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Are the times we are living in gory or empowering? With victims speaking against their oppressors, the #MeToo campaign has exposed a lot of people from different walks of life.
But unfortunately, conceptual clarity seems to be lacking and reliable sources are the need of the hour.
"What happened to flirting?”
What exactly are men being accused of?
What is the difference between...
India is the second-most populous country in the world with magnificent marvels and winsome nature. It is widely known for its diverse culture and manifold religions. India is indeed a country with an aesthetic heritage.
There are 28 states in the country and each majestic state has its own essence and beauty. Nature lovers can enjoy the pleasure of the...
In the last few days, South Africans' outrage has been at its peak in the wake of online shampoo advertisements by TRESemmé that portrayed blonde hair as 'normal' and the hair of black women as 'dry,' 'damaged,' 'frizzy,' and 'dull'.
The advertisements were published on September 4th on the website of Clicks which is a major pharmacy, health and beauty...
US President Abraham Lincoln's lock of hair was auctioned for $81,250 a few days back.
The hair, along with a blood-stained telegram from 1865, when Lincoln was assassinated, had been preserved for more than 150 years.
What's interesting is that the lock of hair and the letter survived until 2020 without coming to light for all these years.
Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham...
Have you ever felt flattered when a guy told you, ‘Hey, I really like how you’re so different from the other girls’ whilst also claimed yourself to be a die-hard feminist?
Have you ever disapproved of your mom wearing tight clothing, but hate it when somebody else tells you the same thing?
If yes, then ladies, apart from being a hypocrite,...
Even the cleanest looking homes are breeding grounds for bacteria! Yes, it is true.
Unfortunately, even if one is thoroughly cleaning each and every nook and corner of their house, there are many areas and things inside your home that are still swarming with germs and bacteria and can make you sick.
In the NSF International Household Germ Study, scientists tested...
The common childhood memory that we all shared was probably playing snakes and ladders with our friends and family. It is the perfect family bonding game that we all love.
But have you ever wondered about its origin, or even thought that this popular game might be Indian. Well, here lies the answer to your curiosity butterflies.
The Original Snakes And...
Twitter can be a good place and a bad place. Things like bullying, online harassment, trolling, and more are common things about the platform we are all well aware of.
But in all this, there are also some gem of accounts that can change our day with just a few tweets. There are several hilariously sarcastic Indian Twitter accounts that...
Who doesn’t love reading some relatable quotes, sometimes motivational, sometimes emotional? But ever wondered that many that you’ve read time and again might actually mean something totally different?
When you only read half a sentence, the meaning changes significantly, similarly, many one-liner quotes extracted from famous poems and write-ups don’t portray the true intention with which they were written.
Here are...
Millennials see the world with a different perspective and are undoubtedly the ones who aren’t afraid to break stereotypes.
Be it giving up on age-old religious beliefs or boycotting traditions or customs, they do it all in spectacular fashion. They have been termed as the "rebel generation” for all the right reasons.
Another popular notion associated with millennials is that they...
Earlier this year, a Netflix show ‘Indian Matchmaking’, based on the life of a professional matchmaker, Sima Taparia, had created quite a buzz all across social media. The unrealistic and problematic criteria that were put forth by the clients as well as harboured by the matchmaker herself bothered the viewers.
And this led to the internet being filled with...
Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos, claimed last week that Venus is a Russian planet. His claims came along after new research suggested that life may exist on the second planet of the solar system.
But it seems that his comments may not hold any ground, thanks to the Outer Space Treaty of 1967.
“We think that Venus...
More than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression, out of which 8.75% are women and 5.3% are men. Precisely, it is estimated that around 15% of adults are likely to suffer from depression at some point in their life. But still, the sad reality is that mental health is a taboo here in India.
Understanding the gravity of rising...
Disclaimer: Originally published in October 2018. It is being republished since it still remains an interesting topic till today.
Resignation by an employee is usually a pretty somber affair, with the person mostly following a very routine method.
You give in your notice, the Human Resource (HR) department accepts it (usually), you complete your duties and everything and leave.
When sending in...
Many Indians learned about the app Clubhouse because of one man, Elon Musk.
On Sunday, Elon Musk appeared on Clubhouse, the exclusive audio-only app, Silicon Valley's hottest start-up right now. The app allows people to create rooms for conversation but the participant limit is set at 5,000.
As a result, fans live-streamed on different platforms like the Bird app, Discord, and...
Very recently, the “Black Lives Matter” movement gained momentum around the whole world. Everyone took this opportunity to come forth against racial discrimination.
In India, people took to social media and showcased their support of the movement. The irony lies in the fact that although we showcase our support against any sort of racism, Indians themselves are very racist, and...
The Union Budget for 2021-22 was just announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today morning.
Since that it is the only important topic I've seen occupying almost every single slot on social media trends. Well, that and what name Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have given their new-born daughter. Because those are very important things to know about too.
As one...
The Union Budget is one of the most awaited economic affairs. Chartered accountants, lawyers, economists and other stakeholders stay glued to their seats throughout the speech of the Finance Minister.
Once the speech gets over, they move on to analyzing the general impact of the good and the bad news delivered in the budget speech.
The wait for the budget...
"The Union Budget presented by Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, today is focused on lives & livelihood in the backdrop of economy ravaged by COVID -19 Pandemic,” said Mr. Nikhil Sawhney, Chairman, CII Northern Region. At CII, we appreciate the fine balancing done to soothe the economy as well as boost it by way of increased capital expenditure,...
By Rohan Yadav
Have you ever had a moment in your life, where you won a competition, be it sports, academics, or any other field, against people’s hopes, where you defeated your competitor who was termed ‘favorite’ to win the competition.
But you defeated all odds to surprise everyone who was related to the event in one way or another. That’s...
Now that all our eyes are set on that brand-new ‘Made in India’ red tablet and the woman in the red saree, trying to create a new tradition— did you ever wonder when and how it all started?
The Question Of Tradition
Our present government has started bringing a Swadeshi bahi khata to the Parliament since the Union Budget of 2019....
Marketing is a very significant aspect of selling anything. Marketing determines whether a product will be a success or a massive failure.
And one of the most important aspects of marketing is the name of the product. It is literally the most significant part of selling a product. A crisp name helps to draw attention and aid in the sales...
Uzbekistan, a country that boasts of its serene, ethereal and ancient beauty, is an undiscovered gem of Asia that awaits travellers from all across the world to come and serve their vagabond soul a sense of satisfaction.
A former Soviet Republic, Uzbekistan is now an independent nation with Tashkent as the largest and capital city of it.
Uzbek is the national...
Procreation is a constant process. A progeny is not only a source of comfort but a carrier of the lineage ahead. The family name is passed on for generations and therefore it's "necessary" to have a child.
Unfortunately, the entire objective of a marriage comes down to reproduction. The intimacy, sexual pleasure might be lacking but a result is essential...
We have beautiful scenic beauty all around us, but looking keenly, they are all covered with food packages, plastic bottles, and whatnot.
Despite numerous warning signs and boards that say, “don’t throw garbage here,” people are reluctant to understand the need to keep places clean. But a national park in Thailand has found the perfect solution to this problem.
Khao Yai...
