April 2020

Golfer Arjun Bhati raises Rs 4.30 lakh by selling all his trophies, donates money to PM-CARES Fund The Indian sports fraternity has already made a significant contribution to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic and continues to do so even now. From superstar cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to boxing and tennis legends Mary Kom and Sania Mirza, sports figures are doing whatever they can and donating as much they can to help the country limit the spread of the deadly virus. Young Indian golfer Arjun Bhati is the latest sportsperson to join the bandwagon with the teenage sensation...

Didn’t mind if I died while batting: Viv Richards on not using helmets SYDNEY: West Indies batting great Viv Richards was famous for preferring not to use a helmet. Richards faced some of the most vicious fast bowlers in the history of the game at a time when restrictions on bouncers weren’t around and in a chat with former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, the 68-year-old said that he was comfortable with the risk that came with not wearing a helmet. “The passion for the game I felt was such that I wouldn’t mind dying playing something that I love. If...

Linda Tripp: Woman who revealed Clinton-Lewinsky scandal dies Linda Tripp, 70, passed away after suffering from pancreatic cancer, her family told US media on Wednesday. Recordings Ms Tripp made of her conversations with Monica Lewinsky became central to the 1998 impeachment trial of then President Clinton. She was variously praised as a whistle-blower and denounced as a partisan. The former civil servant, who worked at the Pentagon and had a friendship with Ms Lewinsky despite their 24-year age difference, learnt that the younger woman had had a sexual relationship with the president and began secretly recording their conversations in 1997....

No objection to Europe sending medical supplies to Iran: Trump The US has no objection to Europe sending medical supplies to Iran, which has been badly hit by the deadly coronavirus, President Donald Trump has said. The Trump administration has imposed one of the toughest economic sanctions on Iran alleging that it is going ahead with its nuclear ambition and it is supporting terrorist organisations to destabilise the Middle east. “They (Europeans) are sending medical goods to Iran. That doesn’t bother me”, Trump told reporters during a White House news conference. Iran has become one of the world’s coronavirus epicenters, with...

‘We Shouldn’t Shake Hands, Ever’: US Expert Fauci Says Breaking the Social Custom Could Benefit Many US’ top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has said that Americans should never shake hands again, underlining that such a change would not only prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus but also decrease the instances of influenza dramatically in the country. Fauci, who is the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a lead member of the White House Task Force on Coronavirus said that washing hands should be a must in people’s daily routine. “I don’t think we...

The only Indian billionaire to get richer amid coronavirus lockdown The only Indian tycoon whose net worth is unscathed as the deadly coronavirus roils markets worldwide can thank nation’s hoarders with millions scrambling to stock up on staples amid the world’s biggest isolation effort. The net worth of Radhakishan Damani, who controls Avenue Supermarts Ltd., has surged 5% this year to $10.2 billion, singling him out as the only billionaire with gains among the 12 richest Indians whose wealth is tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Shares of Avenue Supermarts, which contribute nearly all of the wealth to Damani’s net worth, have advanced...

Mukesh Ambani top Indian in Forbes world billionaires list New Delhi: Reliance Industries’ Chairman Mukesh Ambani has been ranked 17th in the latest world billionaires list by Forbes with a net worth of $44.3 billion – once again leading the tally from India’s perspective. Mukesh Ambani chairs and runs $88 billion (revenue) oil and gas giant Reliance Industries, among India’s most valuable companies. Reliance Jio has signed on more than 340 million customers by offering free domestic voice calls, dirt-cheap data services and virtually free smartphones, said the report. The next Indian on the 34th annual list — veteran Mumbai investor...

MacKenzie Bezos makes her debut on the Forbes billionaire list In COVID-19 times, Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos has maintained his top slot as worlds richest man with a net worth of $113 billion, followed by Bill Gates at $98 billion, according to the latest Forbes 34th annual worlds billionaires list. Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of luxury magnate LVMH (LVMHF), moved up the list as the third-wealthiest person with $76 billion fortune. At $67.5 billion, Warren Buffett’s fortune landed at fourth place. “A notable newcomer to the list is Bezos’ ex-wife, MacKenzie Bezos, who lands at No 22...

Indian-origin beauty queen Bhasha Mukherjee resumes work as doctor in UK amid coronavirus pandemic Miss England 2019 Bhasha Mukherjee has resumed work her career as a doctor amid the coronavirus pandemic. She was on an official trip to India but returned to the UK as the coronavirus crisis deepened.  Bhasha, 24, holds two different medical degrees. She was born in India. Her family relocated to the UK when she was nine. Bhasha had taken a break from her career as a doctor after winning Miss England title in December last year. However, owing to the situation that the world is...

Premier League players helping COVID-19 cause financially is complicated: Shearer LONDON: Former England striker and Newcastle United great Alan Shearer has said the onus is on the Premier League players on how they want to help in the fight against the financial effects of coronavirus. In a BBC column, he wrote: “Not many Premier League players will need to be told to play their part in the fight against the financial effects of coronavirus. “A lot of them are high earners who should definitely contribute, but I am sure the vast majority have always been willing to help, if they...