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Kick Off a Week of Community and Culture

By BY ADRIANA BALSAMO from NYT At Home https://ift.tt/3gAcVoZ

Bowlers will have to evolve in a spit-free world

TOI explores how bowlers will have to evolve fast to make their presence felt in a post-corona, spit-free world. Cricket has been struggling to restore bat-ball parity for years but has the virus sounded the death knell for bowlers by making the use of saliva on the ball impossible? from Times of India https://ift.tt/301NEhk

I-T return: You can claim deductions till June 30

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the income-tax return forms for the financial year ended March 31, 2020 (assessment year 2020-21). The I-T return forms (ITR-1 to ITR-7) incorporate the recent announcement made by the finance minister to ease the burden on taxpayers owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. from Times of India https://ift.tt/36O05Pf

Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged

Trump spent nearly an hour on Friday night in the bunker, which was designed for use in emergencies like terrorist attacks, according to a Republican close to the White House. Friday's protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after he was pinned at the neck by a white Minneapolis police officer. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XlnzYV

‘Billions’ Season 5, Episode 5 Recap: Old Men

By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3gILXv8

Christo’s Grand Projects

By Unknown Author from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3gF8NUt

Aggressive Police Tactics During Protests Are Under Scrutiny

By BY SHAILA DEWAN AND MIKE BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MgdWED

Amid Riots and a Pandemic, Church Attendance Resumes in ‘a Very Broken World’

By BY SHAWN HUBLER AND RICK ROJAS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3djRpCI

Video Appears to Show a Tanker Truck Driving Into Minneapolis Protesters

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yQEOrH

‘We’re Sick and Tired’: Voices From Minneapolis Protests

By BY KATIE G. NELSON, MIKE SHUM, SAMEEN AMIN, DMITRIY KHAVIN AND BARBARA MARCOLINI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2TTYlis

Watch: Locals rescue people stuck inside shop due to overflowing nullah

Watch: Locals rescue people stuck inside shop due to overflowing nullah from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/3gHN0vF

Symbol of N.Y.C. Unrest: A Burning Police Car

By BY AZI PAYBARAH AND NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3gGd9L9

Destructive Power of Despair

By BY CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3gzWNDX

What Trump and Toxic Cops Have in Common

By BY JENNIFER SENIOR from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/36MQrfT

As Protests and Violence Spill Over, Trump Shrinks Back

By BY PETER BAKER AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Xktg9N

What Is Antifa, the Movement Trump Wants to Declare a Terror Group?

By BY NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS AND SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhUCNz

Police Cars Rammed Protesters. What de Blasio’s Response Tells Us.

By BY DANA RUBINSTEIN AND JEFFERY C. MAYS from NYT New York https://ift.tt/3evWbgC

Record Ratings and Record Chaos on Cable News

By BY BEN SMITH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2TYwddR

Many Claim Extremists Are Sparking Protest Violence. But Which Extremists?

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BkEFha

'You need to give full credit to railway personnel'

ailway minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said the public transporter, which is set to re-introduce several train services from Monday, transported nearly twice the amount of foodgrain as the corresponding period last year during the lockdown besides ensuring there was no shortage of coal to fire power plants or even milk and medicines. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2U05A8y

It’s ‘Mission Begin Again’ for Maharashtra

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana on Sunday extended the lockdown till June 30 even as other states like Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh released a roadmap to restore normalcy after 68 days of shutdown to fight Covid-19 by announcing that malls and restaurants will open and buses and cabs will operate from June 8. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Mez9i7

28% of Covid patients asymptomatic: ICMR Study

At least 28% of 40,184 people who tested positive for Covid-19 between January 22 and April 30 in India were asymptomatic, a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows, underlining that a large proportion of those tested and found positive were family contacts who did not display symptoms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3djEpgy

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By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2XfPJ7C

Trump Hopes for His Own Booster Shot from SpaceX Rocket Launch

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gJZF1d

Photos From the Protests in 29 Cities Over Racism and Police Violence

By BY WEIYI CAI, JULIETTE LOVE AND JUGAL K. PATEL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dkl3aW

