The world changes every day. People are born and people die everything and yet, life goes on. But in this everyday normal things of life, sometimes, people who have a different flair and ability to influence a whole lot of other people are born. These are some gems because of their sheer presence...
It is widely believed now that we have entered the age of capitalism and liberal democracies. It is also held that the age of socialism, communism, and revolutionary struggles is dead. Yet, socialism has a rich, lengthy history, and it is active today in many instances. As long as capitalism and...
Taoism is also known as Daoism. It is a religious or philosophical tradition of Chinese origin. This tradition emphasizes living in harmony with the tao which translates to the “way”. Taoism literally translates to “the teaching of the way”. While the tao itself is an idea that is a part...
Adolf Hitler is among the top most-hated leaders of the world and yet, millions of Germans followed him for his vision of exterminating the Jewish community from the face of Germany. What helped him garner such a major following? A very powerful sense of leadership. From countries that have risen...
Religions form an important aspect of any and every culture, whether Indian, Chinese, or Roman. The concept has been a part of humanity since time immemorial and often lays down certain rules and values for people to follow. Religion is an institution that gives people certain ideals about life...
With all the news around the Taliban constantly in the headlines, Hollywood and Bollywood have made films revolving around the terrorist group. Some films focus on the ongoing hardships that are a result of the Taliban rule, while others show people fleeing from the terrorists. Still others show...
How much do you know about North Korea, really? Other than the random information you’ve picked up through the hundred memes made on its leader? Not a lot I’m sure! Go through this list of secrets of North Korea and while some are funny and others are just plain tragic, I guarantee there’s a...
As Wikipedia says, Cannibalism is the act or practice of humans eating the flesh or internal organs of other human beings. Gross. As weird and gruesome as it sounds, there have been several instances where people have committed this act, either as means of pleasure, perversion, survival, or as a...
Science is not an easy stream to work on for life. The ones who conquer the world by virtue of their research work or inventions or discoveries deserve all the fame! Being a scientist is not everyone’s cup of tea. With great knowledge of the subject, it also demands a lot of patience. The...
Scriptures are probably the last thing we turn to when life gives us lemons. But surprisingly, they contain answers to almost all your problems and unsolved mysteries. One such scripture is the Bhagavad Gita. The Gita is considered to be a doctrine of universal truth. The teachings of Gita...
