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Article by Karuwaki Speaks (1855)

Turbulent Tokyo Olympic

June 23, 2021, 3:46 p.m.

The Olympic Day was introduced in 1894 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympics on June 23 in Paris. It is marked to promote participation in sport regardless of age, gender and athletic abili…

Article by Dr Gayatri Mohapatra (2087)

Hotel Quarantine: How its done across the world!

June 16, 2021, 3:49 p.m.

The Coronavirus pandemic has had a tremendous impact on almost every aspect of modern life, especially how people travel and meet each other in our interconnected society. Since the early 2000’…

Article by Karuwaki Speaks (2315)

The Teddy Stoddard Story To Teach is to learn Twice!

June 9, 2021, 3:55 p.m.

"You can't direct the wind but you can adjust the sails." There is a story many years ago of an elementary teacher. Her name was Mrs. Thompson. And as she stood in front of her 5th-grade class on th…

Article by David Hilton (3066)

Gobekli Tepe: A glimpse into our origins!

June 2, 2021, 3:59 p.m.

When talking about ancient historical sites we often think of well known structures such as the pyramids of Egypt, Angor-Vat, Machu Pichu the Colosseum of Rome and others. However one of the most imp…

Article by Dr Gayatri Mohapatra (8824)

The turtle who held Earth on his back!

May 21, 2021, 4:05 p.m.

The World Turtle is a mytheme of a giant turtle supporting the world on its back, which occurs in Hindu mythology, Chinese & Japanese mythology, Norse and the mythologies of the Indigenous people…

Article by Dr Gayatri Mohapatra (2150)

Eid in Lockdown

May 12, 2021, 4:08 p.m.

If the crescent Moon is sighted tonight, then the Gulf countries will be celebrating their Holy festival on May 12, 2021, and if not, then on May 13. Saudi Arabia follows the Umm al-Qura calendar and…