Shaw couple makes largest donation to Scottish varsity

London: Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and her husband, John Shaw, have made donations worth $7.5 million to the University of Glasgow to contribute to expansion projects at the Scottish university. John, a former alumnus of the university, said $5 million would for to the Research Hub, currently under construction on the Western Infirmary site. The new hub will see space on a floor dedicated to public engagement named as Shaw Plaza. A further donation of $2.5 million will go towards creating a new Professorial Chair to be named the Mazumdar-Shaw Chair of Precision Oncology. PTI

Merkel suffers new shaking spell, third in a month

Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a new trembling spell on Wednesday, the third time in less than a month, which has raised questions over her health. Merkel began shaking involuntarily as national anthems were being played at the reception of Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne, an AFP photographer witnessed. The shaking was visible although less severe than during the first episode in June. On that occasion she appeared unsteady and shook as she stood in the midday sun next to Ukrainian President, whom she was welcoming with military honours. Angela Merkel turns 65 in a week. AFP