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Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Actress Kirti Kulhari has a unique suggestion for citizens confined to their homes during the COVID 19 pandemic lockdown. The actress suggests we should follow a daily routine for activities like waking up from sleep, watching TV and eating.## Kirti took to Instagram on Monday to share a video where she suggests: "I know it's tough. We all go out to work every day and are used to that life. Suddenly we are all sitting at home. I think one of the ways to tackle this is to have a routine. Please follow a routine of when to wake up, eat, watching TV, which will make things easier for all of us. Just stay at home and spread happiness, not corona."## The "Mission Mangal" actress requested everyone not to panic or get scared. "I know this lockdown is something that none of us ever expected. But it's happening. The first thing I want to tell you guys is, not to panic. No matter what the situation is, we must accept it. And whatever we do, we will have to be mindful. It is extremely important that we all stay at home in this period. Don't feel scared, fear will never help achieve anything. You cannot stop the inevitable. But you can be careful and mindful."## She also reminded us that we should not hoard food unnecessarily because that would mean depriving someone who is in need. "In the current situation, access to resources like fruits, vegetables, etc have become slightly limited. I'd request you not to stock things unnecessarily. Just because you have the money to buy ten items if you need two, the person who needs just one such item will be deprived. Also, please don't waste water and electricity," she said.## Kirti also suggested that we should not overeat during this period because we are stuck at homes and are unable to do any kind of physical exercise. So overeating would lead to weight gain. "We are all at home with our families. But that doesn't mean that we will make a feast or party every day. Also, it's good if you don't eat excessively. Because you are at home and no workout is happening, if weight increases by the end of two months, you should not blame anyone. It's good for your health," said the actress.## On the work front, Kirti will soon be seen in the second season of the Amazon Prime web series "Four More Shots Please", which is slated to release in April.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Amid the new coronavirus scare are several health myths going viral on social media platforms and one of those is: Improve your pH levels as "the pH for coronavirus varies from 5.5 to 8.5".## The message on WhatsApp reads: "All we need to do to beat coronavirus is to take more of an alkaline foods that are above the above pH level of the Virus. Some of which are: Lemon - 9.9pH, Lime - 8.2pH, Avocado - 15.6pH, Garlic - 13.2pH, Mango - 8.7pH, Tangerine - 8.5pH, Pineapple - 12.7pH and Orange - 9.2pH".## It further adds: "Increase your intake of the above to help boost your immune system. Do not keep this information to yourself only. Pass it to all your family and friends".## According to health experts, boosting your immunity is important but pH level of the new coronavirus is only misinformation.## "Around this time, it is very important to deal with any information cautiously. There is a lot of information available which has no basis medically or those that can't be authenticated," Dr Manish Mathur, Specialist-Internal Medicine on Lybrate, an online healthcare platform, told IANS.## "The World Health Organisation (WHO) hasn't released any data on the coronavirus' pH level. In general, alkaline food items are essential to build the body's immunity. The stronger the body's immunity, the better will it fight infections and diseases," Mathur noted.## pH is a measure of how acidic/basic water is. The range goes from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. pHs of less than 7 indicate acidity, whereas a pH of greater than 7 indicates a base. pH is really a measure of the relative amount of free hydrogen and hydroxyl ions in the water.## "Consumption of lemon, orange, pineapple and other alkaline food items are suggested by doctors. It, however, must not be perceived that consumption of these food items will prevent anyone from catching the coronavirus," said Mathur.## The total number of positive coronavirus cases in India reached 1,071 on Monday, including the foreign nationals, with 942 active cases, according to the Health Ministry.## According to Bimal Chhajer, Director, SAAOL Heart Centre in New Delhi, though it may not be a well-established fact that consuming foods above pH value 7 may help in fighting against it, but these foods are considered as good immunity boosters and aid in improving the immunity which can help the body to fight against any infection.## "Ten major foods to boost our immunity include eating citrus foods like orange, lemon, amla and kiwi. Broccoli, spinach, red Pepper (Shimla mirch), and other green leafy vegetables increase our immunity. A combination of apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, honey and lemon is also a very good way to increase immunity," Chhajer told IANS.