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Pope Francis, in Easter address, calls for Gaza ceasefire

Pope Francis, despite health issues, called for Gaza ceasefire and Israeli hostages release. He denounced war's impact, emphasizing the suffering of children and the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Pope Francis pulls out of Easter event at last minute

Pope Francis withdrew from a key Easter ceremony last minute due to frail health concerns, moving the event to Santa Marta Residence. The Vatican stated he needed to preserve his health for upcoming events during the holiest Christian calendar weekend.

Pope Francis washes and kisses feet of 12 women prisoners in per-Easter ritual during a Holy Thursday ceremony

Pope Francis demonstrated profound humility by washing and kissing the feet of 12 female inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ceremony. Despite his health challenges, the 87-year-old pontiff conducted the ritual from his wheelchair. The emotional event, symbolizing Jesus' act of service to his apostles, highlighted Francis' commitment to inclusivity and compassion.

Adele postpones all Las Vegas show in March. Here's why

Adele postponed her Las Vegas residency shows due to illness. She fell ill after her last year's shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace and struggled to recover. New dates for the postponed shows will be provided later. The shows were previously postponed due to readiness issues, including team members contracting Covid-19.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC: Check out what we know so far

Explore the highly anticipated Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, delving into potential story developments, leaks and release date rumors. Uncover insights into the upcoming expansion and its speculated impact.

Adele confirms tour plans for next album: Here's what she revealed

Adele, the renowned singer, has definitively announced that her upcoming album will be complemented by a global tour. This revelation, disclosed during her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, heightens the excitement for fans eagerly anticipating the next musical journey from the chart-topping artist.

Archaeological park & museum, modelled after Colosseum, opened in Rome

​The opening of the Archaeological Park of the Celio and the new Museum of the Forma Urbis is part of a bigger project to develop the hilly area around the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Colosseum that is home to ruins of ancient temples and gymnasiums.

Reviving history: Rome unveils new museum to showcase long-buried marble map

A new museum, the Museum of the Forma Urbis, is opening in Rome, displaying a marble map of ancient Rome that hasn't been seen by the public for almost 100 years.

2,000-yr-old Roman home with a magnificent mosaic unearthed

​The building, which dates to between the second half of the 2nd century BC and the end of the 1st century BC, is "an authentic treasure", Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said in a statement.

Ancient prison bakery unearthed in Roman city of Pompeii

​The bakery, where slaves and animals were forced to perform the backbreaking task of turning the millstones, had no doors or communication with the outside world.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC: Here’s what we know so far

Elden Ring's triumph sparks anticipation for additional content. FromSoftware's upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, hinted after winning Game of the Year, may potentially be the sole expansion. The release date remains unconfirmed. Rumors include new bosses, dream exploration and extended endings.

Musk vs Zuckerberg: Tesla CEO claims 'Zuck declined' cage fight offer at Italy's Colosseum, asks 'is there anywhere he will fight?'

Elon Musk, the CEO of X, and Mark Zuckerberg, the Meta boss, engaged in a verbal war over their much-anticipated ‘cage fight,’ with Zuckerberg suggesting it was time to ‘move on’ while Musk poked fun in an online post. Although Musk had proposed a live-stream of the ‘Zuck v Musk fight’ on his platform X, Zuckerberg questioned its reliability for charitable causes.

Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble

Italy's Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said in a statement that he had spoken to Musk about hosting a "large charitable and historically evocative event".

Russell Crowe denies being part of ‘Gladiator 2’

‘Gladiator’ star Russel Crowe has denied media reports that he is appearing in the sequel ‘Gladiator 2’.

Tourist who carved fiancee’s name on Rome’s amphitheatre Colosseum is now on Italian govt watchlist, could face 5-yr jail term

If caught, the man may have to serve five years in prison or pay 15,000 euros (About Rs 13 lakh).

Adele announces her return to Las Vegas residency and vows to release a concert film for fans. More details

Despite planning to end her residency during the weekend, Adele revealed on Saturday that she will be making a comeback to the stage in June. This decision comes as a surprise, given her earlier statement about wanting to quit performing forever due to the controversy surrounding the postponement of her residency.

Adele suffers from sciatica. What is it, here's all you need to know about the condition

In an interaction with the audience, Adele has recently revealed that she is suffering from sciatica. The incident happened when she was performing on New Year’s Eve at The Colosseum.

Adele kicks off first night of postponed Las Vegas residency, thanks fans for 'coming back'

Singer Adele became emotional as she thanked fans for ‘coming back’ to the show at The Colosseum venue in Caesars Palace. She said the show looked just like how she imagined.

Singer Adele 'regrets' canceling Vegas residency tour: Know why

Oscar winner British singer-songwriter Adele postponed her Las Vegas Residency tour about six months earlier, however, now she regrets the decision and calls it the worst moment of her career.

Wonders of Europe; sites to include in your itinerary

Thanks to hi-tech, Italy's ancient Roman Colosseum to get new floor, stage will give visitors a gladiator's view

The Colosseum is Italy's most popular tourist attraction, drawing some 7.6 million visitors in 2019.

WhistleDrive scores Rs 72 crore in series B funding

Startup aims to grow tenfold with fresh funds over the next 12 months.

If Rome Colosseum can be adopted by a footwear company why not the Taj Mahal: Tourism Minister

The Taj Mahal is now on the list of monuments under the Adopt-a-Heritage scheme.