In Greece, olives were said to have been created by the goddess Athena, and were considered so esteemed that only "virgins and chaste men" could tend the groves. Olives were a rare and precious commodity to lovers of fine foods.
Hindi lyrics are no bar to the global appeal of his music.
The underwater world has never looked so magical, mysterious and mesmerising. These photographs are some of the stunning medal winners in the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021 contest.
Europeans are feeling the effects of the "Beast from the East," which refers to frigid winds blowing east to west from Siberia toward the United Kingdom. Temperatures have plunged as much as 20 degrees Celsius below average for this time of year, thanks to these frigid winds. Take a look at how Europe is coping after being dumped with heavy snow.
The Nobel committee in its citation said it had awarded Santos the prize for "his resolute efforts to bring the country's more than 50-year-long civil war to an end, a war that has cost the lives of at least 220 000 Colombians and displaced close to six million people".
Ferrari's Michael Schumacher claimed his 67th career pole in controversial circumstances in Monaco
Lonely Planet unveiled its list of Asia's Top 10 destinations for 2018.
The government on Friday gave its nod to ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp, to acquire Royal Dutch/Shell's 33 per cent stake in a deepsea gas field off Egypt.
Italian watch-maker Panerai is eyeing the Indian market and has contacted few a celebrities from India to be a part of its adventure 'Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge' in Mediterranean scheduled for June next year.
Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen took pole position for the showcase Monaco Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday with world championship leading German team mate Sebastian Vettel alongside him on the front row.
The Spanish Mediterranean town of Bunol turned red when around 22,000 people gathered to throw 150 tonne of ripe tomatoes at each other during the Tomatina festival -- the world's biggest annual tomato fight.
Nearly 400 migrants died in an attempt to reach Italy from Libya when their boat capsized, survivors said.
She urged the US administration to "recognise that we cannot in one breath speak of protecting Syrian babies and in the next close America's doors to them."
'This is a historic juncture when the US is in great need of an alliance with India to strengthen its hands in the fierce struggle with China in the Asian theatre,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
The BAR driver explained team chief David Richards his decision to leave the team at the end of the year and join rivals Williams.
The US president said the summit will be more than a photo-op.
the 2.46 km Millau motorway rests on seven pillars -- the tallest measuring 1,122 feet, 53 feet more than the Eiffel Tower.
Paolo Castagna who took over as the managing director of Fiat India in March this year, is trying to revive its fortunes.
The world number three golfer suffered a knee injury on a sailing holiday in the Mediterranean last week.
Dubai businessman Adel Sajan and Sana Khan's wedding maybe among the richest weddings in the world.
The Indian ace was stopped by police after doing a lap on a scooter at a time when parts of the track were closed to traffic.
Malav Shroff and Sumeet Patel remained anchored in last place after the 15th and penultimate race in the 49er Olympic regatta.
Here are the glimpses of life aboard USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier.
women who consume a lot of olive oil enjoy dramatically lower rates of breast cancer, says a study.
The Man United star was offered the chance to lead a rebuilt Barcelona Dream Team.
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A 3-0 win over Sedan put them on top of the table though only on goal difference.
The 20-year-old became the youngest semi-finalist at Melbourne Park since American Andy Roddick, also 20, at the 2003 tournament.
When Athens needed a logo for 2004 they surprised no-one by choosing an impressionistic sketch of that old classic, the olive wreath.
It was the second win of Montoya's 41 race career and the first of the season for BMW-powered Williams
Monaco has thrown up surprises before, witness Frenchman Olivier Panis' 1996 victory for Ligier, and remains unpredictable.
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