemic. The government issued an order prohibiting planned parties between December 30 and January 2 at clubs, pubs, restaurants, and other places where people can gather for New Year celebrations.

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No change in SOPs for restaurants during New Years' celebrations in Maharashtra

Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleHe further said that timings for the opening and closing of restaurants could be extended and churches would remain open and people would be allowed to pray while maintaining social distancing."We have taken action against restaurants that have been flouting COVID-19 norms and have not given any relaxation. Thousands of people usually gather at the Gateway of India and Marine Drive on New Years'.

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UK to EU flight ban: What we know so far in battle to contain new mutant covid strain

A growing number of European nations have banned flights from the UK in a bid to stop a mutant strain of coronavirus crossing their borders.

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Erase that 0!: Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless season

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – After 51 weeks and 13 games without a victory, the New York Jets finally earned the chance to celebrate something.They knew their 23-20 victory over the embarrassed Los Angeles Rams on Sunday was never pretty, and everybody realized it also came with a major drawback: New York is no longer in position for the top pick in the NFL draft.Don’t try telling that to the joyful Jets who surged onto the SoFi Stadium field after the final whistle with the knowledge their names will not be attached to the ignominy of the third 0-16 season in NFL history.Sam Darnold passed for 207 yards in a steady performance, while Frank Gore rushed for a score that was his 100th career touchdown in the Jets' first win since the 2019 season

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New series of Geordie Shore will be filmed in Colombia after Covid shut Newcastle’s bars and nightclubs

IF you thought the hangovers in Newcastle were bad, the cast of Geordie Shore have another thing coming. I can reveal the hard-partying MTV show will be taking its cast out to Colombia for its 2021 series.

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Ariana Grande's second engagement ring is 'flawless £261,000 five carat diamond'

Ariana Grande has a diamond engagement ring that is worth three times the value of the one from her previous proposal.

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Italy detects new mutated Covid-19 strain in UK returnee

coronavirus strain.Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungle"The patient and their partner returned from the United Kingdom several days ago, landing in Rome's Fiumicino airport.

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Katie Holmes and daughter Suri Cruise shop at upscale furnishing store in NYC

Katie Holmes was snapped with daughter Suri at abc Carpet & Home in New York City Sunday, getting in some pre-holiday shopping as Christmas week has arrived.The 42-year-old actress and her 14-year-old daughter with ex-husband Tom Cruise were both well layered amid wintry temps in the Big Apple.The Toledo, Ohio native donned a grey coat over a purple hoodie with blue jeans and beige boots with dark sunglasses on the retail excursion.

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Ariana Grande Announces Engagement To Boyfriend Dalton Gomez!

Ariana Grande, who has announced her engagement to boyfriend Dalton Gomez. The singer confirmed the news on her Instagram on December 20, sharing a montage of photographs of herself with Gomez and her unique engagement ring.

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How McDonald's burger-flipper became millionaire boss - and now employs 1,000 people

McDonald’s he once worked in.David Wynne started out as a humble burger chef in a branch of Maccy D’s – but worked his way up the ladder before opening his own company which now owns all McDonald’s restaurants in Cornwall and Devon.The 59-year-old businessman is director of White Rose UK Ltd which works with McDonald’s across the South West of England – and turns over £31 million per year.He now employs almost 1,000 employees himself – and has shared anecdotes about how he went from restaurant manager, to area manager, to business success.Cornwall Live has recounted how Mr Wynne, from Birmingham, was McDonald’s youngest UK restaurant manager at the age of 21 before progressing to area manager for the South West and Wales, and then the West

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Ariana Grande announces engagement, shows ring on Instagram

LOS ANGELES – Ariana Grande has announced she is engaged in a series of photos of her and her fiance and her engagement ring.The “Rain on Me” singer posted the photos of her cuddling with Dalton Gomez, a luxury real estate agent, on Instagram on Sunday. Grande included a close-up shot of the ring in the post, which was captioned “forever n then some.”The singer's mother congratulated the couple on Twitter, saying she was excited to welcome Gomez to the family.

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Kim Kardashian and Demi Lovato lead celebrity tributes after Ariana Grande confirms engagement

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Ariana Grande thrilled her fans on Sunday when she revealed that she is engaged to Dalton Gomez. The star shared a series of snaps to Instagram, including two where she cuddled up close to her beau as they both beamed.

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Feds meeting to discuss new coronavirus variant spreading in U.K.

coronavirus that has been spreading quickly across the United Kingdom, prompting travel bans from several European countries on Sunday.“This afternoon, @JustinTrudeau and I are meeting with our colleagues and officials from the Incident Response Group to discuss the genetic variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom,” Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Sunday on Twitter.This afternoon, @JustinTrudeau and I are meeting with our colleagues and officials from the Incident Response Group to discuss the genetic variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 identified in the United Kingdom.— Patty Hajdu (@PattyHajdu) December 20, 2020The new COVID-19 variant was first reported by the British government in London, England

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Russian scientist working on COVID-19 vaccine plummets to death in St. Petersburg

A prominent Russian scientist who was working on a COVID-19 vaccine was found dead with a stab wound after plummeting out his window in St. Petersburg, according to news reports.

