The United States witnessed a slew of events in 2015, ranging from the ordinary to the incredible and at times quite frightening. We bring to you some of the main events that occurred in the United States during the year, some of which have also impacted the world. Political events 2015 has been a politically […]
Month: December 2015
Most Expensive Cheese around the World
The world loves cheese which comes in a variety of taste, texture, form and even color. While everyday cheese is not very expensive, the better varieties command premium prices. Cheese is made from concentrated milk of cow, buffalo, sheep, goat or donkey, but does not have a viscous or liquid state. The manner of processing […]
Student Movements Around the World
Political repression and brutal crackdown have not deterred countless students from taking to the streets demanding reforms, condemning discrimination, and voicing their support for people’s rights and democracy. They have neither winced nor wilted under the bludgeoning of military regimes. Students have stayed at the forefront of free speech, civil rights, and anti-war movements around […]
Literature Fests Around the World
The Emirates Festival of Literature held in Dubai every year is one of the leading literature fests of the world. It is normally held during March. It is regarded as a comparatively new entrant to the domain of literary fests; however, it has already become one of the leading congregations of book lovers in the […]
How James Bond’s Gadgets and Cars Have Changed Over the Years
Over the years, gadgets and cars have been integral parts of the James Bond experience. Many who have seen Casino Royale will remember how Daniel Craig as James Bond used a defibrillator to come back to health after his martini was poisoned by the villain’s henchwoman or how M kept track of him by inserting […]
Why is Norway the Best Place to Live In?
The United Nations Development Program has declared Norway to be the best place to live for the 12th straight occasion, which says a lot about the country. UNDP uses the Human Development Index in order to judge how well countries are doing and ranks them accordingly. In 2015, Norway scored 0.944 on the scale of […]
Major Attacks on Religious Institutions of the World
Religion is always supposed to be a personal aspect of one’s life, where one interacts regularly with Lord Almighty. It can be spiritual in nature or even ceremonious but any and every worship is supposed to spread love and faith. Places of worship are such places where people come together and profess their love and […]
Famous Stories, Plays, Songs Based on Christmas
The Gift of the Magi – O. Henry The Gift of the Magi is probably the most famous of Christmas-themed stories. Written by O. Henry and first published in 1905, the story tells the tale of a young married couple selling their most precious possessions in an effort to gift the other a special Christmas […]
Will a Saudi-led coalition against ISIS work?
Saudi Arabia recently announced forming a coalition of 34 Muslim countries, including Egypt and Turkey, to fight against ISIS, the terrorist outfit which has proved to be a menace for the global security. Killing of 129 people in Paris and 14 people in California in the US by ISIS men has confirmed its brutal and […]
Most powerful people of the world
Powerful people are not always heads of state. People who are high achievers and influencers around the world define power as change makers. If you want to know about the famous peoples, check out this – Most Famous People in the World. Here are some of the most powerful people in the world. Bill Gates […]