Planning to visit a glitzy city to spend your vacation? Well, then don’t just go by the glamour. A city may be cosmopolitan and has all the temptations for traveelrs, but what’s more important is to see how the city treats foreigners. According to a popular survey, some cities have been identified as less friendly. […]
Tragic skiing accidents on the French Alps
The majestic French Alps is a sight to behold, one that a traveler will cherish for a lifetime. Towering massifs with snow-capped peaks, crystal clear rivers, glossy lakes and undulating passes cast a spell on the traveler tempting him to come back again and again. But the French Alps is not always as rosy and […]
Drinks To Try Around the World
Each place, each country, each region of the world is known for its distinct food habits. There are many different cuisines that you may want to sample from, but what about beverages and drinks? Here is our collection of 10 unique drinks from different parts of the world that you must try once. Some of […]
Obama’s last State of the Union address
US President Barack Obama’s 2016 State of the Union address is his last as he prepares to step aside for the next President who will be chosen after the elections in November this year. So, as the President prepares to get eclipsed by a new candidate at the end of the year, he set on […]
How to Interpret Sean Penn’s Interview With Mexican Drug Lord in Rolling Stones?
Here’s a story that would make Don Corleone (Godfather) look like a midget. A Mexican drug lord, who has been literally calling the shots in entire Mexico and America when it comes to drug trafficking, has occupied public imagination like no one else. In fact, it was a moment of epiphany for the world when […]
Speeches that impacted the world
Great people have spoken great words and when history records them, they become speeches that inspire, motivate, guide and educate people in future times to come. Perhaps one of the most inspiring speeches delivered was in late 19th century that continues to inspire and motivate people all over the world even today. The speech was […]
Great Singers around the World Who Died Before 30
“It ain’t fair you died too young Like a story that had just begun The death tore the pages all away” — Kenny Chesny The death of a brilliant artist, a gifted singer is always a great loss to the world. The pains of such a loss are compounded when the life ends way too […]
2015: A Year of Attacks on Artists and Artistic Freedom
Artists, painters, writers, journalists, and other free thinkers have always been at the forefront of social change and their works have often found political expression. This has led to persecution from those in power or individuals and groups with vested interests, who resent or oppose any form of dissent. The response has been increasing violence […]
US Gun Laws: Obama’s Push for Reforms
Some 13,286 people were killed in the US by firearms in 2015. There were 372 mass shootings in the US in the same year. It killed 475 people and injured 1,870. The statistics look even scarier when you know that over 300 million guns are circulating in the US waiting to end up in the […]
10 Secret Castles in Europe
Europe is famous for its many towering and beautiful castles. These castles were once the centres of regional history and royal and military strongholds. In modern times, these are key tourist attractions. We bring to you 10 secret castles from Europe – lesser known castles that rival their more famous counterparts in beauty and mystique. […]