## Probiotics like curd or yogurt taken at room temperature helps increase immunity.## Any fruit/vegetables, especially red ones like papaya, carrot and beet also provide Vitamin A to boost immunity.## "Green tea, tulsi and cinnamon drinks are also healthy as far as immunity is concerned. Turmeric or haldi extract has the ability to boost immunity. Black grapes has very high antioxidants and, thus, good for immunity," said Chhajer.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, March 30 (IANS) Telugu star Rana Daggubati has advised his fans to stay at home. Given the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the National award-winner star has urged people to follow precautions and stay at home during the lockdown.## He took to Instagram account to post his message.## "Waiting to run, out? Now is NOT the time!! #StayHomeStaySafe," the "Baahubali," wrote. He posted this along with a picture of his brightly colored pair of Jordan shoes.## A week ago Rana had posted a message on social media with a video welcoming the lockdown. "Go out ONLY & Only if it's absolutely important. Let's act with responsibility and do our bit to support the government in all the way. Stay Safe. Stay Healthy," he wrote.## Suresh Productions, the prestigious production house owned by his father Daggubati Suresh Babu, with key members including Rana and his uncle, actor Venkatesh Daggubati, recently donated Rs 1 crore to film and health department workers. The press note said: "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several lower-income groups in the industry are struggling to meet their daily needs. Shoots of all the films have to come to a standstill due to the coronavirus outbreak. Theatres also are shut down in the lockdown period."## While trying to manage fitness indoors, Rana also has regular video calls with his friends from the film industry. He recently had a video chat with his friends Trisha and Allu Arjun.## On the work front, Rana has completed the shoot of his multilingual next film, to be released as "Haathi Mere Saathi" in Hindi, "Kaadan" in Tamil, and "Aranya" in Telugu. The film is directed by Prabhu Solomon, and is the sequel to the Tamil film "Kumki". First scheduled for release on April 2, the film has now been postponed indefinitely due to the 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic.## For more and latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has contributed Rs 1 crore to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM-Cares fund in support of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.## "It is the absolute need of the hour to rise together as a nation. Whatever I am, whatever money I have earned, is only because of the people of India; and for us, I am contributing Rs 1 crore to the PM-Cares fund. I urge all my fellow Indians also to help as much as possible," the actor wrote on Instagram on Monday morning.## Akshay Kumar was the first Bollywood celebrity to donate to the government's fund in the hour of crisis. He donated Rs 25 crore on Saturday.## Following Akshay Kumar's footsteps, other B-Towners like Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma, singer Guru Randhawa, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, rapper Badshah, Maniesh Paul, Kriti Sanon, and others have also donated for the cause. South stars have also donated.## Salman Khan, on the other hand, decided to donate to support the 2500-odd daily wage workers of the film industry who are left with no source of income owing to the complete lockdown.## Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus affected people has reportedly crossed 1050 in India and the death toll stands at 29 till now.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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London, March 30 (IANS) Actress Mahika Sharma is stuck in the United Kingdom owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has prompted nationwide lockdowns all over the world. Far away from family and friends, the actress has been in self-quarantine all alone in the city.## "Even if India is in a 21-day lockdown, the air and the environment in the country pamper everyone of us. It feels good to be surrounded by your own people. It keeps you relaxed and boosts energy. However, in a foreign country, it is extremely disturbing. You feel very weird and uncomfortable," Mahika said, opening up on how she is coping up all alone in an alien country in the time of crisis.## "I feel awkward about returning to India because people will not like coming close to me. They will think I'm carrying the virus. I'm not able to understand what is happening all around and I feel badly stuck. I feel lonely and caged," added the actress, best known for her roles in TV shows like "FIR" and "Ramayan: Sabke Jeevan Ka Aadhar".