<p>In the wake of the raging second wave of COVID-19 in India, Yash Raj Films head honcho Aditya Chopra has opened up the kitchen at YRF Studios to provide cooked meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon and also feed people at quarantine centres in Andheri.</p>

<p>In 2020, India`s biggest production house Yash Raj Films completed 50 glorious years and the 49-year-old film producer had grand plans to celebrate this incredible milestone for the company globally. Chopra had earmarked a big budget for these celebrations that would have become huge talking points. With COVID-19`s second wave ravaging the country and shutting down the industry again, the `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge` director has diverted the entire YRF 50 celebration budget to aid the industry and its daily wage earners.</p>

<p>YRF is starting a new initiative that will see their foundation provide cooked meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon and also feed people at quarantine centres in Andheri from the YRF Studios kitchen.</p>

<p>This is in addition to all the efforts that the studio has already undertaken for the Hindi film industry. Aditya launched the Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative last week, aimed at providing financial support to thousands of film industry workers. As part of the initiative, the Yash Raj foundation will oversee direct benefit transfers of Rs 5000 to women and senior citizens in the industry as well as distribute ration kits to workers for a family of four for one month through their NGO partner Youth Feed India.</p>

<p>Before this, YRF wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asking if they could purchase vaccines for the 30,000 registered workers of the film industry. YRF also said it would cover all expenses relating to workers getting the vaccine.</p>

<p>A veteran trade source revealed, "YRF will not be celebrating its 50th year even if things return to normalcy later as Aditya Chopra has decided to divert this entire fund for COVID relief work. He is clear that the funds need to be used on an urgent basis to restart the industry first as it has been hit the hardest because of the virus."</p>

<p>"There was an extensive blueprint of celebrations planned around the world which would have become massive news but all that stands cancelled. Aditya Chopra only wants to concentrate towards helping the industry and the fraternity that has been a support system to YRF for the last 50 years too," added the source.</p>


In the wake of the raging second wave of COVID-19 in India, Yash Raj Films head honcho Aditya Chopra has opened up the kitchen at YRF Studios to provide cooked meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon and also feed people at quarantine centres in Andheri.

In the wake of the raging second wave of COVID-19 in India, Yash Raj Films head honcho Aditya Chopra has opened up the kitchen at YRF Studios to provide cooked meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon and also feed people at quarantine centres in Andheri. In 2020, India`s biggest production house Yash Raj Films completed 50 glorious years and the 49-year-old film producer had grand plans to celebrate this incredible milestone for the company globally. Chopra had earmarked a big budget for these celebrations that would have become huge talking points. With COVID-19`s second wave ravaging the country and shutting down the industry again, the `Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge` director has diverted the entire YRF 50 celebration budget to aid the industry and its daily wage earners. YRF is starting a new initiative that will see their foundation provide cooked meals to thousands of frontline workers in Goregaon and also feed people at quarantine centres in Andheri from the YRF Studios kitchen. This is in addition to all the efforts that the studio has already undertaken for the Hindi film industry. Aditya launched the Yash Chopra Saathi Initiative last week, aimed at providing financial support to thousands of film industry workers. As part of the initiative, the Yash Raj foundation will oversee direct benefit transfers of Rs 5000 to women and senior citizens in the industry as well as distribute ration kits to workers for a family of four for one month through their NGO partner Youth Feed India. Before this, YRF wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asking if they could purchase vaccines for the 30,000 registered workers of the film industry. YRF also said it would cover all expenses relating to workers getting the vaccine. A veteran trade source revealed, "YRF will not be celebrating its 50th year even if things return to normalcy later as Aditya Chopra has decided to divert this entire fund for COVID relief work. He is clear that the funds need to be used on an urgent basis to restart the industry first as it has been hit the hardest because of the virus." "There was an extensive blueprint of celebrations planned around the world which would have become massive news but all that stands cancelled. Aditya Chopra only wants to concentrate towards helping the industry and the fraternity that has been a support system to YRF for the last 50 years too," added the source.

