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Only Reliable Sources for COVID-19 Info & Updates

At present wherever you turn, you will hear news and get information on Coronavirus. But amidst all this sharing of news and data, we also end up consuming fake information, which might seem convincing, and which we often forward to our acquaintances without checking the authenticity of the source.

This chain leads to unauthentic information being believed by folks who receive them. WHO has defined this process of sharing fake information as “infodemic.” The question then becomes where to get reliable and timely information on which you can depend on.

Quick Reads Sports

These sportsmen are serving the country amidst Covid-19

Nikita Syal

Not every sports person retires after playing the game, some go on to join different services to serve the country. While they no longer garner the glory of public attention and fame as earlier, all these ex-sportsmen continue to contribute to the community and the nation. In times as stressful as today we need more such people who have the will power and determination to win over any adversity and the stamina to stand the pressure under these testing times.

Look at these heroes and see which one do you remember and miss.

Quick Reads Technology

Beware! Hackers are using Corona Virus updates to hack into your device

Dhruv Shingeri

Despite the rising number of deaths due to Covid-19 and a global effort to stop the spread of this highly infectious virus, the online hackers have devised a malware called “coronavirus map” to steal confidential data, including bank account details and passwords. The police have issued an official statement urging people not to open any coronavirus-related links circulated on social messaging apps.

Globally, several organizations have made dashboards to keep users updated about the spread of COVID-19. But now, hackers have are using imitations of these dashboards to download malware into computers.

Entertainment Quick Reads

Kareena Kapoor has totally defied age

Dhruv Shingeri

Kareena Kapoor is one of the few Bollywood actresses who have come back so strongly after motherhood. She has not only maintained her charm but also her figure and fitness.

She maintained her physical features and she also seems to have an edge over her acting as well. Her connection with the audience and grip on the character has grown stronger ever since her comeback. Kareena’s role in the recent movie Good Newwz is refreshing and her acting skills are par excellence.