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Shahid Kapoor Starrer 'Jersey' To Release In Theatres On 31st Dec
''Jersey'', the Hindi remake of the 2019 Telugu blockbuster directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri is set to release on 31 December 2021. Meanwhile, Actor Shahid Kapoor shared the official poster on Instagram and wrote, ''Jersey releasing in theatres 31st December.'' The film is about the inspiring journey of a 30-year-old ''talented but failed cricketer'' who makes a comeback into the Indian team to fulfill his son's wish for a Jersey.
Tags: Shahid Kapoor, Jersey, Bollywood, New Year, Cricket
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Swiggy, Zomato Flooded With Over 4,000 Orders/Minute On New Year Eve
The food delivery persons from Zomato and Swiggy struggled to cope with flooding orders on December 31 evening as the apps witnessed a record number of orders. While Zomato got 4,254 orders/minute, Swiggy received 5,500 orders/minute, doubling its new user base. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal said that it worked with 1,00,000 delivery partners to deal with the orders. Reportedly, the orders spiralled due to the restrictions laid by authorities to… read-more
Tags: Swiggy, ZOMATO, New Year, FOOD-DELIVERY SERVICES
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Kerala Teacher Writes Letters To Over 250 Students For New Year
In an unique way of extending wishes, a school teacher in Kerala, Dileep PV, is sending postcards to his students to wish them on New Year. From early December, Dileep has sent over 250 postcards to his 'online' students. Written in Malayalam, the cards read, "Let's forget the pages of a written diary and welcome the New Year with a new hope". Dileep's headmaster said the novel initiative had garnered many hearts.
Tags: Kerala, Teachers, New Year, Letter
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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New Year Party? Hangover? Easy Solutions With Basic Ingredients
New Year celebrations and alcohol are inseparable in the lives of many. However, with the fun, comes the effect of a hangover as well. But to tackle the hangover, drinking lemon water with honey is one of the best remedies. Besides, eating water-rich fruits, especially bananas, and jaggery with sesame seeds and ginger can help with the headache. It is also advisable for one to not to have alcohol with an empty stomach.
Tags: New Year Celebration, New Year, 2021
Courtesy: Times of India
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Google Photos Launches 'Year In Review' Feature In App
Google Photos will launch a 'Year in Review' feature that would appear at memories carousel in the app. The latest feature would enable users to revisit the by-gone year through photos. Besides, it contains a 'preview book' button that would enable users to create an annual photo book by adding or deleting images. However, the feature has not been released for all Google users.
Tags: Google Photos, New Year, App, Android, Preview Book
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Google Takes Part In New Year Celebrations, Gives Users Confetti Surprise
Just like the world prepared to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021, Google also came up with an unique way to begin the new year celebrations. On December 31, Google's doodle featured a vintage birdhouse clock with 2020 mentioned on it. Besides, the alphabets of word "Google" were also embellished with fairy lights. Interestingly, whenever any user clicked on the doodle, it took them to a new page with confetti all over it.
Tags: New Year, Google, Google Doodle, 2021
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Mumbai: Restaurants Allowed To Deliver Food After 11 PM on Dec 31
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on December 31 allowed the hotels and restaurants of Mumbai to remain open even after 11 PM. However, they can remain opened only till 1.30 AM and, above all, they can take orders only for home deliveries after 11 PM. Moreover, the BMC directed that the COVID-19 protocol should be adhered in its entirety. Reportedly, around 30,000 police personnel and several drones have been deployed for the purpose.… read-more
Tags: BMC, Mumbai, New Year, Hotels, Food Delivery
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Google India To Host Virtual New Year's Eve party On YouTube
Google will be hosting a virtual New Year's Eve party named 'Hello 2021 India' that will be premiered on YouTube at 11 PM on December 31. Acclaimed comedian Zakir Khan will host the virtual event while the artist lineup includes celebrities such as rapper Badshah, actor Tiger Shroff and singers Benny Dayal and Jonita Gandhi among others. Users can gain direct access to the party through Google-provided … read-more
Tags: Google, Youtube, New Year
Courtesy: Gadgets 360
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Night Curfew In Rajasthan Ahead Of New Year; Parties Banned
Following Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and others, the Rajasthan government has imposed a night curfew during the new year's eve. Reportedly, the order will apply for cities with a population over one lakh. Moreover, the state has banned new year parties and bursting firecrackers in the state during celebrations. CM Ashok Gehlot has requested the people to celebrate the new year in their homes.
Tags: New Year, Rajasthan, Night Curfew, CM Ashok Gehlot
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Tamil Nadu Govt Bans Mass Gatherings Ahead Of New Year Celebrations
As a precautionary measure to control the Covid-19 outbreak, the Tamil Nadu Government on December 21 ordered a ban on new year celebrations at beaches, hotels, clubs, and resorts. Reportedly, the aforementioned locations will remain closed on December 31 and January 1st. Moreover, it has requested people to cooperate with the decision. The AIADMK-led government has hoped that this move would restrain large scale gatherings in the state.
Tags: Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Coronavirus, New Year
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
