Canadians with ties to Ukraine feared for the safety of their friends and family there Thursday, as Russia pushed forward with a wide-ranging invasion — quickly condemned by many world leaders — that saw cities and military bases hit by airstrikes.Members of the Ukrainian community rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery in support of Ukraine following news of Russia’s invasion…Continue Reading
Aidan Mohl, 13, is inoculated with Pfizer’s vaccine by Registered Medical Assistant Melissa Dalton at Dekalb Pediatric Center in Decatur, Georgia, May 11, 2021. REUTERS/Chris Aluka Berry/File PhotoThe vaccine was around 90 per cent effective at preventing confirmed COVID-19 infection, with three Covid cases in the vaccine group and 16 in the placebo group.PTI Last…Continue Reading
Home / News / India / Safety and health on top of Indian travellers’ minds Premium The caution is justified given the experience of a deadly second wave earlier this year. (PTI) 5 min read . Updated: 08 Dec 2021, 07:24 AM IST Deepa Bhatia,YouGov India As the Omicron variant spreads panic and disrupts holiday plans,…Continue Reading
SynopsisWhile announcing the initiatives, Karuna Nain, director of global safety policy at Meta Platforms, said the company is on track to spend more than $5 billion on safety and security this year.Meta (formerly Facebook) announced on Thursday new safety initiatives targeted at protecting women in India, besides appointing two Indian members to a global group…Continue Reading
Maharashtra CM’s caution comes ahead of cinema halls reopening on Oct. 22 Taking precautions: A worker sanitises a hall at Balaji Movieplex in Navi Mumbai on Monday ahead of the reopening of multiplexes and theatres in Maharashtra. Maharashtra CM’s caution comes ahead of cinema halls reopening on Oct. 22 Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray…Continue Reading