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UK is most popular study destination overseas

London holds the crown as the world's best city for students, according to the QS Best Student Cities Ranking

30 Jan 2020 12:49 PM

The word ‘Samvidhaan' first received widespread attention in August 2019, with the abrogation of two key constitutional provisions - Article 370 and Article 35(A) of the Indian Constitution, on August 5, which effectively removed the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir.

‘Samvidhaan' is Oxford's Hindi word of 2019

The word received widespread attention in the year that was witness to the spirit of the Indian Constitution being embraced across society

28 Jan 2020 5:04 PM

Purists have found their groove again, bringing back the age of slow, deliberate choices in music, a far cry from melody at the touch of a button, or a tap on a smartphone screen (Photo | Steen Jepsen - Pixabay)

In the groove: Turning the tables on time, vinyl records make a comeback

Gently placed on a turntable with the needle carefully put on the shiny disc for tunes to start flowing, long playing records are back.

24 Jan 2020 1:05 PM

This photo shows a room design by Josh Hildreth. This Washington, D.C., sunroom feels bright even on winter afternoons, thanks to windows that don't have any draperies, a light-colored rug and citrus trees that add a fresh, bright scent to the space.AP

Easy ways to brighten rooms in winter

But at this time of year, it can feel like that brightness and light is in short supply in most any home

11 Jan 2020 5:14 PM

The size and cost of Britain's royal family has long been contentious, with the latest controversies renewing calls for a "rationalised structure of Windsor plc". (Photo: AFP)

British public sceptical about Royal Family after forgettable year

Cost of UK royals back in spotlight after Queen's year to forget.

26 Dec 2019 6:45 PM

After the civil war erupted in Syria eight years ago, Nasrallah started growing the fungi in his home province of Hama. (Photo: AFP)

Syrian refugees grow mushrooms to sustain families

Displaced Syrian grows mushrooms to feed family.

26 Dec 2019 4:50 PM

The April 15 fire caused the roof and spire to collapse although the main bell towers and the outer walls were saved, along with religious relics and priceless works of art. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

For the first time in more than 200 years, no Christmas mass at Notre-Dame

No Christmas mass at Notre-Dame for the first time since Napoleon.

26 Dec 2019 1:36 PM

The first church was built on the site of Jesus's birth in the fourth century, though it was replaced after a fire in the sixth century. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis ushered in Christmas celebrations with midnight service

Pope Francis kicks off Christmas celebrations with midnight Mass.

25 Dec 2019 11:37 AM

The queen has remained one of Britain's most popular figures despite the royal family's travails. (Photo: AFP)

Queen Elizabeth talks about Britain’s ‘bumpy’ year in Christmas message

Queen admits 'bumpy' year in Xmas message.

24 Dec 2019 6:50 PM

Like many who persevere with a monastic life until the end of high school, she has resolved to remain a nun rather than returning to the secular world. (Photo: AFP)

Child nuns from Myanmar dream of lives free from conflict

Myanmar child nuns dream of conflict-free lives.

24 Dec 2019 4:31 PM

The day will bring back haunting memories for survivors like Abdul Hadi Firsawan, who wishes he could somehow be reunited with his mother, father and two siblings -- all missing and presumed dead. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesians turn to sea to heal wounds of 2004 tsunami

Survival surfing: Indonesians riding the waves to beat tsunami trauma.

24 Dec 2019 3:05 PM

The winners are often members of the same family or work colleagues, who pool together to buy a share of a ticket. (Photo: AFP)

World’s richest lottery winners celebrate after EUR 2 billion win

Winners of world's richest lottery 'El Gordo' celebrate.

23 Dec 2019 5:34 PM

The results revealed that emotion words vary greatly in their meaning across languages, despite being equated in translation dictionaries. (Photo: ANI)

Emotions are conveyed differently in different languages

Languages differ in way they express emotions through words!

23 Dec 2019 11:18 AM

More than 6,000 people were killed in their coastal district of Nagapattinam - the hardest-hit area in India where nearly 9,000 died on the mainland. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Hope: Indian orphanage that helped rebuild lives after 2004 tsunami

An orphanage called Hope: Indian couple rebuilds lives after losing own children to tsunami.

20 Dec 2019 6:46 PM

Last year the organization, which partners with other foundations, received 500 letters - some typed, many handwritten and illustrated. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Santa letters accidentally makes its way to New York home

Far from North Pole, New York home gets avalanche of Santa letters.

20 Dec 2019 5:36 PM

Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India (Photo: File)

India reiterates commitment to UN Declaration on violence against women

Why this has been forgotten in the corridors of policy making?

20 Dec 2019 2:00 PM

Data from 2015 showed Afghanistan had about three million drug addicts, a huge proportion of the country's estimated 37 million people. (Photo: AFP)

Afghanistan struggles with meth, opium addiction

Meth boom adds to Afghanistan's opium and heroin woes.

20 Dec 2019 11:53 AM

The first war resulted due to the mass-exploitation of people of Manipur and the Second war was triggered by indiscriminate export of rice from Manipur. (Photo: ANI)

Women’s War Day observed in Manipur

Manipur observes Women's War Day by paying homage to brave mothers.

20 Dec 2019 10:49 AM

Although her brief brush with viral fame gave her an unwanted nickname and invited online mockery, it also brought her into contact with a supportive community. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Elderly transgender from rural China longs for family life

In rural China, elderly transgender Sister Liu longs for family life.

19 Dec 2019 6:42 PM

The Lamb of God is revealed in its mystic splendour -- and with the correct number of ears. (Photo: AFP)

Ghent cathedral get fresh look inspired by ‘Mystic Lamb’

Ghent's refreshed 'Mystic Lamb' artwork inspires new adoration.

18 Dec 2019 1:46 PM

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Technology Gallery

The 2020 QLED 8K lineup accounts for the evolving ways in which consumers use screens today through innovative new features that integrate into modern lifestyles.

CES 2020: Samsung QLED 8K TV gets shown-off

Watch the festival of Guruparab unfold spectacularly in a series of pictures taken by two young photographers from the Delhi University Photography Club (DUPC) who travelled to Amritsar, and captured these pictures on their Samsung Galaxy S10 plus, as part of the #IndiaonGalaxy series. (Photo Credits: Ammar and Aryan Bhatia, Delhi University Photography Club)

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Feast your eyes on these samples shot on the iPhone 11 Pro Max during the auspicious festival of Dussehra, showcasing the phone's varying capabilities. (Photo: Rohit Vora- @rohit_apf)

Dussehra festivities shot on iPhone 11 Pro Max

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