Aditya Chopra diverts entire YRF 50 celebration budget to COVID-19 aid

The European Union was one of the first blocks to announce assistance as India battles the deadly second wave of COVID-19. Since then leading EU countries have shared critical supplies like oxygen, ventilators and equipment with India. What lessons can India and rest of the world learn from Europe? What role can EU now play in assisting India with its pandemic response? Palki Sharma discusses with following guests: - Daniela Sezonov Tane; Romania's Ambassador to India - Adam Burakowski; Poland's Ambassador to India - Vincenzo De Luca; Italy' Ambassador to India - Freddy Svane; Denmark's Ambassador to India

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Does Plasma Therapy really work? 18 experts wrote a letter to India's Principal Scientific saying the therapy has "no benefit". An ICMR backed study says the therapy is "not beneficial". Why are doctors then prescribing it? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

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'We need help' is Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli's message to the world as his country witnesses a surge in Wuhan Virus cases. Palki Sharma tells you how delicate Nepal's situation is.

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Scientists have said that giving people a single course of COVID-19 vaccines might not be sufficient in the long term, booster shots and anal vaccinations could be needed. They also said that vaccine manufacturers are already preparing a new round shots which the world will need as booster shots, or new vaccines to tackle concerning coronavirus variants.

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An expert panel blamed bad coordination as well as dithering by national governments and international organisations for the failure to tackle COVID-19 before it became a full-blown pandemic, as India’s death toll topped 250,000.

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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for the need to double the capacity of COVID-19 vaccine production and for fairer redistribution of the shots in the developing world, which faces new waves of the coronavirus.

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18 experts wrote a letter to India's Principal Scientific saying the plasma therapy has "no benefit". An ICMR backed study says the therapy is "not beneficial". Experts want India to stop using this therapy.

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Many asymptomatic children are developing life-threatening complications weeks after testing positive for COVID-19, many are reporting multi-organ inflammations. Palki Sharma has the details.

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On Tuesday, India recorded its lowest count of daily cases in 14 days. New infections have dipped in major hotspots like Maharashtra and Delhi. Has India's deadly second wave peaked? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

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<p>US pharmaceutical company&nbsp;Moderna&nbsp;on Wednesday agreed to&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;25&nbsp;million Covid-19&nbsp;vaccine&nbsp;shots to&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;by the end of next year as the country deals with a lagging immunization campaign.</p>

<p>Moderna&nbsp;will&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;10 million doses this year and by&nbsp;2022&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;15 million booster shots that are still being tested but meant to neutralize variants of Covid-19, the company and the Australian government said in a statement.</p>

<p>"We appreciate the partnership and support from the government of&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;with this first supply agreement for doses of the&nbsp;Moderna&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;vaccine&nbsp;and our variant booster candidates,"&nbsp;Moderna&nbsp;CEO Stephane Bancel said in a statement.</p>

<p>This month,&nbsp;Moderna&nbsp;released positive results from trials of a modified&nbsp;vaccine&nbsp;aimed at the South African and Brazilian Covid-19 variants, and of the third dose of its initial&nbsp;vaccine.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/modernas-trial-sees-progress-against-covid-19-varients-brings-good-news-and-encouragement-383146">Moderna's trial sees progress against COVID-19 varients, brings good news and encouragement</a></strong></p>

<p>Australia's Covid-19&nbsp;vaccine&nbsp;campaign has lagged behind those of other countries and the government's target. This week Canberra set a new goal of vaccinating all willing adults by the end of this year.</p>

<p>So far,&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;has delivered 2.5 million&nbsp;vaccine&nbsp;shots, versus the roughly 50 million jabs needed to vaccinate the entire population.</p>

<p>After a series of problems with&nbsp;vaccine&nbsp;delivery and the use of the AstraZeneca&nbsp;vaccine&nbsp;for those under 50, the government is now in talks to manufacture promising mRNA&nbsp;vaccines&nbsp;domestically.</p>

<p>Australia&nbsp;has ridden out the coronavirus pandemic by effectively sealing itself off from the rest of the world and with a series of snap local lockdowns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It remains one of the few places where there is no widespread community transmission and daily life is relatively normal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australias-victoria-on-alert-after-first-virus-case-reported-in-two-months-384387">Australia’s Victoria on alert after first virus case reported in two months</a></strong></p>

<p>But very few Australians are immunized and there have been repeated outbreaks linked to quarantine facilities, raising fears that its success could be fleeting.</p>


US pharmaceutical company Moderna on Wednesday agreed to deliver 25 million Covid-19 vaccine shots to Australia by the end of next year as the country deals with a lagging immunization campaign.

