Nearly a month into the nationwide lockdown announced by the Indian government to prevent the spread of COVID-19, online search trends on Yahoo India reflect the curiosity and anxiety that people are facing. Owing to the pandemic, novel Coronavirus-related searches rose by a whopping 427%.<br />    <br />The top five COVID-19 keywords searched were 'COVID-19 updates', 'Symptoms of COVID-19', 'COVID-19 treatment', 'COVID-19 death toll' and 'live COVID-19 tracker.' People also mass-searched for 'lockdown in India,' 'vaccine for <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword>,' 'social distancing', and '<keyword id="4751090" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hydroxychloroquine">Hydroxychloroquine</keyword> for coronavirus'. The latter is an anti-malarial drug that the US President Donald Trump described as a "game changer" in the fight against the Coronavirus crisis.<br /><br />    <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75341330" title="Coronavirus cases in India count hits 23,000 mark— 718 dead and 4,748 recovered as of April 24" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><br />During the pre-lockdown phase, actor <keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword> was the most searched female celebrity followed by Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone. All this changed when 'Babydoll' singer <keyword id="1758842" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kanika-Kapoor">Kanika Kapoor</keyword> tested positive for COVID-19 on her return from London. Kapoor replaced these superstars to take the top spot and even ran into trouble for not self-quarantining on return.<br /><br />Post-lockdown, superstars <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> and Rajinikanth topped the list of most searched male celebs.<br /><br />Yahoo's 'Search in the Lockdown,' chronicles and compares what users in India searched for before and during the lockdown, shows trends that are based on users' daily search habits in the last one month. Before COVID-19 began to rule the search bar, the top search keywords online for news, included 'Delhi election results,' 'Delhi riots/Delhi violence' and 'JNU violence'. The top searched keywords (people) included Donald Trump, Arvind Kejriwal and <keyword id="29632" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jyotiraditya-Scindia">Jyotiraditya Scindia</keyword>.<br /><br />During the global shutdown, netizens are also looking online for productivity tools while working from home, with video conferencing apps Zoom and Skype being the top two searches.<br /><br />In the entertainment arena, searches for 'Bigg Boss', 'Drive', 'Tanhaji', 'Housefull 4' and 'Good Newwz' were replaced by the old classic 'Ramayan' that was re-telecast on Doordarshan. Pandemic based movie 'Contagion' was also highly searched.<br /><br />Top questions Indlooked for answers to online during the lockdown are: What is COVID-19? How long does coronavirus live on surfaces? How to make a mask at home? Is there any vaccine for Coronavirus? Does Coronavirus spread through air? What happens to Coronavirus patients in quarantine?<br /><br />        <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75344399" title="PM Modi launches eGramSwaraj portal and app to help villages go digital" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><br />

Most Indians are watching Ramayan and searching for Kanika Kapoor during the lockdown

