With its sandy white beaches, sprawling blue oceanic resorts and a spectacular eye-pleasing landscape, Greece has been a beacon for Europe’s globetrotting travelers. Entrenched in copious pages of history for being the second oldest civilization in the world, there is…
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It is always interesting when a keenly-anticipated global event produces myriad viewing points. There are a multiple ways in which to ascertain last week’s UN Climate Summit held in Bonn, depending upon who you exactly are: whether a rationalist who…
Why Robert Mugabe’s Decline Is Good News For Zimbabwe?
In lighten vein, it could be said that there are often as many tyrants in the world as there are constructive thinkers and progressive minds. It so happens that, very often, though not always, the bad outnumber the good in…
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There are businessmen and there is Elon Musk. Not our saying. Rather a common attribution of respect attributed to the Pretoria-born American business. In an age where businesses are increasingly combatting contemporary era issues such as reducing carbon footprint, Elon…
What’s Really Wow About Iceland’s WOW Air: Gay-Rights!
You know Iceland for its magnificent natural beauty. You admire its serene icy-cool climate, you love to snuggle up some brandy whilst you are there. You can hum, almost endlessly, the many soulful melodies crooned by Bjork: undoubtedly, a national treasure…
Overgrown And Eating Pies: That’s Christian Bale For You
He’s been a maverick magician. He has been a hopeless romantic confused between Natalie Portman and Freida Pinto. He’s been a completely psyched out killing machine. He has even donned the dark cape and saved Gotham. He is of course,…
15,000 Scientists Issue Scathing Warning About Climate Change: Will Mankind Learn Now?
Climate Change. It’s out there. It is for real. No longer a terrifying night-tale that would make one soil in his pants. No longer a figment of imagination that would inspire Hollywood to make a blockbuster. All of that has…
China Stumps The Pentagon In Developing Epic New Tank: ZTQ
Few countries have captured popular imagination in the 21st century for their industrial capabilities and infrastructural prowess quite like China. Popular culture lavishes praise on Xi Jinping’s nation for its ability to dominate international headlines, regardless of any sphere, whether…
Don’t Go Soft On News: Gorge On Candid, Hotly-Debated Views in BBC’s HARDtalk
How does one define truth? Perhaps it’s that force of purity, made of some sanctity that we are all after. How does one define perspective? Funnily speaking, perspective isn’t just a ‘view’. It isn’t merely restricted to ‘answer’. It is,…
Director of Centre for Disabled Rapes 2 Disabled Girls. Wait, What?
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Why Germany’s Erwin Rommel Will Not Be Forgotten?
The Nazis; the face of brutality, the symbol of pure, terrifying evil- haven’t been forgotten. Can’t be. There are more symbols in the ebb of Nazism that remind of atrocities than there are famished souls in the developing world. These…
Adam Gilchrist: Why His Conduct, Charm, Achievements Left Us Stumped?
Adam Gilchrist. This isn’t merely any name. It is the cricketing equivalent of a long term asset. It stands for the celebration of a team-sport, over and above that of individual achievements. A mere reference to Gilchrist is akin to…
Not Just Snow, Cows or Chateaus: Switzerland, A Mighty Abode of Foreigners
Switzerland! Regardless of who you are- whether a stock trader at the NYSC, a student rushing late to submit a PhD thesis in Chittagong, a scholar on renewable energy based in Melbourne, an entrepreneur dabbling in the commercial clutter of…
Should Kohli Have Excused Himself From Sri Lanka Series?
India are playing at home. Not too much of a secret. Is it ? Sri Lanka have arrived in India. An extensive Tests-followed by ODIs-followed by T20 series is slated to happen. Action starts Wednesday: November 15, 2017. Oh wait,…
The Real Knight Behind The Batman: Bob Kane
Chances are, if you have ever given a close look at any of Batman cartoon scripts whether appearing in newspapers or as part of comic strips in magazines, a common signature bearing the name ‘Bob Kane’ appears. Instead of ever…
Where’s Julian Assange Now? What Does Future Have In Store For Him?
If he opts to step out of the London-based Ecuador-embassy, the Metropolitan police will have him. If he decides to level any more vehement verbal assaults at the USA- he will face extradition to a country that might desire devouring…
Chevrolet Bring King Of All Corvettes In New, Muscled-up Hunk
Not merely an eye-candy, but a robust, feisty animal, uncaged to mow down opponents. Not merely an escape for those inebriated with life’s vices but surely a bespoken measure of power and design resilient to charge past any pavement. Make…
Brazil Produces a Ferrari Resurgence as Vettel, Kimi Fight Bravely
On November 12, 2017 the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace stood true to its name unfurling a nail-biting drama and boy, quite some pace in an enticing 71-lap contest here in the heart of Brazil. With Ferrari aiming a shot at…
7 Drivers To Watch Out For At The Brazilian Grand Prix ’17
Among the most enthralling and highly-anticipated grands prix in the entire calendar year is the Brazilian GP, held each year as the penultimate race of the F1 season. Since its inaugural year, in 1972, where the Brazilian Grand prix unfurled…
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Kinshasa may not move many eyeballs in deep admiration. It does not offer, by any stretch of imagination, the stickiness for a globetrotting populace of the world to stick around, given the local problems the city is plagued with. As…
Women Only: Australia And England Lock Horns In Historic Ashes Test
It is both quite funny and lamentable that the moment you type in the phrase ‘Ashes Test’ in your Google search, the result throws upon a throng of articles and content pertaining to the men’s Ashes series that is yet…
Prince Charles On An Important Noble Mission Arrives In India
Great Britain’s Prince Charles, on an important tour to Asia that starts with India has made an announcement to further the academic interests of marginalised children in India. Currently in New Delhi, Prince Charles, it is noted, has put his…
5 Fascinating, Unknown Facts About The Iconic Hollywood Sign
Hollywood. It is a paradise for moviegoers. It is the tinsel-town residence where enigmatic movie stars gyrate around box-office hits and bathe in glowing showers of incessant fan following. No matter what you say, there are more ways to describe…
Shattering The Stumps: The Pacy Journey Of Brett Lee
You’ve admired Johnson for his furious pace and regarded McGrath for his uncanny consistency. You’ve hailed Nathan Lyon for his unmatched ability to get the maximum out of any surface and respected Hilfenhaus and Siddle for their dedication and focus. But in…
Australia Unleash New Fast Bowling Weapon In Megan Schutt
Tall, dandy and, gifted with a lithe frame, it’s not the best idea to step on to the batting turf with Australia’s Megan Schutt holding the new ball. A handy exponent of the ever-deceptive shorter delivery and an avid practitioner of…