Why are people asking B V Srinivas for help?

B V Srinivas and his team of volunteers have been helping people get access to hospital beds, oxygen cylinders and medical supplies. IMAGE: A COVID-19 positive child receives free oxygen at a......

COVID-19: France, US deliver oxygen supplies to India

France on Sunday delivered to India 28 tonnes of ready-to-use medical supplies including eight large oxygen plants while the US sent to India a third flight that brought over 1000 oxygen cylinders......

First Covid relief aid from US arrives in India

The United States on Friday delivered to India its first consignment of emergency medical supplies including hundreds of much-needed oxygen cylinders and regulators to help the country fight the......

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

World leaders and governments expressed shock, disbelief, and horror as unprecedented scenes unfolded in the heart of America after thousands of President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the......

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

India will extend the visa-on-arrival facility to all countries except eight with effect from September.  The countries not covered under this single-entry e-visa facility, meant for purposes......

Indian engineering degrees now accredited in US

In a significant development, Indian engineering degrees will now be accredited in the United States and will be internationally recognised. This follows India's induction into the prestigious......

Catering biz: Serving up the power sushi

The catering industry was once wedding-centric. Now it's learning to do things in style, to match the evolving tastes of a young, corporate India. Blue Label scotch but also custom-made rose-petal......

Rail tickets, weather report on SMS soon

Want to know the latest weather report or vegetable prices, or book a railway ticket? Well, all you may need to do is send an SMS. With over 130 million mobile subscribers in the country,......

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

IMAGE: Armed police stand guard outside a building construction site following a shooting in the central business district, in Auckland. Photograph: David Rowland/Reuters At least two people......

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against......

RCB's Hesson flies back home to New Zealand

The former Kiwi coach, associated with the Indian Premier League franchise, was stuck in India due to the nationwide lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. IMAGE: Mike Hesson had arrived in......

Aamir's attitude and behaviour will be monitored: PCB

IMAGE: Pakistan bowler Mohammad Aamir. Photograph: Getty Images His career handed a fresh lease of life, tainted Pakistan pacer Muhammad Aamir's attitude and behaviour would be as......

Late Aus cricketer Hughes's bat, jerseys head to Mount Everest

Phillip Hughes of Australia. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Chhurim Sherpa began her journey for a third ascent to Mount Everest on Sunday but this time some odd items were also part of her......