Tag: Covid

Gaganpreet Singh Expands Global Cinema Across the UAE

Gaganpreet Singh Building Cultural Connections Through Cinema The UAE has become one of the fastest-growing entertainment markets in the Middle East, with international cinema gaining increasing popularity among audiences. Among the entrepreneurs contributing to this growth is Gaganpreet Singh, founder of Film Master Media Distribution LLC, a company focused on bringing diverse global films to the Gulf region. Based in the UAE, Singh has built his...

Punjabi Cinema Set for Cannes 2026 Spotlight

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is already generating global excitement, and this year Punjabi cinema is also expected to step further into the international spotlight. While Bollywood names continue to dominate headlines surrounding India’s presence at Cannes, reports have also linked Punjabi stars Ammy Virk and Roopi Gill with filmmaker Jagdeep Sidhu’s upcoming film Chardikala, marking another significant moment for Punjabi entertainment on the...
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What is known about new Covid variant XBB.1.5?

What is XBB.1.5? It is yet another offshoot of the globally dominant Omicron Covid variant, which itself followed the earlier Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta...

COVID-19 in India: 7,000+ new cases recorded – 39% increase from yesterday

An upward trend of Covid-19 cases continued in India on Thursday, with the country recording 7,240 new cases over the last 24 hours. Bringing...

Lata Mangeshkar Admitted to Mumbai Hospital After Contracting Covid-19

Legendary Indian playback singer Lata Mangeshkar has been admitted to hospital after contracting Covid-19. Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to the ICU of a Mumbai hospital...

SS Rajamouli’s Upcoming Period Drama ‘RRR’ Postponed as Omicron Surges Across India

DVV Entertainment have officially postponed RRR's theatrical release in India. SS Rajamouli's magnum opus was slated for theatrical release on January 7, 2022. However, the...

“No Further Measures” Before New Year, Says Health Secretary Sajid Javid

Health Secretary, Sajid Javid says there will be no further Covid restrictions in England before the New year. The health secretary has said however, that...

Barbie Debuts ‘Role Model’ Dolls to Honour COVID-19 Heroes, Including Oxford-AztraZeneca Co-Creator

Toymaker Mattel has dedicated six Barbie dolls to COVID-19 heroes for its line of 'role model' dolls. The scientist who designed the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine,...

Covid: Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo to Help Drive Vaccine Uptake

Some of the country’s top food and travel businesses have joined the national effort to get as many people as possible vaccinated against COVID-19. Uber,...

Nottingham Based Barrister, Sanjeev Sharma Recalls Recovery After Covid-Related Coma

Sanjeev Sharma, who spent two weeks in an induced coma after contracting Covid-19 has raised nearly £42,000 for the hospital that saved his life. Bramcote,...

UK Government Updates Travel List; Quarantine Lifted for Fully-Vaccinated Travellers from Amber List Countries

More countries have been added to the green travel list and quarantine-free travel for fully-vaccinated passengers from amber list countries has been confirmed. The Transport...

Covid: Boris Johnson to Announce Plans for Possible Early Lockdown Exit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce whether all Covid restrictions can be lifted in England, on Monday 5 July. 'Freedom Day' has been pushed back...

India: Maharashtra Government Launches 5-Level Unlock Plan; Filming Also Resumes

Maharashtra's comprehensive 5-level unlock plan, which is determined by rolling weekly positive Covid cases and oxygen bed occupancy, launches this week. Municipal Corporations of Mumbai,...

Arijit Singh Raises Funds for GiveIndia through Facebook Live Concert

Arijit Singh collaborated with GiveIndia and Facebook on Sunday for a live fundraiser campaign to provide Covid relief for rural India. The singer, who recently...