‘Unusual’ Cold Snap in Europe Raises Gas Demand, Russian Gazprom's Supply Insufficient [PHOTOS]
The unusually low temperature conditions prevailing in Europe for the past one week have boosted the demand for gas supplies forcing Russian gas provider Gazprom to reduce the volume of its deliveries.
Princess Charlene Moves on From Boring Beige Outfits, Wears Red at Opening of Her Child Welfare Shelter (PHOTOS)
Princess Charlene of Monaco broke away her monotonous beige-colored dresses, as she donned a vibrant red outfit at the inauguration of the “Princess Charlene” child welfare shelter in Monaco on Wednesday.
Oldest Copy of Mona Lisa Painted Alongside the Original Found in Spain (PHOTOS)
A copy of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting thought to be the earliest replica of the sixteenth century masterpiece has been unraveled at Madrid's El Prado Museum.
New Secrets of ‘Happily Married’ Couples Revealed: 2 Vacations a Year, 11 Cuddles a Fortnight
If you were wondering how some people remained content in their marriage forever, a new study has insights into it. A recent study of 2,000 “happily married” couples reveals that success of marriage lies in simple things such as cuddling, holding hands to going on vacations together.
2012 World Skijoring Championship Montana: Pulled by Horses, Skiers Compete to Reach Finish Line (PHOTOS)
Hundred of spectators turned up to see participants being pulled by horses to reach the finish line during the 2012 World Skijoring Championship held over the weekend in Whitefish, Montana.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie: Most Photographed Celeb Couple at SAG Awards 2012 (PHOTOS)
While the award winners were cheered by everyone around, Hollywood's power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stole the show with their everlasting charm and media following.
SAG Awards 2012 in Los Angeles: Light vs. Dark-Hued Red Carpet Gowns (PHOTOS)
White vs. dark hues seemed to be the trend on the red carpet at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) that took place in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Nine ‘Elite’ Female Athletes Named Pantene’s Newest Beauty Ambassadors (PHOTOS)
The chosen sportswomen are a part of the brand's first global marketing campaign, meant to support the Olympic Games.
14-Year-Old Indian Boy Killed in the Name of Sacrifice to Discover Hidden Treasure
A group of ultra-superstitious people in the Indian city of Nirmal in the state of Andhra Pradesh have killed a teenage boy, 14, in a belief that the sacrifice would help obtain hidden treasure in the region. The gruesome gang crime was committed on Thursday, which was India’s 63rd Republic Day.
Kenya’s Tourism Boon Through William & Kate’s Vacation Could Wane with Evicting Samburu Tribe
In the wake of the forceful evacuation of Samburu tribe, the German Travel Association has warned the Kenyan government that it will not help promoting Kenya as an attractive destination.
Tel Aviv Grows as Gay Tourism Hot Spot [PHOTOS]
Already dubbed as “the gay capital of the Middle East,” Tel Aviv, situated on the Mediterranean coast, is also said to have a large community of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people.
Mini-Island Born in Red Sea: NASA Reveals Stage-by-Stage Formation (PHOTOS)
A small island has been born in the Red Sea, following a undersea volcanic eruption that occurred in mid-December, 2011.
Scientists Move on from Mars, Say Venus Shows Signs of Life
The Soviet Union’s landing probe, Venus-13, detected the presence of several objects resembling living organisms, on the surface of the planet Venus in 1982, according to research published in the current issue of Solar System Research.
Obama Calls for Easing Visa Norms to Create Jobs in Tourism
Following a visit to the Disney World in Orlando, Fl., on Thursday, to speak about boosting the country's economy through tourism, U.S. President Barack Obama announced steps, over the weekend, to cash in on the country's tourism potential.
Disney Fantasy Cruise, All Set to Sail: Exclusive Photos of Luxurious Fleet
Disney Fantasy, the fourth cruise ship of U.S. shipping company Disney Cruise Line, is all geared up first sailing in March, as the ship left its shipyard in Germany on Friday.
