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AP, Yahoo announce fee based news archive
NEW YORK: The Associated Press (AP) and Yahoo have announced the release of AP Archives, a fee-based news archive on Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com).
An official release states that the agreement integrates AP’s archives into Yahoo! News’ powerful news search. Users can access AP Archives via Yahoo! News by conducting keyword searches for news articles dating back to 1 January 1998.
Users will be able to see available AP archived articles, based on relevance defined by Yahoo!’s search technology, on any search being conducted at Yahoo! News. The listed AP archived news articles are also available for purchase at a cost of US $1.50 per article, the release says.
The release also adds that nearly one million archived AP stories are currently available at Yahoo! News. Top AP news such as headlines, stories, photos, interactive round-ups, slideshows, audio cuts and video clips will continue to be available for free for 15 days from publication on Yahoo! News. The alliance greatly increases the time that each AP story is accessible on Yahoo! News, as per the claims made by the release.
AP Digital, a division of The Associated Press, offers news services containing text, photos, audio, graphics and video on a wide variety of topics to the Web and wireless markets.
The Associated Press, founded in 1848, is the world’s oldest and largest newsgathering organisation. It provides news content in text, audio, video, graphics and photos to more than 15,000 news outlets with a daily reach of more than one billion people worldwide. AP’s multimedia services are distributed by satellite and the Internet to more than 120 nations.
Yahoo!’s global network includes 25 world properties and is available in 13 languages.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
