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Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of Ismailis and philanthropist, dies at 88

Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary imam of Shia Ismaili Muslims and a prominent philanthropist, passed away in Lisbon at 88, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, wealth, and global impact

Updated On: 05 Feb 2025 | 10:43 AM IST

Sam Manekshaw Death Anniversary 2024: 5 lesser-known facts about him

Sam Manekshaw died due to pneumonia at the age of 94 on June 27, 2008. Here are some lesser-known facts about India's first field marshal

Updated On: 27 Jun 2024 | 11:30 AM IST

A toxic triangle

Charismatic leaders by themselves cannot be considered dangerous. But when they acquire cult status and become megalomaniacal, then beware

Updated On: 14 Jun 2024 | 11:00 PM IST

Wipro CEO Pallia has challenging tasks cut out in reviving firm's fortunes

Wipro's new CEO Srinivas Pallia, who took over the reins from Thierry Delaporte, has challenging tasks cut out in reviving the company's fortunes, retaining key leaders and restoring morale as he faces tough quarters, weak global cues and discerning shareholders at the USD 11 billion IT services firm, industry watchers say. Some analysts believe that the outgoing CEO, Paris-based Delaporte whose five-year tenure came to an abrupt end with his resignation on Saturday, could not effectively address many operational and leadership issues at the multi-billion dollar IT powerhouse, that had been lagging peers on performance and operational metrics quarter-after-quarter. "The morale has been sapped out of Wipro for a year now, and this change in leadership is at least six months overdue," Phil Fersht CEO of HFS Research said in a note. Fersht noted that the new CEO will need to "nail down" his plans quickly, give the firm renewed direction, and convince key stakeholders he is the right ..

Updated On: 08 Apr 2024 | 8:02 PM IST

Lal Bahadur Shastri Death Anniversary: 10 quotes by India's second PM

India remembers its second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, on his 58th death anniversary today. His notable slogan, "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan," uniting soldier and farmer resonates across ages

Updated On: 11 Jan 2024 | 2:28 PM IST

4 young Indian leaders shortlisted for 2023 Commonwealth Youth Awards

Four Indian young leaders are among 50 social entrepreneurs, environmental champions, innovators, and human rights activists from across the Commonwealth shortlisted for this year's Youth Awards. The young people, aged between 15 to 29, are all involved in initiatives that make tangible contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From India, Akshay Makar has been shortlisted under SDG13 Climate Action, Soumya Dabriwal SDG 5 Gender Equality, Kaushal Shetty SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Shrutika Silswal SDG 4 Quality Education. Each year, I am always amazed by the innovative and transformative work these young people are undertaking to create a better world for us all, Baroness Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General. I am particularly proud that 50 young leaders are being honoured in this Commonwealth Year of the Youth. I have always been of the view that development should be youth-led. Those who have been shortlisted prove that

Updated On: 29 Jul 2023 | 11:09 AM IST

Facebook announces 2022 Community Accelerator participants in India

Four-month programme provides selected community leaders of Facebook groups with training, mentorship and funding

Updated On: 27 Oct 2022 | 4:49 PM IST

How history remembers leaders

Leaders are judged in the short term by their rational accomplishments. What lingers are the qualities of heart

Updated On: 13 Sep 2022 | 10:17 PM IST

Who was Sonali Phogat? Her career and constant brush with controversies

Sonali Phogat, who was in Goa at the time of her death, was taken to St Anthony Hospital in North Goa's Anjuna

Updated On: 24 Aug 2022 | 11:51 PM IST

G20 Leaders' Summit tomorrow; climate change, Afghanistan to dominate talks

This year, the issues concerning climate change and the ongoing situation in Afghanistan is likely to feature heavily during the Summit.

Updated On: 29 Oct 2021 | 9:54 AM IST

When a leader is manipulated

Directors need to be alert about behavioural changes in a powerful leader - a situation that could require quiet intervention

Updated On: 13 Sep 2018 | 9:37 PM IST