As the two most revered figures of Christianity – Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church – met in Havana, the capital of Cuba, the media went into a tizzy hailing the meeting. It can be considered one of the most important events […]
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Fate of Julian Assange Hangs in Balance
Term it as the failure of the United Nations or arrogance of a few rich and powerful countries, several rulings of the world body and its multiple organs are simply overlooked by those who do not tire in preaching the world about the values of democracy, human rights and rule of law. On February 5, […]
New Hampshire results give momentum to US Presidential polls
The US presidential polls have always been a highly watched affair. However, the way New Hampshire primary election results have gone in support of preferred candidates from either Republican or Democrat side, there is little to doubt as to what shape this year’s presidential race will take. While Republicans gave thumping support to Donald Trump, […]
Healthy eating habits from around the world
A healthy diet is imperative for the overall well being of the body. A healthy balanced diet offers a whole lot of benefits such as controlling a number of diseases and weight and boosting energy. A healthy diet can also lead to a longer lifespan. But at times, along with a healthy diet, it is […]
China’s One-Belt-One-Road (OBOR) initiative
China-led $100 billion Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank, formally set up in Beijing on December 25, 2015, is about to start its operation soon. Seen as a rival to West dominated World Bank and International Monetary Fund, the AIIB’s key aim is to support infrastructural projects under China’s One-Belt-One-Road (OBOR) initiative through concessionary financing. In […]
Iowa Caucus kicks off US Presidential nomination process
The race to the US Presidency has become a lot more exciting as the US Presidential nomination process gets off to a start with the Iowa Caucus to be held today. The days following the Iowa Caucus would see caucuses and primaries being held in all the 50 states of the United States of America. […]
10 Incredible Ice Hotels around the World
As snow flakes cover the magnificent European mountains, skiing enthusiasts head out for some adventure, while some tourists just wish to enjoy the snow. But there are a few who visit the region to experience the cool environs of the Ice Hotels in Northern Hemisphere. The fact that these hotels are made entirely of ice […]
10 Weird Phobias
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” – US President Franklin D. Roosevelt Fear is natural. Every man, woman, child knows fear at some time or other. Many say that the purpose of human life is to overcome our worst fears. But what happens when our fears start to paralyze us? Fear, […]
Coober Pedy – Opal Capital of the World
Welcome to Coober Pedy At first glimpse there seems nothing extraordinary about Coober Pedy. In fact, there seems to be not many houses or people; the desert region in which Coober Pedy is located grows excessively hot in summers and bitterly cold in the winters. The town is located in one of the most barren […]
Winter storm wreaks havoc in the US
Americans can now heave a sign of relief as the massive snowstorm (Winter Storm Jonas) that struck the nation over the weekend is now over. The past two days have been tough for Americans as the storm, which struck many parts of the Eastern Coast of the United States, led to 29 deaths, shutting down […]