Archive for November, 2008

Chinese Student at Beijing University Studies Armenian Literature, History and Language

Yang Xi, a student from Beijing University also known as Peking University, in China has been studying Armenian literature, history and language for the past year. He thinks Armenian is a very interesting language and is familiar with prominent authors including Hovanhess Toumanian and even sings a snippet of a Sayat Nova song.  Just in [...]

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Ten People You Didn’t Know Were Armenian

Ten People You Didn’t Know Were Armenian

Tulip Joshi – Model and Bollywood actress, Joshi is half Gujarati and half Lebanese-Armenian. After graduating with a degree in food science and chemistry, Joshi appeared in advertising campaigns for Ponds, Pepsi, Siyaram and Smirnoff. Her foray into the world of Bollywood wasn’t planned. While attending the wedding of Aditya Chopra, son of director Yash [...]

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India-Armenia Friendship Chess Match Scheduled in New Delhi

An India-Armenia friendship match is being organized by the All India Chess Federation in New Delhi to take place November 30 to December 2, 2008. The three-match team event, which is fully funded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, features players under 21-years-old and will take place at the Russian Centre for Science [...]

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Armenian and Greek Orthodox Monks Brawl in Jerusalem

Fighting that erupted between Greek Orthodox and Armenian monks at the Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem resulted in Israeli police having to detain two monks from each side to restore order. The fighting that broke out at the traditional site of Christ’s crucifixion began caused tapestries and decorations to topple as onlookers were shocked. [...]

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