US pharmaceutical company Moderna on Wednesday agreed to deliver 25 million Covid-19 vaccine shots to Australia by the end of next year as the country deals with a lagging immunization campaign. Moderna will deliver 10 million doses this year and by 2022 deliver 15 million booster shots that are still being tested but meant to neutralize variants of Covid-19, the company and the Australian government said in a statement. "We appreciate the partnership and support from the government of Australia with this first supply agreement for doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and our variant booster candidates," Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said in a statement. This month, Moderna released positive results from trials of a modified vaccine aimed at the South African and Brazilian Covid-19 variants, and of the third dose of its initial vaccine. Also read | Moderna's trial sees progress against COVID-19 varients, brings good news and encouragement Australia's Covid-19 vaccine campaign has lagged behind those of other countries and the government's target. This week Canberra set a new goal of vaccinating all willing adults by the end of this year. So far, Australia has delivered 2.5 million vaccine shots, versus the roughly 50 million jabs needed to vaccinate the entire population. After a series of problems with vaccine delivery and the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 50, the government is now in talks to manufacture promising mRNA vaccines domestically. Australia has ridden out the coronavirus pandemic by effectively sealing itself off from the rest of the world and with a series of snap local lockdowns. It remains one of the few places where there is no widespread community transmission and daily life is relatively normal. Also read | Australia’s Victoria on alert after first virus case reported in two months But very few Australians are immunized and there have been repeated outbreaks linked to quarantine facilities, raising fears that its success could be fleeting.

Moderna to deliver 25 mn vaccines to Australia by 2022

Let's take a moment to show appreciation to all the hard working nurses, a frontline soldiers who are busy in fighting for our lives amid COVID-19 pandemic and some of them in the process loses theirs. WION brings a report.

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Bangladesh government has banned inter district travel in an effort to control the surge of Coronavirus. However, with the festival of Eid approaching thousand of migrant workers and people from different region are defying COVID-19 restrictions to return to their native villages and celebrate Eid with their families.

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Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has appealed for global help as the country battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. Oli made the appeal through a piece published in UK Daily Guardian and sought global aid including oxygen kits and medicines.

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India has recorded 4,250 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours. This is the highest-ever death count that India has ever seen in a single day since the pandemic began in 2020. This is the third time in the span of 10 days that India has officially recorded over 4,000 deaths in 24 hours.

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In an open letter to the government of India, a group of medical experts from ICMR and AIIMS have expressed concern over 'irrational and non-scientific use’ of plasma in COVID-19 treatment. Health experts in India have urged the government to urgently review its guidelines on plasma therapy.

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<p>Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Wednesday shared a social media that he has tested negative for COVID-19. The actor informed he had tested negative after 15 days of quarantine and thanked fans for their wishes and prayers.<br />
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Arjun took to his Instagram handle and shared a statement that read, "Hello everyone! I have tested negative after 15 days of quarantine. I want to thank all my well wishers and fans for their wishes and prayers. Hoping this lockdown will help us in reducing the cases. Be home and be safe. Thank you for all the love."</p>

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<p>A few days ago, the `Ala Vaikunthapurramloo` actor had revealed that he had mild symptoms and was recovering well.<br />
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On April 28, Arjun had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Sharing the news on his Instagram he had written, "Hello everyone! I have tested positive for Covid. I have isolated myself at home and have been following all the protocols. I request those who have come in contact with me to get tested. Stay home, stay safe and get vaccinated when you get the chance. I request all my well-wishers and fans not to worry about me as I am doing fine."</p>

<p>On the professional front, Arjun has completed the shoot for `AA21`, and also has got an action-thriller based on red sandal smuggling in India titled `Pushpa` in the pipeline.<br />
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The second wave of coronavirus has infected many people, and the number of COVID-19 positive cases has been rapidly rising.&nbsp;<br />
In Bollywood also, an array of celebrities have got infected within a span of a few weeks.</p>


Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Wednesday shared a social media that he has tested negative for COVID-19. The actor informed he had tested negative after 15 days of quarantine and thanked fans for their wishes and prayers.

Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Wednesday shared a social media that he has tested negative for COVID-19. The actor informed he had tested negative after 15 days of quarantine and thanked fans for their wishes and prayers. Arjun took to his Instagram handle and shared a statement that read, "Hello everyone! I have tested negative after 15 days of quarantine. I want to thank all my well wishers and fans for their wishes and prayers. Hoping this lockdown will help us in reducing the cases. Be home and be safe. Thank you for all the love." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Allu Arjun (@alluarjunonline) × A few days ago, the `Ala Vaikunthapurramloo` actor had revealed that he had mild symptoms and was recovering well. On April 28, Arjun had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Sharing the news on his Instagram he had written, "Hello everyone! I have tested positive for Covid. I have isolated myself at home and have been following all the protocols. I request those who have come in contact with me to get tested. Stay home, stay safe and get vaccinated when you get the chance. I request all my well-wishers and fans not to worry about me as I am doing fine." On the professional front, Arjun has completed the shoot for `AA21`, and also has got an action-thriller based on red sandal smuggling in India titled `Pushpa` in the pipeline. The second wave of coronavirus has infected many people, and the number of COVID-19 positive cases has been rapidly rising. In Bollywood also, an array of celebrities have got infected within a span of a few weeks.

Telugu star Allu Arjun tests negative for Covid after 15-day quarantine

<p>Nearly 5 months after his audio clip screaming at 'Mission: Impossible 7' crew members went viral, Hollywood star Tom Cruise has now addressed the incident. The viral rant in which the actor was heard screaming at crew members for not following covid protocols had gone viral in December 2020.&nbsp;<br />
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The 58-year-old actor has now addressed why he felt the need to say what he said. Cruise told Fox News recently, "I said what I said. There was a lot at stake at that point. But it wasn`t my entire crew. I had the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-after-tom-cruise-yells-on-mission-impossible-7-set-five-crew-members-quit-350412"> crew leave the set,</a> and it was just select people."<br />
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Cruise went on to explain how filming was never shut down again despite the pandemic saying, "And here we are, continuing to film."<br />
Talking more about the instance he added, "All those emotions were going through my mind. And for the whole crew to know that we`d started rolling on a movie was just a huge relief... It was very emotional."</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tom-cruise-rides-bike-in-new-pictures-from-mission-impossible-7-384271">Tom Cruise rides bike in new pictures from 'Mission: Impossible 7'</a></strong></p>

<p>In the leaked audio, Cruise could be heard yelling about crew members reportedly not following social distancing rules.He had said, "If I see you do it again, you`re f---g gone. And if anyone in this crew does it, that`s it -- and you too and you too. And you, don`t you ever f-king do it again. They`re back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us. We are creating thousands of jobs, you motherf----s."<br />
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Cruise continued in the audio, "That`s it. No apologies. You can tell it to the people that are losing their f-king homes because our industry is shut down. We are not shutting this f-king movie down. Is it understood? If I see it again, you`re f----g gone."<br />
<br />
The actor claimed at the time that he was in close contact with studios, insurance companies and producers to set what he called a "gold standard" of filming amid the pandemic.<br />
<br />
In September, reportedly Cruise paid USD 700,000 for the cast and crew of the film to live on cruise ships in hopes of creating a safe <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-mission-impossible-7-post-yelling-tom-cruise-builds-covid-19-secure-set-in-former-military-base-352861">bubble for the team to work</a> in order to thwart any risk of a breakout.&nbsp;</p>


Nearly 5 months after his audio clip screaming at 'Mission: Impossible 7' crew members went viral, Hollywood star Tom Cruise has now addressed the incident. The viral rant in which the actor was heard screaming at crew members for not following covid protocols had gone viral in December 2020.

