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Indian-Origin Cancer Researcher Harpal Singh Kumar Knighted by Queen Elizabeth

London, Dec 31 (PTI) An Indian-origin cancer research expert has received a Knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his “influential” work on prevention and treatment of cancer in the annual New Year’s Honours list published…



Sand Santa Claus in Limca Book Of Records

Bhubaneswar, Dec 29 (IANS) Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik’s Santa Claus sculpture has got a place in the Limca Book of Records as the world’s largest sand sculpture. Patnaik said Limca Book senior editor Arthy Muthanna…






Miss Universe Blunder Bothers Colombians

Bogota, Dec 22 (IANS) Colombian media and social networks lit up with reactions to the botched Miss Universe finale on Sunday night, which saw the national contestant crowned and dethroned in a matter of minutes….


Cow is Yahoo’s personality of the year

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) Yahoo on Monday said the ‘cow’ pipped all other contenders in 2015 to emerge as the personality of the year in India. “In an unexpected twist, the humble ‘cow’ emerged…









Two Indians Win Queen’s Young Leaders Awards

London, Dec 9 (IANS) Two Indians have been chosen winners of the prestigious Queen’s Young Leaders Award of 2016 for exhibiting exceptional community leadership qualities. Kartik Sawhney, 21, and Neha Swain, 28, will be presented…