## Mahika further revealed her biggest problem with staying all by herself in London. "I'm really fond of Indian food but here I need to rely on salads, fruits, and juices, and I'm badly missing home food," she said.## The former Miss Teen Northeast added: "These days are a nightmare and it is not a good feeling. I'm sacred. However, I am healthy, although reading and listening about the virus constantly is disturbing me."## Mahika said she is observing her Navratras to ward off her fears and spends time worshipping Goddess Durga. "I'm chanting mantras and shlokas, and offering prayers from the Internet in the hope that things will change soon," she said.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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The Covid-19 Outbreak is increasing day by day everywhere. Central Government and State Government are trying their best to stop this pandemic. Now, they are getting financial support from rich people as many companies are donating to fight against the COIVD-19 pandemic. ## PM Refief Fund Donation Link:https://pmnrf.gov.in/en/online-donation ## Here are a list and updates about Company or Foundation Donation to relief funds for coronavirus. ## list of Top Company Donation in India SN Company/Foundation Name Amount To 1. Tata Sons 1000 Cr support towards COVID 19 and related activities 1. Azim Foundation 1000 Cr tackle COVID-19 Crisis 2. Reliance Industries 500+ Cr PM Cares Fund + Addition Services (details below). 3. Tata Trust 500 Cr support towards COVID 19 and related activities 4. Paytm 500- Cr PM Cares Fund 5. HDFC Group 150 Cr PM Cares Fund 6. ADANI FOUNDATION 100 Cr PM Cares Fund 6. Wipro LTD 100 Cr tackle COVID-19 Crisis 6. Bharti Enterprises 100 Cr PM Cares Fund and Addition Services 7. Mankind Pharma 51 Cr CM Relief Funds ## Full List ## - Tata Group (Ratan Tata) donating the sum of 1500 Cr. ## - Tata Trust donated 500 Cr. ## The COVID 19 crisis is one of the toughest challenges we will face as a race. The Tata Trusts and the Tata group companies have in the past risen to the needs of the nation. At this moment, the need of the hour is greater than any other time. pic.twitter.com/y6jzHxUafM— Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) March 28, 2020 ## - Tata Sons donated 1000 Cr. ## Tata Sons announces an additional Rs. 1,000 Crores support towards #COVIDー19 and related activities. https://t.co/TOXo8Hn26I #TataNews #ThisIsTata— Tata Group (@TataCompanies) March 28, 2020 ## - Paytm is aiming to contribute ₹500 Crore to the PM CARES Fund. ## For every contribution or any other payment done by anyone on Paytm, they will contribute an extra up to ₹10. ## Paytm is aiming to contribute ₹500 Crore to the PM CARES Fund. For every contribution, or any other payment done by you on Paytm, we will contribute an extra up to ₹10.Please contribute generously! 📲 #IndiaFightsCorona @PMOIndia @narendramodi— Paytm (@Paytm) March 28, 2020 ## - Adani Group has stepped up efforts for the nation during Corona Lockdown. ₹ 5 Cr donated to Gujarat & ₹ 1 Cr to Maharashtra CM Relief Fund. 1.2 L+ masks stitched. GAIMS equipped for handling #COVID19. Seamless supply of essential goods, gas & electricity ## We've stepped up efforts for the nation during #CoronaLockdown.₹5 Cr donated to Gujarat & ₹1 Cr to Maharashtra CM Relief Fund1.2 L+ masks stitchedGAIMS equipped for handling #COVID19Seamless supply of essential goods, gas & electricity#GoodnessNeverStops pic.twitter.com/DlWvsrMoLa— Adani Group (@AdaniOnline) March 28, 2020 ## - ADANI FOUNDATION contributed Rs. 100 Cr to the PMvcares fund in this hour of India’s battle against COVID 19. ## ADANI FOUNDATION is humbled to contribute Rs. 100 Cr to the #PMcaresfund in this hour of India’s battle against #COVID19. ADANI GROUP will further contribute additional resources to support the GOVERNMENTS and FELLOW CITIZENS in these testing times.— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) March 29, 2020 ## - Pharmaceutical company Mankind Pharma has donated Rs 51 crore to CM Relief Funds. Mankind will also be donating ventilators, personal protective equipment (PPE) and medicines to the states reporting the maximum number of positive cases. ## - Reliance Industries announces Rs 500 crore contribution to PM CARES Fund In addition to its multi-pronged on-the-ground fight against COVID-19. ## #RIL continues its 24x7, multi-pronged, on-the-ground effort to do its bit to ensure the nation remains prepared, fed, supplied, safe, connected and motivated to fight & win against the unprecedented challenges brought upon by the Coronavirus pandemic #CoronaHaaregaIndiaJeetega pic.twitter.com/JBwSNi3Gfy— Reliance Foundation (@ril_foundation) March 30, 2020 ## - Wipro and Azim Prem Foundation commit Rs 1125 Crore to tackle COVID-19 Crisis. ## None of us have lived through a time like this in living memory. We are doing all we can to help combat #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/K3Fv3UFcMm— Rishad Premji (@RishadPremji) April 1, 2020 ## - Bharti Enterprises and its companies Bharti Airtel, Bharti Infratel and others are contributing a sum of over Rs 100 crore for India’s fight against. ## Bharti Enterprises and its companies Bharti Airtel, Bharti Infratel and others are contributing a sum of over Rs 100 crore for India’s fight against #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/bdz7SOyaSF— Bharti Airtel (@airtelnews) March 31, 2020 ## - HDFC Group committed Rs 150 crores to the PMCares Fund. ## HDFC Group, today committed Rs 150 crores to the #PMCares Fund to support the Government of India for its relief and rehabilitation measures towards the ongoing #COVID19 pandemic: HDFC Group pic.twitter.com/DudoZYNAJS— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2020 ## more will be added ## For more and the latest news about India, stay tuned to us. -

