History behind common Christmas traditions revealed
Wellington – Do you know how the tradition of kissing under mistletoe came about or why fruitcake is the most common Christmas gift? According to Stuff.co.nz, the custom of kissing underneath mistletoe began in the Victorian era when people believed it lead to marriage and promoted... read more »
Freed Russian tycoon Khodorkovsky will work to release other political pris...
Washington – Former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has said he will spend the rest of his life working towards the release of other political prisoners in the country. Khodorkovsky, who castigated the Kremlin throughout the decade he spent in prison, is not going into politics, but... read more »
Follow these simple tips to travel safe this holiday season!
New Delhi – With the holiday season at its peak, International SOS has issued guidelines for travellers to stay healthy and have safe and secure trips, which include minimizing weather-related disruptions and avoiding road dangers. Senior Vice-President for Medical Services at International... read more »
Get these apps for stress-free travel this holiday season!
Washington – In time for the holiday season, apps like RoadNinja, SpotHero and FlightAware can help travellers save time and money while heading to a new destination. A comprehensive list compiled by travel experts and officials at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, suggests great... read more »
Chinese docs save man’s severed hand by sewing it to his ankle
Washington – Chinese surgeons have successfully conducted a reattachment surgery on a man’s severed right hand after he lost it in an accident at work. Before the surgery, Xiao... read more »
David Cameron declares ‘mission accomplished’ in Afghanistan
London – British troops can return to the UK from Afghanistan knowing its mission was accomplished, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. The comments from Cameron came as he visited... read more »
Pet pooches do protect kids against asthma and infection
Washington – A new study has revealed why children’s risk for developing allergies and asthma is reduced when they are exposed in early infancy to a dog in the household. According... read more »
Hundred thousand new cosmic x-ray sources identifie
Washington – A team of researchers has published a major list of celestial X-ray sources, which features over 150,000 high-energy stars and galaxies. Using the X-ray telescope on... read more »
New giant star-forming cluster found
Washington – Researchers have discovered a star-forming region that shines 100 times brighter than the Orion nebula, however, it is so obscured by dust that very little visible or infrared... read more »
