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Millions of Bangladeshis face risk from water-driven landscape changes, latest study indicates
London, Nov 26: Over 22 million people — about 13 per cent of Bangladesh’s population — live on land experiencing rapid, water-driven landscape changes, including riverbank erosion, land loss, and shifting river channels, according to the first-ever study on hydrogeomorphic hazards, a report said on Wednesday.
Sharjah Chamber wraps up Strategic Leadership Programme at UK universities
Sharjah, October 19: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by its Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC), successfully concluded the Strategic Leadership Programme - Oxford and Cambridge, organised in the United Kingdom in partnership with Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford.
Emma Watson misses acting but isn't really fond of promoting films
Los Angeles, Sep 23: English actress Emma Watson has taken a sabbatical from acting and there is one thing that she doesn't miss from the world of movies. The actress shared that she doesn’t miss "selling" her films.
A great tribute: DMK's Saravanan on Periyar Portrait unveiling at Oxford
Chennai, September 6: DMK Spokesperson Saravanan has called the unveiling of social reformer E V Ramasamy Periyar's portrait at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin "a great tribute" to a person whose struggles and ideals helped Tamil Nadu to make great progress in various sectors.
DMK MP Tiruchi Siva hails TN CM Stalin's Oxford speech, calls him 'torchbearer' of Dravidian movement
Chennai, September 5: DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva lauded Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's speech at the University of Oxford, describing him as the "torchbearer" of the Dravidian movement through his works as an administrator and champion of social justice.
Periyar's rationalist light now shines across the world: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin unveils Periyar portrait at Oxford University
Oxford, September 5: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK. Stalin unveiled a portrait of social reformer E.V. Ramasamy Periyar, widely hailed as the "Prophet of Rationalism," at the University of Oxford. The ceremony marked the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, founded by Periyar in 1925, and was followed by a two-day international conference on his philosophy.
CM Stalin to unveil Periyar portrait at Oxford university today
Chennai, Sep 4: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will on Thursday unveil a portrait of social reformer E.V. Ramasamy ‘Periyar’ at Oxford University’s St. Antony’s College in London, marking the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement.
CM Stalin receives rousing welcome in Germany from Tamil diaspora as he commences Europe tour
Chennai, Aug 31: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is on a weeklong official tour of Germany and the UK, received a rousing welcome from the Tamil diaspora on his arrival in Berlin.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to unveil Periyar's portrait at Oxford University on September 4
Chennai, August 29: Marking the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will unveil the portrait of EV Ramasamy (Periyar) at the University of Oxford in England on September 4 and release two books that chronicle its hundred-year journey and living legacy.
Osmania University to be developed on par with Stanford and Oxford Universities: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad, August 26: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy affirmed that the state government is committed to developing the Osmania University and bringing back the glory of the prestigious university in the country.
Guwahati girl is first Assamese to graduate in Sanskrit, Classical Hindi from Oxford University
Guwahati, August 11: A student from Assam's capital city, Guwahati, Arani S Hazarika, has brought laurels to the state and become the first Assamese graduate in Sanskrit and Classical Hindi from the University of Oxford, one of the world's top five universities.
Emma Watson banned from driving for 6 months
Los Angeles, July 16: English actress Emma Watson has been ordered to stay off the wheel. The actress has been temporarily banned from driving as a result of a 2024 speeding incident.
Covid-induced immunity-debt behind global rise in flu cases: Study
New Delhi, April 8: A team of UK researchers has found evidence on how "immunity debt," caused by extended periods of restrictions during Covid-19 pandemic, is causing changes in global transmission patterns of flu.
Will monitor developments in West Bengal from London: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, March 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, before departing for London on Saturday evening, claimed that she will be monitoring the developments in the state for the next few days from the UK.
Mamata Banerjee's UK visit rescheduled again
Kolkata, March 22: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's visit to the United Kingdom has been rescheduled, and now, she will be leaving from here on Saturday evening.
West Bengal CM's visit to UK postponed by two days
Kolkata, March 21: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s visit to the United Kingdom has been tentatively postponed by two days following the crisis at London’s Heathrow Airport because of the “significant power shortage†there following a fire in a substation in the western part of the city.
Study links diet, waist-to-hip ratio in midlife with cognitive function later
New Delhi, March 14: The quality of diet and waist-to-hip ratio in midlife are associated with brain connectivity and cognitive performance in later life, according to a study.
Bengal CM gets Centre's approval to visit UK to deliver address at Oxford University
Kolkata, March 12: The Union government has given permission to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to visit the United Kingdom (UK) later this month to deliver an address at the Oxford University.
Mamata Banerjee to deliver lecture at Oxford University this month
Kolkata, March 5: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit UK to deliver a lecture at the historic Oxford University.
Author Kota Neelima's book on farmer suicides showcased at World Book Fair
New Delhi, February 7: A book about farmer suicides and women farmers in rural distress was the highlight at the ongoing World Book Fair in the national capital.