Guantanamo Bay – the name is enough to send shivers down the spine of even the most hardened terrorist who would otherwise not flinch while murdering thousands of people. The brutal torture techniques applied on detainees made it one of the most feared prisons in the world. But, now, after being in operation for around […]
Worst Ever Traffic Jams Around the World
Everyone hates being held up in traffic. Traffic jams routinely delay us but imagine being stuck in traffic for days! Being trapped on a highway with vehicles backed up for miles. Here’s our compilation of the world’s worst traffic jams. Beijing, China When – October, 2015 Beijing is one of the most populous cities of […]
Why is ISIS Recruiting Children ?
The face of the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq & Syria) is transforming. Its fresh recruits are not only young men from across the world, but its new members also include women fighters, adolescents and children aged anywhere between 8 and 16. The dramatic change in the demography of the ISIS soldiers was initially compared […]
Countries Where the Internet is Restricted
At a time when net neutrality is being hotly debated all over the world, there are a few countries that severely restrict the usage of the internet. In many of these countries speaking out your mind can lead to imprisonment or in extreme cases even execution. Let us take a look at some countries where […]
Last Over Finishes in World Cup Cricket
Traditionally, the 50 over World Cups have had the best last-over finishes. The reason is simple. It is a prestigious event and no one wants to lose here. Coming to incredible finishes, the first name on the list is the game between Australia and South Africa in the semi-final of the 1999 World Cup, played […]
Top 10 Predictions for the next 100 Years
Seers and diviners across ages have always left behind predictions about the future and centuries to come. Some of them may be accurate while many others will have fallen flat. A look at the technological and scientific advances made by mankind and the general direction of our development, however, allows us to imagine how life […]
Facts about Bernie Sanders you should know
The race to the United States President’s post has become more interesting and probably a lot of Bernie Sander’s supporters would be looking forward to the Vermont Junior Senator making it to the White House. Sanders has, in the past few days, emerged as a serious contender. By now, a lot of people would be […]
Weird Inventions Around the World
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 […]
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 […]