The Citizenship Amendment Bill, on Thursday, got the President’s assent, making it an Act. Over the last few days, CAB’s presence in the news has been prominent. With protests widespread across the North East, why does it hold the importance it does? Here is a breakdown of the entire issue. WHAT IS THE CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT... Continue Reading →
KitKat Robbery? Say What?
Among the many safety precautions that come along with the act of buying a new car, the most obvious one is never to leave it unlocked. Nineteen-year-old Kansas University student Hunter Jobbins was in for a rude awakening when his oversight resulted in a costly personal loss – the KitKat in his glove box had... Continue Reading →
Every man’s guide to Hibernation
Vacations offer the perfect opportunity to let go of the responsibilities of chaotic college life and let loose. Everyone has a unique way of chilling out and relaxing, be it outdoor activities, music, playing videogames or starting a new television series. Here is a compilation of the things that we recommend trying out. TV Shows... Continue Reading →
The Digital Economy of Advertising
When a service or application claims to be free of cost, is it truly free? Isn't it just another ploy to get you entangled in a web of ad spamming? Ads that know you better than you. Click here to read how advertising is shaping the digital world and acting as the most unbeatable currency.
The Cognizant Citizen: A Holocaust In Disguise
On 7th December, an Uyghur woman named Asiye Abdulaheb gave a horrific account to the New York Times on life inside China's concentration camps. She described that these camps, in which over a million Uyghurs were imprisoned and indoctrinated, were an attempt to detach them from their language, religion and culture. In a telephone interview with... Continue Reading →
Winter Recommendations – Eight Books to Keep you Warm
With the even semester finally over, the chilly winters compel you to curl up in the warm cocoon of your blanket. This sets the perfect ambience to skim through an array of paperbacks and hardcovers. Consequently, we’ve compiled a list of books that are perfect for the season. These books are best enjoyed with a... Continue Reading →
Rogue Goat? Say What?
In January 2009, two racketeers armed with machetes were trying to rob a car in Nigeria. They were noticed by police officers who were on patrol at the time. The hooligans successfully escaped like thirty per cent of all suspects do, but what is surprising is that one of them turned into a black and... Continue Reading →
The Everyman’s Guide To Getting It Together
Plenty of time before the Yuletide cheers. Plenty of time to laze around thinking about what to do, while doing absolutely nothing. Vacations offer a lot of time. For a lot of people, this might be too much time without any signs of productivity. And that causes unnecessary worry. Why is it unnecessary? Because you... Continue Reading →
Spotlights and Film Scores
You're in the theatre watching a movie, it's a Friday night and you want a break from the harsh real world, away from all your troubles. The movie is Interstellar and you watch the sweet-talking protagonist Dr Cooper scurry across inter-dimensional portals & wormholes, exploring the depths of the universe, in an attempt to save... Continue Reading →
Empowerment And How Far It Has Come – For Better Or For Worse
When it comes to empowerment, the present generation is leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessors. From the advent of social media to a shift in mentality, there are quite a few factors at play here. At a glance, the implications look pretty simple and straightforward – people now have enough courage to speak... Continue Reading →