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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Fat, Fatter and Fattest: 1.46 Billion People Obese Globally; Up by 23 Percent Since 1980, Says Research

The number of adults who are obese or overweight all over the world has increased by 23 Percent while the number has almost quadrupled in the developing world since 1980, a report from a UK think tank claimed.

Jan 3, 2014

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Farewell Akademik Shokalskiy: Chinese Helicopter Rescues Passengers from Ice-Trapped Antarctic Ship; Members Arrive Safely on Australian Icebreaker

It has now been understood that scientists and tourists aboard the MV Akademik Shokalskiy have been safely flown via helicopter, directly to the Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis.

Jan 2, 2014

South Korean President Park Geun-hye Discusses North, Regional Tensions with UN Chief Ban Ki-moon

South Korea President Park Geun-hye and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, over a telephone conversation, discussed issues relating to North Korea, Island conflict and Japan PM Abe's Yasukuni Shrine visit.

Jan 2, 2014

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Why a Man Crash Landing Hot Air Balloon in East China Sea Became a Major Headline

Interestingly, the man, identified as 35-year-old-chef Xu Shauaijun, landed himself in the midst of a territorial dispute between two Asian superpowers: China and Japan.

Jan 2, 2014

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Helicopter Arrives at Scene, Complex Plan to Rescue Russian Vessel Underway [Videos]

A helicopter, belonging to Chinese icebreaker Snow Dragon, has arrived near the stranded research Russian ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy, bringing renewed hopes to the passengers stuck in dense ice off East Antarctica, since 26 December.

Jan 2, 2014

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#Happy #New #Year: What is More Popular - New Year or the Hashtag?

It's no longer a number sign or a pound sign. Its new avatar, under the name 'hashtag', has been so overused in micro-blogging site Twitter that a Michigan University has branded the term as the second most annoying word of the year after 'selfie'.

Dec 31, 2013

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'Unhappy' New Year 2014? US Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drunk Driving; Virginia Police Steps up Patrols

As part of the US law enforcement's attempts to crack down on drunk driving, Virginia State Police are stepping up patrols to avoid accidents caused by drunk drivers.

Dec 31, 2013

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Most Annoying Words of 2013 Banished by Michigan University: 'Selfie', 'Twerk' and 'Hashtag'

A Michigan university has issued an annual list of 'banished' words of 2013 nominated in terms of how annoying they are and the fact that they would swiftly disappear from the regular use.

Dec 31, 2013

Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Helicopter Rescue Planned after Attempts by Icebreakers Fail

After icebreakers failed to rescue MV Akademik Shokalskiy, a helicopter will be used to collect passengers who have been stranded in thick ice for a week.

Dec 31, 2013

Reading Novels Transports You into Body of Protagonist, Claims Research

Scientists studying the actual, biological changes that occur inside the brain, while reading a book, have said that the effect lingers in the brain for several days, even after the book is completed. The discovery suggests that readers are mentally transported into the body of the protagonist.

Dec 29, 2013

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Australian Icebreaker Aurora Australis Sails to Save Russian Vessel

Passengers on Russian scientific mission ship Academician Shokalskiy, stranded and trapped in dense ice off East Antarctica, are hoping Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis can arrive there soon and help them reach open waters.

Dec 29, 2013

Anthony Van Dyck Painting Revealed: Portrait Bought for £400 Identified as Masterpiece Worth £400,000

A painting that was originally purchased for £400 by a priest in the Peak District, England has been revealed as an Anthony Van Dyck masterpiece worth £400,000.

Dec 29, 2013

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UK Woman Tries to Sell Her Baby Online for £150,000 - Can it be True?

An advertisement on popular classifieds website Gumtree in which a young woman apparently tried to sell her baby has outraged the public in the United Kingdom.

Dec 28, 2013

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Thailand Army Hints at Possible Military Coup as Conflict Threatens to Tear Country Apart

Thailand's army has stated that if the conflict that is crippling the country fails to resolve soon, it might resort to a military coup.

