Ministers meet in Copenhagen to keep the world on course for collective and ambitious climate actionMinisters and leaders from nearly 40 countries are meeting on Wednesday and Thursday for the fourth edition of the Copenhagen Climate Minis...
12 May, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
Greenland's Inuits rediscover their national prideWith her colourful Inuit earrings and tattoos on prominent display, Ujammiugaq Engell, like many Greenlanders, flaunts her rediscovered cul...
09 Mar, 2025, 01.25 PM IST
Sweden embarks on sober search for more cemetery space in case of warBurial associations in Sweden are seeking additional land to bury thousands in the event of war, following the Church of Sweden's crisis pr...
28 Dec, 2024, 09.37 PM IST
Denmark's Queen Margrethe's abstract artwork surpasses expectations at auctionAn abstract painting by Denmark's former Queen Margrethe has exceeded expectations at auction, selling for 160,000 kroner ($23,300) in Cope...
07 Mar, 2024, 04.26 PM IST
Volodymyr Zelensky hails 'historic' decision to supply F-16 jets to UkraineZelensky travelled to Denmark's Skrydstrup air force base and was greeted by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who said "We also know that ...
20 Aug, 2023, 11.50 PM IST
From July, this CEO will give up his role and go on a 3-year unpaid religious missionDavis Smith founded Cotopaxi about a decade ago and during his tenure as CEO, the company has grown to over 300 employees and has surpassed...
01 May, 2023, 10.35 PM IST
What is Boxing Day? Which countries celebrate it? Read hereBoxing Day is celebrated across the UK on December 26. In some European countries, it is also known as St Stephen’s Day.
23 Dec, 2022, 09.05 PM IST
Science and faithThe point being that you do not necessarily have to believe in a god or follow a certain religion or scripture in order to be a good philos...
09 Oct, 2022, 10.59 PM IST
42 foreigners killed in Easter blasts: Sri Lanka ministrySri Lankan Foreign Ministry, in a statement, said that as of Monday April 29, the number of foreign nationals who have been killed in the a...
30 Apr, 2019, 01.31 PM IST
Sri Lanka attacks: Denmark's wealthiest man and Asos billionaire loses 3 children in Colombo bombingThe family were visiting Sri Lanka over the Easter holiday.
22 Apr, 2019, 04.32 PM IST
Plan for Republic Day weekend: Head to Ethiopia's Timkat Festival or the Carnival Of VeniceIndulge in luxury, entertainment, food, sports, music and nightlife.
11 Jan, 2018, 05.07 AM IST
Stunning seascapes, pretty towns, and nature at its furious best: Denmark is a traveller's dream come trueAt Grenen, considered to be the northernmost part of Denmark, it seems as if nature loves to put on a phenomenal stage show.
30 Jul, 2017, 09.39 AM IST
When love finds you: These royals gave up coveted titles and listened to their heartAlthough royals often marry other royals, some princes and princesses have found love with commoners.
29 May, 2017, 11.35 AM IST
What's in a name? Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi isn't the first baby name to stir a controversyHere are baby-naming laws across the world that are just as bizarre as the outrage over the youngest Nawab's name.
26 Dec, 2016, 12.40 PM IST
Tsunami-hit is most searched travel destinationIn addition to native visitors, a large number of foreign tourists, mostly from the Scandinavian countries, visit the town every day.
26 Dec, 2013, 02.10 PM IST
Centre keeps tap on NGOs receiving foreign contributions from DenmarkThis follows an alert by its envoy on a recent statement by a Danish minister, suggesting funding of NGOs indulging in anti-government prot...
22 Nov, 2011, 08.55 AM IST
- Quaint corners: Timeless old-world charm of Sweden
Apart from the Arctic treasures that Sweden has aplenty, there are also some wonderful towns with a timeless old-world charm.
06 Dec, 2007, 12.24 AM IST