Nearly 5 months after his audio clip screaming at 'Mission: Impossible 7' crew members went viral, Hollywood star Tom Cruise has now addressed the incident. The viral rant in which the actor was heard screaming at crew members for not following covid protocols had gone viral in December 2020. The 58-year-old actor has now addressed why he felt the need to say what he said. Cruise told Fox News recently, "I said what I said. There was a lot at stake at that point. But it wasn`t my entire crew. I had the crew leave the set, and it was just select people." Cruise went on to explain how filming was never shut down again despite the pandemic saying, "And here we are, continuing to film." Talking more about the instance he added, "All those emotions were going through my mind. And for the whole crew to know that we`d started rolling on a movie was just a huge relief... It was very emotional." Tom Cruise rides bike in new pictures from 'Mission: Impossible 7' In the leaked audio, Cruise could be heard yelling about crew members reportedly not following social distancing rules.He had said, "If I see you do it again, you`re f---g gone. And if anyone in this crew does it, that`s it -- and you too and you too. And you, don`t you ever f-king do it again. They`re back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us. We are creating thousands of jobs, you motherf----s." Cruise continued in the audio, "That`s it. No apologies. You can tell it to the people that are losing their f-king homes because our industry is shut down. We are not shutting this f-king movie down. Is it understood? If I see it again, you`re f----g gone." The actor claimed at the time that he was in close contact with studios, insurance companies and producers to set what he called a "gold standard" of filming amid the pandemic. In September, reportedly Cruise paid USD 700,000 for the cast and crew of the film to live on cruise ships in hopes of creating a safe bubble for the team to work in order to thwart any risk of a breakout.

Tom Cruise breaks his silence over viral COVID-19 rant on the sets of 'Mission: Impossible 7' 

<p>Hours after Manjinder Singh Sirsa, president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, tweeted that Amitabh Bachchan had donated Rs 2 crore to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur COVID Care Centre at New Delhi's Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, the star took his blog to jot down a lengthy list of contributions he had made towards various COVID-19 relief initiatives.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
In his blog, the Bollywood megastar mentioned that he has always been low key about his philanthropic actions, but chose to pen a detailed account of some of the charitable work he had done amid the coronavirus pandemic to respond to those who criticise celebrities for not helping people.<br />
<br />
In the post, Big B explained he has extended help to as many people as possible since last year when the pandemic hit the nation.<br />
Responding to a section of social media users, who have been critical of film personalities for not using their social capital and reach enough towards COVID-19 crisis, Bachchan said it is "embarrassing" to publicise about charity work that one does.<br />
<br />
"Yes I do charity, but have ever believed it to be done, than spoken of.. It is embarrassing, in too great a self consciousness .. Of one that has ever felt shy of public presence despite the profession - one that has to find its usp in public domains is relevant today for me (sic)," he wrote.<br />
<br />
Bachchan said he also provided masks and PPE (personal protection equipment) units to frontline warriors from his personal funds, along with setting up a 250-450 bed care centre with donation at the Rakabganj Sahib Gurudwara and procured oxygen concentrators from overseas to be donated in Delhi and Mumbai.<br />
<br />
"A 250 to 450 bed care center set up with further donation at the Rakabganj Sahib Gurudwara today in Delhi and soon to procure for them O2 ( Oxygen ) concentrators, not in stock or easily available , from overseas limited stock to be donated to Delhi where the need is immense and some to Mumbai ..<br />
<br />
"Coming in within the week .. 50 of them coming in from Poland by 15th and the rest around 150 from perhaps the US .. Orders placed , some have arrived and given to the hospital in need," he added.<br />
<br />
The actor said, as the virus spread, he donated an entire diagnostic centre opened at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi through the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, to honour his mother and social activist Teji Bachchan and her parents.<br />
<br />
"... Set up in the premises of the gurudwara for medical help for the poor and needy .. An MRI machine and other Sonographic and Scan equipments of expenses beyond my means, but set up inspite .. In the memory of my Nana , Naani and my Mother .. (sic)".</p>

