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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A Million Get Ready to Welcome New Year 2014 in Dubai with Spectacular Fireworks [Watch Live Video + Photos]

With the firework display, which is set to be launched from over 400 points, Dubai aims to celebrate its way into the Guinness Book of World Records

Dec 30, 2013

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A Hairy Business That is Booming Into A Million Dollar Industry

The economy may be in a slump but the export of human hair is booming. As per rough estimates, over 3,000 tonnes of hair has been shipped out of the Visakhapatnam Port this year.

Dec 30, 2013

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India's Top News Events in 2013

The year 2013 in retrospect.

Dec 29, 2013

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Female Suicide Bomber Kills 16, Injures 25 in Russia [Video]

The explosion took place at 12.45 pm local time. The female suicide bomber triggered the device at the metal detector point in the station. The woman reportedly drew attention, and when a policeman approached her, she triggered the bomb.

Dec 29, 2013

An Impeached President to Swear in NYC Mayor: What History Taught us

An impeached president will be administering the oath of office to the New York mayor, and this piece of information has suddenly brought in an increased interest in the ceremony.

Dec 29, 2013

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No Getting High and Driving on New Year's Eve: LAPD 'Oral Swab' a Real Deal Breaker

The LAPD will provide the portable tool at every DUI (driving under the influence) checkpoint. The officers will conduct breath analyzer tests to check blood-alcohol content and drug tests at all sobriety checkpoints in the city on New Year's eve

Dec 29, 2013

Colorado's New Year High: Marijuana Conflict Still Exists

The first batch of licenses were given out to owners of cannabis dispensaries in Denver. Earlier in 2012, Colorado had voted for a new law that allowed the production and sale of medical marijuana for recreational use. In the first round, 42 licenses have been issued.

Dec 28, 2013

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Nuclear Peace Talks to Resume on Monday: But US, Iran Prepare for the Worst

While Iran and the World powers are expected to resume technical talks over an interim nuclear deal from Monday, back in Iran the local leaders are also working over an 'ominous' draft.

Dec 28, 2013

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Stuck in Antarctica: Will Passengers on Russian Vessel Celebrate New Year Stranded on Ice?

After passengers onboard the Russian vessel, Shokalskiy were forced to celebrate Christmas stranded in Antarctica, looks like New Year's celebration too will be a similar affair.

Dec 28, 2013

China Plans to Outsmart US GPS Navigation with Improved BDS

The upgrades will improve the precision and accuracy of BDS by over two times by 2020, local daily Xinhua quoted BDS spokesman Ran Chengqi.

Dec 27, 2013

For Narendra Modi 'Sorry' is a Hard Word; So the Gujrat CM Writes a Blog Post Instead

Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister of Gujarat and the Bhartiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 general elections in India, has summarised the pain and trauma he went through after the 2002 Gujarat riots, which left more than 1,000 people dead, through a 1,029 word blog post.

Dec 27, 2013

Common Man's Metro Will Take New Delhi CM Kejriwal to Swearing-in Ceremony

Arvind Kejriwal, the new Chief Minister of New Delhi, has announced he will be hitching a ride on the Delhi metro rail for his swearing-in ceremony slated for Saturday afternoon.

Dec 27, 2013

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Pardon Snowden: Will it be a Happy New Year for the Whistleblower?

Petitions in support of Snowden has gained much popularity. But will White House relent and will this New Year 2014 be any different?

Dec 27, 2013

Neighbour Shoots Rooster by Arrow for Coveting His Hen

A rooster was shot with an arrow in Alirazpur district in Madhya Pradesh, India by an angry neighbor who didn't like the rooster fooling around with his hen.

Dec 25, 2013

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Chinese Boy with Broken Facial Bones Gets Batman-Style Titanium Mask

Bowen after the surgery has been dubbed by the Chinese local media as the 'boy with the batman mask.'

Dec 25, 2013

Best Christmas Gift Ever: Fans Go Wow as BBC Releases Sherlock Mini Episode 'Many Happy Returns'

The release of the mini episode in anticipation of the Season 3 release of Sherlock Holmes by BBC One has left the audience enthralled and wanting more.

Dec 25, 2013

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Hot Sale 2013: Great Deals to Look Out for after Christmas

Christmas is not over yet but many are already listing out the things to buy after Christmas, for the New Year.

Dec 25, 2013

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Draw Santa Using Numbers And Letters!

'Learn To Draw in Minutes Using only Letters and Number' releases fast-paced video episodes on its website - Muffalo Potato as well as on their YouTube channel: Muffalo Potato every Saturday morning.

Dec 24, 2013

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Espionage and Spying: Why US is Afraid of 'Bogeyman' China?

The US anxiety stems from the fact that the Chinese intelligence agencies are masters in planting moles. The paranoia of a successful insertion has always kept US on its toe.

Dec 24, 2013

AAP Won't be Congress' Stooge: Arvind Kejriwal Reiterates Stance in Five-Point Promise

In a five-point promise, AAP that is all set to form government in the Delhi assembly, has reiterated its stance to bring in legislation to fight corruption.

Dec 24, 2013

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Articles by Johnlee Varghese

A Million Get Ready to Welcome New Year 2014 in Dubai with Spectacular Fireworks [Watch Live Video + Photos]

A Hairy Business That is Booming Into A Million Dollar Industry

India's Top News Events in 2013

Female Suicide Bomber Kills 16, Injures 25 in Russia [Video]

An Impeached President to Swear in NYC Mayor: What History Taught us

No Getting High and Driving on New Year's Eve: LAPD 'Oral Swab' a Real Deal Breaker

Colorado's New Year High: Marijuana Conflict Still Exists

Nuclear Peace Talks to Resume on Monday: But US, Iran Prepare for the Worst

Stuck in Antarctica: Will Passengers on Russian Vessel Celebrate New Year Stranded on Ice?

China Plans to Outsmart US GPS Navigation with Improved BDS

For Narendra Modi 'Sorry' is a Hard Word; So the Gujrat CM Writes a Blog Post Instead

Common Man's Metro Will Take New Delhi CM Kejriwal to Swearing-in Ceremony

Pardon Snowden: Will it be a Happy New Year for the Whistleblower?

Neighbour Shoots Rooster by Arrow for Coveting His Hen

Chinese Boy with Broken Facial Bones Gets Batman-Style Titanium Mask

Best Christmas Gift Ever: Fans Go Wow as BBC Releases Sherlock Mini Episode 'Many Happy Returns'

Hot Sale 2013: Great Deals to Look Out for after Christmas

Draw Santa Using Numbers And Letters!

Espionage and Spying: Why US is Afraid of 'Bogeyman' China?

AAP Won't be Congress' Stooge: Arvind Kejriwal Reiterates Stance in Five-Point Promise

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'