Dec 28, 2013

US District Judge William H. Pauley Branded 'Traitor' after Ruling NSA's Mass Collection of Phone Data as Legal

After US District Judge William H. Pauley ruled the controversial mass collection of phone data by the National security Agency as 'Constitutional' and 'legal', outraged public have taken to the social networking sites calling the judge as a "traitor".

Dec 28, 2013

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China’s New Year Gift to its Citizens: Country Allows Couples to have Two Children

China has finally come up with a resolution for the controversial one-child policy, with a new law allowing couples to have two children if either parent is an only child. Is it China's new year gift to its citizen?

Dec 28, 2013

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Thai Government Seeks Military Help for Elections; Is PM Yingluck Shinawatra Resolute to Return to Power?

The Thai government said on Friday that it will seek help from the military for protecting candidates and voters in the February election. The announcement comes after two people were killed and scores wounded in clashes between police and anti-government protesters.

Dec 27, 2013

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Chinese 'Snow Dragon' Icebreaker Sets Off for Rescue

Chinese icebreaker vessel, named Xue Long (Snow Dragon) is expected to reach the dense ice-packed region off East Antarctica, where a Russian scientific mission ship has been trapped since Christmas Eve.

Dec 27, 2013

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Al-Qaeda's American Hostage Warren Weinstein's Video: Captive Urges Obama to Help, US Reviewing Clip

The United States Department of State is reviewing a video clip, apparently released by al-Qaeda, in which kidnapped American citizen Warren Weinstein is seen pleading Barack Obama and the government to take actions to ensure his release.

Dec 27, 2013

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US Air-Base in Okinawa to be Relocated to Another Part of Island

Japan has approved the relocation of a US military airbase located in its southern island of Okinawa, after years of conflict between US and Japan. The local population of the island is said to have pressurized its government to remove the Marines completely.

Dec 27, 2013

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Articles by Gopi Chandra Kharel

Fat, Fatter and Fattest: 1.46 Billion People Obese Globally; Up by 23 Percent Since 1980, Says Research

Farewell Akademik Shokalskiy: Chinese Helicopter Rescues Passengers from Ice-Trapped Antarctic Ship; Members Arrive Safely on Australian Icebreaker

South Korean President Park Geun-hye Discusses North, Regional Tensions with UN Chief Ban Ki-moon

Why a Man Crash Landing Hot Air Balloon in East China Sea Became a Major Headline

Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Helicopter Arrives at Scene, Complex Plan to Rescue Russian Vessel Underway [Videos]

#Happy #New #Year: What is More Popular - New Year or the Hashtag?

'Unhappy' New Year 2014? US Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drunk Driving; Virginia Police Steps up Patrols

Most Annoying Words of 2013 Banished by Michigan University: 'Selfie', 'Twerk' and 'Hashtag'

Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Helicopter Rescue Planned after Attempts by Icebreakers Fail

Reading Novels Transports You into Body of Protagonist, Claims Research

Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Australian Icebreaker Aurora Australis Sails to Save Russian Vessel

Anthony Van Dyck Painting Revealed: Portrait Bought for £400 Identified as Masterpiece Worth £400,000

UK Woman Tries to Sell Her Baby Online for £150,000 - Can it be True?

Thailand Army Hints at Possible Military Coup as Conflict Threatens to Tear Country Apart

US District Judge William H. Pauley Branded 'Traitor' after Ruling NSA's Mass Collection of Phone Data as Legal

China’s New Year Gift to its Citizens: Country Allows Couples to have Two Children

Thai Government Seeks Military Help for Elections; Is PM Yingluck Shinawatra Resolute to Return to Power?

Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Chinese 'Snow Dragon' Icebreaker Sets Off for Rescue

Al-Qaeda's American Hostage Warren Weinstein's Video: Captive Urges Obama to Help, US Reviewing Clip

US Air-Base in Okinawa to be Relocated to Another Part of Island

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'