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'I am here to win hearts, not for politics': Sonu Sood

Actor Sonu Sood on playing the best role of his life—helping migrants return home during the Covid-19 lockdown—and how he gained the strength to shoulder the responsibility

Ten interesting things we read this week

Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are: Technology (Computer scientist who can't stop telling stories; Would breaking up 'big tech' work?), Business (When firms go local to stay global), Parenting (11 practical tips for successful schooling at home; Changed sleeping habits of children) and Education (MERIT colleges, national track India & privilege blindness).

Novak Djokovic on coronavirus, vaccines, and his ill-fated Adria Tour

He's monitoring his health closely in the run up to the United States Open. He's not against all vaccines but wouldn't want to be forced to take one to play. And he says he had good intentions with his tour that became a coronavirus cluster

Covid-19 mortality: How does India compare with other countries?

While India has seen a surge in active cases in August, more so than any other country this month, its death toll has remained well below other similarly affected nations. A look at the number of deaths and mortality rates

How Kamala Harris forged close ties with Big Tech

Silicon Valley has enthusiastically backed Harris since she first ran for state attorney general in California a decade ago

Is period leave as progressive as it seems?

Experts say while it is a positive step, it's not a 'showstopper', and more emphasis needs to be on securing women leadership positions first instead

Apple hits $2 trillion: How it became hero of zeroes

Apple becomes the first publicly listed US company to break through the $2 trillion stock market value; a look at its key milestones

Airbnb files to go public

The home rental company, which was privately valued at $31 billion, is trying to go public after its business was crushed by the pandemic

Trump campaign accepted Russian help to win in 2016. Case closed

Editorial: "Cooperation" or "collusion" or whatever. It was a plot against democracy

Turn the Tide: Navigating the new normal using social creativity to transform brands, commerce & experiences

Leveraging technology while living in the new normal