Author: Roneel Narayan
A man who lived for 82 years died without ever knowing what a woman looked like. According to UniLad, Mihailo Tolotos, from Halkidiki, Greece, only learned about the existence of women from peers, as well as through descriptions in books. He is thought to have been born in 1856, but shortly after giving birth to […]
Cloud seeding almost certainly did not play a significant role in the flooding on the Arabian peninsula this week – but the heavy rains may have been exacerbated by climate change. Record rainfall hit the Arabian peninsula this week, causing flooding in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as other coastal cities in the United […]
A 48-year-old lawyer from Estonia pleading to stay in Australia to be with his 104-year-old girlfriend understands why some sceptics may not believe their love is real. Mart Soeson has been in a relationship with Elfriede Riit since 2013 and the couple lived together until she was forced to move into a nursing home in […]
Goats are taking over a small Italian island—and local officials are offering them up for free to anyone who can catch them. The hoofed intruders are located on Alicudi, a volcanic island off the northern coast of Sicily that’s part of the Aeolian chain. It’s tiny, spanning roughly two square miles, and has approximately 100 […]
Hindu New Year, also known as Vikram Samvat, is celebrated annually by millions of Hindus worldwide, and this year it falls on April 9. The day symbolizes new beginnings and is deemed an auspicious time to embark on new ventures. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which commences the new year on January 1, the Hindu New […]
During Ramadan, one should reflect, pray, and deliver oneself from sin. While the emphasis of Ramadan is on fasting during daylight hours, it is also about strengthening one’s relationship with Allah (SWT) through worshipping, declaring His greatness and praying to Him. Ramadan, in its entirety, is a special time in Islam, but the last 10 […]
An elderly American tourist was killed after an “aggressive” bull elephant attacked a vehicle during a game drive in Zambia, the safari operator said. The incident took place Saturday morning at Kafue National Park in Zambia, a Lusaka police spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. Gail Mattson was confirmed by the family as the victim. “An […]
We love loads of spices in our food and why shouldn’t we? But each country has a different way of adding spices to their meal and there is an island on this small planet that uses soil or mud as spices for their food. That’s right! Not only do the residents of this island add soil and […]
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing four people, injuring dozens and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted. Taiwan’s government said four people had died in the mountainous, sparsely populated eastern county of […]
Every year, the world observes World Autism Day on April 2 to raise awareness about the causes, symptoms and prevention of autism. This day aims to spread awareness about the disorder and support people who are suffering from it. This day marks a global event which is about the acceptance, support and inclusion of autistic […]
