Dr Neeraj Sharma from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney — considered one of the global leaders in the use of neutron and X-ray scattering methods to study materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries – has won the ‘Early Career Researcher of the Year (Physical Sciences)’. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian honoured 35-year-old Dr Sharma, […]
The Khandavala dynasty of zamindars, were rulers of vast territories that were part of the Mithila region, now divided between India and Nepal. By Shona Adhikari The Khandavala dynasty of zamindars, were rulers of vast territories that were part of the Mithila region, now divided between India and Nepal. Their territory grew from strength to […]
BY BAIDURJO BHOSE New Delhi The first six overs in a T20 game is considered the most crucial as both the batting and bowling team look to grab early advantage and with the World T20 in Australia less than a year away, India opener Shikhar Dhawan is very clear that for him it will be […]
BY PUJA GUPTA New Delhi Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, known for his show “Turban Tadka”, believes that a chef should always try and retain the Indianness of the food even if it is presented on an international level. “A lot of chefs believe that Indian traditional food is not presentable. The way a ‘palak paneer’ […]
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan said that the love and affection of his fans over the years is a debt he would never like to repay. Big B was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), where he was also felicitated along with another film icon, […]
The Australian Government will return three culturally significant artefacts during the Prime Minister’s visit to India in January 2020. The artefacts, which were held by the National Gallery of Australia (Gallery), were purchased in good faith, but extensive research undertaken by the Gallery has led to its decision to voluntarily return these artefacts to India. […]
This is the neglected abode of Gandhi and Nehru family in Delhi 6. But for Mrs. Indira Gandhi, perhaps nobody from her family ever visited there. Well, this crumbling house had seen better times in the past. Actually it was the family house of Kamala Nehru, wife of the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and […]
The decision of the Modi government to revamp India’s archaic education system is as significant as it is laudable. It is grossly unfortunate that previous governments failed to respond to the global changes and introspect on the reforms that India’s education system required. For decades, India clung on to a 19th-century education model to service […]
According to early results, Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement has made unprecedented gains in the district council elections, media reports said on Monday. In the figures put out till now, pro-democracy candidates have won 278 seats as against pro-Beijing candidates 42. Hong Kong’s district councillors have little political power and mainly deal with local issues such […]
● DiDi partners with Movember as the Official Rideshare Partner ● DiDi is encouraging riders to give their driver a ‘lift’ by starting a conversation ● DiDi is donating 10 cents for every trip this month up to a donation goal of $70,000 [Australia, November 15 2019] DiDi and Movember have joined forces this […]