Stress has, over the last few years, become such an integral part of our lives that it’s often hard to discount its presence. In this age of instant gratification where we often undertake more challenges than what we can chew,…
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A Munich Start-Up Social Bee Is Addressing Woes of Refugees in Finding Employment
It’s hard to lead a life as a refugee. Even as one succeeds in finding temporary political asylum in another country, the fact that one needs to adopt to the host country’s culture, beliefs, socio-economic molds exacts a mighty challenge…
Americans List Down Things They Find Weird in Europe
Travelling might actually be the one thing that even the most dreaded or distressed people would get excited about. Don’t you think? If you are lonely and down and depressed, knowing not what to do then the simple idea of…
Alstom Is Developing World’s First Ever Hydrogen-Powered Train
In an era where climate change and global warming are leading headlines in a world strangled by environmental concerns, it is path-breaking innovation that can lead the light amidst testing times. One of the world’s leading infrastructure giants Alstom from…
Believe It Or Not But All Ten Of World’s Shrinking Countries Belong To Europe
There’s never a dull moment when it comes to Europe. Oh, wait. There is, it finally seems. Ever wondered what might possibly be worrying undoubtedly world’s most culturally diverse continent? Here is a simple clue. It concerns people. Ok, let’s…
Switzerland Ranked The Best Country In The World. Are You Surprised?
The beautiful landlocked Central European country is still very much in news. Not that there’s been a controversy in Switzerland. Not that there usually are any. One of the world’s most beautiful parts of the world, nestled in Switzerland is…
Are You An Engineer? Then, Head To Denmark. You Are In Great Demand
Engineering. It is one of the world’s most revered and challenging professions. After countries like the Great Britain, Germany, France and Japan proved their might in the challenging waters of engineering, the last three decades or so have shown India’s…
Did You Know Russia Recently Had Its Darkest Ever Month? But Which One?
Thought the darkest moment in Russia’s history was over with Stalin’s death. Think again? It appears that last December- yes the year-ending month of 2017- was the darkest month in the entire history of Russia. Between day and night, there’s…
After A Century Of Disappearance, It Occurs That Wolves Have Returned To Belgium
Hounding music, bright full moon, cold, nippy winds and what comes to the mind? Wolves, what else? There’s this sublime sort of horror and scare associated with wolves that one doesn’t quite find attuned to any other feral creature. Isn’t…
In A Welcome Move, Britain’s Iceland Supermarket Chain Completely Bans All Plastic
Often the common byline one gets to hear from everyone regarding pollution is that it is utterly detrimental to everyone’s health and toward general well-being of the planet. Still, there are very few who counter this growing menace in which…
All Of £3.5 Million Worth Robbed Jewels From Paris’ Ritz Hotel Recovered
It’s one of Paris’ most exquisite and luxurious hotels. It is also a hotel where many a celeb have stayed as guests and continue to, pretty much to this point of time. But despite being laden with opulence and grandeur,…
German Research States Migrants Responsible For Rise In Violent Crimes
It is common knowledge that Germany is home to tens of thousands of refugees who’ve fleed troubled waters, averting crisis back home in the Middle East. From the onset of 2015, Germany has accommodated more refugees in its domicile than…
5 Astounding Snapshots That perfectly Summarise How Britain Celebrated Its New Year’s eve
Bright hopes, big dreams, loads of aspiration and tons of excitement about an impending party plan: that pretty much sums up the New Year’s spirit. Isn’t it? But while different cultures in different parts of the world celebrate the highly…
Brussels Has A Special Gift For Its Commuters On 31st December To Jan 1, 2018
You know it for being the city of waffles. You know it for being the home of martial arts superstar Jean Claude Van Damme. You are also aware of it being home to the master adventurer, traveller and many a…
France Bans Kids From Using Phones In Classrooms Until They Turn 15
One of the world’s most beautiful nations, one that has often been in the news (especially of late) for evidencing a horrible spate of terror attacks has just made an interesting new move as far as kids studying in schools…
McDonald’s Announces Plans To Make McVegan A Permanent Choice In Nordic Countries’ Menu
The world’s favourite fast-food joint just announced an encouraging bit of news for the vegetarians among us and it is something that might leave them with a green, leafy smile. McDonald’s just announced that its first pure vegetarian burger is…
United Kingdom Now Has Its Highest Peak Re-Measured And Reassessed
Usually, unless and until some peculiar writing or debate shifts the focus, the talk about United Kingdom more often than not only stays restricted to the state of politics, culture and economy. We hear about United Kingdom’s political luminaries,…
Lufthansa Pilots Refuse To Fly 222 Deported Refugees. Moral Stand or Confusion?
The mass exodus of hundreds and thousands of refugees who are fleeing their homes in the Middle East, looking for safe havens in Europe has dominated discussions since 2015. What was once a trend, has now become common news. That…
In A First, London Welcomes Black Electric Taxis
Air quality. It remains a highly debated issue in this part of the 21st century. Asia is struggling with it- China and India, in particular. America, despite several top-tier discussions organized by think-tanks manages to cast away the issue. Now,…
Terror Plot Aimed At Taking Down Theresa May Successfully Foiled By Britain’s MI 5
Clearly, Theresa May isn’t the most popular Briton alive in today’s day and age. She might be the Prime Minister of perhaps one of the greatest empires in the modern world. But Theresa May clearly lacks the support and appreciation…
Have You Seen The Beauty Of A New Marvel Of Sprawling Architecture in Greece?
In the course of the last several years, Greece has often find itself in the wrong end of the spectrum as far as its economics and dwindling fortunes are concerned. Often weighing heavily on Germany for economic bailouts, life hasn’t…
Chinese Entrepreneurs Are Making Way For Other Chinese To Live, Succeed In Germany
With myriad institutes offering tons and tons of opportunities for undergraduates to study engineering- a fulcrum around which many interesting careers revolve in these times- Germany offers a fascinating ocean of study for students hailing from Asia. But particularly when…
Switzerland’s Touristy Graubunden Tests Driverless Busses
Long after the discussion about driverless cars came down into real terms having until recently been a flight of fancy, it was obvious that the discussion had to shift to a new paradigm. Change is, after all, the only constant…
All’s Not Well In Romania, With Widespread Protests Dominating Headlines
In popular culture, it is known for being the land of the Dracula; a hugely entertaining symbol of cinematic folklore. It is revered for being the sprawling home to the majestic Carpathian mountains. It is also loved for its eclectic…
Justice Finally Arrives for Families of Those Who Perished in Bosnia’s Genocide, 1992
Bosnia. This serenely beautiful country in the Balkan peninsula isn’t just about medieval castles, cringe-worthy Dinaric Alps or plush lakes and rivers. Bosnia has, in fact, been home to one of the worst persecutions of the muslims ever witnessed in…