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Four Indian Americans among 32 Rhodes scholars

"Did bhangra help me get the Rhodes scholarship," asks Parvinda S Thiara, a Harvard senior majoring in chemistry, who has just been named as one of 32 Americans to receive the highly coveted Rhodes......

Rhodes scholar Krishnan studies vampires

Lakshmi Krishnan, a Wake Forest University student, has been concentrating on vampires and the imagery of blood in 19th century novels for her senior thesis. And she has been one of the most active......

'Bharat' Atishi Takes Charge Of Delhi

Delhi's youngest Chief Minister Atishi took charge of the capital's government on Monday, September 23, 2024. IMAGE: Atishi is Delhi's third lady chief minister after Sushma Swaraj and......

3 Indian students chosen for Rhodes scholarship

Shayak Sarkar, who has served as the treasurer of the Phillips Brooks House, the centre for service and activism at Harvard and managed an annual budget of over $1 million and also served as a......

Three South Asians win Rhodes scholarship

Three South Asians -- Ian Desai, Swati Mylavarapu and Kazi Sabeel Rahman -- from the United States have been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship this year.In between pursuing ancient studies......

Oxford felicitates Montek Singh

Deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia has been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil law at the University of Oxford. Ahluwalia, who played a key role in......

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

In a career spanning over five decades, Girish Karnad lived several lives... not only on the stage, but also as a scholar, theatre personality, actor and director. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film......

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Noted playwright, actor and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad, who left his indelible mark in the world of literature, theatre and cinema, passed away at his residence in Bengaluru on Monday morning......

'What's not to like about a smile?'

'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Renuka Shahane/Instagram Even after three decades, her million dollar smile flashes bright and brings......

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.' IMAGE: Girish Karnad. Photograph: Rajesh......

Team India trains at breeding ground for Nobel laureates

The Indian cricket team in training at St Peter's College ground in Adelaide. Photograph: Solaris Images The Indian team trained at St Peter's College ground in Adelaide, home to Nobel Laureates,......

'NBA is a business; you got to be very adaptable'

'I try to be a little bit of a garbage man, if my team needs a little bit of help in both offence and defence, making block shots and rebounds, to make it easier for the team.' When Robin Lopez was......