Scientists around the world have racked their brains for days, months and even decades to churn out inventions that have added enormously to upgrading our lifestyle. Inventions such as mobile phones, internet, computers, smart phones, to name a few, have really changed the way we live. But there are some inventions that cannot be considered […]
Month: February 2016
Royal Families Around the World And Their Extravagances
Saudi King Gifts a Golden Toilet King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, the monarch of Saudi Arabia, has an estimated net worth of about USD 21 billion. The oil rich country is estimated to earn some USD 1 billion each day. The king is also the most influential Muslim according to news reports. Such wealth undoubtedly […]
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow Break the Ice
As the two most revered figures of Christianity – Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church – met in Havana, the capital of Cuba, the media went into a tizzy hailing the meeting. It can be considered one of the most important events […]
Fate of Julian Assange Hangs in Balance
Term it as the failure of the United Nations or arrogance of a few rich and powerful countries, several rulings of the world body and its multiple organs are simply overlooked by those who do not tire in preaching the world about the values of democracy, human rights and rule of law. On February 5, […]
Unique Holidays Around the World
It’s holiday season and we all have laid our plans on how to make the most out of it, and deservedly so, after a year’s hard-work. But apart from the usual holidays that we have around the year, there are some other intriguing ones you might like to know about. Read on to find out. […]
Best Cities in the World to Launch Startups
Beijing is one of the leading cities in the world as far as launching startups is concerned. The scenario over there is changing of late with a number of entrepreneurs breaking out of the traditional mold and achieving success in their chosen fields. These organizations have inspired a lot of young people to follow their […]
Border Controls in Europe: What could be the Domino Effect?
Some 283,000 people crossed borders illegally to enter Europe in 2014. The figure touched an unprecedented 1.8 million in 2015. With huge infiltration of refugees in the last year, the entire Europe now finds itself on horns of a dilemma. While people can sense the end of passport-free travel in Europe, they can also foresee […]
$6.5 billion Cash Deal: Argentina’s Answer to Debt Battle
A History of Economic Crises Argentina, Latin America’s third largest economy, has seen spells of frustrating downturns and hope of economic revival going right back to the 1930s. The periods of slump and financial crises have, however, far outdone any patches of optimism. Political instability and frequent changes at the ministry level have led to […]
Most Shocking Documentaries
Child of Rage: A Story of Abuse (1990) Directed by Larry Peerce Horrifying, shocking, and chilling. These are a few of the words used to describe the 1990 documentary film Child of Rage: A Story of Abuse. The documentary features the story of 6 year-old Beth Thomas and her interviews with her therapist. Beth was […]
New Hampshire results give momentum to US Presidential polls
The US presidential polls have always been a highly watched affair. However, the way New Hampshire primary election results have gone in support of preferred candidates from either Republican or Democrat side, there is little to doubt as to what shape this year’s presidential race will take. While Republicans gave thumping support to Donald Trump, […]