On 24 September 2015, 719 Hajj pilgrims lost their lives in a stampede and another 800 people were injured to various extents. The stampede happened at Mina, which is a valley located at a distance of approximately three miles from Mecca and the site of the ritual known as Stoning the Devil. It has in […]
North Korea Defector Problem
There are several reasons as to why people defect from North Korea. The issue of food shortage is serious, borne out by the famine that struck the country in 1990 and is still regarded by many as being the brainchild of the national administration. The executions seem to happen without any proper reason at times. […]
Canada Elections: The Race for the PM Post
Canadians are all set to vote on October 19, 2015, to elect the new Prime Minister of the country. The 2015 Canadian federal election, which was formally the 42nd Canadian general election, is being held to elect members of the House of Commons of the 42nd Parliament of Canada. The Parties: How are they faring? […]
Top 10 Extinct Animals
The planet earth is a big and beautiful place. More importantly, it is home to innumerable species of plants animals, reptiles, birds, insects, and life forms. Most of these species of animals evolve to adapt to their environments, some fail and disappear from the face of the earth. Yet others are hunted and killed indiscriminately […]
Immigration Problem around the World
The image of a dead Syrian toddler lying on a Turkish beach shook the world and brought before it the plight of migrants who are fleeing from their homes in war torn countries in search of a better life. As the conditions continue to deteriorate in Syria and some other countries, thousands of migrants are […]
Recent Epidemic Outbreaks Around the World
Recent Epidemic Outbreaks Around the World If there is something that humans really dread, it can be said that it is disease that humans hate to suffer and endure. Of these diseases, some spread like fire in the form of epidemic outbreaks, going into unmanageable and uncontrollable proportions within a short span of time. By […]
Top bizarre records around the world
It is human nature to want to excel – to make a name for oneself, distinguish oneself and set a record. Just when we thought we’ve heard them all – the tallest, the smallest, the fastest, the slowest, the strongest, and the weakest, here comes this new crop of records that are nothing short of […]
Most Dangerous Volcanoes Around the World
Volcanoes are one of the most violent and destructive forces of Nature. While it is true that it is these volcanic belts that are home to some of the most spectacular forms of flora and fauna, it is also true that these volcanoes have been feared, worshiped, and studied for centuries now. Modern volcanologists and […]
Tribes Around the World
Many of us may feel that our fast-paced world of increasing globalization, industrialization, and homogenization contributes to our becoming global citizens, where we are equally at home in any part of the world. However, these processes have taken a heavy toll on traditional ways of life around the world, particularly tribal cultures that are trying […]
Famous book fairs Around the World
In a world where information is always available to us on our smartphones, the Internet, and on television, many of us still turn to a book (in printed or e-book form) when we need more in-depth analysis on any topic. “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and […]