In 1796, an English surgeon noticed that milkmaids rarely got smallpox, and the vaccination changed the worldEdward Jenner pioneered the smallpox vaccine in the late 1700s. He noticed milkmaids, who contracted cowpox, were immune to smallpox. Jenne...
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Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: ‘Women are naturally secretive, and they like to do their…’ Shocking warning by the writer of Sherlock Holmes about modern relationships that nobody can ignoreQuote of the Day: Conan Doyle's work endures because it refuses simple categories. Holmes is not merely a thinking machine; he is lonely, m...
31 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
This Day in History 31st May: Usain Bolt record, Watergate revelation and Concorde’s last flightThis Day in History 31st May highlights several major global events across centuries, ranging from the Johnstown flood disaster and Angola ...
30 May, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
UK police renew call for witnesses as they broaden inquiry into former Prince AndrewPolice in Britain are expanding their probe into allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The investigation covers potential miscond...
22 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'You are my heart, my life…'—Inspiring quotes by the writer who created the famous detective Sherlock HolmesQuote of the Day: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned a quote expressing profound love. His words, 'You are my heart...
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Quote of the Day by famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer: 'If gold rusts, what then can …'—Inspiring quotes by the 'father of English literature,' best known for The Canterbury TalesGeoffrey Chaucer's timeless quote, "If gold rusts, what then can iron do?" warns of moral decay when respected figures falter. His life, ma...
14 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunchCopper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 pe...
13 May, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to avoid prison, gets hit with $452 million restitution billHolmes is being held jointly liable for that amount with her former lover and top Theranos lieutenant, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, who is alrea...
18 May, 2023, 01.22 PM IST
Theranos founder Holmes ordered to prison, pay victimsHolmes was sentenced to just over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her Silicon Valley start-up Theranos.
18 May, 2023, 01.17 AM IST
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes cannot remain free during appeal, rules US judgeHolmes, who rose to fame after claiming Theranos' small machines could run an array of diagnostic tests with just a few drops of blood, was...
11 Apr, 2023, 12.28 PM IST
Theranos executive Sunny Balwani loses bid to delay prison termA federal judge has rejected former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani's bid to remain free while he appeals his conviction for crim...
10 Mar, 2023, 08.55 AM IST
Ex-Theranos president Ramesh Balwani sentenced to nearly 13 years for fraudProsecutors said Balwani, 57, conspired with Holmes, 38, to deceive Silicon Valley investors into believing the company had achieved miniat...
08 Dec, 2022, 09.11 AM IST
Elizabeth Holmes appeals Theranos fraud convictionHolmes was sentenced to just over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors with her Silicon Valley start-up Theranos.
06 Dec, 2022, 12.48 PM IST
Elizabeth Holmes' final verdict scheduled for Friday. Here are detailsTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, who is found guilty in many cases, including fraud, will be sentenced on Friday morning.
18 Nov, 2022, 08.00 PM IST
U.S. district court judge rejects Elizabeth Holmes's retrial appealThe disgraced ‘Silicon Valley’ star Elizabeth Holmes awaits a sentence on November 18, which can put her up to 20 years in prison. The Ther...
09 Nov, 2022, 07.36 PM IST
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes denied request for new trial, court filings showIn January, Elizabeth Holmes was found guilty of defrauding investors in the blood testing startup, convicting her on four of 11 counts.
08 Nov, 2022, 04.06 PM IST
In a big blow to Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, judge declines to overturn guilty verdictTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' guilty conviction was upheld in a preliminary decision Thursday by U.S. District Judge Edward Davila.
03 Sep, 2022, 04.30 PM IST