5 Unique Dining Experiences In The World To Try Before You Die
Who doesn’t like to dine out? Most of us choose to go on dinner for our first date with someone. Many of us choose the classic way of proposing marriage to someone special with a glass of wine, a diamond ring, and some cheese on the side over a candle-light dinner. And a lot of […]
What Does Death In Different Cultures Mean?
Death is universal. Death is inevitable. But most importantly, death is unique. You will be surprised to find out how death means different things in different cultures. This differences impact on the way the world grieves the death of loved ones. In today’s world, where cultures are overlapping each other in myriad ways, understanding of […]
12 Must watch rare disease documentaries and movies
Well-made documentaries are informative and as engrossing as movies. Documentaries on subjects such as diseases, genetic disorders and chronic illnesses feature people suffering from them, which offer us new insights into them, and also creates awareness and empathy for the people. There are many touching movies too, which inspire us by featuring the people who […]
7 Restaurant Secrets Your Waiter Is Hiding From You
Do you ever visit a restaurant, order a sumptuous meal, pay the bill, leave, and never think about it again? Possibly not. Everyone who visits a restaurant has at least once in life has thought about what goes on behind the kitchen doors. Not only that, every generous individual who has dined in a good […]
How to write a script for a TV series
A Good show on TV requires the ability to hold back the audiences. As the TV shows run for a long time so it’s important to have that gluing element in it. The story and the content of any show are the heart and soul of it. If it is strong and appealing enough, no […]
Should vaccination be made compulsory?
The growing trend of opting out of vaccination has started showing disastrous results – the ongoing outbreak of measles across Europe and the US. Children, in the US, must produce proof of vaccination to get into the public school system. France and Italy have mandatory vaccination policies for school going kids.
The Case of the Missing Right-Winged Intellectuals in India
Liberal thinkers such as Sagarika Ghose often ponders over this issue. In fact, in an article where she talks about the lack of right-winged intellectuals in India, Ghose wonders whether the lack of conservative intellectuals in the country a result of a badly inculcated ‘bhartiya sanskriti’? She goes on to add whether the cause behind […]
Why are Millennial Parents Choosing Unique Baby Names?
Jaxson, Nutella, Cyanide, and Taula Does the Hula from Hawaii – these are not the names of brands (except Nutella). They are baby names, which the millennials have given to their offspring. These names aren’t even in top 10 on the list of the most weird baby names. In a bid to sound unique, cool, […]
The Tragic Story Behind Japan’s Work Culture
Corporate culture, be it anywhere in the world, can be inevitably cruel and demanding. But in Japan, the case is worse. Even in incorporate environment, Japan’s ‘salarymen’ work for some of the longest hours in the world. To release stress and tension, they turn to alcohol after working hours. This results in slumbering Japanese men […]
20 Years Later – The Columbine High School Shooting and the Mental Health Scenario
On a bright sunny Tuesday afternoon of 20 April 1999, two Columbine High School students – Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, shot 12 students and 1 teacher – and eventually turned the gun on themselves. Intensive police investigation revealed that both the shooters suffered from chronic depression and experienced immense amount of bullying at school. […]
Election Special: What To Listen To In a Speech
It is election season. Which means, you will get to hear heaps of speeches by the leaders (and non-leaders) of India. They will talk relentlessly about whom you should vote for, and why. But with numerous speeches hurled at your way, how can you decide who is genuine enough to put your stakes on? Here […]
Is Anti-Terror Architecture in India the Answer to the Looming Terror Threat?
First 1993, then 2006, and lastly 2008 – Mumbai has remained under the shadow of constant terror threat in the last 3 decades. Despite security upgrades and enhancements, the city continues to be vulnerable to terror. Of course, national security agencies are (or are they?) doing their best to combat this threat every single minute […]
The Psychology Behind The Success of Supernatural Shows in India
Naagins, dayans, chudails, and pishachinis – these supernatural characters are currently ruling the roast on the Indian television screens. As if we didn’t have the saas and the bahu already. But why? Why are these out-of-the-world characters so popular on Indian television? Why are these supernatural shows in India garnering a higher TRP than some […]
The Indian Election Advertising Campaigns– Which Political Party Tops The Charts?
The month of the elections is here. Finally, the Indian citizens will choose which political party gets to serve them – or will they? Every year, just before the Indian elections, the two major political parties – The BJP and the Congress – launch various digital propagandas to influence or improve their vote bank. Their […]
9 priceless artifacts you didn’t know India had
India has been a repository of not only great spiritual, moral and architectural wealth but also of treasures beyond comparison. The affluence that the Indian rulers boasted of, can be matched by almost none in the world. However, the crest jewels and won
BEST GIFTS FOR AN EX – GIRLFRIEND ON HER WEDDING DAY
No one likes to attend their ex’s wedding. But there are people who get invited to their ex-flame’s marriage. And once you are past that awkward feeling, the next thought that hits your mind is – what should I gift him/her? If In case you are the one who did the ‘dumping’ then huzzah for […]
Best of health tech and fitness gadgets at CES 2019
There were a huge number of healthcare companies displaying innovative devices with some mindblowing tech. Fitness gadgets and wearables, robots to provide homecare , diagnostic tools which can handle in-depth diagnostics, stress-relieving devices stood out. Beauty and personal care devices too were there in a good number too, catering to the millennial crowd. Take a […]
11 – Books to help you cope with terminal illness
Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is a shocking thing to happen. You have to come terms with the fact that you have very little time left on earth. It is an emotionally shattering time that you are going through. Undoubtedly it’s a very trying time for you, your family and friends. Many people who […]
8 – Best foreign languages to learn in 2019
Learning a language can open up new avenues for you. There are a ton of languages to choose from, but if you invest your time and money, you will not only enjoy the literature but be able to find a job as a translator too. Or it could be easier to start a new life […]
Why the world wants you to become what you are not?
There’s a famous quote in Marathi which literally translates as “If you want to follow the path of the self, you have to stop caring about the opinions of others.” The most significant obstacle that we might encounter while following our true calling is the society that we are a part of. Even though our […]