<ul><li><keyword id="6357910" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rishi-Kapoor">Rishi Kapoor</keyword>, lovingly known as Chintu, passed away on April 30 at the age of 67.</li><li>His demise comes after a two-year battle with Leukemia. </li><li>Over the span of career, Rishi Kapoor acted in 92 films where he was the romantic lead.</li></ul>Bollywood is hit by yet another tragedy as veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, the romance king of the 80s, passed away earlier today, April 30 after a two year battle with cancer. The news soon after another top actor Irrfan Khan’s death yesterday — also a victim of cancer.<br /><br />            <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="75447170" title="'Life of Pi' and 'Jurassic World' actor Irrfan Khan dies aged 53" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div><br />While most baby boomers remember him as a dancing star, for millennials he is popular for his Tweets. In fact, his last message was about healthcare workers in their battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. <br /><br />“We have to win this coronavirus war together,” he tweeted, requesting people to avoid resorting to violence during these troubled times. The actor hadn’t posted on anything through his account since.<br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="35533" retweetcount="4104" status="An appeal 🙏 to all brothers and sisters from all social status and faiths. Please don’t resort to violence,stone th… https://t.co/ULTIsdbNrC" createdat="1585833767000" id="1245703222783664129"></div><br />The actor’s brother, Randhir Kapoor, confirmed the news telling PTI, "He is no more. He has passed away." The Akbar of Amar Akbar Anthony was diagnosed in 2018 and had been undergoing treatment in New York for almost a year.<br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="12959" retweetcount="374" status="Today I complete eight months here in New York. When will l ever get home?" createdat="1559248414000" id="1134196173466755072"></div><br />However, his wife Neetu Kapoor has been posting updates about him and according to her, he had taken to virtual yoga to keep fit even during the lockdown.<br /><br />                <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B98k5tqgVCU/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B98k5tqgVCU/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetu54/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> neetu Kapoor. Fightingfyt</a> (@neetu54) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2020-03-20T07:08:10+00:00">Mar 20, 2020 at 12:08am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>]]></cdata></div><br /><strong>Rishi Kapoor’s legacy<br /></strong>Lovingly known as Chintu, Rishi Kapoor belonged to the first family of Bollywood. He was the grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and the son of Raj Kapoor — both legendary actors and film-makers.<br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="narendramodi" handlename="Narendra Modi" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1249934092994375680/xX66NSZP_normal.jpg" favoritecount="66617" retweetcount="9005" status="Multifaceted, endearing and lively...this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall… https://t.co/3QM5sQd9Z1" createdat="1588225204000" id="1255733640299835392"></div><br />Even though his debut in Bollywood is often considered to be the movie <em>Mera Naam Joker, </em>he made his first screen appearance as a mere toddler in a movie called <em>Shree 420 </em>alongside his father. In the hugely popular song <em>Pyaar Hua, Ikraar Hua </em>Rishi Kapoor is seen walking with both his brothers in rain on the road.<br /><br />And, he soon caught the acting bug — as Shashi Kapoor has often mentioned. According to Shashi’s anecdotes, Rishi used the practice dialogues, laughing and even crying in front of the mirror. <br /><br />Even though <em>Mera Naam Joker</em> didn’t fare too well at the box office, Rishi’s father, Raj Kapoor, was adamant to make another movie that would launch his son into the limelight.<br /><br />              <div type="image" title="rishiold_edited" msid="75465407" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Film star Mr. Rishi Kapoor awaits his turn at a polling booth in Pali Hill, Bandra, 1984 - General Election.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />That’s when Bobby broke onto screens and the teenage love story — starring himself and Dimple Kapadia — launched both of them directly into stardom and breaking many a box office record.<br /><br />              <div type="image" title="bobby_edited" msid="75465288" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Film actress Dimple Kapadia and actor Rishi Kapoor in the Bollywood movie &amp;#8216;Bobby&amp;#8217;.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div><br />He’s one of the few actors who’s proven very difficult to mimic for other actors. <br /><br />Over the course of his career, Rishi Kapoor co-starred with actress Neetu Singh in 15 movies — whom he eventually married. The couple has two children — Ranbir Kapoor, who also followed in the footsteps of his parents to become an actor, and Riddhima Kapoor, a designer.<br /><br /><strong>Rishi Kapoor vs Twitter trolls<br /></strong>Rishi Kapoor was known for his strong opinions. Just before his death, he asked the government to keep liquor stores open — even if it’s just for a while — amid the lockdown.<br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="18883" retweetcount="2776" status="Think. Government should for sometime in the evening open all licensed liquor stores. Don’t get me wrong. Man will… https://t.co/DvOgvbR7ku" createdat="1585380163000" id="1243800670882283520"></div><br />This led users to asking him if he stocked up on enough alcohol and a fierce response from the actor who wasn’t amused by the trolls — at all. <br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="16830" retweetcount="1462" status="ANYONE CRACKING JOKES ABOUT MY COUNTRY OR ON MY LIFESTYLE, WILL BE DELETED. BE AWARE AND WARNED. THIS IS A SERIOUS… https://t.co/UmQiUVJ2x8" createdat="1585067633000" id="1242489827099992066"></div><br />From Kanika Kapoor’s coronavirus stint to how Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan, should handle the coronavirus crisis — Rishi Kapoor had an opinion on everything. <br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="26878" retweetcount="2485" status="Aaj kal kuch “Kapoor”logon pe time bhaari hai. Darta hoon. Hey Malik raksha karna doosre “Kapoor-on”ki! Koi galat k… https://t.co/79y6PQbe6Q" createdat="1584722378000" id="1241041722894741504"></div><br /><div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="49429" retweetcount="4405" status="With all due respect, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan should also advice his country to take adequate precaution… https://t.co/sTJHu3CKVN" createdat="1584641539000" id="1240702657284542465"></div><br />Even during the International Cricketing Council World Cup in 2017, he was seen trolling Pakistan even since they stepped into the finals.<br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="9872" retweetcount="1734" status="Congratulations Pakistan! You enter finals? Wow! Good to see you wearing our colour BLUE! Get ready to be BLUED now! We will BLUE you away!" createdat="1497457163000" id="875024879501717506"></div><br />Not only did he post his opinions, but he was also active in replies to any comments that came his way. He almost never backed away from exchanging recriminations who responded aggressively, or singling those out he felt were worthy of praise.<br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="chintskap" handlename="Rishi Kapoor" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1245650804138070016/dvKIRrPh_normal.jpg" favoritecount="5967" retweetcount="1012" status="Good one Sabir Nazar! Too many provocations made me say things. Anyway it's become too complicated now so forget it… https://t.co/w2LY3QFcRy" createdat="1497693351000" id="876015525347733504"></div><br />Ranbir Kapoor once told PTI that Rishi Kapoor can be a little too honest at times — but he’s a good man, not a hypocrite. And the world could have used more men like him. <br /><br /><strong>See also:<br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/priyanka-chopra-led-bollywood-tributes-to-the-late-slumdog-millionaire-actor-irrfan-khan/articleshow/75448820.cms">Priyanka Chopra led Bollywood tributes to the late 'Slumdog Millionaire' actor Irrfan Khan</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/here-are-all-the-famous-irrfan-khan-movies-that-you-can-watch-on-netflix-amazon-prime-videos-and-disney-hotstar/articleshow/75450985.cms">Here are all the famous Irrfan Khan movies that you can watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos, and Disney+ Hotstar</a></strong><br />

