In 2012, a series of brain scans revealed that Matthieu Ricard, a French author cum Buddhist monk, had the maximum capability for happiness. The major reason in this case was his practice of meditation. At that point in time Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin, had tested on hundreds of advanced practitioners […]
Month: January 2016
Obama for Clearance of Leftover Vietnam-era Bombs in Laos
President Barack Obama wants some Vietnam-era bombs, which never exploded, to be cleared from Laos. These bombs were dropped as part of Operation Menu, a military program that ran from 1964 to 1973 in Laos as well as eastern Cambodia. This operation was carried out in a covert manner by the United States Strategic Air […]
The ‘Explosive’ Spread of Zika Virus
Zika virus is the main reason for an ailment named birth defect microcephaly. This is a condition that causes babies to be born with exceptionally-small heads and also leads to brain damage. As the WHO states this disease is spreading at an exponential rate in the Americas, especially in South and Central America. WHO has […]
10 Incredible Ice Hotels around the World
As snow flakes cover the magnificent European mountains, skiing enthusiasts head out for some adventure, while some tourists just wish to enjoy the snow. But there are a few who visit the region to experience the cool environs of the Ice Hotels in Northern Hemisphere. The fact that these hotels are made entirely of ice […]
10 Weird Phobias
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” – US President Franklin D. Roosevelt Fear is natural. Every man, woman, child knows fear at some time or other. Many say that the purpose of human life is to overcome our worst fears. But what happens when our fears start to paralyze us? Fear, […]
Coober Pedy – Opal Capital of the World
Welcome to Coober Pedy At first glimpse there seems nothing extraordinary about Coober Pedy. In fact, there seems to be not many houses or people; the desert region in which Coober Pedy is located grows excessively hot in summers and bitterly cold in the winters. The town is located in one of the most barren […]
Winter storm wreaks havoc in the US
Americans can now heave a sign of relief as the massive snowstorm (Winter Storm Jonas) that struck the nation over the weekend is now over. The past two days have been tough for Americans as the storm, which struck many parts of the Eastern Coast of the United States, led to 29 deaths, shutting down […]
Best Travel Destinations for Vegetarians
Justin Timberlake singing “Bring It on Down to Veganville” may or may not be your idea of entertainment but there is no denying the fact that the growth in vegetarianism and veganism across the world in recent years has been quite surprising. If you are vegetarian, though, you may face a number of sleepless nights […]
India-Africa hydrocarbon summit: Strengthening ties
When India recently held a two-day hydrocarbon summit with Africa, it was unambiguously clear that New Delhi organized it with two objectives in mind: First, energy security and second, uncertainty and tension in the Middle-East and its impact on oil supply in the future. For the energy deficient country, a mix of energy sources that […]
Nuclear Deal: Iran Free from Sanctions
Iranians are on cloud nine as international sanctions imposed on the country have been lifted. After the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) certified that Iran has completed the necessary preparatory steps to implement the nuclear deal it had signed with Western powers, sanctions were lifted. Following this Iran would not only be able to trade […]