There’s always been a thing or two shrouded in mystery regarding things happening against children at the hands of the so-called fatherly figures at the church. It’s not a new revelation. For the longest time, devout and so-called religious figures…
Malaysia appoints youngest-ever minister at 25! Is this a record for Asia’s polity?
We know the land that calls itself truly Asia for its mesmeric charms and, a mountainous landscape. Also, being home to the tallest skyscraper in the country makes Malaysia an engineering and construction marvel of a rare kind. Well, in…
Maryland Priest calls cops to throw black funeral attendees out of a funeral
We hear priests to being kind, benevolent, dedicated holy spirits. These are different individuals from the others we see around, who are dedicated to following a righteous path, in the selfless service to god. Isn’t that what we’ve all heard or…
Do you know where does 90% of global plastic waste come from?
Terrorism, rising poverty, failure to curb pollution, propulsion of traffic and, increasing dependence of hydrocarbons aren’t the only global concerns at this point in time. An increasing source of woeful problems everywhere is plastic. Rather, put it, an increasing culture…
A politician in Karachi, Pakistan sat amid garbage dump to ask for votes, succeeded in getting viral
Pakistan! One word, multiple reactions, polarised opinions and, sad news that often makes the world’s blood boil and takes the sheen off of the good news. How often have we heard Pakistan engaging in violent bloodshed and extremist activities that…
Did you know: A number of benefits begin transforming the body in an hour of leaving alcohol?
If cancer is the emperor of all maladies, then the alcohol is crown of thorns one willingly wears around the head, only to cause self-inflicting pain. What starts as a drink for a change, leading to a window of recreation…
5 lessons we learnt at the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix
A disclaimer appeared loud and bold ahead of two vital F1 teams as the Formula One caravan descended at the Red Bull Ring, nestled between the picturesque Austrian hills for the 31st installation of the Austrian Grand Prix. Ferrari hadn’t…
Shocker from Malaysia: Malaysian man, 41, marries girl, 11, news shocks the world
Marriage, as they say, is often made in heaven. But it could be said, it is also turned into hell, here on God’s mighty earth. How else can one possibly summarise the stunning, rather bewildering piece of news emanating from…
Muhammad Ali’s iconic former 80-acre estate goes for sale for $2 million
Watching him box the life out of his competitors, in the words of Gideon Haigh, famous Australian-English writer, was an ennobling experience. But if you were to actually see the eye-widening beauty of Muhammad Ali’s estate, it would transfix you…
Here’s why Bangalore is being called among the greenest Indian cities?
It’s been called the garden city of India. If Jaipur is considered the pink city, Mumbai- the hub of dreams and, Delhi- the political power corridor of the country, then Bangalore is both the hub of the IT industry and…
Chinese director Liu Juan shoots first-ever Chinese film shot full-fledged in India
China and India share, what can ordinarily be called, tense, confusing ties. More people could tell you that China’s rather ‘disturbing’ presence around North-eastern borders of India makes the latter tense, and rightly so. China’s continued onslaught on Tibet only…
Messi and Ronaldo are the star attractions at Russia’s legendary Russian Academy of Arts
In the heart of the iconic city of Moscow, the capital of the Putin-land in Russia stands the Russian Academy of Arts. For the longest time, it’s been known as the USSR Academy of Arts and at present, it happens…
Assortment of dumbness: Some of the world’s stupid, funniest places, just for you
“It’s fully compatible with Justin Bieber, was present in the jury when each time they ignored Leo for an Oscar, it drips from overdone makeup, is promoted by fake news in media, can be found in aplenty inside the White…
Bristol University students came together to help good-hearted cleaner; fund his family trip
The Bristol University is considered amongst the finest and most attainable universities in all of England. It’s popular for management and business courses. But there’s something else too that is popular about the Bristol University. And this is someone special…
Is Black Tea helpful for hair health? Can it turn grey hair to black?
The love for a hot beverage continues to stay divided or polarised between tea and coffee. Those who relish a strong caffeine shot early in the day will never leave their homes without a hot cup of coffee. That’s regardless…
India seriously loves potatoes! A new study points to a serious number
Of all the things that one finds in a country revered for culture and colour- it’s potatoes that happen to be a huge crush of India. Believe it or not, a new study points to a rather serious number that…
Bollywood actor Bobby Deol unveils his latest state of the art stellar SUV
In the realm of Bollywood, there are stars, superstars and, acting legends. But one’s not really sure where to put Bobby Deol. He’s been there for a while now and not done yet. The star of many acclaimed Bollywood hits,…
India is no longer home to the world’s most poor, study says
“Everybody seems to have their own space under the sun, but the poor.” For the longest possible time now, it’s been said that the poorest people on the earth belong to India. India may be…
Have you heard about the unique tribal fest? India just marked its first tribal queen
City lights, plum infrastructure, posh highways, majestic roadways, sprawling IT-led development and, major gains in new-age urban development- the cities of India are completely a world away from the areas lying in the interiors. Even today, in this part of…
No more trees to be cut in Delhi till July 4
“Cities are not only made by humans but an entire civilisation that includes everything that breathes; let us not forget the trees” Despite there being several alarm calls being raised every now and again regarding the fate of trees and…
A Mumbai-based journalist alleged that she’d been racially slurred, attacked and injured in an Uber
One wonders, just when might that day come where women in India can feel completely safe. Will that day ever come, or will we forever be counting on a bright fictional tomorrow, akin to plucking a leaf out of a…
7 Interesting Places For Breakfast In Delhi That Are Unmistakably Everyone’s favourite
The classic saying goes, eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and, dinner like a pauper. You may have heard this one. Have you? But whether you have or haven’t, what matters most is to begin your day…
Aanchal Gangwal, a tea-seller’s daughter readies to join the Indian Armed Forces
The respected and adored Prime Minister is not the only success story in the country in the form of an individual who rose much above the ranks, having once been an ordinary tea-seller. A tea seller’s daughter, 24-year-old Aanchal Gangwal…
Can the slaughter of African elephants ever stop? How is the ivory ban failing?
They are amongst the easiest of animals around. The genteel, peace-loving, large-sized mammals, the elephants are to wildlife what a pious, God-fearing, homely grandmother is to a family. Unless really threatened and needlessly cornered, the elephants could never harm. They…
5 drivers who had a great French Grand Prix
After having spent a decade in the wilderness, Circuit Paul Ricard returned to the roster to unfurl a brilliant, much-anticipated Grand Prix. Marking the return of the French Grand Prix on the calendar with a plum result, grabbing the opportunity…