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An American teenager from Hyderabad, Riya Uppalapati, has been selected for the “Atlanta Innovators” talent award given to people under the age of 25 in the USA for their contribution to safeguarding the environment and its promotion. Riya, a senior at Walton High School in Atlanta, started and heads an NGO “Forever Earth” that promotes environmental awareness, both locally and internationally. She had recently published a book “In my Backyard - a personal story of the Devastating Effects of Petroleum on our Environment and Economy” that focuses on environmental problems due to petroleum and oil industry. She believes that people can create ideas that are powerful and effective by learning more about what is happening around the world and in their backyard. She argues that electric vehicles that are run on energy produced from renewable sources only should be encouraged. Her NGO also sponsors a scholarship for a student in Atlanta and Hyderabad to … [Read more...] about Girl with city roots gets Atlanta Innovators award

Celebrated Gujarati writer Mohammad Mankad, 90, was honoured with Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar 2018 by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani for his contribution towards Gujarati literature. Gujarati Sahitya Academy confers Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar to writers who have made noteworthy contributions in Gujarati, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu and Kutchi languages. “Mohammad Mankad has done excellent service to the world through his cultural and contemplative literature for more than seven decades. He has illuminated Gujarati literature through his contribution,” said Rupani, adding that how necessary it is for the future generations to take inspiration, understand and preserve the magnifi cient heritage of literature. He also mentioned the construction of a grand cultural building for the promotion of literature, music and other fi ne arts in Gandhinagar. Mankad is a Gujarati language novelist, story writer, columnist, translator and children’s author. He was the fi rst chairman of Gujarat … [Read more...] about Mohammad Mankad conferred with award

Video PlayerClose GUANGZHOU, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- China restored its power at badminton by claiming three titles at the BWF World Tour Finals 2019 here on Sunday, while Japanese Kento Momota had his 11th crown in a season to overtake Malaysia legend Lee Chong Wei's 2010 record of 10. The home favorite Chen Yufei won her seventh title in as many finals this year by beating current world No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying from Chinese Taipei in the women's singles final 12-21, 21-12, 21-17. As a result, the Chinese will become year-end world No.1 next week, the first No. 1 in women's singles from Chinese team after Li Xuerui in 2015. China's Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong secured their golden season with a surprisingly easy result over compatriots Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping in the mixed doubles final, 21-14, 21-14, in just 35 minutes, winning the Finals to add to their victories from the World Championships and all the three Super 1000 titles this year. Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan continued China's run with … [Read more...] about China claims three titles, Momota overtakes Lee Chong Wei’s record at BWF World Tour Finals

LOS ANGELES: Microsoft has unveiled a name and look for its new gaming console, the Xbox Series X, promising a still-more immersive experience as it fends off threats from streaming and rival Sony. The US company in June pointed to the technical abilities of its next-generation console when it announced "Project Scarlett", saying the new machine would be four times more powerful than the current Xbox One X, which launched in 2013. At a presentation late Thursday at The Game Awards 2019, Microsoft showed off the tower-like new console for the first time and also unveiled a new wireless controller. It said older titles would remain compatible with the Series X, while promising a new gaming experience "where worlds are even more lifelike, immersive, responsive and surprising". Pricing is yet to be announced but the release date was confirmed for the Christmas holiday season next year, when Sony's PlayStation 5 console is also scheduled to come out. The current PlayStation 4 has … [Read more...] about Microsoft unveils Xbox Series X to make gaming more ‘lifelike, immersive and responsive’

Email By Aneeta Bhole Updated November 18, 2017 00:50:02 Photo: Tasmanian Australian of the Year, Scott Rankin, says cultural rights are his passion. (ABC News: Aneeta Bhole) Related Story: Big hART: 25 years of making art with people at its heart Related Story: Food tourism brings curious visitors to Tasmanian producers Related Story: Rosalie Martin named Tasmanian Australian of the Year 2017 Related Story: Expectant mums unaware of oral health impacts, study finds Map: TAS Theatre director, writer and arts charity leader Scott Rankin has been named 2018 Tasmanian Australian of the Year.The acclaimed Tasmanian creative was recognised for his work establishing Big hART, a charity which uses the arts to bring about social justice.Rankin was awarded the prestigious title by the Governor of Tasmania, Kate Warner, at Government House in Hobart. Rankin said he was feeling humbled by the award."I'm feeling chuffed, I'm feeling a bit of trepidation about the year ahead, but … [Read more...] about Big hART co-founder Scott Rankin named 2018 Tasmanian Australian of the Year