14-year-old Indian-American wins National Geographic Bee

14-year-old Indian-American wins National Geographic Bee

A 14-year-old Indian-American won this year’s National Geographic Bee, the contest about the geograophy IQ, in which the runner-up and the second runner-up are also of Indian origin. Karan Menon, an eighth-grader from New Jersey, fought off competition from 10 finalists, to win the annual contest, joining a long list of Indian-American winners. The win […]

Iraqi child undergoes rare surgery in Gurgaon

Iraqi child undergoes rare surgery in Gurgaon

A 12-year-old Iraqi boy, who underwent a rare ‘Half Matched Stem Cell Transplant’ at the Artemis Hospital is recovering well, a senior consultant said here on Wednesday. According to hospital authorities, the case is considered to be the first successful half matched bone marrow transplant for Fanconi Anaemia in India. Zaid Ali Khadim was admitted […]

Splash of colour, culture brightens Srinagar’s walls

Splash of colour, culture brightens Srinagar’s walls

Inspired by internationally-known Kashmiri artist Masood Hussain, a group of students is painting murals on the walls of Srinagar to bring alive the region’s culture and splash colours on the local environment. “Hussain is our friend, philosopher and guide in this small effort,” Sofi Suhail, who is part of the spreading cheer on the International […]

Cancellation of Indian-origin doctor’s practice demanded

Cancellation of Indian-origin doctor’s practice demanded

Australian authorities have demanded that the practice of an Indian-origin surgeon facing disciplinary action be cancelled in view of his “unprofessional conduct”, a media report said on Monday. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal on Monday resumed hearing into disciplinary action against former Bundaberg Hospital surgeon Jayant Patel, who was convicted and jailed in 2010 […]

Documentary on healthcare woes of transgenders

Documentary on healthcare woes of transgenders

Experiences of transgender activists and sexual rights groups will now feature in a documentary on healthcare woes of the community in West Bengal. Filmed by volunteers of a non-profit organisation, the project is based on research on healthcare violations faced by the community in the state. “There are violations and the documentary aims to narrate […]

Youngsters today prefer casual relationships: Pravesh Rana

Youngsters today prefer casual relationships: Pravesh Rana

Pravesh Rana, the host of reality show “Emotional Atyachaar”, says there’s a lack of seriousness in relationships among the modern-day generation. The 31-year-old, who is currently hosting the fifth season of the Bindass show, feels young men desire ‘girlfriends’ for “formality”. “Seriousness amongst relationships in today’s generation exists, but it’s not working too frequently. There […]

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