Rishi Kapoor — the romance king of the 80's and Bollywood's beloved 'Chintu' — passes away at 67

Mumbai, Apr 15 () Jewelery designer Farah Khan Ali has revealed that a member of her in-house staff has been tested positive for the coronavirus.<p>In a Twitter post on Tuesday, Farah said the staff member was taken to a hospital post his COVID-19 diagnosis.</p><p>"COVID news spreads faster than the virus. An in-house staff of mine tested positive today and so am moving him to a facility. Have all tested all at home today as well and are going to be quarantined. Be safe yet strong. This too shall pass," she tweeted. </p><p>In a later post, Farah, who is the daughter of Bollywood veteran Sanjay Khan, praised the local municipal body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the team of doctors for the way they dealt with the patient.</p><p>"Have to say the @mybmc and their docs in Mumbai is amazing with dealing with COVID patients. The way they handled the situation and picked up my staff and took him to a facility was swift and timely. They showed kindness &amp; humanity &amp; treated him with dignity. Way to go @AUThackeray," she added.</p><p>Singer Kanika Kapoor was the first Bollywood personality to test positive for COVID-19.  Recently, Bollywood producer Karim Morani's daughters, Shaza and Zoa, were discharged from the hospital after testing negative for coronavirus. </p>Karim, who had also tested positive for COVID-19, is still under medical care.  JUR  RB BKBK

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Most Indians are watching Ramayan and searching for Kanika Kapoor during the lockdown

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