Google has recently released its year-end list about the most-searched topics in India in 2021. The IPL has emerged as the most searched topic whereas three other mega sporting events also made it to the top five.

Most-searched topic in India in 2021: IPL atop, 3 other sporting events in top-5 in Google's year-end list

First surfaced in the mid-1800s, Dictionary.com chooses ‘allyship’ as ‘word of the year’ for 2021. This old noun, which has been made new, was added just last month, said John Kelly, associate director, content and education, Dictionary.

Surprise choice? Allyship is Dictionary.com's ‘word of the year’ for 2021

In Pics: Countries embroiled in different crises around world in 2021

Let's revisit major natural calamities that rocked world in 2021

2021 has been a year with lots of ups and downs. With the entire world trying to battle the deadly coronavirus, there are a few incidents that managed to divert people's attention.

From tiger at gender reveal party to a bear attack, here is a look at the top trending incidents of 2021

Here are a few magnificent images from the last solar eclipse of 2021

In Pics | Diwali celebrations across the globe

Vax, which is short for a vaccine, has been chosen as the word of the year by lexicographers at the Oxford English Dictionary. The use of the word vaccine surged ever since COVID-19 vaccination campaign has started in different parts of world.

'Particularly striking term': 'Vax' declared as Oxford Dictionary's word of the year in 2021

Every year, October 16, is marked as World Food Day to mark the founding of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). Established in 1945, the main goal of this day is to promote the message that food is a fundamental human right.

World Food Day 2021: Here are few ways to end global hunger and reduce food wastage

In honour of translation professionals, September 30 is globally marked as International Translation Day by the International Federation of Translators (FIT). This date was chosen because it coincides with the day of the feast of St.

International translation day 2021: Theme and significance

In pictures: A look back at German Chancellor Angela Merkel's career 

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday urged Germans to give her would-be successor Armin Laschet their vote to shape Germany's future, in a last-ditch push to shore up his beleaguered campaign 24 hours before Germans vote.

Germany elections: Angela Merkel makes final push for successor in Germany's knife-edge polls

The United States in 2020 experienced the biggest rise in murder since the start of national record-keeping in 1960, according to data gathered by the FBI for its annual report on crime.

Murders in US rose  by almost 30% in 2020; rising at a slower rate in 2021

Leaders from more than 100 countries are in New York this week for the United Nations' annual high-level summit — a COVID-inflected, semi-locked-down occasion that takes place in one of the pandemic's hardest-hit cities.

United Nations General Assembly 2021: Here's what to watch for

In Pics | These are the world's safest cities in 2021

Thailand downgraded its economic growth forecast for 2021 on Monday as it battles its worst Covid-19 wave, which has brought record numbers of new infections and deaths.

Thailand downgrades 2021 outlook as COVID-19 hampers recovery

Washington state has confirmed its second “murder hornet” sighting of 2021. As per a statement released by the Washington state department of agriculture, this is the first report of a live Asian giant hornet in the state this year.

Washington state confirms first live ‘murder hornet’ sighting of 2021

For a period of almost 200 years, the British ruled India. From being controlled to gaining control of our own nation, it has been a significant journey. The desire to attain independence began in the year 1929 when Jawaharlal Nehru as the Congress President gave the call for ‘Poorna Swaraj’ or total independence from British colonial rule.

India Independence: Why was August 15 chosen as Independence Day?

World Elephant Day 2021: Save the species before its too late

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated every year on August 9 to protect the rights of the indigenous population. On this occasion, various world leaders took to their official Twitter handle with the aim of making citizens aware.

International day of the world’s indigenous peoples 2021: Here is all you need to know

A new survey reveals the most expensive city in world, see stunning images here

Taliban insurgents show no sign of reducing the level of violence in Afghanistan to facilitate peace negotiations with the government, and appear to be trying to strengthen their military position as leverage, with the unprecedented violence of 2020 carrying into 2021, UN experts said in a new report circulated on Friday.

UN: Unprecedented Taliban violence in 2020 carries into 2021

In its first mission in 2021, India's space agency ISRO planned to launch on February 28 Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 and three Indian payloads, including one built by a home-grown start-up.

Brazilian, Indian startup satellite in ISRO's first mission in 2021 on February 28

India's post-pandemic budget is all about the health of: The Citizens, India's Cities,The Economy, Government assets, India's relationships with the world

Gravitas: 2021 Budget: Health and Infrastructure get a booster shot

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