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People over 75, essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccine

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 14: Doctor Michelle Chester prepares to administer the COVID-19 vaccine at Long Island Jewish Medical Center on December 14, 2020 in New Hyde Park on Long Island, New York.

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Camilla decorates tree in new photos and says we must 'make best of' Christmas

The Duchess of Cornwall had extra help decorating the Clarence House tree – and not just from a guardsman.

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There's A 'Deadly' New Strain Of COVID-19 That's Currently 'Out Of Control' In The United Kingdom...

Well, this is absolutely horrifying…

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U.S. testing czar doesn't believe U.K. travel ban is necessary yet despite new COVID-19 variant

On Sunday, several European countries including France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Bulgaria and Ireland announced new restrictions on flights to the United Kingdom in order to prevent the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus in England. When asked if a similar move could happen in the United States, testing czar Admiral Brett Giroir told ABC's "This Week" that he doesn't believe a ban on travel to the U.K. is necessary yet.

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Coronavirus: Biden pick for surgeon general says ‘no reason to believe’ vaccines won’t be effective on new strain

Vivek Murthy, U.S. president-elect Joe Biden’s pick for surgeon general, said on Sunday’s Meet the Press that while the new strain reported in the U.K.

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EXPLAINER: Are new coronavirus strains cause for concern?

posted a report of it on a website scientists use to quickly share developments, but the paper has not been formally reviewed or published in a journal.HOW DO THESE NEW STRAINS OCCUR?Viruses often acquire small changes of a letter or two in their genetic alphabet just through normal evolution. A slightly modified strain can become the most common one in a country or region just because that’s the strain that first took hold there or because “super spreader” events helped it become entrenched.

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Ariana Grande’s Romantic History: From Big Sean To Pete Davidson New Fiancé Dalton Gomez

Ariana Grande surprised fans when she revealed she was engaged to her boyfriend of just one year, Dalton Gomez. Her real estate agent beau put a ring on it, and the couple couldn’t look any happier! Of course, the “Positions” singer is no stranger to high-profile relationships, so we’re looking back at her complete dating timeline, from Big Sean to her broken engagement to Pete Davidson.

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Ariana Grande’s Engagement Ring is A ‘Flawless’ 5 Carat Diamond Worth Approx. $350k, Says Expert

Ariana Grande, 27, and Dalton Gomez, 25, are engaged! Ariana’s real estate broker boyfriend appears to have popped the question, after less than a year of dating. And, he chose a ring that’s “practically flawless, like her,” according to the CEO of Miss Diamond Ring.

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AOC gets coronavirus vaccine on social media, as Congress begins to receive Pfizer injections

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, as well as several other New York lawmakers, used social media to document getting vaccinated for the coronavirus Saturday, as the vaccine became available for Congress. The self-proclaimed Democratic socialist also posted a photo of her COVID-19 vaccination record card.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Teams Up With José Andrés' World Central Kitchen

Archewell has a new partnership. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's foundation is partnering with Chef José Andrés's World Central Kitchen, the non-profit announced on Sunday. World Central Kitchen helps to feed communities negatively impacted by natural disasters, and in this new partnership, Archewell will build four Community Relief Centers.

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Eurotunnel set to close from 10pm tonight to protect Europe from new Covid strain

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxThe Eurotunnel is set to close to all travellers from 10pm tonight, in a desperate bid to contain a new strain of the coronavirus.The closure will reportedly last for at least 48 hours, and comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new lockdown in England and the south east.The Port of Dover tweeted: "Ferry terminal at the port of Dover is closed to all accompanied traffic leaving the UK until further notice due to border restrictions in France." It added on its website: "Both accompanied freight and passenger customers are asked not to travel to the Port.

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Supermarkets start blocking off non-essential items after strict new limits introduced

lockdown. The Government yesterday announced nationwide restrictions after a new, more infectious strain of Covid-19 was discovered.

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New Brunswick reports no new COVID-19 cases Sunday, drops 4 cases from total

New Brunswick reports 5 new COVID-19 cases Saturday Citing confidentiality, the province said it will not release where those cases were previously recorded.Two other cases, an individual from the Moncton region and an individual in the Bathurst region, have also been removed from the province’s totals.Both cases were false-positive results.As a result, there have actually been 574 cases of COVID-19 in the province since the pandemic began, of which 520 are considered to be resolved.New Brunswick said it is currently working to determine the cause of the false positives.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“When Public Health evaluates the results of its tests, they consider the epidemiological links

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Five areas where Covid-19 is surging as new mutant strain rips through Britain

These are the five areas where coronavirus is surging in the UK as a mutant strain of the disease causes havoc in the country.

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Florida reports 8,100 new COVID-19 cases as state prepares for week 2 of vaccinations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.The trucks left the factory in the Memphis area with the vaccine developed by Moderna Inc.

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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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