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Yahoo to sport Russian search engine
MUMBAI: Yahoo will soon speak Russian. The global Internet company is looking at international market expansion with Russian language version. Besides, it will be launching new innovative anti-spam tools in markets worldwide.
In addition to the Russian language version launch, the company plans to launch Eastern European and Southeast Asian languages including Polish, Turkish, Bahasa, Thai and Vietnamese searches, later this year.
Currently available in 25 world properties, Yahoo! Mail Russian will target the two- three million Russian speaking people in the US as well as the entire Russian speaking diaspora, comprising approximately 35 million people living outside of Russia in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and countries outside the CIS, says a company release.
In a bid to strengthening its leadership in offering effective spam control solutions to its users, the company plans to roll out innovative anti-spam tools. Consumers in markets worldwide now have free access to AddressGuard. Additionally, international users can take advantage of the Anti-Spam Resource Center where they can learn everything they need to know about spam and how Yahoo! Mail’s tools enable their own consumer power. These new anti-spam tools will be introduced in markets throughout Europe, Asia and Latin America, says the release.
According to Yahoo vice president of communication products Brad Garlinghouse, “These enhancements come as consumers have made Yahoo! Mail the No. 1 Web-based e-mail service in the United States and international popularity and demand continues to soar. We are very excited about reinforcing our global leadership by targeting emerging language markets within the U.S. and internationally and the upcoming launch of Yahoo! Mail in Russian is a great first step for us. With the introduction of new anti-spam tools in international markets, we are providing an enhanced e-mail experience to users around the world.”
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.
