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The April 15 fire caused the roof and spire to collapse although the main bell towers and the outer walls were saved, along with religious relics and priceless works of art. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

For the first time in more than 200 years, no Christmas mass at...

No Christmas mass at Notre-Dame for the first time since Napoleon.

26 Dec 2019 1:36 PM IST

The first church was built on the site of Jesuss birth in the fourth century, though it was replaced after a fire in the sixth century. (Photo: AFP)

Pope Francis ushered in Christmas celebrations with midnight service

Pope Francis kicks off Christmas celebrations with midnight Mass.

25 Dec 2019 11:37 AM IST

The queen has remained one of Britains most popular figures despite the royal familys travails. (Photo: AFP)

Queen Elizabeth talks about Britainâ€™s â€˜bumpyâ€™ year in Christmas...

Queen admits -'bumpy-' year in Xmas message.

24 Dec 2019 6:50 PM IST

Like many who persevere with a monastic life until the end of high school, she has resolved to remain a nun rather than returning to the secular world. (Photo: AFP)

Child nuns from Myanmar dream of lives free from conflict

Myanmar child nuns dream of conflict-free lives.

24 Dec 2019 4:31 PM IST

The day will bring back haunting memories for survivors like Abdul Hadi Firsawan, who wishes he could somehow be reunited with his mother, father and two siblings -- all missing and presumed dead. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesians turn to sea to heal wounds of 2004 tsunami

Survival surfing: Indonesians riding the waves to beat tsunami trauma.

24 Dec 2019 3:05 PM IST

The winners are often members of the same family or work colleagues, who pool together to buy a share of a ticket. (Photo: AFP)

Worldâ€™s richest lottery winners celebrate after EUR 2 billion win

Winners of world-'s richest lottery -'El Gordo-' celebrate.

23 Dec 2019 5:34 PM IST

More than 6,000 people were killed in their coastal district of Nagapattinam - the hardest-hit area in India where nearly 9,000 died on the mainland. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Hope: Indian orphanage that helped rebuild lives after 2004 tsunami

An orphanage called Hope: Indian couple rebuilds lives after losing own children to tsunami.

20 Dec 2019 6:46 PM IST

Last year the organization, which partners with other foundations, received 500 letters - some typed, many handwritten and illustrated. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Santa letters accidentally makes its way to New York home

Far from North Pole, New York home gets avalanche of Santa letters.

20 Dec 2019 5:36 PM IST

Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India (Photo: File)

India reiterates commitment to UN Declaration on violence against...

Why this has been forgotten in the corridors of policy making?

20 Dec 2019 2:00 PM IST

Data from 2015 showed Afghanistan had about three million drug addicts, a huge proportion of the countrys estimated 37 million people. (Photo: AFP)

Afghanistan struggles with meth, opium addiction

Meth boom adds to Afghanistan-'s opium and heroin woes.

20 Dec 2019 11:53 AM IST

The first war resulted due to the mass-exploitation of people of Manipur and the Second war was triggered by indiscriminate export of rice from Manipur. (Photo: ANI)

Womenâ€™s War Day observed in Manipur

Manipur observes Women-'s War Day by paying homage to brave mothers.

20 Dec 2019 10:49 AM IST

Although her brief brush with viral fame gave her an unwanted nickname and invited online mockery, it also brought her into contact with a supportive community. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Elderly transgender from rural China longs for family life

In rural China, elderly transgender Sister Liu longs for family life.

19 Dec 2019 6:42 PM IST