UK lockdown hero Captain Tom dies of COVID at 100

A 100-year-old army veteran, who became a national hero in the United Kingdom for raising over £32 million (Rs 320 crore) for healthcare charities by completing 100 laps around his garden......

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India is the largest buyer of COVID-19 vaccines in the world with 1.6 billion doses, according to a global analysis, a number some scientists say could cover 800 million people, or 60 per cent of......

Prince William's COVID kept secret in first wave of UK pandemic: Report

Britain's Prince William kept his positive coronavirus test in April a secret in order to not "worry anyone" around the time his father, Prince Charles, was also self-isolating after his own......

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Captain Tom Moore, the 100-year-old war veteran who served in India during World War II and became a national hero in the United Kingdom for raising over £32 million (Rs 300 crore) for......

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

If 'innovation' were a person, he or she would have looked like David Bowie, says Bhaskar Chakravorti. Image: David Bowie performs during the Fashion Rocks concert at New York City's Radio......

Fortis' Shivinder Singh to step down; to join spiritual organisation

Fortis Healthcare Executive Vice-Chairman Shivinder Mohan Singh is stepping down from his position to join a philosophical and spiritual organisation Radha Soami Satsang Beas headquartered near......

How this start-up helps poor people get good jobs

Bengaluru-based babajob.com is trying to help unorganised blue-collar workers get better employment. Image: Team that connects the employers with the right kind of workers     On......

40 years ago and now: A fascinating journey for Havells

In the 70s, the brand Havells picked up momentum and became a reasonably well-known name in the electrical trade circles of Delhi.  Image: Havells’ amazing rise to become one of......

Is Shardul Thakur ignored in KKR squad?

Thakur allays fitness concerns, says team 'full of all-rounders didn't need him to bowl' IMAGE: Shardul Thakur, who did not play three matches this season due to a niggle, has bowled just 89 balls......

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for......

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday   IMAGE: Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after falling during the first half against the North Carolina Tar......

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Anna Sarkissian, left, and Ameesha Joshi with India's boxing queen M C Mary Kom. Photograph Courtesy: Anna......