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FlippED is An ED Original Style wherein two bloggers come together to share their opposing or orthogonal perspectives on an interesting subject.
Marvel and DC have been the object of fascination of every superhero-loving kid recently. But little do they know about the real superheroes, real Indian superheroes who didn't have puny powers like lightning strikes or turning big and...
In Japan, hundreds of people lose their lives to overwork every year. The labor culture embedded in Japan has been creating more troubles than good for them.
Karoshi or ‘occupational sudden death’ is a common phenomenon among the Japanese workforce.
But can you imagine that people are dying because they have put their noses to the grindstone?
Seems like in Japan most of their...
Inquilab Zindabad!
While we spend most of our time in quarantine, our social media is filled with pictures and information about ongoing protests in different parts of the world - Russia, India, Myanmar et cetera.
Many are expressing dissent against the governments that rule them, and the freedom to do the same is warranted since democracy is supposed to be for...
Standing in queues for hours at a go, in the scorching heat of Delhi to see the so-called wonder ‘Red Fort’, I was highly disappointed when I finally went into it.
As marvelous as Delhi's ancient monuments look from the outside, all that remains on the inside is blackened walls and broken window panes.
About one-third of it was broken by...
An Iranian cleric, Ayatollah Abbas Tabrizian has claimed that people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have become gay.
According to ‘The Jerusalem Post’ the radical clerk has commented the same on social media platform Telegram, where he has over 200,000 followers, on Tuesday.
"Don't go near those who have had the COVID vaccine. They have become homosexuals," he wrote.
It is...
Liv’ED It is an ED original style where we write about our personal experiences on experiencing and reviewing any app/place/website which gives us a feeling of coming back for more.
Travelling alone is a feeling like no other. The freedom afforded, the limitless exploration down the unexplored path had me hooked from the very get-go, much more than travelling with...
Have you ever woken up from a very strange dream? A dream involving diamonds pouring from the sky? Falling on your roof on to the ground? But what if I tell you it's not just a dream. This is real.
Yes, you read it right! It rains diamonds. But not on earth, unfortunately (or fortunately!). The diamond shower is...
There are many dreaded and wanted criminals of India who are responsible for the massive increase in crime rates over the years. Some of them have become international criminals wanted by many governments across the world.
Most of them are involved with drug dealing, extortion, murders, running gambling dens and more such things. With such charges looming over their head...
Women all over the world are till date fighting for equal status and rights in society. This has taken the shape of the feminist movement in the present-day world.
The plight of subjugated and oppressed women has become a source of worry and disappointment for all of us. Every day we hear and read about various forms of abuse against...
BJP MP Anil Agarwal's letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the Population Control Bill has renewed interest in it.
The Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged PM Modi to take up the Bill and introduce it in the next session of the Parliament.
But many people are confused as to what this...
Fascinating cultures and linguistic differences have existed among us since forever. Each country has its own unique cultural heritage to offer in this colossal world.
The whistling village of Meghalaya is one unique example of this linguistic difference in India. Extending beyond our borders, a village in Turkey also has a unique language called the “bird language”.
If you haven’t heard...
Indian society has come a long way in its journey of advancement and progression ever since the British established their Raj in the eighteenth century. A traditionally orthodox society with structured norms guiding each and every action and role of its members has been extensively influenced by the West.
Despite the western culture creeping into our society over the years...
Breakfast Babble: ED’s own little space on the interwebs where we gather to discuss ideas and get pumped up for the day. We judge things too. Sometimes. Always. Whatever, call it catharsis and join in people.
You might think that introverts are ineligible for leadership positions given their popularisation in the media as shy, boring, or quiet individuals.
However, this is not...
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone’s life in one way or another, and one big impact it caused is money shortage.
This five-month extended lockdown has caused a serious money crisis in every sector. Everyone from successful business owners to actors to unemployed people had to face money problems in this pandemic.
We have heard about businesses shutting down, actors selling...
Yesterday, several people lost their lives in the unfortunate accident of the Air India flight at Kozhikode Airport. The runway's design is said to be a major factor in this.
This has raised several concerns regarding the safety protocol of airlines in the country. Famous YouTuber and ex-Captain of Air Asia, Gaurav Taneja, also pointed out various safety concerns in...
After a significant period of learning about social distancing and other precautionary measures related to COVID-19, people are now being wary of even commuting on the road, and so, like every other activity, road travelling is also taking a new form.
Post lockdown, cycling is emerging as an activity of great benefits. With a large fan base, ranging from fitness...
We all have heard about that one perfect murder, haven’t we? The one where no one finds out the murderer and the assailant facilely gets away with their exceptional brilliance and murderous acumen.
But now, with advanced technology and widespread technical know-how, nothing is actually out of reach. And you don’t have to plan for years and toil for months...
"Never judge a book by the movie."
Many cinema lovers say that movies bring stories to life, and it's true because literature always finds its way to the screen. Many novels have been adapted into films, which so many people are unaware of.
In 2020, we saw many word-to-screen adaptations. A Suitable Boy, The White Tiger, Scam 1992, and Serious Men...
This March of 2021 it will be almost a whole year since the entire world shut its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 spread across the globe swiftly and mercilessly, resulting in an entire change of lifestyle, business, economic and literally everything we knew about anything.
Although there were slight spots of optimism during this time with some places...
Valentine's day is a secular celebration despite being connected to the western Christian church. Celebrated all over the world, among all age groups, this day is regarded as an appreciation for love and romance.
14th of February, a day we all exchange gifts, greetings, and affection with our beloved(s) is not all that it looks like. Hopeful singles, preparations beginning...
FlippED is an ED Original Style wherein two bloggers come together to share their opposing or orthogonal perspectives on an interesting subject.
In the world of cheesy Indian soap operas established by the legendary Ekta Kapoor (a female and Indian equivalent to Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige), we give you the ultimate gladiator match this year: Tulsi vs Parvati, in a...
An England-based news and media organization (People News Chronicle or PNC) has recently started its operations. The organization aims to reach its audience by providing the latest news and trends through its website peoplenewschronicle.com.
The organization will primarily develop its news by collecting citizens’ submissions. Citizens will be actively involved through the provision of their views and opinions as well...
These are separate or secondary legal systems that exist in a country or geographic area apart from the democratically established courts.
They are most prevalent in former colonies, where the judicial systems set up by the colonizers exist alongside these traditional systems.
Problems that exist because of Parallel justice systems
Due to this duality of justice systems, there is often confusion as to where...
It used to be that terracotta clay was used for pots and roof tiles, but Indian inventor Mansukhbhai Prajapati recognised its potential for keeping food cool.
Indians are known across the world for their ingenuity. Bangalore is already pinned as the next Silicon Valley thanks to the tech-geniuses that work there. Many Indian firms are known not only for their...
Resistance training involves workout activities that cause the muscles to contract against an external resistance and helps increase strength, tone, and mass.
It can be done by lifting dumbbells, rubber exercise tubing, bricks or bottles of water as they provide a resistance for muscles.
When you lift weights to get stronger or more toned, you are doing resistance exercise. It is also referred...
