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Starting from the Victorians’ macabre sketches to Spanish artist Salvador Dalí’s surrealist experimentation, Andy Warhol's blotted line art and Banksy's controversial graffiti, we take a journey into the history of Christmas cards which have challenged

The progress of Israel’s standing in the Middle East will be contingent on a number of factors, most notably, its relationship with Saudi Arabia and its posture towards one of the region’s strongest powers, Iran.

A random sampling of 10 Olympics held between 1964 and 2008 found that tournaments did not correlate with any future GDP growth for the host nation, according to a Council on Foreign Relations report

For the early Portuguese traders the Marakkars were nothing more than criminal elements or pirates who were bent on undermining their authority and trade monopoly.

🔴 When Selfridges first opened, according to Woodhead, “the store’s windows would tell their own story…resulting in window displays that “were visual masterpieces that defined the concept of creative window dressing ever after.”

As people migrate, they carry with themselves names of the places they left behind, or cultural motifs, historical figures and much more.

Royal families have frequently used marriage as a way of consolidating power and expanding their territorial influence

From the mid 16th-century, Indians in London were not only building the city, but also shaping the course of the nationalist movement in India.

China is on track to becoming a global super power but will their President Xi Jinping hold them down or help them to fly

Inadequate toilet accommodations reflect society’s bias against women in the workplace and public spaces and reinforce the notion that women belong at home

While the idea of a sacred thread did exist and so did the practise of adorning the bride with jewellery, the ritualistic aspect of a mangal sutra along with the many class, caste and community

On November 3, 1988, a group of Maldivians assisted by a Sri Lankan militant organisation unsuccessfully attempted to overthrow the government in the island republic of Maldives. We take a look at how the story

Buddhism originated in India but slowly declined in popularity over the centuries. It now looks to be revived by a combination of factors

From sports washing to sports diplomacy, there could be many ways to understand this latest move to buy a European club

Udham Singh, a witness to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, was so horrified by the atrocities of British rule that he dedicated his life to bringing independence to India

Malaria has plagued mankind for tens of thousands of years and the pesky mosquito, which serves as the host or vector for the disease, has killed more human beings than any other creature in existence,

Angela Merkel has long been considered the 'leader of the free world' but whether her approach is dictated by democratic values or opportunism is unclear

Merkel leaves office as Germany’s second longest serving post-war Chancellor having overseen many defining global and national events during her 16 years in power. This two-part series will dig deep to find out who Merkel

From popcorn to ice cream cones, Coca-Cola, broadcast televisions, touch screens, the x-ray machine and a lot more made their debut at these international events.

The region of Khorasan is of special significance in the political and cultural history of Islam as well as in Islamic theology.

Historical records of the city show that Chandni Chowk is among the oldest bazaars of the city, integral to its busy business district.

Panjshir Valley has historically been a stronghold of the resistance against the Soviets and the Taliban. It's fall is a significant blow, both strategically and symbolically

The impact of the city’s struggle to preserve its unique architecture is perhaps nowhere as visible as it is in this neighbourhood.

As we approach the 20-year anniversary of 9/11, it is worth examining whether the War on Terror served its purpose and assessing the cost at which it came for American citizens

What really stands out in Ori Z. Soltes’ book are the handful mentions of the Jewish community’s unique culinary traditions that don’t often find mention in reporting on the community.