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Indian-American named president of Tufts University
New York, Nov 18 Indian-American academician Sunil Kumar has been appointed the next president of Massachusetts-based Tufts University -- the first person of colour to occupy the position. Kumar, Provost and Senior Vice President for academic affairs at Johns Hopkins University, succeeds President Anthony P. Monaco on July 1, 2023. ...Things to keep in mind before you decide to turn vegan
London, Nov 13 The internet has abundant lists, including do's and don'ts, top reasons why you should or should not do something, how-to guides, new recipes, and almost any information you need. Veganism is one such topic of discussion that attracts many readers. You may be curious about this lifestyle ...The British Order of Merit is awarded to Indian-born Venki Ramakrishnan
London, Nov 12 Venki Ramakrishnan, Indian-born British and American structural biologist and Nobel laureate, has been appointed by King Charles III to the Order of Merit. Hailing from the temple town of Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu, Venkatraman "Venki" Ramakrishnan, 70, has worked as a biologist for more than 30 years, ...Yoga and Naturopathy for Diabetic Neuropathy
Nov 11 Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve damage that is caused by diabetes. Diabetes is an extremely common chronic disease, and diabetic neuropathy is one of the most likely conditions to develop as its side effect. In fact, India now has the largest population of people with type 2 diabetes ...Get party-ready hair with these DIY blow-dry tips
Nov 11 Call us traditional, but there's nothing like a bouncy blowout for a party. But the issue still stands: How can you blow-dry your hair properly with a hair dryer when seated in your pyjamas in front of the bedroom mirror? We have insider tips for you shared by ...Sikh prayer books are being given to UK military personnel for the first time in ...
London, Nov 10 Daily Sikh prayer books, called the Nitnem Gutka, have been issued to Sikh military personnel in the UK for the first time in 100 years, a media report said on Thursday. The prayer books have been printed in three languages in durable and waterproof material to withstand ...Bringing luxury and sustainability together in South Africa
South Africa, Nov 9 As travellers continue to seek meaningful experiences, their demand patterns are constantly shifting and evolving, especially in the post-pandemic era. They have become more conscious about the choices they make while choosing a destination and are now particular about the brands they want to be associated ...Singapore Sikh receives Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize 2022
New York, Nov 7 Singapore-based Sikh researcher and documentary filmmaker Amardeep Singh has been honoured with the 'The Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize' for the year 2022. Administered by Hofstra University, New York, the $50,000 prize, which is bestowed every two years, recognises significant works to increase interfaith understanding. Established in ...Is there a link between eating the right food and reducing stress?
Nov 7 Ancient science knew something that mainstream science is rediscovering; many illnesses can be treated by optimising our food habits. Diet is the most overlooked part of the stress-fighting regime but is equally equipped to manage stress as the other factors. Yes, even a chronic lifestyle condition can be ...In a first, Indian-American teen sequences angelfish DNA
New York, Nov 5 Indian-American student Indeveer Madireddy has become the first person to successfully sequence the genome of a freshwater angelfish after his pet fish Calvin died earlier in March this year. Madireddy, a 17-year-old student of BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, did the sequencing at BioCurious -- a community ...