Johnlee Varghese

Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Johnlee is a Senior Correspondent for IBT India. He currently writes on politics and global affairs,with special focus on Middle East.

Email : j.varghese@ibtimes.co.in Twitter: @Johnleeabraham

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Scientific Scandal: Miracle Cure for HIV and Hepatitis C by Egypt Army a Hoax

Two days ago, the Egyptian media were abuzz with news on a miraculous device that offered complete cure from HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C virus.

Feb 26, 2014

Clever Toronto Subway Poster-Joke on Mayor Rob Ford's Drinking Problem Goes Viral

For the past several months Toronto Mayor Rob Ford remained in the news for his binge drinking, and also for the revelation that he smoked 'crack'.

Feb 26, 2014

Citizen Sues Chinese Government over Air pollution that Resembles Nuclear Winter

The air pollution in China is so bad now that scientists have been warning that it resembles a nuclear winter, and that the toxic air can wreck havoc on plants and food grains.

Feb 26, 2014

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Kanye West on Late Night Says Baby North Inspiration for his Next Album [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

The most touching moment from the show was when Kanye West discussed his daughter North West and how the child has become the inspiration behind his new album.

Feb 26, 2014

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Was Robin Thicke-Paula Patton Marriage in Trouble Since VMA? [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Fans had expected Robin Thicke-Paula Patton separation, especially after the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards back in August.

Feb 25, 2014

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Incurable 'Flesh-Eating' Disease in Pangasinan is a Hoax: Just Cases of Leprosy and Psoriasis, Says Philippines Health Department

The Philippine Department of Health stated that the two cases, which were being projected as victims of the flesh-eating disease, are in fact cases of leprosy and psoriasis.

Feb 25, 2014

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Justin Bieber Moving to Atlanta: Hoax Catches Major News Outlets Unaware

Several major news outlets - including CNN, The Guardian and Time - were trolled into believing a fake story, which was in fact a radio prank that claimed Justin Bieber was planning to move to Atlanta

Feb 25, 2014

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Special Unarmed Jiu Jitsu Squad to Handle Anti-World Cup Protests in Brazil

The deployment of the unarmed martial arts squad seems to have been adopted from the French Police, who confronted violent protests in Paris in a similar fashion in 2005.

Feb 25, 2014

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Leopard Enters Indian City Hospital, Injures Six; Authorities Close Down Schools, Colleges [VIDEO]

The animal, which was first spotted in the city on Sunday, was captured late in the afternoon on Monday.

Feb 24, 2014

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Twitch Plays Pokemon: A Bloody Sunday and 11 Days Later, It's Still Far from the End

Part game, part social experiment and to some extend an art project, Twitch Plays Pokemon is a crowd-sourced attempt at playing a hack of Game Freak's and Nintendo's 1996 role-playing video game Pokemon Red.

Feb 24, 2014

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Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's Wife: Was Former Beauty Queen Emma Coronel with Drug Lord During Arrest? [PHOTOS]

There are also questions being raised on whether Emma Coronel had any role in the arrest of the wealthy drug lord, as El Chapo - who has been so successful in avoiding the authorities all these years - got caught relatively easily this time.

Feb 24, 2014

Emma Stone Nude Photo Fake: Woman in Picture Does Not Have Wrist Tattoo

It has now come to light that the Emma Stone look-alike, who is yet to be identified, took a raunchy selfie, posing before a mirror. The photo gained much online attention after someone posted it on the internet, claiming that it was Stone.

Feb 23, 2014

Canadian Journalist and Filmmaker Dave Walker, Tracking Khmer Rouge Officials, Disappears

Dave Walker, a Canadian journalist and filmmaker, who was trying to track down the Khmer Rouge for a documentary, has been declared missing since 14 February.

Feb 23, 2014

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After Hungary and Mozambique, US Finally Gears up for Postage Stamp on Apple's Steve Jobs

Countries such as Hungary and Mozambique have already issued Steve Jobs stamps, while the US stamps are expected to be out only next year.