Ailing passengers among 81 dead on spl trains

A total of 80 people died on board Shramik Special trains between May 9 and May 27, among them cancer patien​ts, those suffering from heart ailments, a few with paralysis and many who were too ill to travel. Data accessed by TOI showed that among those who lost their lives were a 63-year-old cancer patient, Indu Devi, who died on way from Mumbai to Bihar on May 12. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2McQ18W

'Casteist slurs made on phone not an offence'

The Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that casteist remarks made over mobile phone against a member of the Scheduled Caste community does not constitute any offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XhriqB

Vaccine could be ready by 2020 end: China body

A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this year, China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) said in a social media post. A vaccine could be ready for the market as early as the end of this year or early 2021, according to the May 29 post on Chinese social media platform WeChat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eFPqsV

28% of Covid patients asymptomatic: ICMR Study

At least 28% of 40,184 people who tested positive for Covid-19 between January 22 and April 30 in India were asymptomatic, a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows, underlining that a large proportion of those tested and found positive were family contacts who did not display symptoms. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3djEpgy

COVID testing lab on wheels to reach remote areas in Kerala

COVID testing lab on wheels to reach remote areas in Kerala from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2BfvpL7

BJP gears up for tech-driven political activity

Speaking at a media interaction, party chief J P Nadda made it clear that the ruling BJP plans to use new technology in a big way, in the time of social distancing, to campaign and reach out to people essentially on how the Modi government tackled the situation on the ground, arising out of the spread of the deadly virus, to provide health and economic security to save the lives people in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dkam8v

Skymet announces arrival of monsoon over Kerala

The southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala before its onset schedule, private agency Skymet Weather announced on Saturday, but India's official forecaster IMD said conditions are not yet ripe for the declaration. Skymet Weather said all conditions such as rainfall, Outwave Longwave Radiation value and wind speed have been met to declare the arrival of the monsoon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xg458d

Ailing passengers among 81 dead on spl trains

A total of 80 people died on board Shramik Special trains between May 9 and May 27, among them cancer patien​ts, those suffering from heart ailments, a few with paralysis and many who were too ill to travel. Data accessed by TOI showed that among those who lost their lives were a 63-year-old cancer patient, Indu Devi, who died on way from Mumbai to Bihar on May 12. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2McQ18W

'Casteist slurs made on phone not an offence'

The Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that casteist remarks made over mobile phone against a member of the Scheduled Caste community does not constitute any offence under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XhriqB

Vaccine could be ready by 2020 end: China body

A Chinese-made coronavirus vaccine could be ready for market as early as the end of this year, China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) said in a social media post. A vaccine could be ready for the market as early as the end of this year or early 2021, according to the May 29 post on Chinese social media platform WeChat. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3eFPqsV

Draw a Self-Portrait

By BY CARSON ELLIS from NYT At Home https://ift.tt/36LkuVb

George Floyd Protests: A Timeline

By BY DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XhWhmk

Here’s What You Need to Know About Breonna Taylor’s Death

By BY RICHARD A. OPPEL JR. from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3eAuQdj

Oli’s map plan gets Nepal oppn backing

With Nepal’s chief opposition party Nepali Congress endorsing Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s constitutional amendment, the move to "update" Nepal's map to include Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani in the national emblem is likely to go through with the required two-thirds majority, a development that will worsen the crisis in India-Nepal relations. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XJaY0J

BJP gears up for tech-driven political activity

Speaking at a media interaction, party chief J P Nadda made it clear that the ruling BJP plans to use new technology in a big way, in the time of social distancing, to campaign and reach out to people essentially on how the Modi government tackled the situation on the ground, arising out of the spread of the deadly virus, to provide health and economic security to save the lives people in the country. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dkam8v

Skymet announces arrival of monsoon over Kerala

The southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala before its onset schedule, private agency Skymet Weather announced on Saturday, but India's official forecaster IMD said conditions are not yet ripe for the declaration. Skymet Weather said all conditions such as rainfall, Outwave Longwave Radiation value and wind speed have been met to declare the arrival of the monsoon. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xg458d

Sonam and Anand pose for a cool selfie!

