Washington
An Indian-American biology professor is among 15 scientists who have been selected for a US presidential award for excellence in the field of science, mathematics and engineering mentoring. Murty S Kambhampati will receive the award at a White House ceremony later this year. pti
Sydney
Earth Hour
Hong Kong's iconic skyline dimmed and the sails on Sydney's Opera House went dark on Saturday, as lights on landmarks across Asia were switched off for the global climate change awareness campaign Earth Hour. Pti
Colombo
Prez brother succumbs
The youngest brother of Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, on Saturday succumbed to injuries he sustained in an axe attack earlier this week. ians