Gopi Chandra Kharel

Articles by Gopi Chandra Kharel

Gopi Chandra Kharel joined IBTimes in January 2013. He has a Masters Degree in Journalism from Birmingham City University in UK and a degree in Journalism, Psychology and English from Christ University, Bangalore India.

He likes to call himself a passionate writer, good listener and an excellent observer of the happenings around the world. He writes trending news with a global perspective in mind. His field of interest includes geo-politics, arts and culture, religious affairs and social media. Follow him in Twitter @sahaja_gopi

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'Boxing Day' for one thing – has nothing to do with the sport of boxing. Here is the history and origin of the holiday.

Boxing Day 2014: What is the History behind Calling it 'Boxing'? Top 5 Quick Facts to Know

'Boxing Day' for one thing has nothing to do with the sport of boxing. Here is the history and origin of the holiday.

Dec 26, 2014

The Interview makes fun of Kim Jong un

'The Interview' Released: Movie Goes Viral on Torrent Sites with Over 750,000 Global Downloads within Hours

'The Interview' movie has become a pirate hit with over 750,000 global downloads recorded from Torrent sites within hours of release.

Dec 26, 2014

Russia's President Vladimir Putin

Russia: Putin Cancels Official Holidays as Moscow Faces Worst Economic Crisis Since 1998

In a bid to save his reputation and the Russia Economy, President Putin is struggling to control rising vodka prices as he cancelled official holidays.

Dec 26, 2014

Libya Clashes

Libya: Islamist Militia Kill 19 Soldiers as Rocket Strikes Oil Storage Tank

A tank on the eastern Libyan oil of port Es Sider was set on fire as clashes were reported from Sirte, a city west of Es Sider.

Dec 26, 2014

US Navy SEAL

Robert O'Neill : Navy SEAL Who Shot Dead Bin Laden Leaked Classified US Govt Information?

Robert O'Neill, the Navy SEAL who claimed he shot Bin Laden, is under investigation for possibly leaking classified official secrets.

Dec 24, 2014

Israeli Warplanes have hit southern Gaza on Wednesday after sniper fire against troops, the military said.

Breaking: Israeli Warplanes Hit Southern Gaza In Response to Sniper Fire; Hamas Militant Killed

Israeli warplanes hit southern Gaza on Wednesday after a sniper fire against the troops, the military said.

Dec 24, 2014

The operation was launched by feminist group FièrEs, which said that they had inserted around 500 such notes in various toys in dozens of shops in Paris.

'Dear Child, Your Christmas Toy is Sexist': French Feminists Insert Warning Pamphlets inside Children's Gifts

The 'Christmas' operation was launched by feminist group FièrEs, which inserted around 500 such notes in various toys in dozens of shops.

Dec 24, 2014

Cyber activists associated with Anonymous group has brought down British intelligence GCHQ's website and claimed North Korean's internet outage.

Hactivist Group Gator League Brings Down British GCHQ Website, Takes Blame for N Korean Internet Outage

Cyber activists associated with Anonymous group have brought down British intelligence GCHQ's website.

Dec 24, 2014

The Human Rights Watch in November had reported regarding the virginity tests that aspiring female police had to go through in Indonesia.

Indonesia Shame: 'Virginity Tests' for Women Banned But Still Tolerated

Although Indonesia has banned 'virginity tests' for women as qualification for civil service, the government is refusing to condemn the practice.

Dec 24, 2014

Christmas 2014

Merry Christmas 2014: 20 Best Quotes and Messages to Share on Biggest Christian Holiday

As Christmas 2014 has arrived, here are best quotes, messages and wishes to share on this special occasion.

Dec 24, 2014

MH370

Missing MH370 Latest Update: 'US Military Shot Down Aircraft' Conspiracy Theory Reinforced

The theory that the missing Malaysian airplane MH370 was shot by US military has been reinforced this week and is gaining traction.

Dec 23, 2014

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's beautiful sister, Yeo-jong has reportedly married a senior official within the regime.

North Korea is a 'Living Nightmare', Says US in UN General Assembly

In UNGA, US overruled China and Russia's objections to include North Korea in the agenda.

Dec 23, 2014

Hong Kong's former chief secretary Rafael Hui

Hong Kong Tycoon Thomas Kwok, Ex-Deputy Leader Rafael Hui Jailed in Blockbuster Corruption Case

Hong Kong's tycoon and the city's ex-deputy leader Rafael Hui were jailed for 5 and 7 and half years in prison respectively.

Dec 23, 2014

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad has said that Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 did not crash and its current whereabouts is known to the CIA.

Top 3 Tragedies of 2014: A Look-Back into MH370, MH17 and Sewol

The disappearance of MH370, the downing of MH17 and the sinking of Sewol ferry has been the three biggest tragedies of 2014.

Dec 23, 2014

Ismaaiyl Brinsley, 28, is seen in an undated picture provided by the New York Police Department on December 21, 2014

Ismaaiyl Brinsley: Cop Killer a Suicidal Serial Criminal Taking Revenge for Michael Brown, Eric Garner?

Ismaaiyl Brinsley was a serial criminal who ultimately seems to have fulfilled his death wish in Brooklyn on Saturday.

Dec 22, 2014

Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a session of the State Council Presidium in Voronezh, August 5, 2014. Putin has ordered his government to prepare retaliatory measures against the latest round of Western sanctions, Russian news agencies reported o

Russia Plans War on Israel: Moscow to Push Hezbollah, Assad Regime into Direct Confrontation

Russia is trying to convince Hezbollah and the Syrian Assad regime into a direct war with Israel.

Dec 22, 2014

Peshawar attack

Al Qaeda on Peshawar Attack: 'Massacre of Children Made Our Hearts Burst'

Al Qaeda has condemned the Peshawar Attack saying massacre of children make their hearts burst and that they must protect innocents.

Dec 22, 2014

This year, the winter solstice takes place on 21 December making it the shortest day and longest night of 2014.

Winter Solstice 2014: Interesting Facts About 'Longest Night' and Pagan Celebration of Yule

This year, the winter solstice takes place on 21 December making it the shortest day and longest night of 2014.

Dec 21, 2014

South and North Korea held a 'secret' high-level military talk for the first time in seven years on Wednesday.

North Korea Issues Threats of 'Grave Consequences' if US Refuses Joint Probe on Cyber Attacks

North Korea says it can prove its innocence as far as the cyber attack on Sony Pictures is concerned.

Dec 20, 2014

An illuminated Christmas train is pictured in a garden of a house decorated for Christmas in Hamburg-Heimfeld, December 11, 2014

Christmas 2014 Trivia: 10 Fun Facts You Did Not Know About the Holiday Season

Christmas 2014 has officially arrived. Check these fun facts and see if you know everything about the holiday.

Dec 20, 2014

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