<p>The actor said he and his family never felt pressured by the "every day abuse filth" on the Internet and rather quietly continued to help people.<br />
<br />
"The pressure though .. The every day abuse and the filth of distasteful comment has never been of attention to me or to the family.</p>

<p><br />
"..We have seen it from time immemorial.. Happens.. Some are ridden with the wisdom that it shall happen.. So all the efforts continued in the quiet.. No divulge to the information agencies.. No talk of it either.. Only the receiver knew and that was the end," he added.<br />
<br />
Bachchan then detailed some of his charity work, including providing financial aid to over 1,500 farmers, whose bank loans were paid off from his personal funds thereby preventing them from suicide.<br />
<br />
The actor shared that he had also extended help to the families of the 40 CRPF personnel who died in the February 14, 2019 Pulwama terror attack.<br />
<br />
"The martyrs at Pulwama after the terrible terrorist attack, their families spread all over the land contacted and brought to Janak (one of Bachchan's bungalows here) and given succour at the hands of Abhishek and Shweta (children)," he added.<br />
<br />
Talking about his contribution towards the country's COVID-19 crisis, Bachchan said last year he provided food to over 400,000 daily wage earners in the country for a month and fed almost 5,000 people in the city every day.<br />
<br />
According to the Hindi cinema veteran, he also helped several migrants to travel back home to UP and Bihar in buses, supplied them food and water, besides arranging flights for some migrants to UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir.<br />
<br />
He also said he contributed funds to set up a hospital care centre with 25 to 50 bed capacity in suburban Juhu with all facilities, which should be up by May 12, besides donating machines helpful in "the detection of CoviD" to Nanavati Hospital here.<br />
<br />
Bachchan said he has taken the responsibility of raising young children orphaned by the sudden death of the parents and have adopted two who shall be put in an orphanage in Hyderabad.<br />
<br />
He also has been feeding about a 1,000 people in the slums in the city, he added.<br />
<br />
"AGRANDISEMENT.. !! NO .. Let it be emulated.. If each were to put in not the above but even a small drop of assistance, the severity of the situation would begin to ease .."<br />
<br />
It is painful to see the misery around and the inability to be able to do something for the people, he said.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"BUT we shall fight and more than that .. Shall .. WIN ! So help me God .. !!" Bachchan ended his post.&nbsp;</p>


Hours after Manjinder Singh Sirsa, president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, tweeted that Amitabh Bachchan had donated Rs 2 crore to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur COVID Care Centre at New Delhi's Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, the star took his blog to jot down a lengthy list of contributions he had made towards various COVID-19 relief initiatives.

