The Legend of Saint Valentinus the Patron Saint of Valentine’s Day
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . On February 14, the Valentine’s Day lovers exchange sweets, candy, chocolates, flowers and other gifts all in the name of St. Valentine, a mysterious saint. Most people in the...
View ArticleThe Reality at Jaitapur, Mr. Hollande by Anuj Wankhede and Cressida Morley
. French President Francois Hollande is making his first visit out of Europe since he was elected. And he has chosen India as a preferred destination for his visit starting 14th February. On his radar...
View ArticleA Near-earth Object, Asteroid 1998 QE2, Is Now Hurtling Towards Earth
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . A near-earth object labeled Asteroid 1998 QE2, is now hurtling towards earth. The asteroid about 1.7 miles (2.7 kilometers) or nine Queen Elizabeth 2 ship-lengths in size in...
View ArticleThe Saint and the Simpleton (Dennis Aubrey)
. Posted by Dennis Aubrey on May 29, 2013 . There are so many wonderful stories and legends associated with the churches we photograph in France, but none is more pleasing than that of Saint Menulphe...
View Article“Originality Is Nothing But Judicious Imitation.”– Voltaire
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . François-Marie Arouet, better known by the pen name ‘Voltaire‘, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, for his advocacy of civil...
View ArticleFebruary 14 is Saint Valentine’s Day!
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . The feast of Saint Valentine falls on February 14 each year. This day popularly known as Valentine’s Day is celebrated by most people in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the...
View ArticleFIFA World Cup 2014: Schedule – From Round of 16 To Finals
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . ROUND OF 16 SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014 21:30 IST 16:00 GMT 11:00 EST 13:00 BRT Match #49 Brazil vs Chile Estadio Mineirão SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014 01:30 IST 20:00 GMT (Saturday)...
View ArticleFIFA World Cup 2014: Schedule – From Quarter-Finals To Finals
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . QUARTER-FINALS FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2014 21:30 IST 16:00 GMT 11:00 EST 13:00 BRT Match #57 France vs Germany Estadio do Maracanã Rio De Janeiro SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014 01:30 IST...
View ArticleLeonardo da Vinci: Part 5 – His Final Years
. . By T.V. Antony Raj . The red-chalk drawing in Turin, claimed to be a self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci (1510-1515). In April 2009, the American art historian, Louis A. Waldman, specializing in...
View ArticleParkour: A Holistic Training Discipline
By T.V. Antony Raj . Last week, I came across an action video on Facebook. The participant’s smooth movements on a hazardous course – clearing obstacles, climbing walls in a jiffy faster than...
View ArticleA Plethora of Refugees in Europe
By T.V. Antony Raj. . Europe has a population of 740 million of which 500 million are in the European Union (EU). According to the European Union border agency the plethora of refugees entering Europe...
View ArticleParkour: The Art of Motion, a Holistic Training Discipline
By T.V. Antony Raj . Last week, I came across an action video on Facebook. The participant’s smooth movements on a hazardous course – clearing obstacles, climbing walls in a jiffy faster than...
View ArticleDecember 20, 1803: The Day United States Bought Louisiana for a Song – for...
. By T. V. Antony Raj . “Let the Land rejoice, for you have bought Louisiana for a Song.” – Gen. Horatio Gates to President Thomas Jefferson, July 18, 1803 “Never did the united states grab so much...
View ArticleThe Metre
By T. V. Antony Raj . The Meter is a metric measurement slightly longer than a yard; thus, a 100-meter dash might take you a second longer than a 100-yard dash. – Definition of Meter by...
View ArticleA Contract
By T. V. Antony Raj . . During the Prime Minister’s short stay in his homeland, tenders were called from worldwide private sector firms, for painting his official residence and principal workplace. The...
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