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Los Angeles, March 29 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Garner made sure to celebrate her assistant Maureen Grosser's birthday by planning a sweet drive-by outside her California home, despite normal life being paralysed by the COVID-19 pandemic.## Maureen is currently isolating with Jennifer and her kids as Los Angeles remains on lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the actress was sure not to let the global health crisis halt the day's celebrations, reports aceshowbiz.com.## Garner had around 15 cars full of people drive by the house and sing "Happy Birthday to You" to Grosser, all from a safe distance.## She also shared a message in honour of her pal on Instagram, writing: "On my good days, people ask if we're sisters, but more often than I care to admit—the assumption is mother/daughter. We aren't actually related --but I'll claim her."## "For seven years, Maureen Grosser has planned my life, been my constant travel buddy (Mo wouldn't miss a Save the Children site visit for anything), helped me look organised, and competent at things like SignupGenius, and, most of all, this very platform. People ask what social media company I use -- well, I sit in the excellent company of @mogrosser, noodling on ideas, and edits, and captions, playing to our morphed-into-one funny bone.## "Mo isn't one to want attention, but she's in lockup with me at my crazy house and it's her birthday. Plus it's time I post something without her approval, for crying out loud. Happy birthday, Mosie, we are lucky to have you here with us, today and always.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has decided to extend help to 25,000-odd daily wage workers of the film industry whose lives have been affected by the ongoing national lockdown that has brought all filming activity in Bollywood to a grinding halt.## Salman's contribution will aid the artistes of Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), said the body's president BN Tiwari.## "After we approached Salman Khan, he asked us to give him a count of the most affected workers from our association and we told him there were 25,000 such artistes. He has decided to contribute for them. We will be sending him the list in the evening," said Tiwari, according to a report in indianexpress.com.## The website quotes Tiwari as being critical of filmstars who have been making big donations to the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES) instead of helping the industry workers who are left with no income during the lockdown, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. "It's only going to get worse. People are preparing only for 21-day lockdown but we have five lakh workers. If this extends for a month or two, we will need help from everyone. There are a thousand people ready to fund in the PM-CARES fund but the industry, which you belong to, you should donate there first. You are giving Rs 25 crore to the PM-CARES fund to come in the good books of the Prime Minister but there's not been a single phone call yet to make any donation for the federation workers," said Tiwari, adding Salman has asked for a complete list of daily wage workers with their account numbers, becasue he wishes to directly transfer funds to each worker.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Chennai, March 29 (IANS) Actress-singer Shruti Haasan has been active on social media ever since the lockdown began a few days ago. She has been sharing recipes along with hair and skin care tips. The actress has now decided to go live on Instagram with interactions featuring select guests.## The guests will be strong and independent women from all walks of life. Those joining her include women like life coach Gayatri Aptekar, lawyer Priyanka Khimani, dancer Ashlee Nino and actress Sarah Hay.## Ways to stay strong, maintain mental balance and keeping patience will be some of the topics of discussion.## "I have a close group of women who are my friends, but I also have larger circle of women whom I have been interacting with that have been inspiring me. They are from different walks of life," said Shruti.## "I thought it would be lovely to interact with them on various topics and I like that they are from different places, different topics and different professions. I hope that people enjoy it as well," she added.## Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, March 29 (IANS) Disneyland will remain closed indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, park officials have confirmed.## Earlier this month, it was announced Disneyland in Anaheim, and its neighboring California Adventure, was too close until the end of the month, with Disney World in Orlando, Florida implementing similar measures, reports aceshowbiz.com.## "While there is still much uncertainty with respect to the impacts of COVID-19, the safety and well-being of our guests and employees remains The Walt Disney Company's top priority," Disney Parks officials said in a statement, according to hollywoodreporter.com.## "As a result of this unprecedented pandemic and in line with direction provided by health experts and government officials, Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will remain closed until further notice."## The statement also stated that hourly employees will be paid through to April 18. It comes as Universal Studios announced earlier this week that its theme parks will also remain closed until April 19.## For more and latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), and soon a slew of Bollywood celebrities came forward to contribute their bit to help the Indian Government in its fight against the coronavirus outbreak.## Superstar Akshay Kumar took to Twitter to announce that he "will contribute Rs 25 crores" towards the fund.## "This is that time when all that matters in the lives of our people. And we need to do anything and everything it takes. I pledge to contribute Rs 25 crores from my savings to Narendra Modiji's PM-CARES FUND. Let's save lives, Jaan hai toh jahaan hai," Akshay tweeted.## After seeing Akshay contribute, many other celebs joined COVID-19 fight and announced that they would donate to PM CARES Fund.## Actor Varun Dhawan took a "pledge to contribute 30 lakhs to the PM CARE fund".## "We will overcome this. Desh hai toh hum hain," Varun added.## Singer Guru Randhawa too contributed. He will be donating Rs 20 lakhs to the fund.## "I pledge to contribute Rs 20 lacs from my savings to @narendramodi sir's PM-CARES Fund. Let's help each other????## "I have earned money through my shows and songs which you all have bought tickets or have bought from online platforms. So here is doing my contribution ?? Jai Hind," the "Suit Suit" hitmaker wrote on social media.## TV actor Arjun Bijlani has decided to give Rs 5 lakhs to the fund.## Announcing his financial contribution, Arjun wrote: "I pledge to contribute Rs 5 lakhs to @narendramodiji's PM-CARES Fund and Rs 5lakh to the chief minister's Fund @CMOMaharashtra.## " Zindagi Ek Safar hai suhana. Please save lives. I know it's a drop in the ocean but it matters .u do your bit."## Without revealing details about how much she will donate, actress Kriti Sanon urged followers to help the government.## "We all need to come together in this time of crisis! I pledge to contribute and do my bit! ????Guys. Do whatever best you can.. small or big.. just contribute! It'll save a life or help someone in need and eventually make India healthier," Kriti tweeted.## Before the announcement of the PM-CARES FUND, southern stars Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, and Mahesh Babu have already contributed crores towards relief operation in helping Indians to fight against coronavirus.## Now it is to see whether Bollywood's Khans, Bachchans and Kapoors contribute for the PM-CARES FUND or not.## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.

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Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) On Saturday, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar announced that he will donate Rs 25 crore to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's PM CAREs fund in order to do his part to support the government's battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. His wife Twinkle Khanna has revealed what urged Akshay to take this decision of donating such a whopping amount.## Taking to Twitter, Twinkle Khanna wrote: "The man makes me proud. When I asked him if he was sure as it was such a massive amount and we needed to liquidate funds, he just said, ‘I had nothing when I started and now that I am in this position, how can I hold back from doing whatever I can for those who have nothing'."## Meanwhile, netizens are lauding Akshay Kumar's initiative at a time when the nation is going through a crisis. Since Saturday evening, keywords like Akshay Kumar, Akshay Ji, Khiladi, and 25 crores have been trending on Twitter.## A user tweeted: "#AkshayKumar always stand along with the nation when it faces any Disaster or crisis, Huge Respect sir @akshaykumar !! Hopefully, we'll overcome and survive this corona pandemic as well."## Another user wrote: "You are asli Khiladi sir, I and whole India salute u."## For more and latest news about Bollywood, stay tuned with us.