Hours after Manjinder Singh Sirsa, president of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, tweeted that Amitabh Bachchan had donated Rs 2 crore to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur COVID Care Centre at New Delhi's Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, the star took his blog to jot down a lengthy list of contributions he had made towards various COVID-19 relief initiatives. In his blog, the Bollywood megastar mentioned that he has always been low key about his philanthropic actions, but chose to pen a detailed account of some of the charitable work he had done amid the coronavirus pandemic to respond to those who criticise celebrities for not helping people. In the post, Big B explained he has extended help to as many people as possible since last year when the pandemic hit the nation. Responding to a section of social media users, who have been critical of film personalities for not using their social capital and reach enough towards COVID-19 crisis, Bachchan said it is "embarrassing" to publicise about charity work that one does. "Yes I do charity, but have ever believed it to be done, than spoken of.. It is embarrassing, in too great a self consciousness .. Of one that has ever felt shy of public presence despite the profession - one that has to find its usp in public domains is relevant today for me (sic)," he wrote. Bachchan said he also provided masks and PPE (personal protection equipment) units to frontline warriors from his personal funds, along with setting up a 250-450 bed care centre with donation at the Rakabganj Sahib Gurudwara and procured oxygen concentrators from overseas to be donated in Delhi and Mumbai. "A 250 to 450 bed care center set up with further donation at the Rakabganj Sahib Gurudwara today in Delhi and soon to procure for them O2 ( Oxygen ) concentrators, not in stock or easily available , from overseas limited stock to be donated to Delhi where the need is immense and some to Mumbai .. "Coming in within the week .. 50 of them coming in from Poland by 15th and the rest around 150 from perhaps the US .. Orders placed , some have arrived and given to the hospital in need," he added. The actor said, as the virus spread, he donated an entire diagnostic centre opened at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in Delhi through the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee, to honour his mother and social activist Teji Bachchan and her parents. "... Set up in the premises of the gurudwara for medical help for the poor and needy .. An MRI machine and other Sonographic and Scan equipments of expenses beyond my means, but set up inspite .. In the memory of my Nana , Naani and my Mother .. (sic)". The actor said he and his family never felt pressured by the "every day abuse filth" on the Internet and rather quietly continued to help people. "The pressure though .. The every day abuse and the filth of distasteful comment has never been of attention to me or to the family. "..We have seen it from time immemorial.. Happens.. Some are ridden with the wisdom that it shall happen.. So all the efforts continued in the quiet.. No divulge to the information agencies.. No talk of it either.. Only the receiver knew and that was the end," he added. Bachchan then detailed some of his charity work, including providing financial aid to over 1,500 farmers, whose bank loans were paid off from his personal funds thereby preventing them from suicide. The actor shared that he had also extended help to the families of the 40 CRPF personnel who died in the February 14, 2019 Pulwama terror attack. "The martyrs at Pulwama after the terrible terrorist attack, their families spread all over the land contacted and brought to Janak (one of Bachchan's bungalows here) and given succour at the hands of Abhishek and Shweta (children)," he added. Talking about his contribution towards the country's COVID-19 crisis, Bachchan said last year he provided food to over 400,000 daily wage earners in the country for a month and fed almost 5,000 people in the city every day. According to the Hindi cinema veteran, he also helped several migrants to travel back home to UP and Bihar in buses, supplied them food and water, besides arranging flights for some migrants to UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir. He also said he contributed funds to set up a hospital care centre with 25 to 50 bed capacity in suburban Juhu with all facilities, which should be up by May 12, besides donating machines helpful in "the detection of CoviD" to Nanavati Hospital here. Bachchan said he has taken the responsibility of raising young children orphaned by the sudden death of the parents and have adopted two who shall be put in an orphanage in Hyderabad. He also has been feeding about a 1,000 people in the slums in the city, he added. "AGRANDISEMENT.. !! NO .. Let it be emulated.. If each were to put in not the above but even a small drop of assistance, the severity of the situation would begin to ease .." It is painful to see the misery around and the inability to be able to do something for the people, he said. "BUT we shall fight and more than that .. Shall .. WIN ! So help me God .. !!" Bachchan ended his post.

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Australia's New South Wales (NSW) state has reported zero COVID-19 cases for a fifth straight day. This comes as authorities continue their hunt for a missing link in new infection chain reported last week.

Australia's New South Wales reports zero COVID-19 cases for fifth straight day

The World Health Organization (WHO) on announced that the B.1.617 variant of COVID-19 which was first identified in India, also known as the Indian double mutant, is a ‘variant of concern’ at the global level. WHO said that the double mutant strain has been found to be transmitting more easily than the original version of Coronavirus.

WHO says double mutant strain identified in India 'a variant of concern'

Even the world's highest peak is not immune from the virus. As the virus spreads on the Everest base camp, China is drawing lines to protect its climbers. Meanwhile, Nepal is urging all its climbers and guides to bring back oxygen tanks. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

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China will set up a 'Line of Separation' at the summit of Mount Everest to prevent the mingling of climbers from the Tibetan and Nepalese sides. Everest base camp on the Nepalese side has been hit by coronavirus cases since late April.

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No cheering or singing, no handshakes, no hugs or high fives, this is what the Tokyo Olympics 2021 will look like amid COVID-19 pandemic. The test run has begun in Japan with the rhythmic gymnasts all masked up. WION tells you more in this report.

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According to Australian media reports China had discussed weaponising Coronaviruses in 2015, which is almost five years before the first COVID-19 case was reported in the Wuhan and may have predicted a World War III fought with biological weapons.

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