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Sunglasses weren’t always used as an accessory; they have evolved from prehistoric times, when they were used just for dealing with snow blindness. The predecessor for both accessory glasses and visual impairment glasses is the same.
Throughout their evolution, they have had diverse uses, from being used in court trials by witnesses to hide their expressions, to aviators in the...
It wouldn’t be too hypothetical to say that the word "thrift" became part of our cultural memory when Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' song ‘Thrift Shop’ hit the charts in 2012.
However, what if I told you that it is possible to dress yourselves up in high-end branded clothes for less than a thousand rupees and save the environment at the...
India's city of joy, Kolkata, which is enriched with sites of historical and cultural importance, is now all set to get an addition to its touristic treasure.
The 'Tyre Park' Of Kolkata
The Esplanade Bus Depot is soon going to have a one-of-its-kind park that has been made with used and waste tyres.
In the bustling area of the bus depot, where...
Tourist attractions have been one of the worst hit by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
With most places closed down and even those which have reopened having to abide by strict rules, one of which limits the number of people visiting those places, many places have been seeing a huge loss in their revenue.
One of them being zoos, which earlier saw...
The world is now easing to the idea of sex education. With thousands of teenagers and adults left clueless when it comes to the topic of sex and intimacy, it has now become the need of the hour to educate them about this topic.
There are tons of YouTube videos that one can watch to know about it all. The...
Imagine if you could control your phone without having to pick it up. Imagine if you could close that pesky door (that your sibling probably left open, even after being told to close it) without having to get up.
Imagine if you could touch a tattoo on your skin and be able to do these and various other things.
Sounds like...
Demystifier: An ED Original where we take a complex topic but the content is written in such a way that it is knowledgeable and easy to comprehend at the same time.
We humans have this constant itch to blend with our social surroundings. A part to be precise, that always wants to belong in the superficial social fabric, constructed by...
One of the saddest news of 2020 was the untimely demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Sushant was found dead in his Bandra apartment on June 14, 2020. Soon after his death, Mumbai Police termed it as ‘suicide’.
However, a month after, KK Singh, Sushant’s father, filed a complaint with Patna Police accusing Rhea Chakraborty, Sushant’s girlfriend, and her family members...
India’s innovation report card is here and Karnataka is at the top of the class, followed closely by Maharashtra.
The Innovation Index which was compiled by the government think-tank NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Institute for Competitiveness, forms the findings of the evaluation of the innovation ecosystem in India.
The 2020 Index
NITI Aayog’s India Innovation Index Report 2020 ranks major...
Since the pandemic started, everyone had a hard time with their daily lives. We can't do the things we used to do, and that has affected us a lot.
In the year 2020, BTS released many songs and episodes that were cheerful and full of hope and positivity. Recently, the K-Pop stars dropped their new TinyTAN music video, Dream On....
The relationship between an owner and his pet is often fascinating to observe. It is truly incredible the kind of bonds you create with your dog or cat without the exchange of any words.
But have you ever wondered what goes on inside your furry friend’s mind? Although owners believe they know their pets through and through, perhaps, more often...
FlippED is an ED Original style wherein two bloggers come together to share their opposing or orthogonal perspectives on an interesting subject.
Lately, Indian journalism has been facing a new low. Two weeks ago, citizens learned the extent of power vested with a few journalists in the country when Arnab Goswami’s WhatsApp chats were leaked on social media.
On the other...
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Symbiosis Centre For Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) is a premier institute honing world-class leaders and entrepreneurs. SCMHRD has become one of the trusted names in the industry for delivering excellence at the workplace.
The institution relishes extensive industry connections through the student-organized activities as well as the consulting and research work of the faculty.
Yashasvi, the Annual Management Conclave...
Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is many things to many people. For some, it is a great natural treasure, for some, it is something to admire and for others, it is something to conquer and climb.
Mount Everest somehow invokes this need in many people across the world to climb it and get to the top. Adventure seekers and...
When it comes to foreign billionaires, our compliments and inspiration know no bounds, but our compatriot billionaires remain left out no matter how high yielding or humble. The blatant hypocrisy clasped with the rich points at how easily influenced and neglecting we are by nature.
Why So Biased?
Absolute disregard and clear contempt over the modes, sources, and structure has been...
Truth be told, the pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. We are bearing the brunt of this pandemic in some way or the other, and so are the businesses around us, especially the eateries and the restaurants.
We love to dine out, right? Especially in a cosmopolitan culture, restaurants and hotels are a melting point of various...
Did Shakespeare seek help or did he not, that is the question!
For students of Literature, this is one question that pops up in every discussion of the celebrated playwright. Till date there’s been a lot of speculation on that account, none of which seem to have any proper backing.
But lo and behold, a new development in the field of...
The first trailer of a movie that we arguably didn’t ask for and don’t need was released online last week, featuring everything that’ll make conspiracy theorists online cry tears of vindication and cause the rest of us to be equal parts scared and annoyed.
‘Songbird’, a movie based on the COVID-19 pandemic, was created and filmed in the middle of...
Established by John Stith Pemberton in 1886, the Coca-Cola Company has been around us for a very long time. It is one of the largest soft-drinks companies in the world and has been integral to the growth of consumer capitalism owing to its greater reach across the globe.
Coca-Cola entered the Indian market in the 1950s, at a time when...
You must have seen this painting over Instagram and Pinterest, with artists recreating this masterpiece for ‘aesthetic’ purposes.
This painting finds its replica in many homes and covers the screens of many computers, including mine.
This happens to be one of Vincent Van Gogh’s most celebrated paintings – “A Starry Night”.
Van Gogh worked on this masterpiece at a mental-asylum he inducted...
Jadav Payeng, proudly known as the Forest Man of India, is an inspirational environmental activist and a humble farmer who hails from Assam. He is a Padma Shri Award winner for his dedicated efforts of converting a thousand acres of sandbanks into a lush green forest and biodiversity spot in Assam.
Payeng’s Green Mission In US Curriculum
Recently, the students of...
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.
Even though it’s been 2 years since the Supreme Court decriminalised homosexuality, Indian lesbian, bi, gay, trans, and queer people still have to face unique dating challenges. Some hurdles faced...
As thespian Naseeruddin Shah rightly puts, "The roots may look lost, but every big story in the Hindi Film Industry is from Shakespeare."
The popularity of Shakespeare in India might have been from the cultural influences of the British Raj, however, the continued legacy cannot be credited to that of the Raj alone.
Shakespeare's dramas have a universality about them. The ability...
One of the biggest festivals of India, Diwali, is around the corner. But this festive season is not the same as every other time.
Usually a week or so before the festival, you'd see the markets and streets filled with people buying everything from basic household items to the more expensive and fancy ones like gadgets, jewellery, and more.
The coronavirus...
‘Baahubali’ 1 and 2 are the highest-grossing Indian movies of all time. A large part of this success is owed to the brilliant storyline which draws a lot of parallels from the Indian epics ‘Mahabharata’ and ‘Ramayana’.
The character of Sivagami is inspired by Lord Rama’s stepmother Kaikeyi. Kaikeyi forced Rama’s father Dashrath to send Rama into exile.
Similarly, Sivagami also...
