It’s called the ‘Big Apple.’ And, of course, there’s a little surprise or shock value in that too. Isn’t it? After all, New York is the den of new surprises; a treasure trove of good experiences. The land where the…
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Elon Musk Sued: Tech mogul gets sued by one of the Thai rescuers
It takes more than courage and a hell lot of a spine to sue Elon Musk. The news that Elon Musk has just been sued is a clamour for those who cannot think of him in any other light. At…
World’s first Hydrogen-Powered train, unveiled by Germany
There’s obviously got to be some sense in the saying that Germany or as they call it, Deutschland is the ‘Fatherland.’ After all, it’s often been the father of all inventions, achievements, feats and records. The contribution of Germany has…
At the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy, a few friendships were forged rather uniquely
There are sad events, there are shocking events; there are tragedies and then, there’s the 9/11 tragedy. Probably, nothing can ever get worse than that. Can it? 17 years on, as the world moves on, partly reminiscing, partly shaking the…
South Africa in crisis: There are 57 murders per day, on an average
South Africa is in crisis: who can help and how, one wonders? For a country that is the quintessential home to arguably, the greatest revolutionary the world has known, things aren’t looking that good for Madiba’s South Africa. In fact, where…
Five of the most corrupt countries of Asia
If you thought that physical diseases only traumatise the world and health concerns then think again. Corruption is an intangible concern that needs to be fixed. Governments have done their bit; social activists have raised their voice against it; movies…
An inspiring tale related to the 9/11 tragedies that will leave New York, and New Yorkers happy
17 years ago, the world was rocked by what had seemed the greatest travesty mankind had known. No, it wouldn’t suffice to call it just carnage. No, it wouldn’t suffice to call it merely a vitriolic act of terrorism. There…
Japan is one of the world’s quiet enigmas. Yet, underrated. Why?
Do not doubt the people of Japan; doubt not their intention to build and rebuild. It’s as much the land that embraced the Buddha as it birthed the Samurais. Nature may shake it, people may betray it, and the eternal…
Are you aware of the Chinese products banned in India and the items India imports?
It isn’t uncommon to note economic ties between two countries soaring their bi-lateral relations further. For relations to prosper, a lot depends or rests on the cordiality and normalcy of relations between nations. The greater the economic ties, the better the…
Wildlife fatality: Chinese Tourist dies taking pictures of wildlife as a Hippo attacks him
At 66, you’d rather want to stay at a place where you are safe and sound and not endangered by some kind of a terrible situation. Still, one doesn’t quite know where the next, unsought attack from fatality occurs or…
Strange event: What was an 18-month-old boy doing in Merseyside, England at mid-night?
In a world, no stranger to weird bits and pieces of news and strange developments, is it a surprise that an 18-month-old boy was found alone at midnight in the middle of a road? Rather, is it hardly a surprise…
Controversial 9/11 podcast removed by Apple
In an age where there are so much conspiracy theories everywhere, it’s hardly a surprise to know that there are multiple conspiracy theories regarding 9/11. An event so catastrophic in nature that even today, a decade and a half after…
Horror from Russia: 3 Russian sisters kill their ‘abusive’ father in Moscow
Perhaps it suffices to say that we are living in a rather perverse society. We are in times where rape and molestation are common problems and concerns everywhere one goes and sees. There may actually be a very justified reason…
Europe is embracing to embrace the hottest-ever day in its history
It’s the continent of light, glamour and hope. But they are calling Europe hell on earth. Perhaps, this term, complicated and painful that it may sound, may have seemed true back in time. Perhaps, the last time that one may…
Trump thanks Kim Jong-un calling him ‘kind’ for returning remains of 55 US casualties from Korean war
We are living in interesting times indeed. These are reminiscent of George Orwell’s greatest work of all time- 1984. The pigs symbolise the morons who can be the political zealots or whip-masters running countries down the line. Anyhow, the most…
Top 10 Products Ever Sold in Modern World
Every once in a while there is a product launched by a company that changes the fate of the company. One for example is Apple’s iPhone(Separate List created for iPhones), that broke all sales records by selling 1.2 billion iPhones…
List of World’s Nuclear Arsenal
The biggest Sin of mankind is to possess the power of ultimate destruction and incite the fear of that power amongst its own race to achieve political and economic goals. If history teaches us one thing, the craving for power…
New Yorks Times come under sharp criticism for showing Putin-Trump gay love cartoon
Niall Ferguson has written for it. Junot Diaz writes for it. Amy Chua cites it. Naomi Klein is often published in it. It isn’t just a newspaper. It’s journalism often at it’s very best; often from the very top drawer.…
Lucky woman? Here’s the most thrilling survival story of the year so far
Imagine falling off from the balcony of your 1st-floor apartment in a plush urban city’s residential colony? A fall down from the very first floor and no higher than that might perturb an individual endlessly. Isn’t it? Say, the worst…
Will Canada finally host the World Cup 2026 along with US and Mexico?
The FIFA World Cup 2018. Surely, there can nothing better than that. Nothing can get bigger than this. It’s the mother of all sporting spectacles and one that France triumphed at recently, as recent as a few hours before. And…
Air pollution is such a global catastrophe that even Australia’s cities are seeing rise in death tolls
Australia. There’s so much more to Australia that meets the eye. It’s not just the home to the truly Great Barrier Reef but also home to Sir Donald Bradman. Beer is as famously consumed here as water in any other…
Beijing has an interesting way to highlight the water pollution
It was once home to the famous rich dynasties that ruled over with an iron-fisted power. Even today, it houses the famous forbidden palace, a touristic site for people from all walks of life. Today, it is home to hundreds…
15 Stephen King Quotes That Prove He Is The King For A Reason
Writing horror is considered to be one of the toughest things possible, considering the entire thing relies so heavily on visuals and sounds. But that consideration has time and again been shattered by Stephen King one of the most beloved…
Forbes names Kylie Jenner as ‘self-made billionaire’, what else but laughter follows
We are living in strange times, let it be said very clearly. The best football teams return from the mother of all sporting battles with the underdogs biting chewing them off. Real intelligence has created that thing called Artificial Intelligence,…
Dear God, have mercy on Japan
The Samurai warriors, a penchant for KitKat, transportation infrastructure, Tokyo’s sky-rocketing buildings, the enchanting pagodas, the Sushi, the suicide forest and, infrastructural and engineering might- Japan’s got so many positives. After all, it also happens to be the land of…