Priyanka Patil, Author at Feature Weekly

Isala Van Diest: Google doodle celebrates the first woman to become a doctor in Belgium

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s Google Doodle honours Isala Van Diest, Belgium’s first female doctor. A government decree allowing Van Diest to practise medicine in Belgium took effect on this day in 1884. Isala…

Muhammad al-Fayturi: Google doodle celebrates 85th Birthday of Sudanese–Libyan poet and playwright

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

Today’s Doodle honours Sudanese–Libyan poet, writer, and diplomat Muhammad al-Fayturi, as illustrated by guest artist Nora Zeid. Al-work Fayturi’s injected new life into contemporary Arabic writing with a blend of…

President Joe Biden announces to nominate Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve for second term

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

President Joe Biden revealed on Monday that he intends to re-nominate Jerome Powell for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve, as well as Lael Brainard to be…

Peacock’s comedy series ‘We Are Lady Parts’ renewed for season 2

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

More episodes of “We Are Lady Parts” are officially on the way, according to Peacock, which has renewed the music-infused comedy series for a second season. In May, Peacock premiered…

Niantic raises $300 million at $9 billion valuation to development of the ‘real-world metaverse’

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

Niantic, the company behind Pokémon Go, has raised $30 million from investor Coatue at a $9 billion value in order to expand its real-world metaverse. This money will be used…

DuckDuckGo Releases an Android Version of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Tool

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

DuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused online browser that tries to shield user data from third-party web trackers, just released a new tool that works similarly to Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature. App…

American Music Awards 2021: BTS make history as they win artist of the year

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

At the 2021 American Music Awards, BTS was named Artist of the Year, the night’s highest prize! On November 21, the 2021 American Music Awards will be held at the…

‘Arcane’ animated series is coming back for a season 2 on Netflix

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

Arcane, the League of Legends animated series, has been renewed for a second season on Netflix. The statement came after the first season finale of the show aired on Saturday,…

American Music Awards 2021: Here’s complete list of winners

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

The American Music Awards will be held in Los Angeles on Sunday to honour the best in music. Olivia Rodrigo debuted at the American Music Awards this year, receiving seven…

Google doodle celebrates Lebanon’s Independence Day

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Priyanka Patil |

With influences from ancient cultures such as the Phoenicians, Assyrians, Romans, and Ottomans, Lebanon’s past has produced one of the region’s most diversified cultures. Today’s Doodle honours Lebanon’s Independence Day,…