Monthly Archives: July 2018
When the foundation of India's first bullet train was laid in September last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, there was plenty of excitement.
Much of it was bogged down as controversies began to take place with land acquisition being a major problem. Nevertheless, the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRC)...
Delhi University and Controversy go hand-in-hand. Life at DU has its own thrills because there is always something controversial and more exciting going on apart from the daily routine of lectures.
It might be safe to say that DU is in the limelight for its angsty students and teachers more than it is in the limelight for its academic achievements.
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Book events are somewhat of a rarity wherein either they are the typical Book Fair at Pragati Maidan or individual book launches at the various cafes that litter the streets of Delhi.
The Jaipur Literature Festival has surely made a name for itself and is the most prestigious book event in the country currently.
But that does not mean that Delhi...
These days mere completion of a degree isn’t enough for a bright career. Gone are the days when universities were all about completing assignments and writing papers. GBP course by UNSW
In the age of connectivity and world becoming smaller place, having knowledge is not good enough. How one applies that knowledge in the real world matters. Many universities have...
Did you know of this 150-year-old museum in Nagpur that is perfect for history geeks as it houses things as far back as 1 B.C. and more?
To be honest, Nagpur is rarely on the list of must-visit tourist destinations of people due to the local image it has. However, people don’t realise exactly what they are missing out on....
H-1B applicants have already been through a lot. There is more scrutiny in applications than ever, and it seems to be getting tougher for Indians to enter the US on a work visa.
Ever since Donald Trump became President we all knew our American Dream was doomed. Coming to the US is getting harder, but for Indians already settled in...
I’ve always been a big fan of Apple phones, and in particular, the most recent iPhone X caught my eye because of its screen. The edge to edge display wastes no screen space, just as I had imagined an ideal phone should be.
Have you ever wondered about owning the iPhone X, and the steps that follow are checking your...
Lynching in India is at an all-time high. According to this article by India Today, there have been 16 lynchings in India in the two months preceding July.
They usually follow one of a few patterns, but two stand out.
The first is that an unknown person is accused of being a child lifter because of his foreign origins. Unverified reports shared...
Harper's Bazaar US was recently doing a mini-series with Priyanka Chopra called 'Little Black Book' where they follow her through the day and take a look at the different aspects that come as part of her professional life like fashion, skincare, hair and makeup and more.
In the latest one, that would be episode 3 uploaded on 28th June 2018,...
How do you save a family in India? By working out differences between the two people at odds with each other?
Or by getting the men to play the victim card, claiming to be at the receiving end of all the wrong that is done in the world.
Well, according to men's rights organizations, it's the latter. And they tend to...
The I&B Ministry of the Indian Government recently notified Facebook-owned WhatsApp to make the content on its platform traceable. This would mean that encryption would be removed from it.
The impact this has on user's privacy is scary and a lot of people have spoken out against it.
Also Read: #DeleteFacebook: Cambridge Analytica's Aim Was To Create A “Web Of Disinformation” &...
There's the mannequin challenge. There's the ALS challenge. And, there is the new Kiki challenge. However, Twitter recently saw former UIDAI director and TRAI chairman Ram Sewak Sharma issue a first of its kind 'Aadhaar challenge,' challenging people to do harm to him after having posted his Aadhaar number. Needless to say, Twitter took it from there.
A Bold &...
Ever since Reliance Jio came to the fore, it is known to offer its customers freebees. Its latest ‘digital pack’ is another new addition to it.
From ‘Happy New Year’ offer to ‘Summer Surprise’, all their offers have been enticing.
When Jio was launched in September 2016, it came up with a ‘welcome’ offer, in which it gave 4 GB per...
“22 साल बाद, अपमान, बाधाओं और बलिदान के बाद, मेरे बेटे के पिता पाकिस्तान के अगले प्रधान मंत्री हैं। यह दृढ़ता, विश्वास और हार को स्वीकार करने से इंकार करने में एक अविश्वसनीय सबक है। चुनौती अब यह याद रखना है कि उन्होंने राजनीति में क्यों प्रवेश किया। बधाई हो।"
-जेमिमा गोल्डस्मिथ (इमरान खान की पूर्व पत्नी)
क्या हुआ है?
इमरान खान,...
Torn notes are not a problem unless you are playing a game of monopoly. But when it comes to real life you are in a bad state.
In a world of fake news and of course viral WhatsApp messages, you may end up believing that a currency which is soiled, damaged, mutilated is no longer a legal tender. Don’t believe...
If you do not know about the Kiki Challenge yet, you definitely live under a rock.
Here's my compilation of crazy internet challenges of 2018 to keep you up to date:
1. Kiki Challenge aka In My Feelings Challenge
If you have recently checked your feed, you must have seen random people getting out of their moving vehicle and dancing to...
WhatsApp is absolutely the best messenger app which is closest to our hearts, but recently it has done something which is, to be honest, a little stupid.
WhatsApp has just limited the forward option to only five recipients. Supposedly, this step is to curb the spread of fake news. The question is- does this even make sense?
I mean, we all...
“22 years later, after humiliations, hurdles and sacrifices, my sons’ father is Pakistan’s next PM. It’s an incredible lesson in tenacity, belief & refusal to accept defeat. The challenge now is to remember why he entered politics in the 1st place. Congratulations.”
-Jemima Goldsmith (Ex-Wife Of Imran Khan)
What Has Happened?
Imran Khan is set to become the PM of Pakistan after...
Mob Lynching has been an issue in media platforms for a long time. The debate on what exactly is characterized as mob lynching is widespread.
To bring an end to such incidents, the Supreme Court had ordered the Central Government to make a law or make changes in IPC so that mob lynching gets a proper legal definition and proper...
Windy weather, heavy downpour, and a nice company; the much awaited season of monsoons is finally here!
However, don’t trust those dark clouds as they never come singly.
Monsoons are always accompanied by germs, bacteria and viruses which, too, enjoy the dives in stagnant waters and multiply.
Henceforth, it becomes very much important to plan our diet in a delectable yet healthy...
Are you one of those people who experiences crazy hair-fall during the rainy season? If yes, fret not. I have compiled a list of how to protect your hair this monsoon season.
And hey, all these ways are 100% natural and effective. Don't believe me? Why don't you try them as you go through the perfectly curated list?
Here's how you...
Trivago is literally everywhere, nowhere is safe from the travel site that compares and shows you a variety of prices on different booking sites for a number of hotels across the world.
If you are YouTube, the Trivago guy will pop up as an annoying ad in the middle of the video, TV yes sure he is there too. Practically...
Sacred Games has given us a show which is thematically brilliant and boasts of some exceptional performances by its cast.
It's surprising that more often than not, we find ourselves appreciating the supporting cast more than we appreciate the lead characters in the show.
Mind you, I'm not talking about Nawazuddin Siddiqui. He is the heart and soul of Sacred Games...
I have a friend. Can't tell you his name but, let's just call him by the most generic, filmy name there is: Rahul.
So one day, while we were busy playing FIFA 18 on his PlayStation and talking about random stuff like high school and football, he turned to me and said, 'You know, there's this new thing on Tinder....
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I ask you: What will you buy if you become a millionaire? Well, people might say different things. But what most of them will say is wanting the most expensive car inside their garage.
Hidden amongst all the news from the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed was the debut of...
