As we move closer to the 21-day lockdown in India, the government is facing a difficult question now. Should the nationwide lockdown be extended beyond April 14? Some Indian states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala have requested the center of extension of the lockdown. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Multiple Indian states have called for an extension of the lockdown

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still in the hospital due to the Coronavirus, but the people of london are out in parks for a sun bath. WION's Palki tells you how the lockdown is being confused for a vacation.

Gravitas: How Londoners are defying lockdown rules

Lockdown and in isolation, Anushka Sharma has been sharing videos, photos of the time she is spending at home with her husband, cricketer Virat Kohli and her family.

Anushka Sharma plays a game of monopoly with parents and husband Virat Kohli, says 'make the most of these moments'

The global death toll due to the lethal coronavirus has surpassed 64,000. Over 708 new COVID-19 deaths have been reported in UK in 24 hours. Despite several warnings from authorities to stay at home, people are not following guidelines.

UK residents hit beaches, parks amid lockdown | Coronavirus Pandemic

With millions in lockdown, nature is rebooting itself. Conservationists in the United States are expecting an increase in bird activity. WION's Palki Sharma gets you more.

Gravitas: Why the bird population is expected to rise

Google is tracking its users, even in lockdown. The tech giant has come up with a portal to check if the lockdowns worldwide are working or not. WION's Palki Sharma brings you an assessment of how technology is being deployed in the fight against the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Google tracks the impact of the lockdown

Despite the challenges of coronavirus, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Nature is rebooting itself under the lockdown and birds are heard chirping in various parts of the world. Watch report:

Fineprint: Birds chirping under the COVID-19 lockdown

Today India entered day 11 of its national lockdown which has been put in place to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Coronavirus has affected almost 2300 people across India and resulted in the death of 56 people. Watch WION Ground Report:

WION Ground Report : India COVID-19 cases surpass 2,300, 11th day of national lockdown

A Swiss distillery has converted its production of fruit-based spirits to make disinfectant hand gel for use against coronavirus, helping to ease supplies across the Alpine country.

Swiss distillery turns pear-mint liquor into hand sanitiser amid coronavirus outbreak

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers have lost all perks after the Centre repealed or amended 138 legislations of the erstwhile state. According to a gazette notification on Wednesday, the government amended the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature Members’ Pension Act and increased the pension amount to Rs 75,000 per month from Rs 50,000.

Centre withdraws all privileges of former J&K chief ministers, hikes pension to Rs 75,000

Belly dancer live-streams performance to Tunisians on lockdown. Dressed in a shiny belly dance costume, Nermine Sfar twirls to Arabic pop music while live-streaming her performance straight from her living room. One of her videos was watched by some 130,000 people on Facebook.

Belly dancer live-streams performance to Tunisians on lockdown

British author J. K. Rowling is hoping her much-loved Harry Potter series will work its magic on bored children stuck at home during the coronavirus lockdown.

Harry Pottering around at home? Rowling to rescue bored kids in lockdown

There's nothing sweet about the corona pandemic but one Erfurt baker has found a way to take the edge off the harsh reality and give his customers something to smile about. Torsten Roth has drawn on his patissier skills to create a whole selection of corona cakes and candies.

If you can't beat it, eat it! Baker creates coronavirus-themed pralines

While most of the Netherlands struggles through the coronavirus lockdown, marijuana smokers received the welcome news that "coffee shops" selling the drug have reopened for takeaway orders.

Dutch marijuana back on sale, but don't forget to clean your hands

Young computer engineer Haris Geremtzes is the co-founder of AidPlex, a new start-up that was producing splints and braces using 3d printing technology. But when the coronavirus infection hit Greece, he and his partner Dimitrios Moustakas realized they needed to apply their technology elsewhere in order to find a swift solution to shortages in the medical sector. They are now producing plastic face and eye shields using 3d printing techniques for Greece's doctors and hospital staff.

Greek companies use 3d printing in fight against coronavirus

The family of Emilia Montoya, 79, sacrificed four white doves and two roosters, chanted in the African language Yoruba and pounded a wooden staff rhythmically on the floor in a ceremony to protect Montoya from coronavirus

With bird sacrifices and chants, Cuba's Santeria seek protection from coronavirus

Mariachi musicians in their garish, traditional outfits idled in the middle of the plaza on Sunday (March 29) waiting for any passers-by who might pay for a tune.

Mexico City's mariachi culture falls silent as coronavirus takes toll

Not being able to physically get together and play music was no obstacle for British musician John Miles and the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra managed to record Miles' hit track 'Music' - separately.

John Miles and the Antwerp Philharmonic 'Quarantine' Orchestra perform 'Music'

Czech researchers have transformed low-cost snorkel masks available at local sporting goods shops into high-grade protection for medical workers and others against the coronavirus outbreak that has stretched health care resources.

Czechs researchers retrofit snorkel masks for coronavirus fight

Born in 1908, the world's oldest living man and UK's oldest woman share a birthday of March 29, and both turned 112 on Sunday.

World's oldest man and UK's oldest woman celebrate turning 112

Two Iraqi weightlifters have turned a rooftop in the northern city of Dohuk into a mini-gym hall to practice, after the government ordered shut gyms to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Iraqi weightlifters turn rooftop into gym amid coronavirus fears

The spread of coronavirus has given 19-year-old musician Zeid Abu Hiljeh a new stage to perform. The medical student and saxophone player is among dozens quarantined at a hotel in Jordan's Dead Sea, where he plays every night to an audience on lockdown.

Saxophone tunes uplift dozens in Jordanian quarantine

We are living through unprecedented times. The world as we know has been profoundly altered. Some sectors have been hit hard (hospitality, retail, aviation etc) and some have been indirect beneficiaries (remote working tools, digital media, mobile gaming).

How coronavirus outbreak is impacting the gaming industry

Dubbing husband Akshay Kumar as her "driver from Chandini Chowk", Twinkle Khanna on Sunday spoke of her broken leg and the deserted streets of Mumbai while he drove her back from the hospital.

Akshay Kumar drives wife Twinkle Khanna home from hospital during lockdown

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