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‘Rizz’ became the Oxford Word of the Year 2023 and Tom Holland plays a vital role in this. Read more to know what the word means and how Holland influenced this win.
The term 'goblin mode' is often used to describe a type of behaviour that is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.
"On 11 March 2024, the Council of the University of Oxford supported a claim from the Indian High Commission for the return of a 16th-century bronze sculpture of Saint Tirumankai Alvar from the Ashmolean Museum. This decision will now be submitted to the Charity Commission for approval," said a statement from the university's Ashmolean Museum
The Oxford Languages chose 'Aatmanirbharta' as the Hindi word of the year to 'validate the day-to-day achievements of Indians who dealt with the pandemic'
The report, titled 'Words of an Unprecedented Year,' uses an adjective that has itself seen a big spike in use during 2020.
Collins experts monitor their 20-billion-word database to create the annual list of new and notable words that reflect the ever-evolving English language.
Musings on the Palestinians’ struggle to be heard
As her film ‘Pushpa-The Rise’ completed two years of its release on Sunday, actress Rashmika Mandanna, who gained the spotlight with her performance as Srivalli in the Allu Arjun-starrer, said that she is grateful beyond words.
A word that says a lot about 2023 and is also a guide to the coming year 2024- “Authentic” has been announced as the Word Of The Year 2023 by Merriam Webster. In a world captivated by AI, the online dictionary has laid bare our ‘search’ for authenticity. What does this mean?
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, hit back at Narendra Modi on Sunday, saying it is "our victory" that people who didn't remember the 'Quit India Movement' for 75 years now do.
Gaslighting is a psychological manipulation of a person usually over an extended period of time that causes the victim to question the validity of their own thoughts, perception of reality, or memories and typically leads to confusion, loss of confidence and self-esteem.
Serbian star Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia earlier this year in January because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19, resulting him missing the Grand Slam.
PRAGATI platform accelerates 340 infrastructure projects, enhancing governance and accountability in India.
Indian students in the UK protested outside the Oxford Union over a debate titled 'This house believes in an independent state of Kashmir'.
The three points lift Watford up to fourth in the Championship table ahead of the rest of the weekend's fixtures, and Cleverley was pleased with the marked improvement he saw in the second 45 minutes
After third-placed Leeds United were held to a goalless draw by Bristol City, Burnley suffered the same fate against QPR later in the day, allowing the leaders to extend their advantage
Meanwhile, Luton Town claimed a much-needed 3-0 win over fierce rivals Watford to ease the mounting pressure on Rob Edwards at Kenilworth Road
Pakistan: Imran Khan, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, has been in prison for more than a year on charges he claims are politically motivated to keep him from regaining power in Islamabad.
Khan's candidature for the post of Oxford Chancellor comes after Chris Patten announced in February that he would be stepping down from the post.
The Peoples’ Climate Vote 2024 survey, conducted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in collaboration with the University of Oxford and GeoPoll, collected responses from over 75,000 people across 77 countries, representing 87 per cent of the global population.
Nine-time Grammy-nominated sitarist, producer, and film composer Anoushka Shankar will receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford and described it as a "pinch-me moment" in her career.
It is effectively no longer in Oxford’s hands to reach the League One play-offs because Lincoln are three points behind them with a game in hand and a superior goal difference
Some of the recent Words of the Year include 'toxic', 'youthquake', 'post-truth' and 'vape'.
Explore the intricacies of Oxford Gold in our in-depth review. Delve into their services and product offerings to determine if they align with your needs.
The Serum Institute of India (SII) would manufacture 100 million doses of the vaccine in the first year and would double the capacity in the next two years.
Presence of ninety-one Indian universities in the list is considered as a significant increase from last year's 75 despite the fact that several top Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) boycotted the rankings for the fourth consecutive year.
Chennai rocks, the ‘Madrasis’ make it a city that works
Chennai sucks, it’s stuck in its own illusory cultural sophistication
To prepare students for the global business landscape, Oxford Business College emphasizes the development of cross-cultural competence and a global perspective. The college offers opportunities for international study and exchange programs, enabling students to immerse themselves in different cultures and gain firsthand experience of global business practices.
The invitation for the debate, scheduled between April and June, was extended to the BJP lawmaker on behalf of the union's president Matthew Dick
An NFT is a non-fungible token and according to Collins Dictionary, usage of the word saw an 11,000 per cent increase in the year 2021.
An NFT is a non-fungible token and according to Collins Dictionary, usage of the word saw an 11,000 per cent increase in the year 2021.
Professor Meghana Pandit, a leading Indian-origin medic was appointed the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s largest teaching hospitals.
The last time Serbian Novak Djokovic won a title at the ATP Finals was in 2015 when he beat Roger Federer.
Oxford Bookstores owner Priti Paul tells Outlook that she thinks that people spent so much time online during the Covid-19 lockdowns that they are in revenge mode now, just like there has emerged revenge tourism and revenge festivals, there is revenge reading – to make up for the losses during lockdowns.
Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah scored twice as Arsenal set up a monumental FA Cup fourth-round clash away to Manchester City after seeing off third-tier Oxford United 3-0. Mohamed Elneny's header opened the floodgates at the Kassam Stadium after the Premier League leaders failed to make the breakthrough in the first half. Nketiah then sealed the win by taking his tally to four goals in as many games since the World Cup break. Manager Mikel Arteta named a strong side featuring his preferred front three in the absence of the injured Gabriel Jesus as Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli flanked Nketiah in attack. With the North London derby on Sunday, Arsenal go in the tie as slight favourites and as table toppers in the League.
Eddie Nketiah scored twice after Mohamed Elneny’s opener, with all of the league leader’s goals coming in the space of 13 second-half minutes at an atmospheric Kassam Stadium.
The first set of vaccines will be delivered at a small number of hospitals for the first few days for surveillance purposes before being supplied in bulk to GPs
The Oxford Hindi Word of the Year is a word or expression that has attracted a great deal of attention and reflects the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the past year.
A world-class institute, the FM's Rs 100-crore package aims to put the IISc at par with Harvard, Cambridge
There are lots of gawkers in Oxford these days—Harry Potter fans who come to see some of the famous locations used in the movies....
One thing one misses in England nowadays is the wit that seemed a national characteristic up to the ’90s...
The list of influential words, released on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the UK's international organisation for cultural relations, explores how the English language has evolved, reflecting societal, cultural, and technological changes over the years.
Bollywood is playing with fire, and what’s surprising is how clear-eyed it seems. It’s like even the most level-headed folks have given up on things changing in the immediate future
Shashi Tharoor’s book is a logophile’s candy shop, full of fun, surprises and insights
- Kylian Mbappe At Real Madrid: Argentina Legend Mario Kempes Has Words Of Advice For French Superstar
Kylian Mbappe has opted to sit out of France's October internationals with Israel and Belgium, despite declaring himself fit to play for Carlo Ancelo tti's Real Madrid, and the move has caused backlash from supporters and former players
Remembering the profound impact of a literary giant whose words continue to resonate
The Hurriyat Conference that he leads has traditionally advocated boycotting of elections in Jammu and Kashmir. This time the Mirwaiz has not explicitly called for a boycott elections, but has maintained that elections cannot be a replacement for conflict resolution in Kashmir
The controversy stemmed from an interview with the media on Tuesday when BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said, 'I know this statement could be controversial, but the three farm laws should be brought back. The farmers should themselves demand it.'
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