Feb 23, 2014

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'Heroes Reborn' 2015: NBC's 13-Part Series Revival Gets Mixed, Skeptical Reception

Heroes will make a return as Heroes Reborn with original creator and executive producer Tim Kring at the helm. However, details on the storyline and characters are currently being kept under wraps.

Feb 23, 2014

Neeraj Arora: Indian Media Hails 35-Year-Old as Man Behind $19Million WhatsApp-Facebook Deal

The Indian media was quick to spot Neeraj Arora, the vice-president for business development at WhatsApp, and he is now being credited as the man behind the record-breaking deal.

Feb 21, 2014

A Million Sign up Petition to Investigate South Korean Skater Yuna Kim's Sochi Loss

Millions of fans of South Korean figure skater Yuna Kim, angered by her loss to Adelina Sotnikova, have started a petition on Change.org

Feb 21, 2014

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'Made in China' American Flags: A $3Million Import Industry Banned

The new law requires the Department of Defense to purchase flags which bear the 'made in America' label only.

Feb 21, 2014

Teen Look-Alike of "Sherlock" Star Benedict Cumberbatch Turns Internet Celebrity Overnight [Photos]

A 16-year-old boy from UK has turned into a global celebrity, after he posted pictures on Instagram, showing his resemblance to BBC TV series "Sherlock" star Benedict Cumberbatch.

Feb 20, 2014

Justin Bieber Fans Create Twitter Hoax 'Baby Was Deleted' to Beat 'Gangnam Style'

Hundreds of Justin Bieber fans, aka the Beliebers, were shocked by a prank trend on Twitter - #BABYWASDELETED. However, the news was hoax, created by fellow Beliebers, in order to make "Baby" the most watched video on YouTube; a record currently held by Psy's "Gangam Style".

Feb 20, 2014

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

Scientific Scandal: Miracle Cure for HIV and Hepatitis C by Egypt Army a Hoax

Clever Toronto Subway Poster-Joke on Mayor Rob Ford's Drinking Problem Goes Viral

Citizen Sues Chinese Government over Air pollution that Resembles Nuclear Winter

Kanye West on Late Night Says Baby North Inspiration for his Next Album [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Was Robin Thicke-Paula Patton Marriage in Trouble Since VMA? [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Incurable 'Flesh-Eating' Disease in Pangasinan is a Hoax: Just Cases of Leprosy and Psoriasis, Says Philippines Health Department

Justin Bieber Moving to Atlanta: Hoax Catches Major News Outlets Unaware

Special Unarmed Jiu Jitsu Squad to Handle Anti-World Cup Protests in Brazil

Leopard Enters Indian City Hospital, Injures Six; Authorities Close Down Schools, Colleges [VIDEO]

Twitch Plays Pokemon: A Bloody Sunday and 11 Days Later, It's Still Far from the End

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's Wife: Was Former Beauty Queen Emma Coronel with Drug Lord During Arrest? [PHOTOS]

Emma Stone Nude Photo Fake: Woman in Picture Does Not Have Wrist Tattoo

Canadian Journalist and Filmmaker Dave Walker, Tracking Khmer Rouge Officials, Disappears

After Hungary and Mozambique, US Finally Gears up for Postage Stamp on Apple's Steve Jobs

'Heroes Reborn' 2015: NBC's 13-Part Series Revival Gets Mixed, Skeptical Reception

Neeraj Arora: Indian Media Hails 35-Year-Old as Man Behind $19Million WhatsApp-Facebook Deal

A Million Sign up Petition to Investigate South Korean Skater Yuna Kim's Sochi Loss

'Made in China' American Flags: A $3Million Import Industry Banned

Teen Look-Alike of "Sherlock" Star Benedict Cumberbatch Turns Internet Celebrity Overnight [Photos]

Justin Bieber Fans Create Twitter Hoax 'Baby Was Deleted' to Beat 'Gangnam Style'

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'