In the 2021 US News and World Report Global University Rankings published today, the United States’ Harvard University secured the first spot yet again while Tsinghua University in China overtook the National University of Singapore to take the top spot in Asia.
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Indian-American teenager wins prize for research on finding a cure for COVID-19
Anika Chebrolu has won USD 25,000 for her research to find a treatment for COVID-19.
23-year-old Mumbai-based wildlife photographer becomes first Indian woman to win Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award
Mumbai-based wildlife photographer Aishwarya Sridhar has become the first Indian woman to win the 56th Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award. The announcement was made at the Natural History Museum in London.
Joe Biden, Kamala Harris wish Hindus in US as Navratri festival begins
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris on Saturday greeted Hindus on the occasion of the beginning of Navratri festival and wished for victory of good over evil once again.
NTU scientists develop “mini brains” for robots to recognise pain and self-repair
NTU scientists have developed a system of “mini brains” that can be embedded in robots to help them recognise “pain” and self-repair.
Community Organisations a force multiplier for Indian missions worldwide: Periasamy Kumaran
High Commissioner of India to Singapore, Periasamy Kumaran’s key learning as the previous head of the Indian mission in Qatar was the realisation that community organisations can be a “force multiplier” to a mission’s work. Watch his Spotlight interview on Connected to India.
Twitter temporarily restricts Donald Trump’s campaign account for tweet on Biden’s son
The social media giant said that a video tweeted by the handle about Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s son violated its rules.
Indian students start studies in UK universities despite pandemic
A significant number of students from India have managed to travel to the United Kingdom despite COVID-19 restrictions to take up courses across universities and are adjusting to the blended learning approach.
Kamala Harris suspends campaign travel after two staffers test positive for COVID-19
Indian-origin US Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate Kamala Harris suspended her travels yesterday after her communications director tested positive for COVID-19
London to tighten coronavirus restrictions starting this weekend amid rising cases
London will tighten coronavirus restrictions due to a rising number of cases with the capital moving to tier two high alert level starting Saturday.
