Russia’s Prez poll on March 18
Moscow: Russia’s presidential election will take place on March 18 following a vote in the upper chamber of the country’s parliament. Though the vote today from the Federation Council is largely a formality, it formally kick-starts the campaign. President Vladimir Putin said he will run for the fourth term.
‘Youthquake’ named word of the year
london: Oxford Dictionaries declared “Youthquake” as the word of the year for 2017, owing to what it calls a “political awakening” among young voters. Youthquake is defined by Oxford Dictionary as “a significant cultural, political, or social change arising from the actions or influence of young people”.
Prince Harry, Markle to marry on May 19
london: Britain’s Prince Harry will marry his American actress fiancee Meghan Markle on May 19 next year, Kensington Palace announced here on Friday. The announcement comes three weeks after the couple confirmed their engagement last month and said the ceremony would take place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Colouring books may help reduce stress
New York: Colouring books may make you feel better and help reduce stress, but real art therapy is significantly more impactful, according to a study led by Indian-origin researcher.
60-mn-yr-old meteorite strike discovered
london: Geologists exploring volcanic rocks on Scotland’s Isle of Skye have found ejecta from a previously unknown, 60 million-year-old meteorite impact.