Benefits of Marriage Not as Great as Believed, Say Researchers
It is sometimes fashionable to believe that marriage has rather disastrous effects on the mental and emotional state of being of the partners involved. Now, however, there could be a scientific basis for those beliefs.
Giant Pandas from China Frolic around Their New Home in France (PHOTOS)
It was one of the most adorable scenes when two giant pandas from China appeared frolicking around their new home in France Tuesday.
60 Dolphins Stranded on Cape Cod Coastline; Scientists Baffled (PHOTOS)
About 60 dolphins swam onto the shore of Cape Cod, south of Boston, in Massachusetts last week, baffling marine life experts by their huge numbers.
Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow Voted World’s Most Luxurious Business Hotel
The flagship hotel of Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts in Russia, a part of The Rezidor Hotel Group, has been voted the leading luxury business hotel in the world.
Jarawa People in ‘Beastly Conditions’ Survived Tsunami 2004; Will They Succumb to Govt.’s Call for ‘Mainstreaming’?
The Jarawa people may be at risk from outsiders but interestingly the primitive tribe is said to have survived the greatest of natural disasters. Not a single Jarawa died from the devastating tsunami of December 2004.
Golden Globes 2012: Actresses Flaunt Strikingly Similarly Colored Gowns on Red Carpet (PHOTOS)
Bright yellow and stunning black... hues of purple, shades of red, splashes of blue and immaculately white dresses... a rainbow-like range of colors ruled the red carpet arrivals of female celebrities at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday.
2012 Golden Globe Awards: 10 'A-List' Celebs Who Donned Bright-Hued Gowns on Red Carpet (PHOTOS)
While some celebrities at the 69th annual awards opted for formal black dresses, a couple of them flaunted their gowns in brighter shades varying from off-white, cream, mauve, peach and yellow to tints of grey.
BBC’s Sex Education Furor: Video Showing Naked Couple Irks MP, Dubbed ‘Blue Movie’
A British MP has alleged that a BBC sex education video meant for children aged nine to 11 has explicit content, similar to a “blue movie.”
Kingfisher Calendar 2012 Unveiled: Models’ Exclusive Bikini Shots (PHOTOS)
The much-awaited Kingfisher Calendar 2012 was unveiled on Wednesday featuring six international models posing in bikinis at exotic locations in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
Weather Permits Light Show on Swiss Jungfrau Mountain for Second Time (PHOTOS)
The light installations, first put on show by artist Gerry Hofstetter on Jan. 1 attracted much international attention and a second illumination is now planned for this week.
Andaman Administration Questioned over Alleged Exploitation of Jarawa Tribals
Controversy over the involvement of local police in the alleged exploitation of a few Jarawa (an indigenous people) women on India's Andaman Island has led to the Ministry seeking reports from the island's administration.
Saving Dying Dead Sea Through Water Conveyance Could Destroy Major Archaeological Sites
A proposed project to transfer Red Sea waters into the Dead Sea through tunnel or buried pipelines to control the fast-shrinking Dead Sea could pose threat to major archaeological sites, a new World Bank report reveals.
Beyonce’s Baby Blue Ivy Carter: Celeb Parents Spend Whopping $1.5M on Newborn’s Toys
It seems Blue Ivy Carter's parents will leave no stone unturned to emphasize their sybaritic lavishness. The baby girl's parents - American singers Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z - have reportedly spent a splendid $1.5 million on toys.
Andaman’s Jarawa Tribes Treated as ‘Circus Ponies’ in Police Presence; Threat From Illegal Tourism Palpable
A recent evidence of police involvement in illegal “human safaris” being carried out by local tour operators in Jarawa reserve, habitat of the primitive tribe, on India’s south Andaman island has caused much uproar among tribal rights groups.
‘Lebanon Island’ at ‘The World’ Archipelago in Dubai Readying for Tourists (PHOTOS)
A part of The World, a man-made archipelago off the coast of Dubai, is reportedly ready to receive tourists. The island - supposedly Lebanon Island - has seen development activities recently.