There are so many things about Sweden that people love – the massage, IKEA, and meatballs to name a few. The next major innovation from this Nordic country could be workdays that last six hours each. In some companies of Sweden the normal workweek, which comprises 40 hours, has been brought down to 30 hours. […]
Putin in Syria – Savior or Insecure Politician?
The Islamic State (IS), also referred to as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), is a jihadist militant group that is currently in control of many parts of Syria and Iraq. Subscribing to an extreme version of Sunni Islam, the group is fanatic about spreading its “state” or “caliphate” over many parts of […]
The emerging threat of the ISIS
The ISIS is one of the most dangerous militant organizations that the world has seen till now. The atrocities of the militant group and its barbarity have forced the U.S. and its allies to launch air strikes on ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria. However, a year has passed and it is still not certain […]
Water Found on Mars – The Implications
The recent announcement that water has been found on Mars has generated a significant amount of interest among people of various classes – both scientists who have been following the developments on these planets with lot of interest and common people. As per information, it is liquid water that is flowing on the planet’s surface, […]
Who will be the next U.S. President?
On November 8, 2016, the U.S. presidential polls will take place. This is one election in the world where campaigning starts one year before the scheduled polls which are held on Tuesday – after the first Monday in November. It’s a tradition that is continuing in the U.S. since 1845. But like every election, it […]
Climate Change, Terrorism, and Sustainable Development dominate UN Summit
Syria Conflict: Power Struggle between the US and Russia With climate change, terrorism, and sustainable development issues dominating the 70th session of United Nations’ summit, there were more differences and less unanimity among world leaders over Syria. In fact, this division was over how to end the four-year-old conflict in Syria that has resulted in […]
Pope’s US Visit: Liberals’ Biggest Wins and Republicans’ Opposition
Pope Francis recently visited the US for five days. His visit started from September 22nd and ended on September 27th. His visit started with his arrival at Joint Base Andrews at 16.00 hours. On the next day, the proceedings started with a welcoming ceremony at the White House where he personally met President Barack Obama. […]
Ten Famous Ships That Sank With The People
It is man’s desire to travel and explore the wide world that led him to build ships. Large, opulent cruise ships, the ubiquitous ferry, mail ships, and even military ships exude a dignity and grace as they set sail across the seas and oceans. Sometimes, however, these majestic vessels become fraught by the worst accidents […]
Volkswagen’s Cheating Unleashed: The Emissions Scandal
After so many years in the business as one of the top automobile manufacturers of the world, Volkswagen is facing a rather serious threat to its goodwill and, possibly to its existence as well, largely as a result of its shady business practices. From 2009 onwards, Volkswagen has been putting in a lot of software […]
Nepal on the Boil over Newly Promulgated Constitution
Nepal’s plain region bordering India’s Bihar and Uttar Pradesh is still on the boil; protests over newly promulgated Constitution have not been called off. In fact, tension is looming large across the Himalayan nation as hundreds of Nepal-bound trucks are halting at the border; raw food material and vegetable prices have shot up, while fuel […]