Sonam Kapoor is currently quarantining with her hubby Anand Ahuja at their Delhi house. The actress has been sharing pictures and videos on social media about how she is spending her lockdown days. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/36HQnxX

George Floyd death: Priyanka calls for justice

Priyanka Chopra has been sharing posts on social media to keep fans updated about her day-to-activities. The actress is currently living in the US with her husband Nick Jonas. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/36KEw1W

HBD Allu Sirish: Adorable family moments

Tollywood actor Allu Sirish turns 33 on Saturday. Sirish is the son of famous film producer Allu Aravind and nephew of Mega Star Chiranjeevi. However, he created a niche for himself with his power-packed performances in films such as Gouravam, Kotha Janta, Srirastu Subhamastu, 1971: Beyond Borders, Okka Kshanam and ABCD – American Born Confused Desi. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ZQRf1K

Riddhima posts pic with Rishi; 'One month'

Rishi Kapoor's demise left a permanent void in the film industry. The actor passed away on 30th April 2020 due to Leukaemia. Remembering her father, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has been posting throwback pictures on Instagram. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Xh9U5f

Lata Di pays tribute to lyricist Yogesh Gaur

Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar on Friday paid tribute to lyricist Yogesh Gaur after his demise earlier today. The 90-year-old singer expressed her respect to the artist on Twitter. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2MoHqAt

How the Supreme Court Lets Cops Get Away With Murder

By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3cgI3qf

George Floyd Was Pinned Down for Nearly 3 Minutes After He Became Unresponsive, Prosecutors Say

By BY SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2zBC0iK

China and the Rhineland Moment

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/3gE2vo7

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY LARA TAKENAGA AND JONATHAN WOLFE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3dkR0A0

A Continent Reopens

By BY PATRICK KINGSLEY AND LAETITIA VANCON from NYT World https://ift.tt/3diaoNV

Ex-Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis

By BY NEIL MACFARQUHAR, TIM ARANGO AND MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Am86Pv

George Floyd Worked With Officer Charged in His Death

By BY MATT FURBER, AUDRA D. S. BURCH AND FRANCES ROBLES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeUwGB

A Justice Dept. Skeptical of Police Abuse Cases Vows to Investigate Floyd Death

By BY KATIE BENNER AND EMILY BADGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yLsx7T

Congress Plans Hearings on Racial Violence and Use of Force by the Police

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XeRfHj

friday virus

By Unknown Author from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2zzmLXC

Covid squeezes core sector in April, output slumps 38%

Output of eight core sector industries plunged 38.1% in April — probably the steepest ever — led by an over 80% slump in cement and steel production due to the nationwide lockdown. The numbers indicated that overall industrial production is headed for a high double-digit decline as the Covid-19-induced lockdown has taken a toll on economic activity. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2XflM7Z

Lady Gaga on collaborating with BLACKPINK

International pop singer Lady Gaga collaborated with Ariana Grande, BLACKPINK, Elton John, and many more for her latest album 'Chromatica'. from Entertainment News, Celebrity News, Latest Movie News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/3c6pkgU

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By BY PATRICK J. LYONS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3cevNGs

Pompeo Releases Letter Clearing Him of Violating Law With Kansas Trips

By BY DAVID E. SANGER AND EDWARD WONG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36EmcHX

National Geographic Plan to Dismantle Granite Sculpture Hits Snag

By BY REBECCA J. RITZEL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2TLEzoX

Kosovo Court Says New Government Can Be Formed Without an Election

By BY REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Xc45pG

National Guard Called as Minneapolis Erupts in Solidarity for George Floyd

By BY MATT FURBER, JOHN ELIGON AND AUDRA D. S. BURCH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3esGzdN

Trump’s Order Targeting Social Media Sites, Explained

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36FNvBR

More Notes From Our Homes to Yours

By Unknown Author from NYT At Home https://ift.tt/2zw8j2A

American Priest Moves a Step Closer to Sainthood

By BY SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3gAIHSz

Mourning Alone

By BY LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3esB7Yn