Nivedita Giri

Articles by Nivedita Giri

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OYO gets new CTO; Meet Ankit Mathuria [read why he was hired]

OYO, one of the world's leading chain of hotels and homes, recently reshuffled its top officials and announced new appointments across all verticals, including technology, supply, and product.

Jan 31, 2021

Beware of leopards, forest fires in Nandi Hills; trekkers must "take a hike"

With reports of recent forest fires and leopard sightings in the nearby hilly regions, locals of the area have warned trekkers to stay away and not venture into the unexplored areas.

Jan 31, 2021

Think nasal swab is painful; wait till you see how China is testing citizens for COVID-19 [details]

It should be noted that there is no proper research so far to support this theory to prove just how effective it is as compared to the nasal and throat swabs.

Jan 28, 2021

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Indian journalist stalked for months, received rape, death threats; FIR lodged [details]

Indian journalist Neha Dixit said she has been stalked since September 2020 through three-four different voices and over two dozen phone numbers.

Jan 27, 2021

New Rule: All US-bound passengers should carry proof of Covid negative before boarding

New norm is that 'COVID-19 vaccination certificates' issued to those who received the second jab of the vaccine against the virus are substantive enough to negative testing

Jan 27, 2021

Pfizer acts cocky with India: Order first, will seek COVID vaccine approval later

It was in news last week that Pfizer has slashed its vaccine deliveries by almost half the volume to some European Union countries due to limited supplies.

Jan 26, 2021

Tractor parade: Farmers' R-Day tableaux depicts stir against farm laws at Singhu border

Tableaus from states like Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand displayed how fruits and vegetables are cultivated in hilly regions, while those from Punjab and Haryana chose to showcase the use of traditional and modern technologies in crop farming.

Jan 26, 2021

Lucknow: Children holding National Flags celebrate Independence Day, in Lucknow on Aug 14, 2019.

Marking 50 years of Liberation War, Bangladesh troops join march on Indian Republic Day [details]

Bangladesh Armed Forces, for the first time, will march alongside their Indian counterparts during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Jan 24, 2021

Everyone in Atlantic City want front-row seat to see Trump's name in dust - literally

Mayor Marty Small has announced a separate auction next Thursday for the pre-booking 10 seats at The Hard Rock and Ocean casinos, from where each bidder would be able to enjoy a front-row view of the demolition.

Jan 24, 2021

On Republic Day, Karnataka Farmers plan to enter Bengaluru from all districts [Details]

In solidarity with farmers' protest, Karnataka farmer unions have decided to hold a rally on Republic Day in Bengaluru.

Jan 23, 2021

KCR moving to Delhi, son KTR to be CM; rumours ripe in Telangana

Rumour has it Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's son KT Rama Rao will soon be sworn in as the next CM.

Jan 23, 2021

Caught on cam: Dog run over by producer's car, FIR lodged but no arrests made

The building watchman, who present at the site and witnessed the tragic incident, informed the residents that the dog was "injured but alive".

Jan 23, 2021

Brazil Prez compares Covishield to "Sanjeevani Booti"; thanks PM Modi for vaccines in epic way

India dispatched two million doses of Covishield vaccines to Brazil on January 22 and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro found the perfect way to thank PM Modi.

Jan 23, 2021

Shivamogga dynamite blast; only one dead body identified out of six: Karnataka Home Minister

The tally of deceased in the incident is not yet confirmed while different sources have reported varying death toll.

Jan 22, 2021

Major blast at a quarry in Karnataka's Shimoga district kills at least 8

Shivamogga dynamite blast: 6 dead, 1 identified; Police arrest quarry contractors, CM to visit [Details Inside]

The police said that the owner had leased his land for illegal mining for five 5 years but the contractors may not have had proper licence to conduct the quarrying operations

Jan 22, 2021

Ban alcohol in all BJP ruled states, Uma Bharati appeals to party chief JP Nadda

Despite restricting liquor sales as part of the national lockdown announced on March 24, the Centre had reopened liquor sales outside containment zones in May, bringing in much-needed revenues to states in meeting their fiscal crunch.

Jan 21, 2021

Lucknow to get AI CCTV cameras to read women's expressions; send help before dialing 100

Lucknow is the only city in Uttar Pradesh which has been nationally selected to be developed as a 'safe city' for women. Now, efforts are being made to amp up security for women using AI-powered CCTV cameras.

Jan 21, 2021

Major Cabinet rejig in Karnataka; CM Yediyurappa allocates portfolios to 7 new ministers [details]

It has been said that the expansion, a bid by the Chief Minister to increase his team strength to 33 – one less than its full capacity of 34 – has further exposed deep divisions and a lack of unity in the state BJP unit.

Jan 21, 2021

Kamala Harris Releases Video Announcing 2020 Presidential Bid

Hoardings, posters & pujas: How Kamala Harris' ancestral village is celebrating her swearing-in

Kamala Harris' maternal grandfather is said to have moved to Chennai decades ago. Her late mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris was also born in India, before moving to the US to study at the University of California.

Jan 20, 2021

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Jack Ma is back: Alibaba founder makes first video appearance since October

The recent crackdown on Ma's business empire signifies a broader campaign by China to control tech giants that Beijing views to be grappling too much control over the country's economy.

Jan 20, 2021

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Articles by Nivedita Giri

OYO gets new CTO; Meet Ankit Mathuria [read why he was hired]

Beware of leopards, forest fires in Nandi Hills; trekkers must "take a hike"

Think nasal swab is painful; wait till you see how China is testing citizens for COVID-19 [details]

Indian journalist stalked for months, received rape, death threats; FIR lodged [details]

New Rule: All US-bound passengers should carry proof of Covid negative before boarding

Pfizer acts cocky with India: Order first, will seek COVID vaccine approval later

Tractor parade: Farmers' R-Day tableaux depicts stir against farm laws at Singhu border

Marking 50 years of Liberation War, Bangladesh troops join march on Indian Republic Day [details]

Everyone in Atlantic City want front-row seat to see Trump's name in dust - literally

On Republic Day, Karnataka Farmers plan to enter Bengaluru from all districts [Details]

KCR moving to Delhi, son KTR to be CM; rumours ripe in Telangana

Caught on cam: Dog run over by producer's car, FIR lodged but no arrests made

Brazil Prez compares Covishield to "Sanjeevani Booti"; thanks PM Modi for vaccines in epic way

Shivamogga dynamite blast; only one dead body identified out of six: Karnataka Home Minister

Shivamogga dynamite blast: 6 dead, 1 identified; Police arrest quarry contractors, CM to visit [Details Inside]

Ban alcohol in all BJP ruled states, Uma Bharati appeals to party chief JP Nadda

Lucknow to get AI CCTV cameras to read women's expressions; send help before dialing 100

Major Cabinet rejig in Karnataka; CM Yediyurappa allocates portfolios to 7 new ministers [details]

Hoardings, posters & pujas: How Kamala Harris' ancestral village is celebrating her swearing-in

Jack Ma is back: Alibaba founder makes first video appearance since October

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'