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Anju started with a modest jump of 6.61m. It was in her fifth attempt that she recorded 6.70m, which fetched her bronze. It is India’s only medal at the world championships to date.

‘Coach, athlete should have same goals’: Anju Bobby George

Oct 09, 2019 08:44

Anju started with a modest jump of 6.61m. It was in her fifth attempt that she recorded 6.70m, which fetched her bronze. It is India’s only medal at the world championships to date. read more

People are consumed by violent impulses across countries. The State and citizens must stop this

How hatred is dividing our societies | Analysis

Sep 23, 2019 20:09

People are consumed by violent impulses across countries. The State and citizens must stop this read more

Antikythera Island, which is a 45-minutes plane ride from Athens, is home to just 24 people.

This Greek island wants to pay people to live there. Are you interested?

Jul 04, 2019 19:28

Antikythera Island, which is a 45-minutes plane ride from Athens, is home to just 24 people. read more

In Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city, life is slow and beautiful

Travel: The Serbian melting pot

May 25, 2019 22:06

In Novi Sad, Serbia’s second largest city, life is slow and beautiful read more

Michael Phelps is regarded as the greatest Olympian of all time, having won 28 medals, including 23 gold across four Olympics from Athens 2004 to Rio 2016 in various swimming events

IPL 2019: Rishabh Pant gives cricket lessons to Olympic legend Michael Phelps - Watch

Mar 28, 2019 09:49

Michael Phelps is regarded as the greatest Olympian of all time, having won 28 medals, including 23 gold across four Olympics from Athens 2004 to Rio 2016 in various swimming events read more

A 25-year-old somehow ended up on the runway where “a Boeing 737 plane inflicted deadly injuries on him during takeoff,” the Russian Investigative Committee said on Twitter.

Man killed on Moscow runway after being hit by plane during take-off

Nov 21, 2018 14:29

A 25-year-old somehow ended up on the runway where “a Boeing 737 plane inflicted deadly injuries on him during takeoff,” the Russian Investigative Committee said on Twitter. read more

The Greek guard unit called Evzones turned 150 this year. They are now ceremonial but when founded in 1868, in the early years of the modern Greek state, they were a crack light infantry.

Skirt-wearing, selfie-attracting elite guard unit of Greece turns 150

Sep 29, 2018 12:24

The Greek guard unit called Evzones turned 150 this year. They are now ceremonial but when founded in 1868, in the early years of the modern Greek state, they were a crack light infantry. read more

The largest island in Greece offers two distinct experiences on its Eastern and Western coasts, each worth discovering on its own

Two sides, same Crete

Sep 08, 2018 20:15

The largest island in Greece offers two distinct experiences on its Eastern and Western coasts, each worth discovering on its own read more

Olympics come every four years but aspiring medallists must have the same amount of enthusiasm day in and day out.

Ability to suffer and endure pain led me to my goal, says Abhinav Bindra

Aug 11, 2018 18:36

Olympics come every four years but aspiring medallists must have the same amount of enthusiasm day in and day out. read more

Fire officials in Greece raised the death toll from a wildfire that raged through a coastal area east of Athens to 91 and reported that 25 people were missing Sunday

Death toll from Greek wildfire reaches 91 as village grieves

Jul 30, 2018 01:45

Fire officials in Greece raised the death toll from a wildfire that raged through a coastal area east of Athens to 91 and reported that 25 people were missing Sunday read more

As tourists roam the world selfie sticks in hand, journeys becomes the casualty

Of poses and hashtags: Travelling has changed since Instagram took over

Jul 15, 2018 00:26

As tourists roam the world selfie sticks in hand, journeys becomes the casualty read more

Former Australia captain Mark Knowles feels the Indian men’s hockey team needs to perform consistently in order to win major titles.

Indian hockey team dangerous but inconsistent: Mark Knowles

Jun 25, 2018 08:00

Former Australia captain Mark Knowles feels the Indian men’s hockey team needs to perform consistently in order to win major titles. read more

in Athens, a family of musicians, Lyravlos have recreated exact replicas of the ancient instruments from natural materials including animal shells, bones, hides and horns.

Family of musicians recreates ancient Greek sounds and instruments

Jun 22, 2018 11:23

in Athens, a family of musicians, Lyravlos have recreated exact replicas of the ancient instruments from natural materials including animal shells, bones, hides and horns. read more

Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to make a funny comment on the occasion of International Yoga Day.

‘Yoga Se Hi Hoga’ - Virender Sehwag posts cheeky tweet on International Yoga Day

Jun 21, 2018 11:17

Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to make a funny comment on the occasion of International Yoga Day. read more

Athens Pride 2018 is a week-long celebration of the Greek city’s same-sex history and will feature bike rides, street parties, parades and awareness seminars.

Athens Pride celebrates same-sex history of the Greek capital

Jun 04, 2018 12:30

Athens Pride 2018 is a week-long celebration of the Greek city’s same-sex history and will feature bike rides, street parties, parades and awareness seminars. read more